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I can't see Colborne being strong enough defensively to carry two enforcers even if it's just for a few minutes a night , if RC dresses both I see Mac as there center .
For us to upgrade on Phaneuf we would need a top 10-15D in the league, would dealing Kessel/Kadri/Gardiner/Rielly/Lupul or whom ever be worth what would be a slight upgrade? (i say slight because the top 5 or so D likely wouldnt be available regardless of the package). The only way we can upgrade Phaneuf without dismantling our team is internally which is plausible, however a #2 D can be acquired much sooner, is much more realistic, and 1 is usually available at the trade deadline or FA.
Very true however we are entering a point in development where parts become expendable, we can make deals for the big name players to complete the roster as soon as we can get Kessel, Gardiner, Phaneuf and Reimer all signed. Again easier said than done but it won't be long until we are the team trading for the Kovalchuck or signing the Brad Richards etc. etc.
Colborne can't play with 2 useless plugs
Mclement has to be on 4th line
JVR - Bozak - Kessel
Lupul - Kadri - clarkson
Raymond - Bolland - Kulemin
Colborne - Mclement - McLearn/Orr
id be interested to see
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many people seem to think kulemin-bolland-raymond is the way to go but imo this would be an elite checking shutdown line. while mclemment probably tops out at around 20-25 points, its not out of the question for kulemin and bolland to put 35-40 points on the 3rd line.
raymond has arguably never been the same since his back was broken. im not sure if he can handle going up against other teams top players in a checking defensive roll. by putting him with colborne, colborne has someone with a little talent to go along with orr. this line likely will only see 6-8 mins of ice time anyways. as long as they arent a liability it will be fine.
I'd switch Franson with Ranger but the line-up seems pretty accurate. If Raymond gets a contract he'll be on the 3rd line.
McLaren scored 3 goals 2 assist playing limited minutes in 36 games
Over a full season thats 8 goals 5 assists offence from a guy who can also skate very well and hits hugely...on the fourth line..
I think he is not in any way a liability...way outscored the multitude of 4th line softies we had last 4 years
McClement - Colborne - Orr looks like a puck possession nightmare.
JVR - Bozak - Kessel
Lupul - Kadri - Clarkson
McClement - Bolland - Kulemin
McLaren - Colborne - Orr
Gunner - Phaneuf
Gardiner - Ranger
Fraser - Franson
Raymond, Liles, Brennan, Holzer, Rielly all trying to break into the line-up.
Thought I would share this. From TSN.ca Leafs preview video.
sign gunner then trade him next month, did u even think
So was Moen-Pahlsson-NiedermayerThat third line is an offensive black hole.
So in my opinion we are looking at something like:
Line 1 = 85 goals
Line 2 = 65 goals
Line 3 = 35 goals
Line 4 = 10 goals (feel like I'm being pretty generous here)
Defense = 40 goals
Total of 235 goals which would be good for about 10th in the NHL if the last few season are any indicator. Not bad, but I do still worry about our defense. That current line up I feel will end up relying heavily on Ranger and I'm not sure if he is ready.
sign gunner then trade him next month, did u even think