Line Combos: Who starts as the Leafs #2 RW?

[The Hockey Life]

Frattin, Clarkson or Santa?

Frattin has had chemistry with Lupul and Kadri, Clarkson is overpaid but I guarantee you he gets a shot at redemption, Santa is a former 20-goal scorer who had a good year in Vancouver.

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[Grant]

I think it will be Clarkson but I'm hoping it's Frattin, want to see if he can play like he did at times with Kadri before his injury.

 

[samyy]

Its between Kontiola/Santorelli/Clarkson/Frattion
Dark horse being Nylander or Leivo but I doubt it.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Clarkson and Frattin will both get chances and imo whoever does better(probably Frattin) will stick.

I'd like to see Leivo get a shot up there(does he play right or left?) but probably won't, hopefully he gets a shot to start the season on the 3rd line as I think he's ready.

 

[TootooTrain]

Frattin has already been pegged for the 4th line, maybe 3rd by Nonis/Poile. So between Clarky and Santa. I'd say Clarkson to start. Honestly could see it being a revolving door though. With Komarov even getting some time there on occasion.

 

[calcal798]

Who ever earns it. I'd say between Komarov, Clarkson and Santorelli moreso then Frattin.

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

Nylander. He will outplay all 3 and steal that spot.

 

[Purity*]

Clarkson had ample opportunity on that line and proved he was entirely useless and hurt the production of both Kadri and Lupul, and yes, there's stats to back it up.

Goals/60 Pts/60 Corsi%
with Clarkson 0.54 1.09 44.1%
without Clarkson 0.76 2.04 45.8%

Or Joffrey Lupul:

Goals/60 Pts/60 Corsi%
with Clarkson 0.30 1.51 40.3%
without Clarkson 0.90 1.65 43.5%

Keep Clarktard off of the second line.


I wouldn't mind seeing Komorav on the line. He worked well with Kadri before.

 

[Eb]

Frattin has already been pegged for the 4th line, maybe 3rd by Nonis/Poile. .

Carlyle and the assistant coaches make the lines. And Nonis/Poile never said this so I don't ser why you are talking out of your ass.

In response to the OP, I hope it is Frattin.

 

[Cor]

Other: Nylander

 

[Byron Bitz]

What if Leivo outplays all of them in preseason? do we give the spot to him?

 

[Mess]

Both Lupul (-15) and Kadri (-11) were among Leafs worst +/- players on the team.

Ideally you would want someone who plays a strong 2-way game to add some defensive awareness to the 2nd line. Particularly with the Leafs top line already a black hole defensively.

Not who as possible choices today that would fill that role best. Clarkson (-14) did not play well there last year but has the most NHL experience of all the challengers.

So what is left Frattin, Santorelli and Nylander ?

Might have to go off the board and see if Komarov who plays LW can play RW.

 

[Cor]

Carlyle and the assistant coaches make the lines. And Nonis/Poile never said this so I don't ser why you are talking out of your ass.

In response to the OP, I hope it is Frattin.

Poulin said they see Holland and Frattin as two guys that can play roles on the 4th line, the same day Nonis said our 4th line can't be playing 3 minutes a night, and rather needs to play 10-12.

Carlyle isn't the "head coach" for all intents and purposes, he is going to have his hand held by Shanny, Nonis and management.

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

What if Leivo outplays all of them in preseason? do we give the spot to him?

We should and not unlikely. But is he not a lw?

 

[TootooTrain]

Carlyle and the assistant coaches make the lines. And Nonis/Poile never said this so I don't ser why you are talking out of your ass.

http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2014/07/02/dave-nonis-on-leafs-lunch-on-tsn-1050/
6:25 - Indicates he'll most likely be starting out in the same slot as D'amigo will on his new team. IE, 4th line winger. There's also another video interview he did saying the same thing that I'm not motivated to find. Either way, I'm not saying it's a certainty, and yes Randy has the say for lineups, but they've obviously had discussions on where he fits. I'm sure he'll bump around the lineup this season. So no, I was not talking out of my ass.

 

[Hibachi]

Clarkson will get his first crack at it, for the amount he's paid, he will get another chance to possibly contribute more. Frattin is next in line though, after that... who knows? Nylander?

 

[Cor]

We should and not unlikely. But is he not a lw?

He's a Righty that likes to play LW, like Lupul

 

[Byron Bitz]

We should and not unlikely. But is he not a lw?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb89NCaRefk he looks like a right winger on this goal

 

[Teeder9]

I think we all know that line will have matching contracts on the wings

 

[Eb]

http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2014/07/02/dave-nonis-on-leafs-lunch-on-tsn-1050/
6:25 - Indicates he'll most likely be starting out in the same slot as D'amigo will on his new team. IE, 4th line winger. There's also another video interview he did saying the same thing that I'm not motivated to find. Either way, I'm not saying it's a certainty, and yes Randy has the say for lineups, but they've obviously had discussions on where he fits. I'm sure he'll bump around the lineup this season. So no, I was not talking out of my ass.

Apologies. Still think its clear that Carlyle decides what he wants to fo with the lineups however.

 

[Holymakinaw]

http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2014/07/02/dave-nonis-on-leafs-lunch-on-tsn-1050/
6:25 - Indicates he'll most likely be starting out in the same slot as D'amigo will on his new team. IE, 4th line winger. There's also another video interview he did saying the same thing that I'm not motivated to find. Either way, I'm not saying it's a certainty, and yes Randy has the say for lineups, but they've obviously had discussions on where he fits. I'm sure he'll bump around the lineup this season. So no, I was not talking out of my ass.

I believe ya, Man. I was going to ass you about it, butt I didn't want to make a stink.

 

[Lauro]

I doubt Nylander is ready. He should play at least half a year in the AHL, I think it will be the full season. And I think they will try him at center there.

Leivo too, both should play first line minutes this season.

As for the 2nd RW, it will change a lot. Voted Santorelli.

 

[Ratboy]

Carlyle will likely start with Clarkson but if that doesn't work it'll end up with Frattin.

 

[cack]

David Clarkson.

 

[HellasLEAF]

Clarkson lol.

Frattin and Santa will fight it out.