Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] Ondrej Kase signs with the Maple Leafs (1 year, $1.25M)

[Isaac Nootin]

But between Nylander, Matthews and Marner, who is going to get the puck from the other team, one of our D? Can't see any of those three battling other forwards for it. They want it gift-boxed!

Well, 2 of the 3 you listed above were Top 10 in takeaways this past season, so.......them?

 

[TheGoldenJet]

What is a Dubite?

The correct terminology is ‘Dubasite’ according to my research.

Carry on.

 

[capfit9]

So you say we lack depth but that we will trade our depth? Both of those things can't be true

that's exactly what I was inferring to the person I was replying to

 

[Bedards Dad]

But between Nylander, Matthews and Marner, who is going to get the puck from the other team? Can't see any of those three battling other forwards for it. They want it gift-boxed!

Maybe Nylander on second line left wing with Tavares if they can find another Hyman-type for RW. But if you asked Nylander about that, he's probably say he only wants to play LW if it's with Matthews and Marner. That way he can pile up points till free agency and then ask for 12 million. It's all about the money! Winning only matters if it increases your money without adding too much work.

I'd love to know that as well...

...wait a minute. 2020-21 NHL Takeaway Leaders | StatMuse

 

[Looney Toonies]

I'd love to know that as well...

...wait a minute. 2020-21 NHL Takeaway Leaders | StatMuse

Love when crow needs to be eaten. If you don't watch a certain team, don't pretend you do, because sometimes this happens.

 

[Scruffy]

Kase is made of glass. I think he had 3 concussions in his short Bruins career. He honestly needs to retire before his brain is scrambled for good.

 

[NDiesel]

He looked really good for the Bruins when he played....sad part is he could never stay healthy.

 

[GeeoffBrown]

Hopefully, he can get his career on track. In Calgary, Mikael Backlund was a band-aid as a prospect but has turned into a solid NHLer, so it's possible.

Even Patrice Bergeron had problems with concussions early on and has carved out a Hall of Fame career.

 

[Scruffy]

Hopefully, he can get his career on track. In Calgary, Mikael Backlund was a band-aid as a prospect but has turned into a solid NHLer, so it's possible.

Even Patrice Bergeron had problems with concussions early on and has carved out a Hall of Fame career.

This is an absolutely awful take. Bergeron had one significant concussion because he was boarded from behind by Randy Jones. Kase's multiple concussions came from normal hockey plays.

 

[bobbythebrain]

Maybe Ritchie can carry him around on a backpack

 

[The don godfather]

Man these are some desperate measures it seems dubas wants to save his job here ? Feels like it. That habs series is definitely a turning a point for this organization and its headed to the dumpster fire me thinks

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Man these are some desperate measures it seems dubas wants to save his job here ? Feels like it. That habs series is definitely a turning a point for this organization and its headed to the dumpster fire me thinks

This low risk, potentially high reward signing is what makes you feel this way? Desperate indeed.

 

[Dicky113]

Everyone talking about his glass head, how many concussions has he had?

If anything, hopefully we’ve got top notch doctors who can help him perform

He’s at the point where any contact at all, even relatively minor bumps On the boards, he will leave the ice and go to quiet room. Most often he doesn’t return to the game after getting body checked. If he gets hit hard, he is out for months.

 

[GoLeafsGo96]

I mean there is zero risk here. It's a 1 year deal, low money - if hes hurt hes on IR and if hes healthy hes probably out performing that contract.

 

[mydnyte]

I'd love to know that as well...

...wait a minute. 2020-21 NHL Takeaway Leaders | StatMuse

and who's name isnt on that list... Hyman.
the overpaid, over-rated sloth.

 

[missingchicklet]

As much as Ritchie is a good signing, Kase is a nothing signing. He won't stay healthy. No risk for the Leafs really. He played 20 games as a Bruin and scored ZERO goals. Pretty awesome for a player who was brought in for offense, right? He skates with his head down and gets hurt on nothing hits. He looks pretty while skating and tries hard, and that's about it. There was a reason the lowly Ducks had him on the 4th line and in the press box before the Bruins tried him at 3RW and 2RW. He's extremely damaged goods who is a hit away from lala land, yet again. Wish he retired while he can still tell what day of the week it is.

 

[Baddkarma]

He passes the eye test, until he shoots...

Plays like his hair is on fire, decent speed, willing grit/grinder, and gets open.

Then he shoots, ten feet wide of the net and skates with his head down and places himself is really bad spots.

I wish him good health and luck. Maybe it all comes together for him again. Just not against the Bruins I hope...

 

[easton117]

This is an absolutely awful take. Bergeron had one significant concussion because he was boarded from behind by Randy Jones. Kase's multiple concussions came from normal hockey plays.

I’ve never seen a professional hockey player skate with his head down in danger zones more than this guy. It’s like he wants to be on the IR.

He did make it through June bug season without any further concussions so maybe he can stay healthy. Unless he changes his skating drastically though I can’t see him finishing a full season

 

[smitty10]

He looked really good for the Bruins when he played....sad part is he could never stay healthy.

I like the risk in taking him, but I have no expectations for him. My guess is he'll suffer another conky at some point and retire or head back to the Czech. I hope that's not the case, but we'll see.

 

[HuskyBruinPride]

Dude is straight up made of glass. If he stays healthy Toronto will probably be happy, but don't expect that. Expect him to be out for the majority of the year.

 

[Mugzy97]

He’s at the point where any contact at all, even relatively minor bumps On the boards, he will leave the ice and go to quiet room. Most often he doesn’t return to the game after getting body checked. If he gets hit hard, he is out for months.

Yeah that’s a bit scary, hopefully he can get healthy. Not for the leafs, but for his own sake

 

[The don godfather]

His last game he barely got hit and saw Tweety bird . He barely could make to bench . He has like 5 major concussions at age 25. That brain is chief boyardee spaghetti he should seriously hang it up this isnt a joke. So surprised hes trying again. The guy made of straw.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Honestly he sounds like he should just hang up the skates. No amount of money is worth risking your long term health like this.

 

[cyris]

Honestly he sounds like he should just hang up the skates. No amount of money is worth risking your long term health like this.

I don’t think it’s all about the money. This is what most hockey players have dreamed about their whole lives.
While I agree most things aren’t worth your long term health, I can also understand that someone in the mid 20s isn’t ready to give up on their dreams yet.

 

[Bruce Granville]

Is it true he broke his wrist while signing this contract?