Line Combos: 2015/2016 Roster come October
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The taste of honey is worse than none at all
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Komarov was an underrated playmaker before his Ovi concussion, so if he can regain form he'll at least be an underwhelming offensive player. If it's the same Leo from the end of last year then yeah, total black hole.
KGL
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He's not exactly Patty Kane but to call him a 'black hole' is an exaggeration. He's a typical third line player with typical third line production.
Anyway, this is what I'd like to see the lines look like now that the 23 is confirmed:
JVR-Kadri-Lupul
Matthias-Bozak-Parenteau
Winnik-Holland-Grabner
Komarov-Spaling-Boyes
Arcobello and Panik
Gardiner-Phaneuf
Rielly-Marincin
Harrington-Hunwick
Polak
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senor martinez
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Since he's been scoring for us points, goals and assists all the time and him being the number one first line center and best scorer with his very fine KHL team back then.... I don't understand the meaning of black hole here?
You mean he scores like there's no tomorrow big and that small black puck is going into the hole all the time=?
Albus Dumbledore
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wasnt komarov 3rd or 4th n team scoring before his injury, he was on a ridiculous pace(obviously it wasnt going to last even if he wast hurt but still)
dballislife2
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senor martinez
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Yes sir you are spot on correct. He truly was. And it wouldn't have lasted with that pace I'm sure, but it was a great effort none the less before the injury you've got it exactly right there. He understands the offensive minded game very well as we all have seen and his history books and stats tell the rest. He will, once again be our best players easily this season. That's because he shows up every single night and also plays that D and O both well.
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SprDaVE
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Robidas and Horton are factored in. Replace Robidas with Harrington.
So without counting Horton and replacing Robidas with Harrington, we're at 26.82, which would be 6th youngest.
It'll get even younger by the end of the year.
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SprDaVE
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senor martinez
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Certainly will and already is!
Looking real good on us. Babcock proud already y'all heard me.
We might be playing some real tight and low scoring games next season under Lou, Lem and Bab.
Mess
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Practice today:
Roman Polak looks like he could be odd defenceman out tomorrow. Leafs practice pairs: Hunwick-Phaneuf. Gardiner-Harrington. Marincin-Rielly.
Now with Corrado in the mix things could change but he is likely going to be on the 3rd pairing eventually but might not dress for game #1 until Babcock gets a chance to see him on the ice for the Leafs.
dballislife2
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I wish Marincin had a mean streak. Guys is huge but looks soft. Still like Polak for shot blocking and hitting. Phaneuf can can when ever he wants.
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No way Winnik and Komorov stay on the 4th line. Neither can carry a line, but they make their linemates way better.
If we had a really good team, both would be great 4th line guys and PK specialists. But our team kind of sucks... so we'll need them in the top 9.
If we had a really good team, both would be great 4th line guys and PK specialists. But our team kind of sucks... so we'll need them in the top 9.
Hunwick is a puck-moving defenceman, though. I guess Babcock wants him on the top pairing because he has proven ( well..sort of) D ability.
I could see Gardiner or Rielly replace him eventually.
I've liked Hunwick in the pre-season a lot.
What don't you like about him? Or is it more the pairing of him with Phaneuf?
I'd like to see this:
JVR - Kadri - Lupul
Komorov - Bozak - Boyes
Winnik - Matthias - Holland
Frattin/Leivo - Spaling - Grabner
With this, we have something that resembles a top line in the NHL. We've been having trouble scoring, so let's try to at least have one good line that can score.
Second line could be good. Seems like they should be able to put up points.
Third line actually has some good size. If Holland is better at center, then Matthias can go back to LW and Winnik can play RW.
With the 4th line, I'd bench PAP and use Frattin or Leivo. Both those guys don't exactly need more AHL time, they need more NHL time. PAP looks like a bust to me at this point, so I'd give someone else a chance and have PAP come back in if there's an injury.
The PK pairings are already set up with: Holland - Winnik, Grabner - Spaling, and Komorov - Bozak. The 1st PP can just be the top line (second PP could be whatever).
JVR - Kadri - Lupul
Komorov - Bozak - Boyes
Winnik - Matthias - Holland
Frattin/Leivo - Spaling - Grabner
With this, we have something that resembles a top line in the NHL. We've been having trouble scoring, so let's try to at least have one good line that can score.
Second line could be good. Seems like they should be able to put up points.
Third line actually has some good size. If Holland is better at center, then Matthias can go back to LW and Winnik can play RW.
With the 4th line, I'd bench PAP and use Frattin or Leivo. Both those guys don't exactly need more AHL time, they need more NHL time. PAP looks like a bust to me at this point, so I'd give someone else a chance and have PAP come back in if there's an injury.
The PK pairings are already set up with: Holland - Winnik, Grabner - Spaling, and Komorov - Bozak. The 1st PP can just be the top line (second PP could be whatever).
LeafalCrusader
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Like to see Lupul in a scoring role as opposed to with Spalling and Winnik on a checking line. Maybe swap him and Mathias.
senor martinez
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No no no, like I said before the season even started in many of these threads here, Komarov is a first line nhl:er for us for certainly. He did it in the kHL too, scoring the most points in that top team, on the first line center the whole season long. I was right: He can do it with us too. Now he's with Kadri and JVR and has been for a while.
Komarov keeps on scoring goals and points there, hitting, playing that D-game. And by no means I mean any druggy type of action by that, only the Defense-game. Komarov is a proven first liner and stays like that. I was right, and so many of you was wrong. I know the game.
Komarov keeps on scoring goals and points there, hitting, playing that D-game. And by no means I mean any druggy type of action by that, only the Defense-game. Komarov is a proven first liner and stays like that. I was right, and so many of you was wrong. I know the game.
ULF_55
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http://www.tsn.ca/talent/pinning-down-a-player-s-prime-performance-years-1.388514
The Takeaway
Utilizing different statistical measurements to pin down prime performance years was a valuable exercise, but it only served to reinforce what Desjardins and Tulsky found years ago. Generally, a forward is most dominant in his early to mid-20s. By the time said player has hit unrestricted free agency it's likely his best days are already behind him
Leafs don't have any forward that isn't in the decline years?
Supports the trade them all scenario.
The Takeaway
Utilizing different statistical measurements to pin down prime performance years was a valuable exercise, but it only served to reinforce what Desjardins and Tulsky found years ago. Generally, a forward is most dominant in his early to mid-20s. By the time said player has hit unrestricted free agency it's likely his best days are already behind him
Leafs don't have any forward that isn't in the decline years?
Supports the trade them all scenario.
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