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bustaheims said:Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:I agree, but we know the tactics aren't going to change which means the forwards aren't going to play better defense, so the obvious thing to go is upgrade on Franson.
Sure, but, really, that's a drop in the ocean. Moving Franson for a player who isn't a defensive blackhole is a move the team needs to make, but, with the way they play, it's not going to make much of a difference.
Potvin29 said:@SteveBurtch
Despite going 9-1-1 (probably 9-2-1 now) the #Leafs have allowed 39 goals in their last 12 gp. That is 3.25 per game with .915+ goaltending
Mark Masters @markhmasters Feb 3
Carlyle: Decision to call-up Smithson, send down McKegg was bc he wanted more of a defensive player / PKer / strong on FOs guy on road
Beowulf said:I missed the game but saw the highlight of Clarkson's goal, for those that watched the whole thing how did he play otherwise?
Beowulf said:I missed the game but saw the highlight of Clarkson's goal, for those that watched the whole thing how did he play otherwise?
Beowulf said:I missed the game but saw the highlight of Clarkson's goal, for those that watched the whole thing how did he play otherwise?
Potvin29 said:Somehow Kulemin was on the ice for more chances for than against. The only Leafs player to do so.
Beowulf said:Thanks for the responses...I've been very critical of Clarkson so far but I'm honestly trying very, very (VERY) hard to give him the benefit of the doubt, especially with it being his first game back.
That being said, first game back excuses aside it sounds like the status quo for what we've seen from him despite the goal.
Can8899 said:Also, he's being used in a defensive role so if we were expecting 20 goals and 40 points even with a full season I'm not so sure we'd see that from him. Similar to Grabbo last year, he has not been put in position to succeed offensively.
Nik the Trik said:Can8899 said:Also, he's being used in a defensive role so if we were expecting 20 goals and 40 points even with a full season I'm not so sure we'd see that from him. Similar to Grabbo last year, he has not been put in position to succeed offensively.
But aside from whatever personal criticism we might want to throw at Clarkson why in the world is he being used in a defensive role? He didn't have a reputation for being a terrific defender in New Jersey. He didn't get time on their PK. He was a guy who could add some physicality and score some goals.
L K said:This is a reasonable defense of Clarkson actually. I want to see what happens if he gets a prolonged look with Holland (when he gets back in the lineup). I think Clarkson spent a good portion of his year on a a line with Kulemin and McClement. We have seen what the Leafs 3rd line does with McClement running the show. Maybe Clarkson looks better when the Leafs actually dress three lines that are capable of doing more than flub the puck into the offensive zone and then go off on a change.