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Jonzo said:Does anyone know why he keeps getting scratched? I thought he's been playing exceptionally well lately, then he got scratched.. I would rather have Gardiner as opposed to Franson.
Thoughts?
Coderaspberry said:Jonzo said:Does anyone know why he keeps getting scratched? I thought he's been playing exceptionally well lately, then he got scratched.. I would rather have Gardiner as opposed to Franson.
Thoughts?
As opposed to Franson? IMO Franson's been solid.
Gardiner has great skill and has been pretty heady for a rookie, but I'm betting he heads to the Marlies soon - he's shown signs of wearing down a bit. Perfectly understandable considering the schedule he's been used to, but probably of no benefit to him or the Leafs to force the issue.
Jonzo said:Hmm, I don't agree. While Gardiner may not have as many points as Franson in more games, he makes things happen. When he's on the ice, the puck usually gets in the zone with a Leafs possession. I think he provides more value overall, not necessarily tangibles like goals/assists.
L K said:Long-term, Gardiner should be good, but he needs to work on his defensive game so that he can be a better contributor on both sides of the ice.
McPwnage said:Reality is that it is a big log jam on d, tough luck for Gardiner. He should spend some time with the Marlies in my opinion
Zee said:McPwnage said:Reality is that it is a big log jam on d, tough luck for Gardiner. He should spend some time with the Marlies in my opinion
It's been great experience for him with the big club, but in my opinion there's nothing he currently brings to the Leafs that we can't do without. Some time on the Marlies might be good for him. Once Liles is back we have an even bigger logjam on D.
caveman said:Franson comes alive! He has settled in to and is contributing to the team's recent success.
Saint Nik said:I agree for the most part with the majority opinion here. My one concern is that a defense that features Schenn, Phaneuf, Aulie and Komisarek is going to be a little slow/lacking in puck movement but that will obviously lessen some when Liles returns.
Zee said:caveman said:Franson comes alive! He has settled in to and is contributing to the team's recent success.