Rumor: Chris Johnston: "Wouldn't shock me at all if the Leafs pulled the trigger on Luke Schenn."

[Pebble live]

Schenn is the biggest hitter in the league. be nice to add some more physical presence
I feel like he would be a very nice addition

Agreed, this is exactly why we should consider bringing him in. If Timmins had an entire season under his belt I'd be inclined to see him in the 4 spot on the right side and Schenn at 6. Benn can play the right side, Schenn would be an upgrade over Benn but we really should be moving someone out if we're bringing in Schenn.

 

[trellaine201]

I have watched all the Canucks games and Schenn is tough to play against. Sandpaper. But I wouldn’t give up a lot.

 

[Jojalu]

They wouldn't be waiving Timmins that's ridiculous to suggest,

They have to waive someone. It won't be Lily or Sandin.

I can't see them waiving Holl.

Who are they waiving?

 

[Knies iT]

You're telling me you stay up to watch canucks games. lol why they're awful I don't believe you.

Leafs are on prime time at 4 here all the time so its obviously easier to catch games lol

Lol buddy you're on a junkie hockey forum and you're gatekeeping a convo about a player's value because of your team's start time?

A lot of people like to watch a circus act as a feel good night cap.

 

[Magic Man]

They have to waive someone. It won't be Lily or Sandin.

I can't see them waiving Holl.

Who are they waiving?

Jordie Benn

 

[Siludin]

Schenn for Minten?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

They have to waive someone. It won't be Lily or Sandin.

I can't see them waiving Holl.

Who are they waiving?

IF they waived anybody It's probably Jordie Benn It's not a guy with 13 points in something like 20 games that's ridiculous

 

[BayStBullies]

Nothing in his comment suggested anything serious. A lot of things wouldn't shock him. If the price for Schenn is half as much as the average Vancouver fan suggests, he is simply retiring in Vancouver.

 

[rojac]

They have to waive someone. It won't be Lily or Sandin.

I can't see them waiving Holl.

Who are they waiving?

Anderson clust cleared waivers yesterday. He hasn't been sent down yet, but his waiver clear means that he can be freely moved up and down for, I think, the next 30 days. So, they could just send Anderson down and carry 12 forwards and 9 d-men. I'm not sure that the Leafs would do it. But Scheen could be added without waiving another d-man.

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Nothing in his comment suggested anything serious. A lot of things wouldn't shock him. If the price for Schenn is half as much as the average Vancouver fan suggests, he is simply retiring in Vancouver.

He’s going to get something like a 2nd/3rd + B prospect IMO. It’s mainly because he’s a RHD, has good character/leadership intangibles to boost a locker room, hits a lot (“playoff hockey”), and is surprisingly smart with positioning so he can play in the top 4 when injuries hit and not look out of place. These are all factors a GM will consider.

Where it gets interesting is if Vancouver takes back a cap dump or packages Schenn with another player like Boeser/Garland/etc. Then they should get a better return.

 

[Bankerguy]

He's pretty good.
He's bottom pairing from like the perspective of "will he drive that pairing" "be the go to guy on that pairing".
BUT, he can also move up if needed and if paired with a sold guy, he will not look out of place in a top 4.
Hits more than anyone in the league, has won two cups, a plus 9 player on a crap team and he's put up 21 points in 55 games.... yes.. he's better than Holl lol

 

[Magic Man]

I'm hoping the Leafs can land Schenn or Gudas. I think the asset that made the most sense for Schenn in particular was Ottawa's 3rd but they lost that in the ROR/Acciari swap. I imagine Dubas would now have to be a little more creative in trying to win a bidding war for one of them with 4 picks out the door in the first trade. If they can agree on prospect value that might make it easier.

 

[Jojalu]

Anderson clust cleared waivers yesterday. He hasn't been sent down yet, but his waiver clear means that he can be freely moved up and down for, I think, the next 30 days. So, they could just send Anderson down and carry 12 forwards and 9 d-men. I'm not sure that the Leafs would do it. But Scheen could be added without waiving another d-man.

I honestly just plum forgot Benn was still with the big club.

He would be sent down as I believe you are correct, they wouldn't carry 9 dmen.

 

[rojac]

I honestly just plum forgot Benn was still with the big club.

He would be sent down as I believe you are correct, they wouldn't carry 9 dmen.

In any event, they might be willing to have 9 d-men temporarily while they make up their mind about which d-man to move (via waivers or trade). They have room to do that by sending Anderson down.

 

[quat]

I think bringing Schenn back to the Leafs has along with his general utility and leadership as mentioned by others, a certain kismet tying things together.

 

[tony135420]

He's pretty good.
He's bottom pairing from like the perspective of "will he drive that pairing" "be the go to guy on that pairing".
BUT, he can also move up if needed and if paired with a sold guy, he will not look out of place in a top 4.
Hits more than anyone in the league, has won two cups, a plus 9 player on a crap team and he's put up 21 points in 55 games.... yes.. he's better than Holl lol

I've said it all along, Holl is and has always been a bottom pairing d man. Schenn is absolutely an upgrade in that he is much better defensively and allows us to call up Holmberg/McMann with the added cap space.

Also, wherever he goes, Schenn is not going to be putting up those numbers. Sorry he just is being over used right now. Bottom pairing depth is what he is and should be.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

isnt #2 retired? what number would Schenn wear if he came back

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

isnt #2 retired? what number would Schenn wear if he came back

Probably 22

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Schenn isn't better than Holl - would much rather target a Jensen-type or better who would comfortably take Holl out of the Top 6.

Damn.

Schenn fell off.

 

[strattonius]

I don't think it's a matter of whether Schenn is better than Holl or not. Schenn's a player you add for depth when playoff injuries start racking up and you have to either scratch a player or spread your minutes out.

Thing is Toronto doesn't have any of the picks Vancouver wants so it's moot.

 

[smitty10]

Tell me you’ve never seen your team make it past the first round without telling me you’re a fan of the Toronto maples leafs

You think Luke Schenn is the difference maker here? We need Schenn about as much as Tampa did when they won the Cup with him. He played less than half their games and averaged under 10 mins per game.

If Dubas is going to add a defenseman with grit it should be someone who is more impactful than a guy who is at best playing bottom pairing minutes.

Also, I'm plenty old enough to have seen many Leafs playoff round wins. Not old enough to see a Cup though.

 

[Leaf Fans]

The prices seem to be escalating and are now sky-high, so it seems unlikely the Leafs will want to surrender Knies +++ for Schenn, even though Schenn is exactly what they need for a longer run in the playoffs.

Yeah, that would be highly unlikely even for Knies without the +s.

Agreed, this is exactly why we should consider bringing him in. If Timmins had an entire season under his belt I'd be inclined to see him in the 4 spot on the right side and Schenn at 6. Benn can play the right side, Schenn would be an upgrade over Benn but we really should be moving someone out if we're bringing in Schenn.

They should and probably are considering Schenn.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

The prices seem to be escalating and are now sky-high, so it seems unlikely the Leafs will want to surrender Knies +++ for Schenn, even though Schenn is exactly what they need for a longer run in the playoffs.

Knies for Schenn?

I’m going to totally ignore the +++

 

[sxvnert]

Chris Johnson tries too hard.

 

[Nhlpowerweek]

Schenn is not even playing ice hockey now. They be keeping him safe and healthy and ready to be dealt. Some said a deal was already almost there.