maplesyrup
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Injury? Confidence? The Coach? I really have no idea but I think this a hot enough topic right now it deserves it's own thread. Any thoughts, gang?
What's wrong with Schenn?
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Leafaholic99
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I think he just needs to get back to the basics, simplify his game try not to do too much.
WhatIfGodWasALeaf
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I think he'd benefit from a conditioning stint to the Marlies, the brutal road trip they are on might give him a sense of perspective and get him back to what made him successful in the first place.
Peter D.
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Schenn could use some lessons on power skating. I don't know if you can pinpoint to the fact he has bulked up the last couple of seasons and thus has slowed his skating down, but he's slow as molasses out there. We saw a perfect example last night that he is slow on the pivot and gets beaten way too easily.
I find his physicality is there. But he is being seriously exposed as a slow defender. The same things that were said about Franson can be directly applied to Luke. Luckily for Luke he's the golden child and he's given a lot more rope, although I'd be all for sitting him a game or two.
I find his physicality is there. But he is being seriously exposed as a slow defender. The same things that were said about Franson can be directly applied to Luke. Luckily for Luke he's the golden child and he's given a lot more rope, although I'd be all for sitting him a game or two.
Guilt Trip
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Not having Tomas Kaberle as a partner.....
Champ Kind
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In my opinion, there were hints of Luke returning to form last night. Yes, he got bruned - terribly - on the Clarkson goal, but I think his game showed signs of starting to come around. A few nice outlet passes, he handled the puck well, and generated some offensive opportunities. Stepping up to a legit tough guy in Clarkson and handling himself pretty well was also encouraging.
I think Schenn's game has been sub-par to date but I also think he's beginning to turn the corner. He's still 22 and I think the peaks and valleys of his game are indicative of his age and that some maturation is probably required.
*EDIT*: I also wanted to add that I don't think the issue is not having Kaberle. I do think, however, that Wilso should do a better job of managing his defensive partner. Schenn should be out there with Liles or Gunnarson. Gardiner is playing great, don't get me wrong, but I think a more steadying presence would benefit Luke. But to say that not having Kaberle is the root of his issues is gross hyperbole.
I think Schenn's game has been sub-par to date but I also think he's beginning to turn the corner. He's still 22 and I think the peaks and valleys of his game are indicative of his age and that some maturation is probably required.
*EDIT*: I also wanted to add that I don't think the issue is not having Kaberle. I do think, however, that Wilso should do a better job of managing his defensive partner. Schenn should be out there with Liles or Gunnarson. Gardiner is playing great, don't get me wrong, but I think a more steadying presence would benefit Luke. But to say that not having Kaberle is the root of his issues is gross hyperbole.
Mikhail Bloodnovsky
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He's turning into our version Darrian Hatcher(post lock-out) and it scares me.
Crucialness Key
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The idea of future Leafs teams being anchored by the perennial All-Star defensive duo of Schenn & Gardiner is an appealing one, so I like the idea of them playing together.
But would the best thing for now be to send Schenn to the Marlies where he could play 20+ minutes a game? I worry that as ice-time dwindles, each shift becomes more pressure-filled and each mistake becomes more magnified. Perhaps logging heavy minutes would help clear his head and when the confidence was back, he could return to the Leafs.
But would the best thing for now be to send Schenn to the Marlies where he could play 20+ minutes a game? I worry that as ice-time dwindles, each shift becomes more pressure-filled and each mistake becomes more magnified. Perhaps logging heavy minutes would help clear his head and when the confidence was back, he could return to the Leafs.
Boston Leaf
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I think his skating gets him into trouble. For a young kid he is very slow a foot.. Also may have trouble trying to make quick quality decisions
Champ Kind
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Mikhail Bloodnovsky said:
Yes, exactly like Hatcher. Except 11 years younger.
Seriously?
Mikhail Bloodnovsky
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Champ Kind said:
What part of "turning into" have you not read.
pnjunction
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He is a D-man who signed a big deal with Burke in Toronto. Apparently this makes you suck real bad for a year or two.
pnjunction
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I could be wrong but I don't think Schenn is waiver exempt either.
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Jalili
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I've always thought that a significant number of Leaf fans were out to lunch when it comes to how they view Schenn (more so on other forums than this one).
Schenn's problem is that a: he still makes the exact same mistakes he made in his rookie season 3 years ago, and b: he doesn't have the mobility to compensate for poor decisions.
I still think his upside is, assuming he regains his confidence and physicality, a middle pairing defenseman, but nothing more.
Schenn's problem is that a: he still makes the exact same mistakes he made in his rookie season 3 years ago, and b: he doesn't have the mobility to compensate for poor decisions.
I still think his upside is, assuming he regains his confidence and physicality, a middle pairing defenseman, but nothing more.