Kevin27NYI
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Player Discussion: Leo Komarov
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Stay safe!
The Wahligator
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I’m no expert but I believe we don’t gain any cap space if it’s just a loan as opposed to a mutual contract termination. Maybe someone more informed can clarify.
Farewell Uncle Leo. I will miss him. Even though he wasn't a goal scorer (and took A TON of unfair crap from Isles fans) he did a lot of the other things a team needs to get through a season.
Ultimate glue guy with his personality and ability to speak so many languages
Mr Misunderstood
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I'll miss the hustle, PK, and depth he provided.
Best of luck Uncle Leo!
Best of luck Uncle Leo!
Beacon Isles
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I think you are right. Leo still gets paid, there's still a cap hit. He just gets to play somewhere, and somewhere thats not the AHL.
I'll never begrudge a guy who took a generous contract - its not his fault Lou offered him a deal that was at least one year too long. He did what he was expected to do - the team needed a guy like him. And at the time, more so than we do now. Who knows....if things get dicey and we get hit with the injury bug, way may still see Leo this year. A couple of injuries on the 4th line and the need for Leo increases significantly. Until then, I hope he gets a chance to play.
The Winter Soldier
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Probably will not get the credit he deserves when Lou's first 2 moves was to get Martin and Leo in an Isles jersey when he became the GM to change the culture of the Isles. It was badly needed at the time. Seems like so many years ago, but I remember it well. The organization was due to for a big renovation. Also recall Trotz telling the story that he did not know much about Leo, only that Lou said you will love this guy. Trotz by his usage did. Leo is a proud guy, not surprised he would rather play in SKA than the AHL. I think the Isles will miss him in the room, his ability to lighten up the mood. Also his PK and primarily his defensive play with some bite in his game 5 v 5. He served the Isles well for 3 of the Isles best years in decades. Also recall the story of him being the person in breaking up the Martin/Babcock disagreement on the Marner incident years ago. That's the type of guy he was. It was always nice to have a conscience in the dressing room. All the best to Leo. I am sure he and Lou will stay in touch. Lou always looks after players he likes.
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Hopefully this means you're leaving.
The Winter Soldier
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Throttle
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Seems more like a playing time thing vs. contract termination. Unless Lou spoke with him that his contract is limiting his opportunities to play with other teams based on cap constraints. He's a $3M cap hit w/$2M salary, so that should be attractive to someone at some point.
Besides me, 4 other posts recognizing what Leo was for us then your "Good riddance", the only post like it.
Thank you for reaffirming what the rest of us were seeing.
BrockLobster
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Come on guy. Thats harsh
He’d rather have the Doug Weight days of losing pretty.
Probably be better off as a Leafs fan.
If you think I am the only Isles fan who does not care to ever see this guy in an Isles jersey again, then you are nuts. The people on this board do not represent the fanbase. And either way, I am entitled to my opinion. We have at least 2-3 forwards not in the lineup who should slot in before Komarov. Unless we get 4 or 5 injuries at one time, we do not need him.
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Everybody is nuts but you. That's why you always give it to us straight!
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While I wasn't always the biggest fan of his deployment, that wasn't on him. He was a great PKer and apparently an awesome glue guy in the locker room. He was also great at sneakily getting under opponents skin. Thanks for being part of the culture change here on the Isle, good luck Uncle Leo!
You certainly are. And keep them coming.
mm11
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the man got paid millions to play for the white, blue and orange. I did enjoy watching him agitate. LGI.
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IslesNorway
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Leo's a good soldier and did his job. Not his fault he was overpaid by a million and given too long a contract. Wishing him luck!
