Leafs acquire Steckel from NJ

[dintymoore]

I like Steckel. He's another big bodied guy and is as good at winning draws as Zigomanis is. We were terrible at faceoffs last year. He looked like a force at times as a Cap.

 

[Redleaf]

Good at winning face-offs, but thats about it. It seems like this is just a deal to set up another one of more significance IMO.

Like what....Dupuis for a 3rd rounder?

Seriously though. How does this set up a bigger trade? It's a 4th liner for a 4th round pick.

 

[Number 5]

Not sure how I feel about this move. Don't like Steckel much, but he's got a reasonable game.

 

[Frank E]

For the record, my "ugh" comment was about the roster...not Steckel.

 

[Leaf Fan Down Under]

I'm guessing we'll never see Boyce's nose again. 

 

[Sudafederov]

For the record, my "ugh" comment was about the roster...not Steckel.

Yeah really.  I'm glad I'm not in the market for a jersey this year.  It would be tough trying to pick a name.  I'll just have to wait until next year for a Parise one I suppose 

 

[CarltonTheBear]

He was 7th for ice-time among forwards.  (Would of been 7th on the Leafs as well.)  Is he a 4th liner or a 3rd liner?  Maybe he takes the #3 center spot?

He was 7th in total ice time, but he was 12th per game at just under 12 minutes. Definitely a 4th liner.

 

[Deebo]

63% on the draw last year.

 

[Redleaf]

63% on the draw last year.

He led the NHL with a 62.3 winning percentage to be exact. That's not too shabby.

 

[Guilt Trip]

So who goes now? The Leafs are over the 23 man roster....someone else going on the IR?

 

[Redleaf]

So who goes now? The Leafs are over the 23 man roster....someone else going on the IR?

I nominate Connolly.

 

[Frank E]

63% on the draw last year.

That's strong. Only 1.1 cap hit too.

 

[Kaberle15]

Good move, big center, great on the dot, can hit, can Pk, afordable, etc.

 

[moon111]

If they just added Steckel, who's getting moved to fit Avery in?

 

[Deebo]

From the coach:

coachrw63Ron Wilson
Steckel immediately improves our PK. Size is a huge bonus. Faceoffs are going to help bigtime in all areas. Can also help on the wing!

 

[WAYNEINIONA]

If they just added Steckel, who's getting moved to fit Avery in?

It would have to be Phaneuf.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

From the coach:

coachrw63Ron Wilson
Steckel immediately improves our PK. Size is a huge bonus. Faceoffs are going to help bigtime in all areas. Can also help on the wing!

It's nice he's actually using that to discuss the team.

 

[moon111]

Want to be good at faceoffs?  Put a #25 on your jersey. 

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

From the coach:

coachrw63Ron Wilson
Steckel immediately improves our PK. Size is a huge bonus. Faceoffs are going to help bigtime in all areas. Can also help on the wing!

It's nice he's actually using that to discuss the team.

Yeah he said he was just going to be discussing TV shows.  ;D

 

[Kaberle15]

Want to be good at faceoffs?  Put a #25 on your jersey. 

I Wish he could pull a Joe Nieuwendyk, with 50 points