JVR done as a Leaf?

[fahad203]

I think we have seen the last of JVR as a Leafs. Leafs now have tons of forwards and in need of D. He's the only chip we have to get a top 3 D. Now that we may add Matthews I don't see how we can keep him.

If Backes moves on I can see him being a good fit in st.louis or Boston

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[Peasy]

What other LWers do we have lol?

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Everyone's available for the right price, but I doubt it. We're pretty thin on LWs, and JVR would be excellent playing alongside Matthews or Nylander.

 

[sxvnert]

JVR -> picks -> RHD

 

[Heart]

JVR for Hamonic. Makes sense on soooo many levels.

 

[BigBlu]

Need a big American winger to play alongside AM. I'd tack on an extra couple years.

 

[sda]

JVR for Hamonic. Makes sense on soooo many levels.

Just don't see JVR being dealt

 

[Gabriel426]

I can see the Flames calls for JVR with their 1st rounder. Their spot would have a pretty good available.

 

[BackHandShelf22]

No..just no. He'll be the #1LW for the next few years.

 

[fahad203]

What other LWers do we have lol?

We have wingers who can both sides. Wingers are easily convertible. Ww need a top 3 d

 

[A1LeafNation]

No but Bozak looking for a realtor right about now...

 

[RoadWarrior]

Mathews needs linemates so definitely not!

JVR should be playing along side him for the next few years.

 

[Paradoc]

I get the sense that most aren't a fan of JVR, but we need players like him. He has the size, the shot, can skate well, and has underrated passing ability. He just needs to consistently bring the energy to game and work on his defensive positioning, but he's a rare type of player. Lets keep him and see how he does with Matthews before trading him away.

 

[Peasy]

We have wingers who can both sides. Wingers are easily convertible. Ww need a top 3 d

Were not contending for the cup anytime soon. No need to rush anything.

 

[Scratch]

I think he stays... but wouldn't be surprised or put out if he was moved for a considerable asset. Seems a bit silly to move a player with offensive upside before they get to play alongside Mathews... or Stamkos... or Nylander... or Marner.

Give it a chance.

 

[4thline]

I don't get the idea of trading things we have few (1+1 potential) of rather than from areas of surplus. We're literally overflowing with viable top 9 forward prospects and picks. We don't have the roster space to develop what he have let alone the next wave, but don't have any realistic replacement for JVR.

 

[MapleLeafs9]

Not a chance. Our best player in our weakest position (LW) traded? Nope, especially considering we need a big player like him moving forward.

 

[TiMo15]

Leafs still have to keep JVR, they need a big size winger who has ability to score on top 6. Also, his salary is very friendly and it won't affect much of the cap for next two and three years.

 

[Banic]

Doubt it. We have lots of wingers but not lots with size and skill.

 

[Menzinger]

Perhaps, but I don't think the draft had anything I do with it.

He's been the Leafs best moveable trade chip for a while. But I also see him potentially sticking around if Babcock likes him

 

[BackHandShelf22]

Were not contending for the cup anytime soon. No need to rush anything.

Exactly. Wait another year or two. Maybe someone in the system becomes that guy.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

We don't have someone of equal talent to replace him. It doesn't make sense.

 

[Defense]

Package JVR for Matt Tkachuk

JVR too soft

 

[fahad203]

Doubt it. We have lots of wingers but not lots with size and skill.

At some point Leivo and Brown has to play. Marner isn't playing ohl. Sosh and hyman will stay up as well they need good minutes.

To me if you are rebuilding them lets rebuilt. I think he gets us Anderson and Theodore from Anaheim. He's perfect for that team.

 

[Unhealthy Scratch]

If anything, I might start JVR and Matthews on the same line. They'd be a menace to handle down low.