tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post3530057743987827243..comments2023-07-25T11:40:43.810-04:00Comments on Blue Chip Prospects: Luca Caputi Gets ItCurt Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10817914669452185454noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-89904729888971026252010-09-23T16:30:37.963-04:002010-09-23T16:30:37.963-04:00I think there will be a lot of ebb and flow in our...I think there will be a lot of ebb and flow in our top six this year. We have a lot of ok players and only one very good one.<br /><br />I also don't think MacArthur has to fail for Caputi to succeed. His contract is modest and moving him back when he's playing 'ok' and someone else is playing 'great' isn't all that unlikely.<br /><br />I agree that it's exciting to see the promise of our farm system funneling up to the NHL. Hopefully someone breaks out!Curt Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10817914669452185454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-2556237385258506792010-09-23T15:02:37.956-04:002010-09-23T15:02:37.956-04:00Very timely post. It will be an exceptional accom...Very timely post. It will be an exceptional accomplishment if Caputi can play the whole season in the NHL at age 22. Only three of the forwards on the current Leaf roster (Kessel, Versteeg, and Kulemin) have accomplished this feat.<br /><br />Second line LW? Hard to say. His play has to be absolutely convincing while MacArthur falls flat on his face. But, it may be worth while having Caputi as the third line Lw while easing in Sjostrom after his shoulder surgery.<br /><br />Burke and Wilson may have a dilemma in choosing between Mueler and Caputi for this spot. But, you can't rule out Caputi "graduating" to the second line within one to two years. Oh yes, Jerry D'Amigo and Brad Ross are vying for the same future spot.<br /><br />It is nice to see the talent funnel filling up with the right pieces. Sooner or later, some of these prospects will be traded for a first line forward.Leafschatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15672123104356293648noreply@blogger.com