Leo Komarov

[Mattavarner]

We know he's great for the team, hits anything that moves, and kills penalties and is a fan favourite. My question is how much offence can we expect out of him over a full season?
5 points in 7 games translates to roughly 59 points in an 82 game season.
However in the lockout year he had 9 points in 42 games, which is 18 points over a single season.
Which total is closer to what we should expect of Leo?

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[Phion Keneuf]

I said during the offseason that I think he can get 30-40 points, and got laughed at. I still stand by that prediction.

Leo's overall game has developed greatly the last couple years, and he's actually playing with some decent linemates this year.

 

[Ace88*]

I think somewhere i predicted about 30 to 35 points. Ill be shocked if he tops 40, but i guess anything is possible.

 

[zeke]

If he can get 30+ points I'll be pleasantly surprised and very happy.

 

[I Believe]

35 points would make me a very happy customer. Love his boardwork and hustle.

 

[Bluelines]

The Komarov-Kadri-Frattin line was great a few years back and this year the Komarov-Clarkson-whoever line is playing great this year. If I'm a guy on the Leafs who is struggling a bit, I"m begging the coach to play with Komarov.

This guy just seems to make everyone around him better. Less than $3 mil/year for him...that is a great deal for the Leafs

 

[Diatomic]

35 points. As long as hes good on the PK, finishing his hits and cycling/generating o zone time, I'm fine with Leo.

 

[cookie]

Any line with Komarov improves. Dude can work as a defensive consciousness of the line, play physical, wing the odd draw, play physical, agitate and draw penalties, fast as heck, draws penalties, can make the smart pass in the offensive zone to keep the play alive and lastly, play physical.

 

[Audi*]

Dude can put up 13' clarkson offensive production and i would still be satisfied with his play

 

[Al14]

I want Leo stirring up crap with the other team! I want him hitting and chirping the opposition at every turn!

If he does the above effectively, every point earned, will just be icing on the cake!

 

[Bluelines]

Any line with Komarov improves. Dude can work as a defensive consciousness of the line, play physical, wing the odd draw, play physical, agitate and draw penalties, fast as heck, draws penalties, can make the smart pass in the offensive zone to keep the play alive and lastly, play physical.

You forgot play physicial.

 

[ShaneFalco]

I want Leo stirring up crap with the other team! I want him hitting and chirping the opposition at every turn!

If he doe the above effectively, every point earned, will just be icing on the cake!

Agreed!

 

[The Iceman]

He is a shift disturber, momentum builder, hard working team guy who is popular in the room.
Can't put a $$$ figure or a corsi meter on some of his traits.
No jinx but we need him to play 82 games.

 

[NikoPopp]

What about switching kadri and santorelli? Would love to see Leo with some more skill and I think Santamight be good for lupul?

 

[Steveei]

I still think he is a 2nd line player. Laugh at me if you want.

 

[Antropovsky]

What about switching kadri and santorelli? Would love to see Leo with some more skill and I think Santamight be good for lupul?

Lupul and Kadri would both kill a cycle. They both try to be too fancy, and try to deke out entire teams on their owns. If Carlyle, Clarkson and Komarov could force Kadri to play the cycle game, then it would be good for his development to play their style. BUT.... won't happen.

 

[Mystifo]

What about switching kadri and santorelli? Would love to see Leo with some more skill and I think Santamight be good for lupul?

I think you would kill Kadri's play making ability by putting him with Clarkson and Komarov.


Nothing against those guys but Kadri needs a finisher on his line.


There is 82 games in a season and most likely Kadri puts up 50 to 60 pts similar to Lupul. People are really down on the 2nd line lately but the possession numbers are good for the 2nd line which would point to them getting the points sooner or later.

 

[91Stammer*]

Unlike others Leo doesn't have to put up points to make me happy. He is the brightest spot for this team and if he puts up points then its a bonus, I would be ecstatic.

 

[HellasLEAF]

with a better finisher on his line, Komo could even top 40 points.

 

[hockeygeek]

with a better finisher on his line, Komo could even top 40 points.

Lol..what games are you watching? He's usually good for setting someone up for a chance once every other game or so. He'd have to be playing with Brett Hull to hit 40 points. The guys a self admitted checker. 40 points is a pipe dream

 

[HellasLEAF]

Lol..what games are you watching? He's usually good for setting someone up for a chance once every other game or so. He'd have to be playing with Brett Hull to hit 40 points. The guys a self admitted checker. 40 points is a pipe dream

30-35 then. calm down.

He is actually very underrated offensively. Produced at a decent clip in the KHL

 

[garce]

Who cares if he gets 30 or 40? He's playing great and if you don't recognize that you haven't been watching the full games.

 

[JackJ]

I think you would kill Kadri's play making ability by putting him with Clarkson and Komarov.


Nothing against those guys but Kadri needs a finisher on his line.


There is 82 games in a season and most likely Kadri puts up 50 to 60 pts similar to Lupul. People are really down on the 2nd line lately but the possession numbers are good for the 2nd line which would point to them getting the points sooner or later.

Lupul Kadri Komorov
Winnik Santo Clarkson

 

[hobarth]

30-35 then. calm down.

He is actually very underrated offensively. Produced at a decent clip in the KHL

? He had 34 points in 52 games as the #1 center on his KHL team last year so I don't think he's underrated offensively. This implies that he was getting the the most icetime on his KHL team with the most talented wingers playing against players that probably couldn't make the NHL. Komo like Clarkson was signed for his intangibles and offense is gravy but can any team thrive with 2 players receiving over 8 mil. per with limited offensive potential. At 28 years old in a couple of months, I don't think it's realistic to expect his game to improve.

 

[Duffman955]

Komarov - Kadri - Lupul

He is a much better player than Winnik, he deserves 2nd line minutes at this point