JVR should hold a ton of value still. Reaves was a UFA going into this year and fetched a late 1st.
You only get that value when/if he's traded
If they were going to do that it should have been in the off-season
Yeah, I agree with this.
I'm trying to think of a top 6 winger with his track record that was traded mid-season.
I think I'm in the minority opinion here, but I still think there is great value for trading JVR or Bozak for picks, and not necessarily D help. if Leads want to stay true to the Shanaplan and co to us to build for future while Maintaining success.
JVR or bozak for high draft picks.
they can be replaced by leivo, altonen, kapanen
despite all the hype re: leafs being contenders/favourites , realistically they don't have a good chance to win the cup this year. they been more internal growth.
While I agree that they can be filled internally, I don't think it's fair to just dump players because we "don't have a good chance to win". Why not? Nashville made it within two wins of the Cup despite being a wild card team. Anything can happen and I think we'll be in a better position these playoffs than they were to start last year.I think I'm in the minority opinion here, but I still think there is great value for trading JVR or Bozak for picks, and not necessarily D help. if Leads want to stay true to the Shanaplan and co to us to build for future while Maintaining success.
JVR or bozak for high draft picks.
they can be replaced by leivo, altonen, kapanen
despite all the hype re: leafs being contenders/favourites , realistically they don't have a good chance to win the cup this year. they been more internal growth.
While I agree that they can be filled internally, I don't think it's fair to just dump players because we "don't have a good chance to win". Why not? Nashville made it within two wins of the Cup despite being a wild card team. Anything can happen and I think we'll be in a better position these playoffs than they were to start last year.
I guess the question with Bozak is who replaces him? I know the expectation has been that Nylander will move to C, but do we really want to separate him and Auston? Do we have anyone internally that can fill the gap as a 3C? Or do you just throw Moore/Fehr at 3/4C?I think there is a good chance we become better losing Bozak and a bit worse losing JVR.
I'd just give Kadri essentially the #2C spot knowing he'll play a 200ft game and then sign a responsible 3C or possibly bank on Aaltonen.I guess the question with Bozak is who replaces him? I know the expectation has been that Nylander will move to C, but do we really want to separate him and Auston? Do we have anyone internally that can fill the gap as a 3C? Or do you just throw Moore/Fehr at 3/4C?
I feel it's the opposite. If we lose Bozak it's going to force someone to play above their level. Our center depth is not our strong point. It doesn't appear we will split the Matthews/Nylander duo at this time.I think there is a good chance we become better losing Bozak and a bit worse losing JVR.
Agreed.I feel it's the opposite. If we lose Bozak it's going to force someone to play above their level. Our center depth is not our strong point. It doesn't appear we will split the Matthews/Nylander duo at this time.
While we would feel an offensive loss with JVR, we have an abundance of wingers for line 3 to ease in.
lot's of options: Moore, Fehr, Marleau. Any of these three could fill the 3rd line centre imo. Losing Bozak might take away some offense, but the defensive gains would easily outweigh any of those concerns imo.I guess the question with Bozak is who replaces him? I know the expectation has been that Nylander will move to C, but do we really want to separate him and Auston? Do we have anyone internally that can fill the gap as a 3C? Or do you just throw Moore/Fehr at 3/4C?
I forgot about Aaltonen as well.lot's of options: Moore, Fehr, Marleau. Any of these three could fill the 3rd line centre imo. Losing Bozak might take away some offense, but the defensive gains would easily outweigh any of those concerns imo.
JVR is way lazier than Bozak aswell. I don't think we can afford to lose Bozak during this season and firmly believe that Bozak and Marner could break even with a more reliable LW.I forgot about Aaltonen as well.
Even still, I think there's also the leadership perspective with Bozak as well, and as mentioned, we have more depth on wing that can fill the absence of JVR. Will be interesting to see who moves.
lot's of options: Moore, Fehr, Marleau. Any of these three could fill the 3rd line centre imo. Losing Bozak might take away some offense, but the defensive gains would easily outweigh any of those concerns imo.
Inclined to agree. We can then give Leivo a shot or bump up Kapanen.Moore and Fehr shouldn’t be above the 4th line. Marleau hasn’t played Center in like, a decade.
We need Bozak.
JVR in the right deal, sure.
That's right Cor. Now can you convince the Habs to give us their first? That would be like the icing on the cake.Moore and Fehr shouldn’t be above the 4th line. Marleau hasn’t played Center in like, a decade.
We need Bozak.
JVR in the right deal, sure.
I think he'd be fine, but it's more do we want to split up him and Matthews?Nylander already plays a C role, they basically are both playing like Cs half the time. Nylander wins a lot of draws as well so I don't understand the argument that Nylander is not ready, he is very much ready, watch him, he is ready.