Sportsnet: Leafs meeting with DeKeyser [Signs with DET]

[SeenSchenn2]

I for one, thought he had played solid every time he was in the line-up this year.

You'd be correct, sir.

People are definitely throwing him under the bus. I know I did but I also admit he was being over utilized and put in a slot he's not best suited. Let's be realistic for a moment. Korbinian Holzer is not a top pairing man, neither is he a top 4 guy. He's that excellent bottom pairing reliable shut down man who can log minutes in the PK and step in to be that 4th possible defensemen when injuries are hitting your team hard.

We were talking about Komisarek there LR.

 

[Pierre Gotye]

You'd turn down a free prospect in DeKeyser?

Since when have these 'free-wallets' amounted to much?

Heard that about Gustavsson, Brunstrom, Gilroy, Bozak, Rynnas, Cervenka, Hanson, all them really.

 

[The Blue Devil]

It sounds just like Holzer's scouting report last year lol.

And lol at anyone who brings up what he's done this year. Last year there were so many that were saying that Holzer could easily replace Schenn, that he was so much more mobile and moves the puck better. And now they're the same people that are calling him trash. So because some fancy prospect is playing great in the NCAA that automatically makes him a better prospect than Holzer? Holzer dominated the AHL(a much more talented league than the NCAA) last year and was an absolute beast in the playoffs en-route to a Marlies Calder Cup final.

Not trying to trash the kid, just saying not to get all exited about the new toy on the market because you're likely going to want to throw it out in the next year or 2.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

You'd be correct, sir.

for once i agree with that usuage on me tonight

 

[The Blue Devil]

Hey guys, I have a solution to all the Leafs problems:

Let's add more defenseman.

We addressed the situation in 2010
We addressed the situation in 2011
We addressed the situation in 2012
We addressed the situation in 2013
We addressed the situation in 2014
We addressed the situation in 2015
We addressed the situation in 2016...

Did I fall asleep for 3 years or something?

 

[The Blue Devil]

Since when have these 'free-wallets' amounted to much?

Heard that about Gustavsson, Brunstrom, Gilroy, Bozak, Rynnas, Cervenka, Hanson, all them really.

And what did we give up for them again?

 

[notdoneyet]

you can never have too many dmen. All therse free agents cost is money and that is something we have plenty of. Deal from strengths you will always succeed

 

[zeke]

Since when have these 'free-wallets' amounted to much?

Heard that about Gustavsson, Brunstrom, Gilroy, Bozak, Rynnas, Cervenka, Hanson, all them really.

For Toronto, the big ones have worked out pretty well.

Hits: Bozak, Scrivens
Misses: Gustavsson, Rynnas

You could add the likes of Hanson, Mueller, Irwin to the list but they were much less hyped guys who signed for cheaper.

 

[darrylsittler27]

Actually with all the depth...

His odds here aren't that good.Gardiner,Reilly,Finn ,maybe Blacker.He won't sign here.

 

[false bobo]

Since when have these 'free-wallets' amounted to much?

Heard that about Gustavsson, Brunstrom, Gilroy, Bozak, Rynnas, Cervenka, Hanson, all them really.

Well, whether you like Bozak or not (I'm assuming you don't), he's currently centering 1st line and holds positive trade value. I'd consider that amounting to something. Not bad for a free player.

 

[Stephen]

He's going to Detroit or Edmonton IMO

Imagine a future pairing of Rielly/Gardiner - DeKeyser

Hard to imagine since no one here has ever seen DeKeyser play

 

[false bobo]

Hard to imagine since no one here has ever seen DeKeyser play

Cool name + highly coveted = future 1st pairing d-man

 

[cyris]

Since when have these 'free-wallets' amounted to much?

Heard that about Gustavsson, Brunstrom, Gilroy, Bozak, Rynnas, Cervenka, Hanson, all them really.

Brunner, MSL, Burroughs, Kunitz, Fasth, Girardi. Yes many and even most dont work out but some do and they cost you nothing but money to acquire.

 

[Kessely Snipes]

Sounds good to me, meeting with him doesn't hurt at all.

 

[napoleon in rags]

Cool name + highly coveted = future 1st pairing d-man

oooohh, Der Keyser.... he could become our version of Beckenbauer.

 

[Pierre Gotye]

You'd turn down a free prospect in DeKeyser?

For Toronto, the big ones have worked out pretty well.

Hits: Bozak, Scrivens
Misses: Gustavsson, Rynnas

You could add the likes of Hanson, Mueller, Irwin to the list but they were much less hyped guys who signed for cheaper.

Yet none of those guys are really superstars. Or even stars.

 

[Pierre Gotye]

Well, whether you like Bozak or not (I'm assuming you don't), he's currently centering 1st line and holds positive trade value. I'd consider that amounting to something. Not bad for a free player.

I don't dislike Bozak. I think he can be more effective when playing against lesser stringent competition. He's just not being put in a role where both he and the Leafs are succeeding. He's no better than a 3rd line or 4th line center on real teams who are considered contenders.

 

[JVR2112]

Yet none of those guys are really superstars. Or even stars.

At the end of the day, an asset is an asset.

 

[Cor]

Tyler Bozak is our #1C....

Although he is more of #2/#3 hybrid... he came for free from the college route.

If we can get this kid, and he plays well in the NHL as a 6th defenseman, it's still great. Anything more is gravy

 

[Rare Jewel]

Tyler Bozak is our #1C....

Although he is more of #2/#3 hybrid... he came for free from the college route.

If we can get this kid, and he plays well in the NHL as a 6th defenseman, it's still great. Anything more is gravy

That's my approach to these players.

They cost nothing but money; And this organization has a abundance of it.

 

[Deebo]

Yet none of those guys are really superstars. Or even stars.

Do you think the Leafs shouldn't sign him?

 

[MakeTheIronSing]

Do you think the Leafs shouldn't sign him?

lol, its hardly up to the Leafs where this guy signs. they're on a list of 30 potential suitors.

he's a good player

 

[Stephen]

Brunner, MSL, Burroughs, Kunitz, Fasth, Girardi. Yes many and even most dont work out but some do and they cost you nothing but money to acquire.

It's interesting the ones who don't get a lot of advanced hype are the good free wallets, but the high profile ones like Gustavsson, Gilroy, Brunnstrom are the ones who seem to bust.

 

[false bobo]

I don't dislike Bozak. I think he can be more effective when playing against lesser stringent competition. He's just not being put in a role where both he and the Leafs are succeeding. He's no better than a 3rd line or 4th line center on real teams who are considered contenders.

Totally missed the point bud. Free asset who has held positive value during his entire tenure here. Can't go wrong with these college FA signings. I can't imagine why anyone would be against them, unless of course you're the one cutting the cheque?

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

Yet none of those guys are really superstars. Or even stars.

If you look strictly at point averages, Bozak is the equivalent of an 8th overall selection.

Not sure how you can complain about that?