Line Combos: So who are our starters?!!?

[Once]

I vehemently disagree with this sentiment.

I'd love to see Reilly play. But it's better if he can dominant another league and get confident.

 

[cup67]

Marlies:

R.Hamilton (27) - T.Connolly (31) - M.Zigomanis (31)
C.Ashton (21) - J.Colborne (22) - S.Abbott (24)
J.D'Amigo (21) - G.McKegg (20) - N.Deschemps (22)
K.Ryan (21) - W.Acton (25) - G.Scott (24)
(B.Ross (20) - J.Devane (21))

M.Kostka (26) - P.Ranger (27)
M.Mottau (34) - M.Fraser (26)
S.Gysbers (25) - J.Blacker (21)
(D.Yeo (26))

J.Rynnas (25)
M.Owuya (23)​

did fraser and kostka pass waivers? we might lose them

 

[namttebih]

I wonder which of those players over 30 will see regular ice time. I think Liles will, but the others I don't think so unless we run into some injury problems.

I can't believe Komi is only 30?!?!?!?!

He looks closer to 40.

 

[Bravid Nonahan]

Soooooo happy that Naz is playing centre. Boom.

 

[ConnorTO]

komo is guna be great

 

[Chandrashekhar Limit]

Are people expecting Kadri to be at C, or has RC confirmed it?

 

[Leafidelity]

Are people expecting Kadri to be at C, or has RC confirmed it?

He's been skating in camp at between Komarov and JVR

 

[Chandrashekhar Limit]

He's been skating in camp at between Komarov and JVR

Thanks. Would be great to see him play the position he was drafted for. If he turns into a top 6 C, our problems will be 70% solved. Two solid 2nd line centers are good enough to make some noise in the playoffs.

 

[thewave]

Connolly probably won't even suit up for the Marlies. If he does he will be injured the first night with a pulled groin, rather insulting for someone like him to play in the AHL. He will probably end up being claimed by the Islanders.

 

[crump]

On defense...

Haven't heard much about Holzer, good or bad, at this camp. Is he injured? Apparently Fraser has outplayed Komisarek, and Kostka is making a case as well. With Gardiner out, there may be an opening for either Rielly or Kostka for a few games. I think from what I have read, the last spot is between Fraser, Holzer and Komisarek. Will they keep 8 defense and 13 forwards to start, or 7 and 14?

So...

Gunnarson Phaneuf
Liles Franson
Kostka Fraser (or Holzer)

Komi


Then...

Gunnarson. Phaneuf
Gardiner Franson
Liles. Holzer (or Fraser)

Komisarek

 

[member 147413]

Lupul-Bozak-Kessel
Frattin/MacArthur-Grabo-Kulemin
JVR-Kadri-Komarov
MacArthur/Frattin-McClement-Brown/Orr

That's what I assume, and I hope our forward corps is...

Rielly-Phaneuf
Gunnar-Komisarek/Holzer
Liles-Franson

I hope this is our starting D group until Gards comes back.

 

[ULF_55]

Lupul-Bozak-Kessel
Frattin/MacArthur-Grabo-Kulemin
JVR-Kadri-Komarov
MacArthur/Frattin-McClement-Brown/Orr

That's what I assume, and I hope our forward corps is...

Rielly-Phaneuf
Gunnar-Komisarek/Holzer
Liles-Franson

I hope this is our starting D group until Gards comes back.

I certainly hope Rielly is not on the top pairing to start the season, or the Rielly that shows up is not the Rielly I saw at the World's.

 

[member 147413]

I certainly hope Rielly is not on the top pairing to start the season, or the Rielly that shows up is not the Rielly I saw at the World's.

They've been playing together at camp, so you may be in for a shock.

 

[Leafsman]

I really like the sounds of a JVR-Kadri-Komarov line

 

[4evaBlue]

Lupul-Bozak-Kessel
Frattin/MacArthur-Grabo-Kulemin
JVR-Kadri-Komarov
MacArthur/Frattin-McClement-Brown/Orr

That's what I assume, and I hope our forward corps is...

Rielly-Phaneuf
Gunnar-Komisarek/Holzer
Liles-Franson

I hope this is our starting D group until Gards comes back.

From what I've gathered, Frattin has played himself off the roster. I also can't see us not utilizing Steckel's faceoff prowess. I don't think Rielly impressed enough at training camp, either, and expect him to be heading back to Moose Jaw this afternoon.

Leaving us with something like this to start the season:

Lupul-Bozak-Kessel
MacArthur-Grabo-Kulemin
JVR-Kadri-Komarov
McClement-Steckel-Brown
Extra: Orr

Gunnarsson-Phaneuf
Liles-Komisarek
Franson-Holzer

Gardiner will likely push Franson to the press box once he returns.

 

[ULF_55]

They've been playing together at camp, so you may be in for a shock.

Isn't me that would be in for a shock, but then I'm probably a tanker, so it would be good.

 

[TmlHockeyFan]

On defense...

Haven't heard much about Holzer, good or bad, at this camp. Is he injured? Apparently Fraser has outplayed Komisarek, and Kostka is making a case as well. With Gardiner out, there may be an opening for either Rielly or Kostka for a few games. I think from what I have read, the last spot is between Fraser, Holzer and Komisarek. Will they keep 8 defense and 13 forwards to start, or 7 and 14?

So...

Gunnarson Phaneuf
Liles Franson
Kostka Fraser (or Holzer)

Komi


Then...

Gunnarson. Phaneuf
Gardiner Franson
Liles. Holzer (or Fraser)

Komisarek

I haven't heard much about what he's doing with defenseman. He's been shuffling them a lot more than the roster players. Defenseman are the greatest mystery.

 

[cup67]

From what I've gathered, Frattin has played himself off the roster. I also can't see us not utilizing Steckel's faceoff prowess. I don't think Rielly impressed enough at training camp, either, and expect him to be heading back to Moose Jaw this afternoon.

Leaving us with something like this to start the season:

Lupul-Bozak-Kessel
MacArthur-Grabo-Kulemin
JVR-Kadri-Komarov
McClement-Steckel-Brown
Extra: Orr

Gunnarsson-Phaneuf
Liles-Komisarek
Franson-Holzer

Gardiner will likely push Franson to the press box once he returns.

what happened to the other defence?

 

[ULF_55]

From what I've gathered, Frattin has played himself off the roster. I also can't see us not utilizing Steckel's faceoff prowess. I don't think Rielly impressed enough at training camp, either, and expect him to be heading back to Moose Jaw this afternoon.

Leaving us with something like this to start the season:

Lupul-Bozak-Kessel
MacArthur-Grabo-Kulemin
JVR-Kadri-Komarov
McClement-Steckel-Brown
Extra: Orr

Gunnarsson-Phaneuf
Liles-Komisarek
Franson-Holzer

Gardiner will likely push Franson to the press box once he returns.

23 players can be on the roster:

Lupul-Bozak-Kessel
MacArthur-Grabo-Kulemin
JVR-Kadri-Komarov
Orr-McClement-Brown
Extra: Steckel, Frattin

Gunnarsson-Phaneuf
Liles-Komisarek
Franson-Holzer
Kostka/Fraser

Reimer
Scrivens

 

[DaveT83*]

Didn't we trade for JVR because he was not being utilized properly on Philly's third line?

Frattin should be on the team - MacA gotta go.

 

[TmlHockeyFan]

Didn't we trade for JVR because he was not being utilized properly on Philly's third line?

Frattin should be on the team - MacA gotta go.

We need to trade him for a first round pick. I think a contender team would like to have him before trade deadline.

 

[4evaBlue]

23 players can be on the roster:

Lupul-Bozak-Kessel
MacArthur-Grabo-Kulemin
JVR-Kadri-Komarov
Orr-McClement-Brown
Extra: Steckel, Frattin

Gunnarsson-Phaneuf
Liles-Komisarek
Franson-Holzer
Kostka/Fraser

Reimer
Scrivens

I think keeping up all those players to warm the press box offers very little benefit to the Leafs, while being largely detrimental to the Marlies. Let Frattin get some icetime on the Marlies, maybe he can find his game.

 

[Chandrashekhar Limit]

Didn't we trade for JVR because he was not being utilized properly on Philly's third line?

Frattin should be on the team - MacA gotta go.

It has more to do with the fact that they need a long term replacement for Pronger, and Schenn was one of the best long term pieces available. Doubt they cared much about how they were utilizing him, as scoring wasn't an issue for them.

 

[4evaBlue]

Frattin should be on the team

Based on what?

 

[BonMorrison]

Can you imagine Kadri and Komarov playing together? The opponent's would be going out of their minds trying to kill these guys.