Recalled/Assigned: Kapanen recalled/Gauthier assigned

[Zizzzzy]

I think Goat really needs to learn to use his size and play with a physical edge. He plays way too passively for his size. His last game I saw glimpses of it, but he needs to use his size a lot more.

 

[PlietscherDassel]

Hyman-Matthews-Kapanen
Marner-Kadri-Brown
Komarov-Marleau-Nylander
JVR-Bozak-Martin

 

[Ziggdiezan]

Kapanen Matthews Nylander
Marleau Kadri Marner
JVR Bozak Brown
Leivo Komarov Hyman

Makes more sense to me and if not Goat, Fehr but would not touch Moore again. Awful player, worse than Goat.

I don't agree with throwing Kapp onto the first line when he has limited NHL experience to date. That is a big ask.

He could end up there eventually but I'd rather see him start on the 4th or with Bozak to ease him in a little.

 

[54thecup]

I think Goat really needs to learn to use his size and play with a physical edge. He plays way too passively for his size. His last game I saw glimpses of it, but he needs to use his size a lot more.

Sadly, just not in his DNA

 

[Kiwi]

Ya that line today would be a handful and could eat some minutes too. Ease the load for the other 3 lines.
Also kickstarting Kadri and his line into producing would help a lot

If Marner is going to play on the Kadri line we need the 4th line to pick up some slack defensively, I like Marner but he's still got some work to do in that area

If the new 4th line can eat 10-12 minutes of tough defensive usage that would help

 

[saltming]

If Marner is going to play on the Kadri line we need the 4th line to pick up some slack defensively, I like Marner but he's still got some work to do in that area

If the new 4th line can eat 10-12 minutes of tough defensive usage that would help

Ya Mitch has had some rough games lately. I think him playing there will help because now he has to responsible pros with him so if he gaffes it won't be as glaringly bad
And that 4th line should be able to take some heavier match ups. If they deploy it like they did when Boyle was here I would be happy

 

[TheMadHatTrick]

Could see this coming, Gauthier needs more work.

Yeah, he's shown flashes but he def needs more seasoning. How has his FO% been? Brutal giveaway last night, and some missed assignments.

 

[Brock Radunske]

Poor Leivo...

 

[weems]

Yeah, he's shown flashes but he def needs more seasoning. How has his FO% been? Brutal giveaway last night, and some missed assignments.

49.1%

Tho its a small sample size still

 

[Tall Morty]

Poor Leivo...

Sucks for him, knowing that he busted his ass to get to the NHL, but on the other hand, $612500 to sit in the pressbox and watch Leafs games? Where do I sign? .

 

[Brock Radunske]

Sucks for him, knowing that he busted his ass to get to the NHL, but, on the other hand $612500 to sit in the pressbox and watch Leafs games? Where do I sign? .

Haha, very true.

 

[thewave]

Haha, very true.

Could be a trade in the works with all the little movements.

 

[Anthrax442]

Goatbye Freddy

 

[Brock Radunske]

Could be a trade in the works with all the little movements.

Maybe.
I wonder if there are any difference-makers available.
I'd love to trade Bozak to a team that needs an offensive 2C and can send us a defensive 3C.

 

[paulhiggins]

Sadly, just not in his DNA

Trade him now then. If he isn't motivated to address his weaknesses.

 

[BlueBaron]

Oh man...our poor Blue line.

 

[Kiwi]

Ya Mitch has had some rough games lately. I think him playing there will help because now he has to responsible pros with him so if he gaffes it won't be as glaringly bad
And that 4th line should be able to take some heavier match ups. If they deploy it like they did when Boyle was here I would be happy

If we're not going to play a shutdown line someone needs to eat some tough matchups and I'd prefer it not to be the Matthews line if possible

Having 3 scoring lines and a 4th line that can play a shutdown type role would set the team up better, having the 4th line getting filled in every night isn't helping anything right now

 

[Tlo1]

Kapanen Matthews Nylander
Marleau Kadri Marner
JVR Bozak Brown
Leivo Komarov Hyman

Makes more sense to me and if not Goat, Fehr but would not touch Moore again. Awful player, worse than Goat.

I would swap Leivo and Kap. Leivo is better at puck battles then Hyman and has soft hands which allows him to make soft passes in tight.
People don't realize that winning puck battles is more then just hustle and physicality. You gotta have hands to be effective. Hyman just crashes and bangs and keeps the puck in the corner or losses it.

 

[glue]

Poor Leivo...

I really think either him or JVR are gone at the deadline

 

[MR4]

Komarov on 4th line.. Babs finally making some good moves

 

[ShaneFalco]

I really think either him or JVR are gone at the deadline

May as well move Leivo - he's rotting away

 

[54thecup]

Trade him now then. If he isn't motivated to address his weaknesses.

He won't fetch anything!

 

[CerebralDevil]

Feel bad for the GOAT but lets be honest he's already hit his ceiling

TBH I think he is another Joe Colborne. Waiting for the development and can't put it together at NHL level. See small doses of potential but lacks the consistency

 

[ACC1224]

I would swap Leivo and Kap. Leivo is better at puck battles then Hyman and has soft hands which allows him to make soft passes in tight.
People don't realize that winning puck battles is more then just hustle and physicality. You gotta have hands to be effective. Hyman just crashes and bangs and keeps the puck in the corner or losses it.

Set up a beauty last night.

 

[frizzer1]

This would be a good start.....2 more moves would better.....Hyman and Bozak.....and yes I know ,Hyman works hard and is an effective forechecker ,but can't convert or set up chances beyond throwing it in front and praying.