Lombardi should be used as bait.
- bixll

Yes, with his boiling value it's a wonder he has yet to be traded for picks and prospects.

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

Bernier has the potential to be a #1 goaltender in the NHL, what is Frattin's potential?

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

Fair enough, I always say people can have their opinion and I will respect that, I see potential, I may be wrong and when or if I'm wrong, I admit it here.

'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
- Barx

It should be ....but unfortunately he's probably in the top 6 right now. next summer though.

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.
- GCHonda

Benn is better up the middle

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.
- Atomic Wedgie

Understandable, not saying he's an amazing player, but obviously after missing a whole season due to injury, it's pretty safe to say last season is not what we should be basing his performance off of. If he can regain his form, he's a pretty serviceable player.

Yes, with his boiling value it's a wonder he has yet to be traded for picks and prospects.
- Unholy_Forward

No, I meant BAIT. For fishing.

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

@AtomicWedgie: Saw Kessel in the Leafs dressing room. Looked badly swollen. I asked if he had been hit in abdomen by Komi puck, but he didn't know what I was talking about.

Understandable, not saying he's an amazing player, but obviously after missing a whole season due to injury, it's pretty safe to say last season is not what we should be basing his performance off of. If he can regain his form, he's a pretty serviceable player.
- ThePresident

2 of the 9 years he has played anyway.

Bernier has the potential to be a #1 goaltender in the NHL, what is Frattin's potential?
- ThePresident

He won't pan out. We have Reims and Scrivens along with Rynnas and in the next 4-6 years we'll have Sparks.
Be excited for one of MacKinnon, Drouin, Barkov or Shattenkirk.

Benn is better up the middle
- Barx

Benn can play center?

No, I meant BAIT. For fishing.
- bixll

I could go for some Lombo Sushi.

Bernier has the potential to be a #1 goaltender in the NHL, what is Frattin's potential?
- ThePresident

Don't we already have enough goalies under the age of 25 with the potential to be a #1?

We already have 4. We don't need another.

Benn can play center?
- GCHonda

he was their no. 1 centre last season.

Benn can play center?
- GCHonda

Benn can do anything.

Don't we already have enough goalies under the age of 25 with the potential to be a #1?

We already have 4. We don't need another.
- Atomic Wedgie

Apparently Sparks is turning into a stud.

He won't pan out. We have Reims and Scrivens along with Rynnas and in the next 4-6 years we'll have Sparks.
Be excited for one of MacKinnon, Drouin, Barkov or Shattenkirk.
- Unholy_Forward

I don't want Bernier, I just don't think Leaf fans should be acting as if Frattin is more valuable than Bernier. If the Kings came to me and said Frattin for Bernier, I'd do it in a heartbeat, but I'd rather go with Luongo, Leafs need veteran leadership. I'd throw Frattin in a deal for Luongo, bottom line, hes expendable.

It should be ....but unfortunately he's probably in the top 6 right now. next summer though.
- The Law

hopefully some of the marlies have a good camp ......no need for komisarek

@AtomicWedgie: Saw Kessel in the Leafs dressing room. Looked badly swollen. I asked if he had been hit in abdomen by Komi puck, but he didn't know what I was talking about.
- Atomic Wedgie

I see Kessel has been working on his gobbler in the off-season

I count 3 chins...

hopefully some of the marlies have a good camp ......no need for komisarek
- Barx

He has been instructed to carry Lombardi's bags to the airport and get on.

@AtomicWedgie: Saw Kessel in the Leafs dressing room. Looked badly swollen. I asked if he had been hit in abdomen by Komi puck, but he didn't know what I was talking about.
- Atomic Wedgie

Keith Tkachunk
Drew Doughy
Dustin Puffyglien
Kyle Wellfed
Full Kessel

Don't we already have enough goalies under the age of 25 with the potential to be a #1?

We already have 4. We don't need another.
- Atomic Wedgie

Once again, based on what I was writing before, I was trying to point out that Frattin is overrated, and I can't figure out why Leaf fans balked at the Kings for wanting Frattin in a trade for Bernier. I don't want Bernier myself, but I can clearly see that Bernier is much more valuable than Frattin.

I see Kessel has been working on his gobbler in the off-season

I count 3 chins...


- As_I_See_It

i am a graphic designer

this is the worst photoshop ive seen in a long time!

i am a graphic designer

this is the worst photoshop ive seen in a long time!
- big_dion

I'm just the messenger...

FYI... That is a real picture of Nonis that I'm using for my avatar. Who knew he smoked?!?!

Benn can do anything.
- Unholy_Forward

Wow he's got #1 center potential. He'll cost more than O'Reilly in a trade. Can Nonis be like Jays GN Alex A & make a smart trade for Benn? If I was Nonis, dangle Kulemin, I mean you won't get Benn for NK straight up but Nonis can offer Kulemin plus something else.