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[jetsv2]

Lupul didn't play along and the Leafs still got away with it.

Lupul had a long documented history of injuries. He wasn't happy that the Leafs failed him on his physical but he had the opportunity to dispute it and get an independent medical evaluation if he had wanted to. He chose not to do that.

The Sabres would have a much more difficult time trying to do that with Skinner as his only injury history is related to concussions. It would be hard for them to claim that he all of the sudden is unfit to play due to a history of concussions without him suffering another concussion.

 

[Evil Little]

Lupul had a long documented history of injuries. He wasn't happy that the Leafs failed him on his physical but he had the opportunity to dispute it and get an independent medical evaluation if he had wanted to. He chose not to do that.

The Sabres would have a much more difficult time trying to do that with Skinner as his only injury history is related to concussions. It would be hard for them to claim that he all of the sudden is unfit to play due to a history of concussions without him suffering another concussion.

Yeah, good point. Lupul had recourse and decided not to use it.

 

[bustamente]

B2B clown poundings for the Bruins.

 

[Gnova]

Leaf fans should look carefully at Boston. They went from looking unbeatable and consensus division winners to a few losses from being out of a playoff position.

 

[tbcwpg]

This Kaprizov is worth the hype he had.

 

[Repoman]

As I said it could be as simple as they're trying to make Skinner as uncomfortable as possible within the rules to get him to waive his nmc. Dreger might've phrased it poorly to say they're trying to force him out, but at the end of the day even if he does waive they still need a buyer and a willingness to eat a loss on him.

Like telling the coaches not to talk to him anymore?

 

[RustyCat]

Problem with Skinner is that he appears to be unteachable, which is likely why he is in Kreuger's doghouse. Skinner has a lot of talent but my guess is that he wants to do things his way, on his terms and that simply doesn't fly.

 

[Romang67]

Problem with Skinner is that he appears to be unteachable, which is likely why he is in Kreuger's doghouse. Skinner has a lot of talent but my guess is that he wants to do things his way, on his terms and that simply doesn't fly.

Oh come on, it's not like he'd throw a tantrum if things didn't go his way.

Jokes aside, to me it feels weird that they wouldn't just overload the top 6 on the Sabres. Sure, Skinner may be a flawed player, but he's paid $9M per year, so why wouldn't you just try to take advantage of the fact that he IS a very good goal scorer?

 

[ulf]

Watched an interview in which Babcock claims the Leafs tanked to get Matthews. Why wouldn’t this be reviewed as potentially against league policy. Are the Sports channel’s so bias toward Toronto that a significant infraction is ignored?

 

[cbcwpg]

Watched an interview in which Babcock claims the Leafs tanked to get Matthews. Why wouldn’t this be reviewed as potentially against league policy. Are the Sports channel’s so bias toward Toronto that a significant infraction is ignored?

Everyone at the management level tanks when given the chance to land a player like Matthews. It's been going on since the NHL had a draft.

This news is like saying rain is wet.

 

[bustamente]

Boston getting desperate picking up Tinordi on waivers

 

[WolfgangPuck]

Interestingly that year we won a lot of games at stretch still got Laine. Maybe if we tanked properly might have better chance to draft Matthews

 

[surixon]

Oh come on, it's not like he'd throw a tantrum if things didn't go his way.

Jokes aside, to me it feels weird that they wouldn't just overload the top 6 on the Sabres. Sure, Skinner may be a flawed player, but he's paid $9M per year, so why wouldn't you just try to take advantage of the fact that he IS a very good goal scorer?

He's like a poor mans Laine. He is a pure finisher and if you want to get some kind of return on the contract then you need to play him with a top playmaker like Eichel. Instead of trying to turn him into something he is not nor likely to be at his age utilize him correctly to help your team win.

 

[None]

Interestingly that year we won a lot of games at stretch still got Laine. Maybe if we tanked properly might have better chance to draft Matthews

I think we actually had better odds of picking 1st when the last ball was pulled for that lottery. I remember hearing that we still had a few combinations left that would've given us 1st and Toronto only had 1.

Edit:

Found this

 

[Truenorthducky]

Another point for Roslovic for Columbus. Again; not a good game but finds a way to rack up points. I’ve seen pretty much every game since the trade and Jack does not seem any different from when he was here. Terrible without the Puck. Only difference is he’s on the top line and gets first power-play minutes.

 

[ps241]

Another point for Roslovic for Columbus. Again; not a good game but finds a way to rack up points. I’ve seen pretty much every game since the trade and Jack does not seem any different from when he was here. Terrible without the Puck. Only difference is he’s on the top line and gets first power-play minutes.

He is getting Avery good opportunity in Columbus. He is who he is but that was a good landing spot. Laine looked a bit dopey today.

 

[Truenorthducky]

He is getting Avery good opportunity in Columbus. He is who he is but that was a good landing spot. Laine looked a bit dopey today.

It almost seems like Liane panics every time he has the puck in the neutral zone.

 

[Deedog99]

Another point for Roslovic for Columbus. Again; not a good game but finds a way to rack up points. I’ve seen pretty much every game since the trade and Jack does not seem any different from when he was here. Terrible without the Puck. Only difference is he’s on the top line and gets first power-play minutes.

Big difference

 

[JetsFan815]

It almost seems like Liane panics every time he has the puck in the neutral zone.

He loses the puck in situations where it has no business being lost either trying to make a play that he doesn't have the hands to pull off or going for an optimistic pass.That was the most infuriating thing about him when he was with the Jets and it is continuing with the CBJ. He smothers so much of his own offense.

 

[10Ducky10]

I think Roslo was on the ice for both of the Preds' goals.

 

[tbcwpg]

He is getting Avery good opportunity in Columbus. He is who he is but that was a good landing spot. Laine looked a bit dopey today.

I wouldn't be surprised if he's still bothered by some sort of back issue, which is a concern given that it seems to be getting close to chronic.

 

[jokesondee]

I think Roslo was on the ice for both of the Preds' goals.

Yup. Got an assist on the only Columbus goal but still ended up a -1.

 

[bustamente]

He is getting Avery good opportunity in Columbus. He is who he is but that was a good landing spot. Laine looked a bit dopey today.

Bang on about Laine today, I have seen every game that he has played with CBJ since the trade and today he looked like he would of rather of been somewhere else, he could of sat in the stands as he was as much of a spectator and the empty seats, his most disappointing game to date with the Jackets, you are right about Roslo he is getting every chance to show management what he can do and I have to say they should be happy with what he has brought but can he get his game to another level

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Watched an interview in which Babcock claims the Leafs tanked to get Matthews. Why wouldn’t this be reviewed as potentially against league policy. Are the Sports channel’s so bias toward Toronto that a significant infraction is ignored?

That isn't an infraction. What rule does it break?

 

[surixon]

Another point for Roslovic for Columbus. Again; not a good game but finds a way to rack up points. I’ve seen pretty much every game since the trade and Jack does not seem any different from when he was here. Terrible without the Puck. Only difference is he’s on the top line and gets first power-play minutes.

He's got a lot of secondary assists this year. He has been just OK in the games I've seen. I think he might be a passable second line center if he can round out his game.