Don't forget you have Stewart Percy, Morgan Reilley and Matt Finn to backfill the marlies after the CHL ends. OHL regular seasons ends Mar 17.
- B-Wforever

That's ok, those guys won't step in and take a spot mid season when the Marlies are likely gearing up for a Calder run.

The best thing for the Marlies is to win, and have those kids be apart of the winning in anyway.

Anyone here think Benn is worth risking a 1st round pick for...as in offer sheet?
- p_zub

No...no more moving early 1st rounders for the next 4 -5 years.

I completely agree, but it's not how Carlyle runs his systems.

Carlyle always plays
Scoring line 1 (Kessel's line)
Checking/D line to play against opponents top unit (Grabos line)
Scoring line 2 (Kadris line)
Energy line (McClements line)

keeping JVR on Kadris line may make more sense at the moment as they will be relied on for offense, while Grabos line will be playing a shutdown role while providing offense. Kuli is better suited for that shutdown role
- ILoveLamp

worth more
- poohcrumbs

I have no doubt he is, but we could likely offer 5+ million per year (which apparently the Stars are not comfortable paying) on a 3-5 year deal and put the screws to Dallas.

I was really hoping to waive orr and stekle stick kamorov(sp?) on the 4th with brown and mcclement. have jvr kadri and frattin on third..
- IrishRage

Komarov: .64 ppg on the Marlies

Frattin: .8 ppg on the Marlies

But let's give Komarov the roster spot. He's clearly earned it.

I completely agree, but it's not how Carlyle runs his systems.

Carlyle always plays
Scoring line 1 (Kessel's line)
Checking/D line to play against opponents top unit (Grabos line)
Scoring line 2 (Kadris line)
Energy line (McClements line)

keeping JVR on Kadris line may make more sense at the moment as they will be relied on for offense, while Grabos line will be playing a shutdown role while providing offense. Kuli is better suited for that shutdown role
- ILoveLamp

Alright, I can buy into that.

No...no more moving early 1st rounders for the next 4 -5 years.
- Fakepartofme

That's fair...but how much better does adding a player like Benn make the Leafs? What if a goaltender is added as well in the near future?

They weren't.....it was Ferraro that said it.
- Fakepartofme

Sportsnet panel cut them up pretty good too.

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

I have no doubt he is, but we could likely offer 5+ million per year (which apparently the Stars are not comfortable paying) on a 3-5 year deal and put the screws to Dallas.
- p_zub

only the Flyers do poop like that

- poohcrumbs

it may look crazy, but look for Grabo to consistently be facing off against the top line for the opposition. That's his role

Komarov: .64 ppg on the Marlies

Frattin: .8 ppg on the Marlies

But let's give Komarov the roster spot. He's clearly earned it.
- Atomic Wedgie

not to mention frattin was hurt first bunch of games and came into AHL while all these guys had a bunch of games under the belt.

Komarov: .64 ppg on the Marlies

Frattin: .8 ppg on the Marlies

But let's give Komarov the roster spot. He's clearly earned it.
- Atomic Wedgie

I think Komarov was the leading scoring before left no?

Sportsnet panel cut them up pretty good too.
- robin_steele264

Who Shannon?

Again.....I rest my case.

I'm not saying the D is great by any means

I could unload Franson for a 3rd to Detroit as long as Detroit picks the 3rd round player for us.....because they excel at finding those later round gems but really....for a 3rd....nahhh might as well hold on to him if that's the deal.
- BlowMonkey

Good call

Komarov: .64 ppg on the Marlies

Frattin: .8 ppg on the Marlies

But let's give Komarov the roster spot. He's clearly earned it.
- Atomic Wedgie

He's had a good camp...Frattin hasn't.

franson for a mid round pick is not a good deal for the leafs.

he can be had for more.
- Dozzer

THIS

price not on ice today.

"habs say maintenance"

interesting.

Komarov: .64 ppg on the Marlies

Frattin: .8 ppg on the Marlies

But let's give Komarov the roster spot. He's clearly earned it.
- Atomic Wedgie

I think Frattin should have got a 1 game tryout at least.

Oh well, he will be back.

Franson for a 3rd or 4th?? No thanks.

It is no benefit to Frattin to be a 4th line winger getting 4th line minutes and not being put in a role to succeed. He doesnt have to pass waivers this time around. Send him down. Give him 1st line minutes.. Gain more experience and confidence. Don't see the problem at all with that.. Its all about where he fits

Komarov: .64 ppg on the Marlies

Frattin: .8 ppg on the Marlies

But let's give Komarov the roster spot. He's clearly earned it.
- Atomic Wedgie

I watched almost every game this year...including the ones Komarov played in...he clearly is NHL material with out a doubt, hes got 3rd line all over him, pretty much would made most bottom 6 on any team

and he stated hes only going to play in the NHL

so yes He deserves a spot over Frattin

Anyone here think Benn is worth risking a 1st round pick for...as in offer sheet?
- p_zub

holy F. do we really want to do that again?

Why in holy F'in hell cant the leafs just find thier own 5th round gems like this, instead of having to give up a Nathan Mackinnon to get one.

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

cause Steckel will spend half the games in the pressbox whereas you can't waste frattin sitting up there.....
apparently frattin needed to earn a top 9 spot to stay, and quite simply he didnt.

I think Komarov was the leading scoring before left no?
- Fakepartofme

ya he was tearing it up...with crap minutes too