tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post6075100065403410347..comments2023-07-25T11:40:43.810-04:00Comments on Blue Chip Prospects: The Leafs' Achilles' Heel and How It Can Be AddressedCurt Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10817914669452185454noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-75382656390306865222012-02-14T10:56:01.174-05:002012-02-14T10:56:01.174-05:00@Tap The McKegg
Until today, I wouldn't have ...@Tap The McKegg<br /><br />Until today, I wouldn't have thought there was a chance he'd move but given recent events...<br /><br />Nash obviously has a lot of the elements the Leafs would love to add and he'd be a good fix for a lot of problems. The cost to land him would be high and the cap hit is just as scary as the number of years on Carter.<br /><br />Tough to say who I would prefer but either would look great in Blue and White if we've got the pieces Columbus is looking for.Curt Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10817914669452185454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-40391269608812115352012-02-13T21:15:36.648-05:002012-02-13T21:15:36.648-05:00I had a feeling when I was watching the montreal g...I had a feeling when I was watching the montreal game that the leafs just really suck against trap teams and seeing the numbers makes it obvious. Burkie needs to go out and get us a big forward. What do you think about nash?Tap The McKeggnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-43220405493319533212012-02-13T21:12:49.293-05:002012-02-13T21:12:49.293-05:00@Duncan
I tend to want to avoid Penner for a few ...@Duncan<br /><br />I tend to want to avoid Penner for a few reasons. First of all, he hurt his back eating pancakes. That sounds like a joke, but I'm serious. Powerforwards like him tend to break down early and if he's getting hurt at breakfast, he's probably not a guy I'm that interested in. On a less ridiculous note, he's also probably too slow to keep up with the team speed identity that we've built. <br /><br />The other reason, as you kind of hinted at yourself, is the need to create some roster space for our forward prospects who are going to demand it by next year. Kadri, Frattin, and Colborne are going to need to start seeing NHL-calibre competition sooner rather than later.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong, Penner has a history of scoring goals and I think he's worth some team taking a chance on, but I'd rather it weren't us.Curt Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10817914669452185454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-57898950068657619822012-02-13T16:53:45.625-05:002012-02-13T16:53:45.625-05:00This is assuming some forward pieces have not been...This is assuming some forward pieces have not been moved. In reality, a player like kulemin or macarthur would probably have to be involved to land Carter, in which case, Frattin, Kadri or Colborne can get some more opportunities to play with the big club.Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590653506462493874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-32064472674927472272012-02-13T16:51:44.264-05:002012-02-13T16:51:44.264-05:00I agree with you completely Curt, even though Jeff...I agree with you completely Curt, even though Jeff Carter's contract is ridiculously long. I think he would be a great person to put inbetween Kessel and Lupul. He would add a good element of size to our top line and I think his playing style would nicely complement 81 and 19. <br /><br />Another player I think they should look at would be Dustin Penner. People may not agree with me and I am fine with that. I think he would add a nice element of size to the second line and would be fairly cheap as a rental player. If he works out in Toronto, Burke would probably be able to resign him to a relatively decent contract since his play has been poor as of late. <br /><br />The only issue with bringing in these two guys would be keeping the team within the salary cap. They would need to find new homes for Komisarek (would be tough, but might be able to get a 7th round pick for him somewhere), Lombardi and Connolly (he hasn't really fit with the team and paying 4.75mil for a 3rd line centre is absurd). <br /><br />The line up would appear something similar to:<br /><br />Lupul - Carter - Kessel<br />MacArthur - Grabovski - Penner<br />Kulemin - Bozak - Armstrong<br />Brown - Steckel - Crabb<br /><br />What do you think?Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590653506462493874noreply@blogger.com