What happens with Uncle Leo?

[Suntouchable13]

Could see the leafs giving him 7mil over 3yrs.

3m years 1 and 2
1m year 3

Not saying I would want that just I wouldn't be surprised

I hope they are smarter than that, lol. I will lose faith in management if they start giving out such contracts to declining 4th liners.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

A smart team would let him go

 

[Suntouchable13]

A smart team would let him go

You can't give term to 4th liners, you just can't. Just look at Martin.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

You can't give term to 4th liners, you just can't. Just look at Martin.

Exactly. We protected him in the expansion draft too and now half a year later he's done as a leaf. It's sad but it's incredibly poor asset management to put trust in obviously declining 4th line guys

 

[Suntouchable13]

Exactly. We protected him in the expansion draft too and now half a year later he's done as a leaf. It's sad but it's incredibly poor asset management to put trust in obviously declining 4th line guys

Martin was even 5 years younger than Leo is now at the time of his contract. So how does that make sense to give a 32 year old Komarov a 3 year deal or whatever?

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Martin was even 5 years younger than Leo is now at the time of his contract. So how does that make sense to give a 32 year old Komarov a 3 year deal or whatever?

It doesn't at all. I really hope our management sees it but I have no reason to suspect that they won't

 

[Prince N]

Escorted to the exit

 

[Clark4Ever]

His decline has begun, and it's only going to get worse. Time to move on, regardless of the money involved.

 

[crump]

Carl Gundstrom happens to Leo Komarov.

 

[Pookie]

Leo embodies the flip flop nature of Leafs nation.

“Hey, let’s get rid of the country club atmosphere”

“Yay. Babcock says he will reward work ethic with ice time. Finally the country club is closed.”

“Hey. How come my favourites don’t get ice time and Leo does? That’s nuts. We should reward skill with ice time.”

 

[Prince N]

Carl Gundstrom happens to Leo Komarov.

Don't believe the hype, boiii

 

[Suntouchable13]

Leo embodies the flip flop nature of Leafs nation.

“Hey, let’s get rid of the country club atmosphere”

“Yay. Babcock says he will reward work ethic with ice time. Finally the country club is closed.”

“Hey. How come my favourites don’t get ice time and Leo does? That’s nuts. We should reward skill with ice time.”

Except, you know, you have to be a good player to get ice time. Komarov is not that good anymore.

 

[FabledKnight]

I hope they are smarter than that, lol. I will lose faith in management if they start giving out such contracts to declining 4th liners.

If they think Komarov is in the Boyle tier of 4th liners. He'll get money.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Move on. Time to give other guys a shot.

 

[garce]

Look him in the eye, shake his hand tell him thanks for the effort. Give him a nice hand when and if he comes back to town.

 

[bax]

I'm guilty of loving the players on the team (for the most part) and Komarov holds some fond memories! It'll be sad to see him go but it's probably time. If he can stick around cheap for 1 more year I'd love it though. Just keep him off the PP, lines 1-3 and for the love of god no more OT.

 

[Rude Dog]

He is my Roman Polak. Complete line killer. Seems like a great guy. But please move on.

 

[Pookie]

Except, you know, you have to be a good player to get ice time. Komarov is not that good anymore.

You just highlighted the point.

Babcock believes playing time is earned. If you play soft and don’t work, he will go to a less talented guy who “plays the right way”

Talent has nothing to do with culture change.

It’s a process and about setting the right org culture for years to come.

 

[rent free]

if management is smart they'll let him walk. even if he asks for a reasonable contract, don't give it to him. we have replacements in the minors and we don't need him to waste a roster spot/contract spot.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Actually, I will re-phrase my original opinion. If the Leafs move Martin, they need a 4th liner. He could be that. Even if they don't, they could use bottom 6 competition for guys like Leivo, Martin and Johnsson. Komarov does fit the bill there as well, but it'd be for a 1 mill contract at best and he wouldn't be guaranteed anything. Likely not idea for him, but it's something the Leafs could use.

Hyman-Matthews-Marner
Marleau-Kadri-Brown
Leivo-Nylander-Kapanen
Johnsson-4C-Martin
4C/Bottom 6 depth

4C: One is Gauthier, the other is a UFA we sign.
Bottom 6 depth: UFA. Would compete with Leivo, Johnsson, Kapanen and Martin for ice time. Likely won't get much ice time, but that is a spot Komarov could fill. If the Leafs trade Martin, then he could take his 4RW spot if the Leafs do not find a UFA or another player to do that as well.

I will also say that besides Grundstrom, Korshkov and Aaltonen, all of which I think the Leafs start in the AHL for next year, there are not really any internal competitors from the Marlies now that Rychel is gone. Timashov, Moore and Bracco all need more time. They can afford to bring in a guy for one year to buy time essentially until those first three are ready. Aaltonen at the very least would be ready for either the 4C job or a job on the wing somewhere.

 

[kule41]

You just highlighted the point.

Babcock believes playing time is earned. If you play soft and don’t work, he will go to a less talented guy who “plays the right way”

Talent has nothing to do with culture change.

It’s a process and about setting the right org culture for years to come.

Except that argument falls apart when we have players that work hard and are more talented but don't get the ice-time. There are players that can be more effective in his role and we don't need him anymore.

 

[garce]

if management is smart they'll let him walk. even if he asks for a reasonable contract, don't give it to him. we have replacements in the minors and we don't need him to waste a roster spot/contract spot.

A reasonable contract, for a fourth liner, to me would be under 1 mil 1 year. Leo can likely do better. Every cap dollar is going to become more and more important as time goes on.

 

[rent free]

A reasonable contract, for a fourth liner, to me would be under 1 mil 1 year. Leo can likely do better. Every cap dollar is going to become more and more important as time goes on.

if i were management i wouldn't even think of re-signing him. we've got options to replace him.

 

[garce]

if i were management i wouldn't even think of re-signing him. we've got options to replace him.

Agree, no match. Liked what he brought but his time is likely over. Hope he gets another situation that’s good for him.

 

[Spirit of 67]

He's going to be 32 in his next contract year, but is still an exceptional penalty killer and has great defensive instincts. I feel as if we would benefit from having him on the fourth line and would hate to see him go elsewhere.

UFA. He should take full advantage.