Lucas Neilson
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Location: Atlantic Division Blogger, ON Joined: 06.26.2015
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I think this is going to be an interesting thing here this season. A whole lot of new faces really overall when you consider things and that is going to lead to a lot of them maybe finding their groove and stepping up. The new euro guys comin over that may well make the team too.
I don't think for two seconds Dubas is done here after peddling Sparks out. I still think Goat could well be moved too.
A lot of chances and opportunities here for guys to actually step up this year.
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mgriffen
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Location: Toronto Joined: 02.01.2012
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Kapanen was breaking out last season until Nylander came back and the lineup got screwed up. Whatever that did to his mojo, he wasn't the same after. Hoping he starts the year with Matthews, unless Nylander gets back to form and earns the spot.
Moore just caught Chara in his crumple zone, Ennis too. Was truly magnificent. |
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Scabeh
Montreal Canadiens |
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Location: The Slovakian Jagr, QC Joined: 02.25.2007
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Kapanen was breaking out last season until Nylander came back and the lineup got screwed up. Whatever that did to his mojo, he wasn't the same after. Hoping he starts the year with Matthews, unless Nylander gets back to form and earns the spot.
Moore just caught Chara in his crumple zone, Ennis too. Was truly magnificent. - mgriffen
My explanation might be a little simple but I thought Kapanen's drop in production was mostly caused by not playing with Matthews anymore? So more quality of linemates vs his personal performance.
I do expect him to get career highs this season though. He could also slot in next to Tavares if Marner holds out. |
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mgriffen
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Toronto Joined: 02.01.2012
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My explanation might be a little simple but I thought Kapanen's drop in production was mostly caused by not playing with Matthews anymore? So more quality of linemates vs his personal performance.
I do expect him to get career highs this season though. He could also slot in next to Tavares if Marner holds out. - Scabeh
I thought he got reunited after Nylander flopped... |
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Garnie
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: ON Joined: 11.30.2009
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Kappy was on fire until the concussion, I think he has a high ceiling. Every shift he opens something up, hopefully this year he stays healthy. If he has a good year maybe next year he can wear #88.
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Atomic Wedgie
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: The centre of the hockey universe Joined: 07.31.2006
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Kappy was on fire until the concussion, I think he has a high ceiling. Every shift he opens something up, hopefully this year he stays healthy. If he has a good year maybe next year he can wear #88.
- Garnie
Totally disrespectful to Eric Lindros.
Disgusting. |
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Scabeh
Montreal Canadiens |
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Location: The Slovakian Jagr, QC Joined: 02.25.2007
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I thought he got reunited after Nylander flopped... - mgriffen
He was?
My mistake. |
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TheMussel
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Toronto, ON Joined: 09.24.2013
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Kappy was on fire until the concussion, I think he has a high ceiling. Every shift he opens something up, hopefully this year he stays healthy. If he has a good year maybe next year he can wear #88.
- Garnie
He's not a nazi |
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Scabeh
Montreal Canadiens |
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Location: The Slovakian Jagr, QC Joined: 02.25.2007
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He's not a nazi - TheMussel
Tell that to Aardvark! |
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mgriffen
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Toronto Joined: 02.01.2012
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He was?
My mistake. - Scabeh
I think so, but I could be wrong. Killed off a lot of brain cells since... |
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ChonDerry
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Location: Bedlamton, AB Joined: 04.06.2016
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Don't overlook Tyler Biggs |
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TheMussel
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Toronto, ON Joined: 09.24.2013
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Don't overlook Tyler Biggs - ChonDerry
Tylerone Biggums? |
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PatC80
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: I would never let my children play hockey. The risk of getting drafted by Edmonton is too high", ON Joined: 08.11.2011
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PatC80
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: I would never let my children play hockey. The risk of getting drafted by Edmonton is too high", ON Joined: 08.11.2011
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Tylerone Biggums? - TheMussel
Tason Bezza? |
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senstroll
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Location: New Fan, Needs to watch Ballet, ON Joined: 02.22.2008
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Don't overlook Tyler Biggs - ChonDerry
Could be the next Lucic (the 2019 version) |
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Monkeypunk
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Whenever, wherever, ON Joined: 06.27.2013
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Kappy was on fire until the concussion, I think he has a high ceiling. Every shift he opens something up, hopefully this year he stays healthy. - Garnie
He's a very good skater, and creates room with his speed.
I think the biggest detractor in his game is that Kapanen is not a great passer nor is he particularly creative. Matthews would benefit with more of a passer who can also shoot - like Nylander _should_ be.
Interestingly, though, Matthews had a great deal of success with Kapanen although if you look at the GF/60, Kapanen was more effective away from Matthews. Probably because both players tend to be shoot-first players. |
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TheMussel
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Toronto, ON Joined: 09.24.2013
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He's a very good skater, and creates room with his speed.
I think the biggest detractor in his game is that Kapanen is not a great passer nor is he particularly creative. Matthews would benefit with more of a passer who can also shoot - like Nylander _should_ be.
Interestingly, though, Matthews had a great deal of success with Kapanen although if you look at the GF/60, Kapanen was more effective away from Matthews. Probably because both players tend to be shoot-first players. - Monkeypunk
Kapanen isn't a tiny fella either. He definitely doesn't have the hands for slick passing and dangling but he's got a decent shot. What I'd like to see more from him is to take the puck deep into the o-zone or towards the net instead of stopping up along the wall and trying to make a pass on zone entries. |
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Barb34
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Joined: 07.29.2017
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Back to the Schmaltz trade....
LD for a RD?
Is that the only reason??? |
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CarlitoBrigante
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Location: Toronto, ON Joined: 01.22.2012
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if Gauthier plays another game Babcock is the dumbest coach ever.....ive never
seen a more useless cupcake 6 foot 5 player.... |
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PatC80
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: I would never let my children play hockey. The risk of getting drafted by Edmonton is too high", ON Joined: 08.11.2011
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Back to the Schmaltz trade....
LD for a RD?
Is that the only reason??? - Barb34
Improves depth?
Borgman would have stayed with the Marlies. Schmaltz has a chance in our top 6.
Muzzin - Barrie
Rielly - Ceci
Dermott - Schmaltz |
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lonnyBohonos
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: New York, NY Joined: 02.02.2017
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He's a very good skater, and creates room with his speed.
I think the biggest detractor in his game is that Kapanen is not a great passer nor is he particularly creative. Matthews would benefit with more of a passer who can also shoot - like Nylander _should_ be.
Interestingly, though, Matthews had a great deal of success with Kapanen although if you look at the GF/60, Kapanen was more effective away from Matthews. Probably because both players tend to be shoot-first players. - Monkeypunk
Nylander is elite at gaining the O Zone with possession and pulling up and finding an open guy (Matthews). I think you pair them together from the start and they'll figure it out again. Throw Johnsson on the other wing.
Kap is a little more one-dimensional. Its an unbelievable dimension but not really the best compliment to Matthews, he can drive an extremely high energy 3rd line.
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Barb34
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Joined: 07.29.2017
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Improves depth?
Borgman would have stayed with the Marlies. Schmaltz has a chance in our top 6.
Muzzin - Barrie
Rielly - Ceci
Dermott - Schmaltz - PatC80
Thanks Pat.
Kinda what I thought. Since he's a righty, there's a better shot for him because much less depth for us. |
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PatC80
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: I would never let my children play hockey. The risk of getting drafted by Edmonton is too high", ON Joined: 08.11.2011
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Thanks Pat.
Kinda what I thought. Since he's a righty, there's a better shot for him because much less depth for us. - Barb34
If Schmaltz works out, it's great.. We moved an AHL'er for an NHL'er... If he doesn't work out, meh.. |
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Fakepartofme
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Living rent free... in your head, ON Joined: 09.20.2010
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Back to the Schmaltz trade....
LD for a RD?
Is that the only reason??? - Barb34
Another 6th/7th Dman to throw on our pile of 6th7th/8th dmen.
Hopefully 1 is a gem |
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