pheasant
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Look from my perspective you are backtracking. Your post said you don't understand why anyone would have a problem with what Leafs fans posted. Several posted that. You in fact said you agreed. If you think Johnson is a bottom pairing defenseman, especially on your team I don't know what to tell you.
In my opinion, there are only two defensemen in Toronto that could even get on the ice in Columbus, Nashville, Carolina, St. Louis or any other team with a good blue line. The rest would either be in the press box or in the AHL.
As I've posted multiple times, I can understand if the Leafs believe a 3rd line center is more important that upgrading their defense, just as I've posted Columbus should upgrade center ice and not take futures.
There is just no reason to insult players.
I was on board with you're posts until this. Rielly, Gardiner, Zaitsev. Only 2 of those would even make the lineup on all of those teams, plus others? Then in the next breath you say there is no reason to insult players. You sound pretty insulting to me.
Aside from the dirt you threw there, I agree with you. Toronto needs D help. JJ can still log big minutes, and anchor his own pairing. He is something we really do need.
The "3rd pairing in Toronto" business is being a bit misunderstood on both sides, in this thread. CBJ fans feel he is good enough to play higher on the roster, while Leafs fans don't think they should pay for someone they feel would be behind Rielly and Gardiner on the left. But you're both wrong, and it's a good thing.
Yes, JJ would probably be on the 3rd pairing. And that's great! Because the 3rd pairing has been a blender of poop and sadness all season. Most of the guys playing on this pairing are borderline NHL quality. Adding JJ means the team can put someone they trust on the ice.