Line Combos: 2016-2017 Toronto Maple Leafs

[one77]

JVR - Bozak - Marner
Komarov - Kadri - Soshnikov
Brown - Matthews - Nylander
Martin - Laich - Hyman
Michalek/Greening

Rielly - Zaitsev
Gardiner - Marincin
Carrick - Polak
Hunwick

Andersen

 

[Byron Bitz]

JVR-Bozak-Nylander
Komarov-Kadri-Brown
Michalek-Matthews-Leivo
Martin-Laich-Hyman

Rielly-Zaitsev
Gardiner-Carrick
Marincin-Polak
Corrado

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

JVR-Bozak-Nylander
Komarov-Kadri-Brown
Michalek-Matthews-Leivo
Martin-Laich-Hyman

Rielly-Zaitsev
Gardiner-Carrick
Marincin-Polak
Corrado

I like the cut of your jib.

Though I would have Greening with Matthews\Nylander, and the Magical one with Bozak\JVR.

 

[BlueBaron]

JVR - Bozak - Nylander
Komarov - Kadri - Marner
Martin - Matthews - Brown
Michalek/Greening - Laich - Hyman/Shosh


Rielly -Marincin
Gardiner -Zaitsev
Hunwick -Carrick - Polak


Andersen

This seems like too many rookies to me but with all of them being waiver eligible I do not see how we are avoiding it.

 

[Budsfan]

Maple Leafs’ Michalek can help ‘show young guys the way’

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...neuf-auston-matthews-world-cup-contract-year/

Coach Mike Babcock said at development camp that he’d start William Nylander on Auston Matthews‘ right side. Perhaps Michalek, a 35-goal sniper in 2011-12, slides onto the left flank?

 

[embracedbias]

JVR-Bozak-Marner
Michalek-Kadri-Brown
Komarov-Matthews-Nylander
Martin-Laich-Greening
Leivo

Hunwick-Rielly
Gardiner-Zaitsev
Marincin-Polak
Carrick/Corrado

 

[bobermay]

I see Shosh way ahead of Brown.

Why is that? Production wise, Brown has proven to produce more at the Pro level. Not only that, he also plays a strong two-way game.

 

[Kiwi]

Here is the way I'd line it up

JVR - Bozak - Nylander

Komorov - Kadri - Brown

Mickalek - Mathews - Marner

Martin - Laich - Greening

Roll three lines and use an experienced 4th line for energy and some heavy lifting defensively

Rielly Marincin

Gardiner Zaitsev (hopefully)

Hunwick. Carrick


Andersen

UFA or trade for backup (cap dump for cap dump would be nice) Niemi for Lupul? Or even Lehtonen?

 

[notdoneyet]

Leo Komarov - Nazem Kadri - Nikita Soshnikov
James van Riemsdyk - Tyler Bozak - Mitchell Marner
Milan Michalek - Auston Matthews - William Nylander
Matt Martin - Brooks Laich - Zach Hyman
Extra: Peter Holland, Colin Greening, Connor Brown

Jake Gardiner - Nikita Zaitsev
Morgan Rielly - Martin Marincin
Matt Hunwick - Roman Polak
Extras: Connor Carrick, Rinat Valiev

Frederik Andersen
Jhonas Enroth

PP1:
William Nylander - Auston Matthews - James van Riemsdyk
Nikita Zaitsev - Morgan Rielly

PP2:
Tyler Bozak - Nazem Kadri - Milan Michalek
Jake Gardiner - Mitchell Marner

PK1:
Leo Komarov - Tyler Bozak
Jake Gardiner - Nikita Zaitsev

PK2:
Matt Martin - Brooks Laich
Morgan Rielly - Roman Polak

SO:
Tyler Bozak
William Nylander
Mitchell Marner
Nazem Kadri
Auston Matthews

This lineup is exactly what I figure

Brown down with the marlies until trade is made

 

[Yulquen]

JVR - Kadri - Brown
Komarov - Bozak - Marner
Michalek/Greening - Matthews - Nylander
Martin - Laich - Soshnikov/Hyman
Soshnikov/Hyman

Rielly - Marincin
Gardiner - Zaitsev
Hunwick - Polak/Carrick
Polak/Carrick

Andersen

 

[saltming]

Maple Leafs’ Michalek can help ‘show young guys the way’

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...neuf-auston-matthews-world-cup-contract-year/

I really like this idea. Milan is solid. Willie and Austin splitting f/o duties... sounds like a line that will thrive.

 

[Mad Brills*]

I don't think michalek's getting bought out.

I think they might just trade someone.

 

[Menzinger]

I think i'd actually prefer Greening over Michalek when considering on ice play - though i have no idea how either is in the dressing room in terms of a mentor role.

 

[WTFMAN99]

I don't think michalek's getting bought out.

I think they might just trade someone.

If they win the Cowen arbitration case they would be okay cap-wise.

 

[ShaneFalco]

Please no more Bozak as #1C

 

[Mad Brills*]

If they win the Cowen arbitration case they would be okay cap-wise.

agreed, but they still might send a veteran down if they lose a job in camp though.

Losing the cowen case means they have to make a move before october.

 

[CanadasTeam]

JVR-Bozak-Nylander
Komarov-Kadri-Brown
Michalek-Matthews-Leivo
Martin-Laich-Hyman

Rielly-Zaitsev
Gardiner-Carrick
Marincin-Polak
Corrado

I like the cut of your jib.

Though I would have Greening with Matthews\Nylander, and the Magical one with Bozak\JVR.

Where's Marner? I guess you guys don't feel he's ready and has to go back to juniors?

 

[pgk]

Where's Marner? I guess you guys don't feel he's ready and has to go back to juniors?

50% of posters feel he is 60% ready 60% of the time. Moreover, 60% of the time, it works everytime. Those 50% are, coincidentally, the same 50% who only understand 5% of hockey in Toronto. Therefore, we can conclude that based on a 74.675% conversion rate, everyone who leaves Mitch Marner off their opening night roster is a habs fan, and believes shea weber has a better than average PK Subban to Taylor Hall percentage ratio.

 

[Clark4Ever]

I think i'd actually prefer Greening over Michalek when considering on ice play - though i have no idea how either is in the dressing room in terms of a mentor role.

I think Greening was solid for us when he arrived last season, but when healthy, Michalek is a much more effective foward.

 

[bobermay]

I think Greening was solid for us when he arrived last season, but when healthy, Michalek is a much more effective foward.

This. Ottawa knew what they were doing when they kept Michalek in a top 9 role, and sent Greening down to Binghamton. I like Greening and think he's an effective player, but not sure if he fits in our line-up...

 

[Auston Matthews]

Going to the home opener. Here is what I would love to see and what would peak my excitement.

JVR-Bozak-Marner
Komarov-Kadri-Soshnikov
Hyman-Matthews-Nylander
Michalek-Laich-Martin


Rielly-Marincin
Gardiner-Zaitsev
Hunwick-Carrick
Polak

Andersen
Enroth

I have no idea what to do with Holland, Leivo, Rychel, Lupul, Greening, etc. So many players, so few spots. This will be very interesting.

 

[LV*]

Looking for feedback

van Riemsdyk / Bozak (A) / Brown
Komarov (A) / Kadri / Marner
Leivo / Matthews / Nylander
Martin / Laich / Hyman
x: Greening + Holland

Rielly / Zaitsev
Gardiner / Carrick
Hunwick* / Polak (A)
x: Marincin*

Andersen
Enroth

LTIR: Horton, Robidas and Lupul
Traded: Michalek for anything but not Pavelec
Signed: Jhonas Enroth

First three call-ups FWD: Rychel, Leipsic and Soshnikov
First D call-ups: Loov and Corrado​

Let Sosh play in the AHL and dominate, hes still very young, would love to see him and KK go ham.

 

[Super Mega]

forward lines are the only thing relevant in this thread really

JVR - Kadri - Soshnikov - vs top lines
Michalek - Matthews - Nylander - Sheltered scoring
Komarov - Bozak - Marner - flexible 3rd line and insulation for Marner
Leivo - Holland - Martin - grinders with some scoring

Scratch
Greening
Laich
Lupul

 

[bobermay]

Looking for feedback

van Riemsdyk / Bozak (A) / Brown
Komarov (A) / Kadri / Marner
Leivo / Matthews / Nylander
Martin / Laich / Hyman
x: Greening + Holland

Rielly / Zaitsev
Gardiner / Carrick
Hunwick* / Polak (A)
x: Marincin*

Andersen
Enroth

LTIR: Horton, Robidas and Lupul
Traded: Michalek for anything but not Pavelec
Signed: Jhonas Enroth

First three call-ups FWD: Rychel, Leipsic and Soshnikov
First D call-ups: Loov and Corrado​

Let Sosh play in the AHL and dominate, hes still very young, would love to see him and KK go ham.

I like it, but:

1) Can't see 6 forward rookies in our starting line-up in October.

2) Kadri's line will likely be a checking line, can't see them putting Marner in that role right away (could be wrong). Instead, I see Marner splitting time with Brown/Hyman/etc. I don't expect the Leafs will make Marner an every day player, but slowly integrate him into that role.

3) Can't see them using an all-rookie line (Leivo-Matthews-Nylander)

4) I think they'll start Laich on the wing (Think he'll be more effective there). I see Holland as our #4C for the time being.

 

[The Thin White Duke]

After Bozak is dealt at the deadline and Nylander is looking ready for 2C duties:

Komarov-Kadri-Soshnikov

-Disrupt top lines, draw penalties against them on forecheck​

JVR-Nylander-Brown

-Secondary scoring, draw opponents shut down unit​

Michalek-Matthews-Marner

-Sheltered scoring​

Martin-Laich-Greening/Hyman

-Mop up the leftover ~12 minutes​

Leivo (50 games or so)