He was but I threw that in there, because he is a Kadri fan also.
- bixll

When did I say I was a Kadri fan?

Going forward, if Lombardi, once he regains his form, has less than a 40 point season, it will be a disappointment given what he has shown he can already do in the past.
- ThePresident

Probably better if you had written:

Going forward, if Lombardi, IF he regains his form...

But you'd know better than anyone here how your Uncle Matty is feeling.

Would be down for a trade sending lombardi back to the coyotes for a 7th rounder. Shed some salary

When did I say I was a Kadri fan?
- ThePresident

I thought you mentioned it earlier, But I guess it was assumed.

assuming he can get back to where he once was, not certain if that can happen. It would be a dissappointment if he was a Leaf come trade deadline.
- bixll

I think 99% of us would want Frattin taking that roster spot instead of Lombardi, I find it comical that just because he is 25 years old makes it impossible for him to improve and contribute, he is only in his second year of pro hockey, I don't know anymore.

Probably better if you had written:

Going forward, if Lombardi, IF he regains his form...

But you'd know better than anyone here how your Uncle Matty is feeling.
- Atomic Wedgie

Might as well keep him and see how he does in the beginning, if he blows, send him back to the coyotes for a 7th rounder

Would be down for a trade sending lombardi back to the coyotes for a 7th rounder. Shed some salary
- Mapleleafs_91

Can he take Komi with him?

I'd say he has much more potential than a 25 year old overrated 15 goal tops scorer. If you cannot see that a Frattin for Bernier trade would highly favor the Leafs, then you have Leaf goggles on.
- ThePresident

A 24yr old goalie with meh pro numbers and a resume of 35 NHL games or one of the only players we have that actually uses his body (and well) who can also drive the net and pot a few.

I'd still go with Frattin on this one. I have to agree with LM, once you made the Mitchell comparison I cant really take you seriously.

'With new agreement, 1st buyout window will start prior 2 season opener. 2nd one remains in summer. Cap hit stays 4 rest of this season only'-Kypreos


...hello Komi

Can he take Komi with him?
- bixll

Komi is our next captain, never!

I think 99% of us would want Frattin taking that roster spot instead of Lombardi, I find it comical that just because he is 25 years old makes it impossible for him to improve and contribute, he is only in his second year of pro hockey, I don't know anymore.
- LeafMan

I can't follow it. I was starting to think, all I knew about hockey was wrong.

Would be down for a trade sending lombardi back to the coyotes for a 7th rounder. Shed some salary
- Mapleleafs_91

We have a 70 million dollar cap this year....lombo is off the books after this season.
If anything we have too many bodies and not enough spots.
Gotta get rid of Connolly before lombo.

Probably better if you had written:

Going forward, if Lombardi, IF he regains his form...

But you'd know better than anyone here how your Uncle Matty is feeling.
- Atomic Wedgie

If you read what I've been writing, the point of bringing Matthew Lombardi up, was saying he was poised to be the Leafs bounce back player after having time to regain his form. If he does, he will surprise a lot of Leaf fans, like I said, sadly he has the potential to be the Leafs second best centerman behind Grabovski.

A 24yr old goalie with meh pro numbers and a resume of 35 NHL games or one of the only players we have that actually uses his body (and well) who can also drive the net and pot a few.

I'd still go with Frattin on this one. I have to agree with LM, once you made the Mitchell comparison I cant really take you seriously.
- markmark

Ya I wouldn't want to trade Frattin for him just yet.

I think 99% of us would want Frattin taking that roster spot instead of Lombardi, I find it comical that just because he is 25 years old makes it impossible for him to improve and contribute, he is only in his second year of pro hockey, I don't know anymore.
- LeafMan

There is 0.00% chance that Lombardi is a Leaf on July 1st.

Considering this is going to be a waste of a season anyways, might as well get a head start on the 2013-14 season.

Give the kids some ice time. See if they do anything with it.

No offence, Mr. President, but I've seen what Lombardi can contribute.

I had to squint.

If you read what I've been writing, the point of bringing Matthew Lombardi up, was saying he was poised to be the Leafs bounce back player after having time to regain his form. If he does, he will surprise a lot of Leaf fans, like I said, sadly he has the potential to be the Leafs second best centerman behind Grabovski.
- ThePresident

Actually, all of our centermen, have the potential to be the #1 centerman for the Leafs.

@jonasTSN1050: Saw van Riemsdyk walking around the Leafs dressing room. Looked to be alright. Will see if he practices tomorrow.

I think 99% of us would want Frattin taking that roster spot instead of Lombardi, I find it comical that just because he is 25 years old makes it impossible for him to improve and contribute, he is only in his second year of pro hockey, I don't know anymore.
- LeafMan

This was never about substituting one for the other, somehow it's being assumed. Two different conversations, I was speaking about how Lombardi has potential to be the Leafs bounceback player, then in another conversation said Frattin is overrated and should be used as tradebait.

@jonasTSN1050: Saw van Riemsdyk walking around the Leafs dressing room. Looked to be alright. Will see if he practices tomorrow.
- As_I_See_It

Opposite side of ice from Komi..

This was never about substituting one for the other, somehow it's being assumed. Two different conversations, I was speaking about how Lombardi has potential to be the Leafs bounceback player, then in another conversation said Frattin is overrated and should be used as tradebait.
- ThePresident

Lombardi should be used as bait.

There is 0.00% chance that Lombardi is a Leaf on July 1st.

Considering this is going to be a waste of a season anyways, might as well get a head start on the 2013-14 season.

Give the kids some ice time. See if they do anything with it.

No offence, Mr. President, but I've seen what Lombardi can contribute.

I had to squint.
- Atomic Wedgie

I don't want him in the lineup at the expense of one of the younger players and if, a big if, it is a waste of a year then lets get some these guys playing time.

As good as Benn is, Leafs don't need another LW. Besides, it's going to take alot for Nonis to get Benn. Better to use the resources to get another young center or goalie. I thimk Reilly is a better option. He can play center, he's young. He won't come with the same trade price as Benn. Besides, the Avs have Stastny & Ducshene at center, making high salaries so O'Reilly is expendable. It's an option Nonis should seriously look into.

Well if the Leafs went after Benn, neither him nor Kulemin nor JVR are 3rd line LW's. So if Dallas is willing to take Kulemin as the big piece in a trade package than mabie a deal could be possible for Benn. I still think O'Reilly fits the Leafs needs more at center.

Nice, JVR is already proving to be useful doing nothing.

I think 99% of us would want Frattin taking that roster spot instead of Lombardi, I find it comical that just because he is 25 years old makes it impossible for him to improve and contribute, he is only in his second year of pro hockey, I don't know anymore.
- LeafMan

The President = the 1% ..........that totally makes sense.

Frattin (rookie) 56gp 8g (-4) 900k finishes checks and comes w/out injury history
vs.
Lombardi (veteran) 62gp 8g (-19) 3.5 milly doesn't play in traffic + injury baggage.

Lombo and Doan are tight ....maybe the Leafs eat 1/2 salary and send him to the Yotes for a conditional pick. Pro-rated its only a 1 million dollar risk for the Yotes.

If you read what I've been writing, the point of bringing Matthew Lombardi up, was saying he was poised to be the Leafs bounce back player after having time to regain his form. If he does, he will surprise a lot of Leaf fans, like I said, sadly he has the potential to be the Leafs second best centerman behind Grabovski.
- ThePresident

And if Orr scores 50 this year, he will also surprise a lot of Leafs fans.

Sorry, but Lombardi was a waste of skate laces last year. Considering he's been inactive since April 2012, I can't possibly see how he could be more effective than kids who have been playing on the Marlies.

Hey, I hope I'm wrong. I hope Lombardi comes back and scores 50 points (pro-rated, of course).

I just don't see it happening. And considering there are too many bodies for the 3rd and 4th lines, I'd rather not have him taking up a roster spot.

Yeah, it's a cut-throat business. But Lombardi has done exactly nothing to deserve a roster spot.