Gallagbi
Formerly Eazy_B97
- Jul 5, 2005
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Schenn was traded as a bottom pairing defenseman. We have Franson and Fraser in that role now, both seemed to be doing well, so it's tough to say the Leafs are looking to replace Schenn.JVR simply replaced Clarke MacArthur who put up 20+ goal 55-65 points seasons playing in the top 6. MacArthur was picked up for free off the scrap heap originally.
Now the Leafs are looking to replace Luke Schenn as he is exactly what the Leafs need a young, right handed, big, physical, hard hitting, shot blocking defender capable of playing top 4 minutes and partnering with an offensive partner giving the pairing balance.
Leafs have to seek such a player via trade because they don't appear to have his replacement internally.
Perhaps JVR can be used as bait to acquire this much needed top 4 dman now? As RH Top 4 dmen are in big demand around the league and costly to acquire as everyone wants them.
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