Frattin doesn't need to be waived...which is why he gets the short end. I still can't believe Orr has a place on this team. Even as a fighter, he's not what he used to be...he'd get killed by guys like Scott, Westgarth, Parros, etc...
- p_zub

Frattin wiht Marlies and Orr in pressbox is better than other way around.

Lance Hornby ‏@sunhornby

Islanders did not claim Tim Connolly on waivers as rumoured.

people are stealing them lol
- poohcrumbs

Umm Stealing??? The point of it is to crack the ice and win the jersey.

Lance Hornby ‏@sunhornby

Islanders did not claim Tim Connolly on waivers as rumoured.
- faceto27

Connolly clears, per Bob McKenzie

Opening night lineup set.


Lupul Bozak Kessel

Mac Grabo Kulemin

JVR Kadri Komarov

Brown McClement Orr

Steckel


Phaneuf Kostka

Gunnarsson Franson

Liles Komisarek

Gardiner Holzer
- t_leafs21

Lance Hornby ‏@sunhornby

Islanders did not claim Tim Connolly on waivers as rumoured.
- faceto27

Yeah but he was on their roster in their website!!

David Pagnotta ‏@TheFourthPeriod

Tim Connolly has cleared waivers. Trade next possible option. Agent JP Barry will be "discussing options" with Leafs later today

That 4th line is absolute ass No steckel to win faceoffs or a frattin who could of taken komarov's spot and komarov goes down to 4th line
- Mapleleafs_91

steckel blows, mcclement can win draws

id have given burke to the summer, but thats me.
- big_dion

Maybe it's been discussed already but the rumour is that he knocked up Hazel Mae from Sportsnet. I'm not saying it's true or even that I believe it but that what's floating around out there. Just saying.

Isle's claim Connolly
- billyberg10

Damnit they are trying to move in on our quality drafting position this year! Those sneaky bastards!

Opening night lineup set.


Lupul Bozak Kessel

Mac Grabo Kulemin

JVR Kadri Komarov

Brown McClement Orr

Steckel


Phaneuf Kostka

Gunnarsson Franson

Liles Komisarek

Gardiner Holzer
- t_leafs21

First of all, I highly doubt that Kostka is a first pairing. Gunnerson is 100% going to team with Phaneuf. Secondly, I don't think Steckel is making the team. He's useless. I can't see them sending Frattin down. (but I am not up to date maybe this is legit?) either way, bad move if its true.

I also don't see the Kulemin and Macarthur staying long on the second line. How long till Kadri and JVR force enough icetie that they are playing with Grabovski? If they don't start the season with him i'll give it three games minimum.

And just for the record, I was flamed like mad and called a troll this summer when I said that Macarthur, Connolly and Lombardi would never play a game for the Leafs again. Looks like 2/3 aint bad.

Opening night lineup set.


Lupul Bozak Kessel

Mac Grabo Kulemin

JVR Kadri Komarov

Brown McClement Orr

Steckel


Phaneuf Kostka

Gunnarsson Franson

Liles Komisarek

Gardiner Holzer
- t_leafs21

Kulemin and JVR will end up switching, and then we can call the third line... Well... Im sure you know.

Connolly clears, per Bob McKenzie
- lumlums

(frank)

I think his play with the marlies also played a factor??
- burn

Oh BS he has done everything he can down in the AHL, it's time for him to get his chance.

Frattin wiht Marlies and Orr in pressbox is better than other way around.
- Big_Lightnin

exactly

How the (frank) is Steckle going to make this team over Frattin..
- SameOld

steckel and mcclement are there both for the faceoffs..
one of both gets tossed on the face-off and you still get a more than 50% of winning the face-off.. face-off wins are everything..

steckel blows, mcclement can win draws
- Barx

okay so if he blows, why is he on the team for? Why not trade him and give frattin a spot on the team?

Oh BS he has done everything he can down in the AHL, it's time for him to get his chance.
- Cherry--Skoal

on the 4th line? what a "chance".

Connolly clears, per Bob McKenzie
- lumlums

slams face into pile of broken glass.....calls incarcerated bob to see why he lied to me.........

steckel and mcclement are there both for the faceoffs..
one of both gets tossed on the face-off and you still get a more than 50% of winning the face-off.. face-off wins are everything..
- MaximusAurelius

They're everything on the PK.

McClement on the first Pk unit

Steckel on the 2nd.

steckel and mcclement are there both for the faceoffs..
one of both gets tossed on the face-off and you still get a more than 50% of winning the face-off.. face-off wins are everything..
- MaximusAurelius

especially if your team defence is suspect.

okay so if he blows, why is he on the team for? Why not trade him and give frattin a spot on the team?
- Mapleleafs_91

Steckel in the press box. DO NOT WANT Frattin in the press box. He needs to play.

on the 4th line? what a "chance".
- BlowMonkey

Lets burry him in the A forever than?

slams face into pile of broken glass.....calls incarcerated bob to see why he lied to me.........
- billyberg10

How is Frattin supposed to earn a spot when he cant play his game in a non hitting scrimmage
- Cherry--Skoal

the same way komarov did....