That's a beginning of righting a very poor off season of signing bodies rather than looking for actual hockey players. Now TO needs to remove Jarnkrok, Reese, Malgin and Mete, moving Murray wouldn't be a bad idea, adding a chronically injured goalie isn't a masterstrock unless he costs no assets and little Cap space.
Kampf is tolerable on the 4th line but he really doesn't add much, he's a decent PKer but little else.
TO has too many marginal players, I get that the Cap has hampered the Leafs from adding quality reinforcements, that's where a quality GM shows his value.
Malgin has been good.
I doubt many, if there are any other NHL teams, with better veteran experienced NHL D’s as their number 9 on the depths charts as Mete. I’d like to see your list of better #9 D, who would be happy in his role.
ZAR had a questionable start, but has been decent the last few games. Judgment is premature, we need to see if THIS level of play can continue.
Gaudette has been a good depth signing, though I’d guess you haven’t seen him play. 8 goals and 2 assists in 10 games with the Marlies, playing with a lot of heart and grit. Based on his play, he’ll be decent depth injury replacement if called upon.
Murray can’t be moved and it might be necessary anyway. Another premature discussion point.
I haven’t been happy with Jarnkrok, we certainly need better from him.
Imagine not signing veteran depth, and relying on prospects? These Karen’s would be complaining about that too. You sign a bunch of replacement level players, with buriable contracts.. some work, some don’t. Every team does it. They go on waivers, some get claimed, some don’t..
