Pre-Game Talk: Leafs @ Rangers | Wed. March 5, 2014 | TSN, 7pm EST

[Hurt]

Yes. He has value, frees up some cap, it would be a pretty large shakeup to a Team in need of a shakeup.

What would the potential return be, in your opinion?

 

[ACC1224]

What would the potential return be, in your opinion?

No idea but ideally the cap space gets Phanuef a partner and subsequent trades attempts to replace Lupul.

 

[Diatomic]

I'd be on board with trading Lupul, but I doubt it would happen.

 

[Gallagbi]

Yes. He has value, frees up some cap, it would be a pretty large shakeup to a Team in need of a shakeup.

Tough to dump Lupul when secondary scoring is a huge problem. I'd much rather move Raymond, Kulemin, Gunnar, Franson, etc..

Moving Lupul puts more pressure on Clarkson to score, which could be a big issue.

 

[Cor]

With the waiving of Trevor Smith, appears that Dave Bolland will return this game.

 

[ACC1224]

Tough to dump Lupul when secondary scoring is a huge problem. I'd much rather move Raymond, Kulemin, Gunnar, Franson, etc..

Moving Lupul puts more pressure on Clarkson to score, which could be a big issue.

Yeah I hear you and agree any of those 4 would be preferable.

I guess I see moving Lupul as a bigger impact but I certainly wouldn't be surprised if he wasn't moved.

 

[Schennanigans]

Lupul is too money in the shootout to trade him.

 

[ShaneFalco]

I like Lupul and he's a solid player.
The 2nd line isn't clicking at all right now, and I'm hoping with Bolland back, things stabilize and Clarkson is put on the 3rd line

 

[mcleex]

This game is so huge for the standings. Had we beaten Columbus and didn't lose the 2 OT points to the Islanders and Montreal we would be 2nd in our division now.

 

[Paradoc]

10 minutes ago
@markhmasters: Carter Ashton spotted at airport; suspect he'll join Leafs in NYC ahead of game tomorrow v NYR

Looks like Ashton might be in the line-up tomorrow.

 

[gustavsson50]

Hey anyone knows what hotel does player stay in new york. I am going to the game really wanna get aome autographs
Thanks

 

[Jacquestrapless]

Maybe the TD has most of the team in a funk. After it passes, we'll go on a ten game winning streak

 

[mikebel111*]

Well ashton is travelling with the team
2 things
Close to trade
Insurance

 

[mikebel111*]

10 minutes ago
@markhmasters: Carter Ashton spotted at airport; suspect he'll join Leafs in NYC ahead of game tomorrow v NYR

Looks like Ashton might be in the line-up tomorrow.

Maybe for 5 minutes
Randy please put him on 3rd line!!!!!!!

 

[Jacquestrapless]

Maybe for 5 minutes
Randy please put him on 3rd line!!!!!!!

couldn't be any worse. Nothing is happening for our lines except the 1st line. I'd even give him second line duties cuz not one of clarkson or kulie has offense. And Kulie and Mayray may be gone tomorrow.

 

[The Legend]

I have the pleasure of being at MSG tomorrow night. Expecting the worse, but hoping for some sort of puck retention and decent breakouts from this team.

Anyone else?

 

[Suntouchable13]

Have to win next 2 games.

 

[jimmycarter]

Rangers orginazation have pathetic Stanley cup numbers.....And being around for so long too. I kinda feel bad for them.

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Hate the Rangers. Leafs have only won once in the last 7 games vs NYR

 

[King85Kong]

Hoping for a big game.

Looking for:
JVR-Bozak-Kessel (keep at it)
Lupul-Kadri-Kulemin (was solid together and putting up points)
Raymond-Bolland-Clarkson (Bolland he's your problem now.....sorry)

Go Leafs Go

 

[Puckstuff]

Hoping for a big game.

Looking for:
JVR-Bozak-Kessel (keep at it)
Lupul-Kadri-Kulemin (was solid together and putting up points)
Raymond-Bolland-Clarkson (Bolland he's your problem now.....sorry)

Go Leafs Go

this x 10000 thank you

 

[Puckstuff]

Rangers orginazation have pathetic Stanley cup numbers.....And being around for so long too. I kinda feel bad for them.

I haven't seen the leafs win a cup yet I feel bad for me and anyone 45 and under

 

[HockeyGuy82]

Bolland possibly returning tonight?

 

[Espher]

Hoping for a big game.

Looking for:
JVR-Bozak-Kessel (keep at it)
Lupul-Kadri-Kulemin (was solid together and putting up points)
Raymond-Bolland-Clarkson (Bolland he's your problem now.....sorry)

Go Leafs Go

Raymond/Bolland/Clarkson looked decent for the brief moments they were together.

 

[SeenSchenn2]

Bolland possibly returning tonight?

Doesn't sound like, Holland and Ashton called up with Smith/McLaren down.

Tonight I'd like to see (assuming nothing changes today):

van Riemsdyk - Bozak - Kessel
Lupul - Kadri - Kulemin
Raymond - Holland - Clarkson/Ashton
Bodie - McClemment - Clarkson/Ashton