Bruins @ Leafs - Feb. 24th, 7:00pm - SN, Fan 590

[CarltonTheBear]

Leivo is not replacing JVR.  But should they trade him?  Yes.

Yeah, I think people underestimate how difficult it is to do what JVR does offensively, both 5-on-5 and on the PP. If he even kinda knew how to play defensively he'd be one of the best wingers in the league.

 

[azzurri63]

Also, Kapanen really should not be on the 4th line. He is top 6 material.

Think we have players on the Marlies that can fill a couple spots and more in the pipeline. Kapenen should be on one of the first 2 lines. I would love to see if Lou could snag Fabbro outta Nashville for JVR. Trade Komarov for whatever you can get, move Kapenen up and play Leivo and call up Johnsson.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

This sounds like it could actually be a fun trade deadline day. Assuming all the moves aren't made tomorrow.

 

[Zee]

Leivo is not replacing JVR.  But should they trade him?  Yes.

Yeah, I think people underestimate how difficult it is to do what JVR does offensively, both 5-on-5 and on the PP. If he even kinda knew how to play defensively he'd be one of the best wingers in the league.

I don't think the Leafs are significantly worse without JVR. Increase Nylander and Matthews PP time when he's gone, give Kapanen more looks offensively, bring up Andreas Johnnson and give him a shot

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Hahaha somebody's going to sign Chris Kelly?

Jesus... I hope it's not us.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

I don't think the Leafs are significantly worse without JVR. Increase Nylander and Matthews PP time when he's gone, give Kapanen more looks offensively, bring up Andreas Johnnson and give him a shot

Yeah, this would be key, although those two haven't done much on the PP this season.

 

[azzurri63]

Kypreos man he knows his sh*t. Senators want a player off the other teams roster for Karlsson. Really. Who woulda thunk?

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Wow, shot attempts in the 2nd period at 5-on-5 were 28-4 in favour of the Leafs. Shots were 15-2 in the whole period.

 

[azzurri63]

Did Elliott say we r interested in Plekanec? Say it aint so Lou.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Kapanen and Moore have been on the ice for just 1 shot attempt against at 5-on-5 so far. Leivo, Marner, and Nylander have been on for 2.

 

[Guilt Trip]

Leivo is not replacing JVR.  But should they trade him?  Yes.

Yeah, I think people underestimate how difficult it is to do what JVR does offensively, both 5-on-5 and on the PP. If he even kinda knew how to play defensively he'd be one of the best wingers in the league.

Leivo is not replacing him. Just that he goes to the net on the pp to. I understand what JVR does but his defensive play and the fact he isn't coming back next year means he has to go. I think a certain ppg  Marlie could actually provide us with a replacement.

 

[ZBBM]

Did Elliott say we r interested in Plekanec? Say it aint so Lou.

For sure -- what's the point of that?

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Did Elliott say we r interested in Plekanec? Say it aint so Lou.

If the Leafs deal Bozak or even if they just want Plek to play on the 4th line instead of Moore, that'd actually be a pretty good move if he came cheap.

 

[ZBBM]

You know, there was the usual stuff from the front office about how Matthews' injury doesn't change the Leafs trade deadline plans, but I wonder if it does.  He may not be in top form for the rest of this year.  I think it makes it more likely that JVR and maybe even Bozak go.

 

[ZBBM]

Is the whole premise of this segment "What's bugging Kelly at the moment"?

 

[Zee]

I don't think the Leafs are significantly worse without JVR. Increase Nylander and Matthews PP time when he's gone, give Kapanen more looks offensively, bring up Andreas Johnnson and give him a shot

Yeah, this would be key, although those two haven't done much on the PP this season.

This is true but I also don't like the way Babcock has used them on the PP. Seems like Bozak's unit it out there for a good minute or minute 20, puck goes all the way down and then Matthews line has about 40 seconds to play with and the puck nowhere near the opposition

 

[azzurri63]

Did Elliott say we r interested in Plekanec? Say it aint so Lou.

For sure -- what's the point of that?

I friggin hope not. Can't muster watchin that turtleneck loser on the Leafs. What has he done for the Habs the last few years?

 

[ZBBM]

I don't think the Leafs are significantly worse without JVR. Increase Nylander and Matthews PP time when he's gone, give Kapanen more looks offensively, bring up Andreas Johnnson and give him a shot

Yeah, this would be key, although those two haven't done much on the PP this season.

This is true but I also don't like the way Babcock has used them on the PP. Seems like Bozak's unit it out there for a good minute or minute 20, puck goes all the way down and then Matthews line has about 40 seconds to play with and the puck nowhere near the opposition

Yes.  They haven't gotten much quality time.

 

[ZBBM]

Well, no matter what happens in the 3rd I applaud the Leafs for playing a much better game than last time.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

I friggin hope not. Can't muster watchin that turtleneck loser on the Leafs. What has he done for the Habs the last few years?

His offence has dried up but he's still a very good defensive centre.