thewave
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Confirmed with Link: [TOR/LVK] Vegas select F Brenden Leipsic from TOR
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WilliamNylander
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Before the draft I thought there was no way vegas was taking Martin
After seeing the genius that is McPhee, I have no doubt he would've taken him. Good protect by our management knowing how bad McPhee actually is.
After seeing the genius that is McPhee, I have no doubt he would've taken him. Good protect by our management knowing how bad McPhee actually is.
GardinerTheForward
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I like reading new ideas and questioning my viewpoints. But citing that demonstrably successful and high IQ hockey people support a certain position ain't blind following as much as evidence of legitimacy. It's unfortunately necessary when the same loud mouths drone on and on about it like spoiled kids trying wear you down to get their way: "DAD, CAN WE GO TO SPLASH MOUNTAIN? DAD, CAN WE GO TO SPLASH MOUNTAIN?"
ACC1224
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If their actions support your belief how does that make you a "blind follower"?
SeenSchenn2
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What, so they're exempt from criticism?
This is the same as saying we can't criticize JFJ or Nonis. Changes your perspective, doesn't it?
Leipsic was a real longshot to make the Leafs. He was more likely to be lost on waivers anyway. Best of luck to him there, but no real loss here.
GardinerTheForward
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I just cringe all the time at "the people in hih positions think this... therefore it's right mentality.
I think you misinterpretted
TorontoTrades
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Leipsic is a nice piece but not a sure fire NHLer. It's not make or break and we have enough forward prospects yo fill the void.
Given how young our forward group is we don't have room for everyone.
Given how young our forward group is we don't have room for everyone.
It's very possible in fact probable that the guys you listed had differing opinions. I'm sure they had debates at long lengths.
This is a relatively easy loss to take. We have both grundstrom and korshkov in the pipeline to replace him and both are arguably better
Yeah but no one should be surprised they kept him.
They knew what he was when the signed him for as much as they signed him for, and he's provided them with everything they wanted and expected from him.
It's not like they were surprised to find out that he's a tough guy that doesn't score much.
A player I kept my eye on, for the last four seasons or more..,
but somebody was going to be picked up, so I am good with it..
Enjoy Vegas, Brendan......
and good luck with your 1st season there..!
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but somebody was going to be picked up, so I am good with it..
Enjoy Vegas, Brendan......
and good luck with your 1st season there..!
Let It Ride: Brendan Leipsic 2016-17 Highlights
Sweet, With Sticky: Brendan Leipsic 2015-16 Highlights
Leipsic Locked & Loaded: Brendan Leipsic 2014-15 Highlights
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I was always meh on Leipsic and glad we kept Rychel.
Martin: he's an NHL player with a seemingly rare skillset that is still in demand, given how soft the league is nowadays.
I blame our 4th line as a whole -- with Smith and Gauthier centering in particular -- more than Martin's inability to chip in enough points to make the fancy stat darlings happy with his game.
If we rocked a 4th line of Martin Boyle Kapanen/Soshnikov all year the numbers would look very different.
Martin: he's an NHL player with a seemingly rare skillset that is still in demand, given how soft the league is nowadays.
I blame our 4th line as a whole -- with Smith and Gauthier centering in particular -- more than Martin's inability to chip in enough points to make the fancy stat darlings happy with his game.
If we rocked a 4th line of Martin Boyle Kapanen/Soshnikov all year the numbers would look very different.
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This kid has a lot of spirit and speed, but he got nailed before and got really badly injured. I'm not sure he's got the size to be an NHL regular, and we already have small speedy (and more skilled) wingers.
I'm glad we keep Rychel cause I think he can be a good replacement for Hyman, the guy would probably work best in that role.
I'm glad we keep Rychel cause I think he can be a good replacement for Hyman, the guy would probably work best in that role.
hd1344
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As others have said, sucks losing Leipsic before seeing what he could do in an extend look or regular role.
That being said, given our depth on the wings, he would have been hard pressed to make the roster this fall (and avoid waivers) anyways.
All in all, it nets out to neutral for me. If we weren't as deep as wing and would be banking on him being the next contributor without anyone else, I would be much more sad. Given out strenghts, it could be worse. Good luck to him in Vegas
That being said, given our depth on the wings, he would have been hard pressed to make the roster this fall (and avoid waivers) anyways.
All in all, it nets out to neutral for me. If we weren't as deep as wing and would be banking on him being the next contributor without anyone else, I would be much more sad. Given out strenghts, it could be worse. Good luck to him in Vegas
A fourth line of Kapanen/Boyle/Soshnikov would be elite. Boyle fills the tough/character guy much better than Martin while also being an elite fourth line defensive centerman/penalty killer. Martin wouldn't even be considered an elite 4th liner in the AHL.
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Capitals place Leipsic on waivers for purpose of terminating contract - Sportsnet.ca
ex-Leaf claimed in Expansion draft is now available.
I know he's now considered a D-bag, but would Dubas go after him?
ex-Leaf claimed in Expansion draft is now available.
I know he's now considered a D-bag, but would Dubas go after him?
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He was already available for free 2 times in the past 3 years.
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His NHL career is most likely done or put on hold for a while. Gonna go be a star over in the KHL.
CupInSIX
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Traded by Vegas for a warm body in the AHL, then put on waivers by Vancouver then LA let him become a Group 6 UFA last year.
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