They'd want Kulemin before they want MacArthur. Think of the possible chemistry between Kulemin and Datsyuk.
I'm totally going to get flamed for this, but I think that the Leafs actually need a veteran big body who can crash the net on the first line with Bozak and Kessel. I know, I know, no old guys, but I'm sick and tired of watching a bunch of kids completely lose their **** when momentum shifts. The "youngest team in the NHL" thing is cool, but you need older guys to mentor the kids.
My proposal is... Johan "The Mule" Franzen.
Detroit is on their way into a rebuild and they would probably be willing to deal a guy like Franzen who might need a change of scenery. His contract is long, but his cap hit is 4.0M, and he gives us what we've been missing for years, a net presence. Think about how many Kessel snipes would go in with some net presence. Plus he is clutch in the playoffs (if we ever get there). Most of these guys have never seen the playoffs. We will need a vet to help show the way.
Detroit is in desperate need for a right-handed D, and we have one to trade in Cody Franson. We could also give them MacArthur back to replace losing a winger, and maybe get a 1st rounder out of them for taking the ridiculously long contract of their hands.
To Toronto:
Johan Franzen
1st 2013
To Detroit:
MacArthur
Franson
Once Lupul comes back...
Franzen - Bozak - Kessel
Lupul - Grabovski - Kulemin
JVR - Kadri - Frattin
Thoughts? (Please be nice)
again I'd suggest kicking the tiers on Dubinsky in CLS
something like a package of
vet , connolly or steckel
depth dman, Franson or Holzer
mid prospect, d'amigo, blacker, ryan or scott
Can I ask, why are we getting Dubi when we already have Bozak? The two are way too similar. Plus, Dubi didn't exactly do wonders for his game playing for the ECHL during the lockout.
I'd pass on Dubi.
Franson + for DSP ?
Pretty sure DSP has been struggling thus far.
So Dreger said Nonis is considering moving one of Gunnar/Franson (check the Nonis interview thread). What can we realistically get for Franson? I don't think Nonis would really want a pick. A struggling PWF/prospect would be ideal I think.
From Nonis' interview last night, it seems like he'll give these guys 10 games to showcase their game, and show him which one is more expendable. Common sense says Franson.
Who is DSP
Franson + for DSP ?
Pretty sure DSP has been struggling thus far.
Who is DSP
he plays LW or C and plays a different game than Bozak
he'll go to the dirty areas and throw his body around and score
Lupul/Bozak/Kessel
JVR/Grabo/Kulemin
Dubinsky/Kadri/Mac
Komvarov/Mc/Brown
without a legit #1 C the leafs should play a top 9....especially for this season with so many games
VALDAL said:Bozak is meh McClement is meh Mueller has more potential then most and is more skilled
hypathetically, what could we get for kessel ?
hypathetically, what could we get for kessel ?
From what team?
A 1st and a solid player worth a 1st/a top prospect. Depends on the team.
the one idea i keep going to back to is if the Islanders end up with a top 5 pick and Kessel doesn't indicate to be resigning or a fit then something around that pick for him
ideally leafs come out of this draft with two top 5 picks + Rielly could be a great core to build around
imagine
Jones or MacK
Barkov or Druin
Rielly
but we gave up 2 1sts to get him
well lets say....... vancouver
I like strome skill but question his capabilities in other aspect of the game. He has proved me wrong for sure as his hockey sense has made me realize he's good but he still needs to work on other aspects of the game to be complete.Nothing that would help us more than Kessel.
IMO Kessel could fetch something like Strome, decent prospect, 2nd.
Not sure if Strome is any better than what we have in Kadri though.
He'll fetch something in between what Carter and Richards fetched.
Mackinnon and Drouin in one draft?
That would be fun
Would set up this team for the next 15 years up front.