General Leafs Talk v2.0

[Jalili]

What's the consensus on Gleason? 

Mainly, just an upgrade on Fraser?

No complaints.

If people were expecting the Gleason of old they were in for a disappointment, but collective expectations seemed to be pretty reasonable and he's been a serviceable player so far.

 

[ZBBM]

What's the consensus on Gleason? 

Mainly, just an upgrade on Fraser?

No complaints.

If people were expecting the Gleason of old they were in for a disappointment, but collective expectations seemed to be pretty reasonable and he's been a serviceable player so far.

Arguably won us a game in reg against Boston.  So far he's been just what the doctor ordered back there ... a second, more physical never-really-seem-to-notice-him-but-that's-OK Gunnarsson.

The less drama I get from the backend, the more I like it.  Uh, well, I mean ... nevermind.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

What's the consensus on Gleason? 

Mainly, just an upgrade on Fraser?

He's jumping into the play and pinching a lot more than I would have expected and hoped, but maybe that's just him trying to make an impact on a new team. If he settles down in that regard I'll be happy with him. Like you said not worth the $4mil but he's an upgrade on Fraser for sure.

 

[Deebo]

David Alter ‏@DavidAlter590  17m
The Maple Leafs have placed Frazer McLaren on Injured Reserve

David Alter ‏@DavidAlter590  2m
Leafs currently have 22 players on their roster after placing McLaren on IR.  Room for one more of they choose to use it.

 

[freer]

David Alter ‏@DavidAlter590  17m
The Maple Leafs have placed Frazer McLaren on Injured Reserve

David Alter ‏@DavidAlter590  2m
Leafs currently have 22 players on their roster after placing McLaren on IR.  Room for one more of they choose to use it.

I bring up Brodie or D'amego up. that just me

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

Clarkson placed on the IR too fwiw.

 

[freer]

Clarkson placed on the IR too fwiw.

So what does that mean. How long is he out of the line up being put on IR?

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

At least 7 days.

 

[freer]

At least 7 days.

So here could be available for the game against WIN

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050 5m
Carlyle mentions Jerry D'Amigo, Troy Bodie, and Jamie Devane as recall options from the Marlies.

Spencer Abbott: 5th in the AHL in points
Josh Leivo: 9 points in past 5 games

 

[freer]

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050 5m
Carlyle mentions Jerry D'Amigo, Troy Bodie, and Jamie Devane as recall options from the Marlies.

Spencer Abbott: 5th in the AHL in points
Josh Leivo: 9 points in past 5 games

They are looking to fill a bottom 6 position, I dont think Leivo or Abbott are able to play bump and grind hockey.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

They are looking to fill a bottom 6 position, I dont think Leivo or Abbott are able to play bump and grind hockey.

It feels like the 2nd line hasn't scored in weeks. Either one of those two could potentially provide an offensive boost to our secondary scoring and Raymond could drop to the 3rd line.

 

[freer]

They are looking to fill a bottom 6 position, I dont think Leivo or Abbott are able to play bump and grind hockey.

It feels like the 2nd line hasn't scored in weeks. Either one of those two could potentially provide an offensive boost to our secondary scoring and Raymond could drop to the 3rd line.

Only Lupul has had a goal in the last week

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Only Lupul has had a goal in the last week

Right. And that was against Boston when he replaced Kessel on the top line, right? Clearly, that 2nd line could use a change-up.

 

[freer]

Only Lupul has had a goal in the last week

Right. And that was against Boston when he replaced Kessel on the top line, right? Clearly, that 2nd line could use a change-up.

IMO it is not the top line without Kessel.

 

[Crucialness Key]

Only Lupul has had a goal in the last week

Right. And that was against Boston when he replaced Kessel on the top line, right? Clearly, that 2nd line could use a change-up.

IMO it is not the top line without Kessel.

I agree.  Bozak and JvR were demoted to the 2nd line to try and shake it up.

 

[freer]

Only Lupul has had a goal in the last week

Right. And that was against Boston when he replaced Kessel on the top line, right? Clearly, that 2nd line could use a change-up.

IMO it is not the top line without Kessel.

I agree.  Bozak and JvR were demoted to the 2nd line to try and shake it up.

LOL, Yeah I am just messing around. I see your point.

 

[GhostofPotvin29]

@mirtle

Leafs don't have an extra forward on this trip with four guys on IR. @capgeek has them with just $370,000 in cap space, too.

@mirtle 

When Bolland finally returns, Toronto's cap situation again becomes a potential headache. Someone's likely going on waivers.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Yeah, I was looking at that the other day. The Leafs can't afford to carry 8 defencemen when Bolland returns. Fraser or Ranger will have to be wavied.

 

[Frank E]

Yeah, I was looking at that the other day. The Leafs can't afford to carry 8 defencemen when Bolland returns. Fraser or Ranger will have to be wavied.

Fraser please.