Line-up changes

[leafplasma]

So if I had to pick a start for Gus right now it would be Wed night against the Jets. It is the 5th game and the Leafs play Thursday in Boston. I think Reimer gets the call Monday especially coming off last weeks week long lay off.

 

[caver]

I don't know a lot about Connolly. In the few Sabre games I have seen he looks skilled but not elite level. He will have to impress to make that line work better than it is with Bozak right now.

 

[caver]

So if I had to pick a start for Gus right now it would be Wed night against the Jets. It is the 5th game and the Leafs play Thursday in Boston. I think Reimer gets the call Monday especially coming off last weeks week long lay off.

sounds good. I hope Wilson is listening.

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

So if I had to pick a start for Gus right now it would be Wed night against the Jets. It is the 5th game and the Leafs play Thursday in Boston. I think Reimer gets the call Monday especially coming off last weeks week long lay off.

Wilson may not start Gus until Reimer fails. I'm not sure I blame him either, I mean I know he's going to need a rest, but usually that is either on back to back games, or when the starter needs a break. I'm not saying that it won't go the way you are thinking, just that you shouldn't be surprised if Reimer plays right through next week either.

 

[leafplasma]

So if I had to pick a start for Gus right now it would be Wed night against the Jets. It is the 5th game and the Leafs play Thursday in Boston. I think Reimer gets the call Monday especially coming off last weeks week long lay off.

Wilson may not start Gus until Reimer fails. I'm not sure I blame him either, I mean I know he's going to need a rest, but usually that is either on back to back games, or when the starter needs a break. I'm not saying that it won't go the way you are thinking, just that you shouldn't be surprised if Reimer plays right through next week either.

Wed and Thur are back to back games, I called Gus Wed in Winnipeg and Reims Thurs in Boston.

 

[leafplasma]

I don't know a lot about Connolly. In the few Sabre games I have seen he looks skilled but not elite level. He will have to impress to make that line work better than it is with Bozak right now.

Bozak is doing everything we hoped he would do in that slot last year but failed. Maybe he is more relaxed knowing that he is subbing for Connoly or maybe there is something to this sophomore slump we hear of.

 

[Tigger]

I don't think any team is getting a top flight player or making a major trade before January, I mean I could be wrong but I think it's a rare occurrence and Burke needs a partner to trade with. Looking around the league I don't see a lot in the way of pressure points for Burke to work with or flat out desperation to take advantage of ( maybe Columbus, still ). Maybe it happens earlier this year but I doubt it.

When we look at the Leafs I think we should consider more than only roster space and the sharp end of a trade for a top forward. Those are two of the bigger considerations, however we should look at the development and potential of young players, next year Colborne and Blacker should be knocking on the door the way Frattin and Gardiner did this year for example ( to a lesser extent Kadri too though moreso to me from how he performed at the end of last year ).

We should also look at the composition and compatibility of the lines and players. The defense seems to have more specialty players than complete and the forwards, while obviously needing a stud centre are also a bit of a work in progress to that end but I think are much improved.

The Leafs depth is serving them well right now and injuries are bound to happen, they may run into a grumpy player from time to time but that's a small price to pay for success, I'm sure in Wilsons eyes anyways. I don't see much reason to change anything from external sources right now unless someone floats a fatty across Burke's plate.

 

[caver]

Agreed. I don't think a Turris or Gagner will improve this team. Not that there is anything wrong with making the Leafs better incrementally like the Steckel trade or the Franson trade, but if a top 6 forward is picked up it needs to be an elite player.

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

So if I had to pick a start for Gus right now it would be Wed night against the Jets. It is the 5th game and the Leafs play Thursday in Boston. I think Reimer gets the call Monday especially coming off last weeks week long lay off.

Wilson may not start Gus until Reimer fails. I'm not sure I blame him either, I mean I know he's going to need a rest, but usually that is either on back to back games, or when the starter needs a break. I'm not saying that it won't go the way you are thinking, just that you shouldn't be surprised if Reimer plays right through next week either.

Wed and Thur are back to back games, I called Gus Wed in Winnipeg and Reims Thurs in Boston.

Yeah, I suppose if there was any team to test Gus against, it's Winnipeg. However, they (Winnipeg) will probably be looking to change the way things are going pretty quick, hopefully Gus is up to the task.

 

[Tigger]

I'd say it's more about the Leafs trying to figure out the best fit with Franson being a right side dman.

I believe we are going to deal with this issue for a while, as long as we can't find a trading partner for Komisarek. Komi, while playing better, will not get a chance to get back into the top 4 IMO and that is more an issue of depth and good depth at that.

I'm sure Burke is asking everybody if they want him, maybe not shopping him per say, but certainly trying to gauge the value, if there is any right now. Komisarek is in Franson's spot the way I see it and that won't change until Komi is traded.

I'm sure they don't want to send Gardnier down and probably don't want Franson playing the left side, but until there is movement, were going to have to deal with it I think. Maybe 20 games in and a few tough injuries for some teams might change things a bit, we'll see.

We've talked about Komi to death but yeah, he's very likely a Leaf until this years trade deadline at a minimum and that's if he regains some form consistently. To me, if Gunnar can continue to play well with Phaneuf Aulie becomes a pretty good option as a defensive partner for Franson or Komi but I get why they're sticking a round peg in a square hole right now as you say, it'll shake out in short order.

 

[Bender]

I don't know a lot about Connolly. In the few Sabre games I have seen he looks skilled but not elite level. He will have to impress to make that line work better than it is with Bozak right now.

I don't think he was ever considered elite, up in the level of a Sedin, but he's shown that he's a pretty skilled guy. He always seemed to have the Leafs' number.

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

Kadri sent to Marlies.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

rayferrarotsn
Assuming Leafs have called up Nazem Kadri..he's sitting across the aisle from me on flt to Boston

 

[cabber24]

Why is Komisuckit still in the lineup? He has done nothing since he's arrived here. He has not at any point deserved a spot on the blue line. I think he's played his way into the press box after those two penalties last night both of which lead to goals. Poor Schenn has gets paired with this guy... Schenn will land on his feet.

I have Aullie and Franson higher on my depth chart then Komi. I would be happy to never see Komi play with the Leafs again... I given up on him. Lucic owns his soul.

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

Why is Komisuckit still in the lineup? He has done nothing since he's arrived here. He has not at any point deserved a spot on the blue line. I think he's played his way into the press box after those two penalties last night both of which lead to goals. Poor Schenn has gets paired with this guy... Schenn will land on his feet.

I have Aullie and Franson higher on my depth chart then Komi. I would be happy to never see Komi play with the Leafs again... I given up on him. Lucic owns his soul.

Schenn is playing with Liles and Komisarek has been playing with Gardiner.

 

[cabber24]

Why is Komisuckit still in the lineup? He has done nothing since he's arrived here. He has not at any point deserved a spot on the blue line. I think he's played his way into the press box after those two penalties last night both of which lead to goals. Poor Schenn has gets paired with this guy... Schenn will land on his feet.

I have Aullie and Franson higher on my depth chart then Komi. I would be happy to never see Komi play with the Leafs again... I given up on him. Lucic owns his soul.

Schenn is playing with Liles and Komisarek has been playing with Gardiner.

Well... last night they played together on the bench.

Personally, I would give Komi a second chance only if he confronts Lucic tonight (if Komi plays). I know that may sound ridiculous but I'm positive he has sucked since Lucic owned him.

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

Personally, I would give Komi a second chance only if he confronts Lucic tonight (if Komi plays). I know that may sound ridiculous but I'm positive he has sucked since Lucic owned him.

I've heard this a few times now, maybe you can explain how a fight can make somebody play bad for 3 years? I don't get that exactly.

 

[Bullfrog]

You're right, that does sound ridiculous.

 

[cabber24]

Personally, I would give Komi a second chance only if he confronts Lucic tonight (if Komi plays). I know that may sound ridiculous but I'm positive he has sucked since Lucic owned him.

I've heard this a few times now, maybe you can explain how a fight can make somebody play bad for 3 years? I don't get that exactly.

He hurt his shoulder, missed sometime and has not been the same since. I think it's likely a combo of the injury and the mental toll it took on him.

I did say this is my opinion, not everyone's. Like I said I have written him off and I need to see something to change my mind.

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

He hurt his shoulder, missed sometime and has not been the same since. I think it's likely a combo of the injury and the mental toll it took on him.

I did say this is my opinion, not everyone's. Like I said I have written him off and I need to see something to change my mind.

He did hurt his shoulder and had some difficulties staying in the line-up, but I'm not sure the fight had anything directly to do with his sometimes poor play. I don't buy the mental toll thing.

To be fair, Komisarek has been playing his best hockey overall, since this season has started. He was pretty good in the first 3 games and has tailed off the last 2, but I look at him on a game to game basis. He even had a few nice plays last night, breaking up a two on one last night in the third period, then getting stapled to the bench after that.

I don't think he's a world beater on any night, but he's been better this season and if he can continue to play tough and not take bad penalties, I think he'll be fine, his shoulder looks completely healed now IMO.