That was my point. Stastny doesn't improve this team.

Bad contract, injuries and producing less than Bozak, Grabs and Kadri.
- systemtool

Stastny plays 3rd line ..... His wingers don't help his cause

They allowed 16 less goals than the Leafs, 19 less goals than the Flyers.
- Pecafan Fan

They haven't allowed more than 2 goals since March 9 when they played the Leafs.

With MAF's injury issues I'd think they might have some concerns heading into the playoffs...
- Flyfreaky

Vokoun's numbers are ok too.

Not sure they need an upgrade in net. And Fleury, like it or not, has got a cup under his belt. He's got plenty of experience in the playoffs. As long as they don't face the flyers, they'll be fine.

How's the +\-
- burn

same..both @ -3

lol no he's not. Simmons is such a tool. Kessel had spurts last year where he was clearly playing the best of his career, even though he was flying last night for sure.
- blahman20

Don't focus on soley the goal totals. His uncanny brilliant passing skills & his back checking skills have improved 100%. He has become an all around elite NHL player. Look at his game as a whole. I'd rather have this Kessel than the one dimensional player he was earlier on in his career. No contest.

lol no he's not. Simmons is such a tool. Kessel had spurts last year where he was clearly playing the best of his career, even though he was flying last night for sure.
- blahman20

Don't focus on soley the goal totals. His uncanny brilliant passing skills & his back checking skills have improved 100%. He has become an all around elite NHL player. Look at his game as a whole. I'd rather have this Kessel than the one dimensional player he was earlier on in his career. No contest.

Stastny plays 3rd line ..... His wingers don't help his cause
- faceto27

He is over rated and over paid. Again, pass.

He plays over 19 minutes a game, not 3rd line as you suggest.

Just put it in GIF form

Stastny plays 3rd line ..... His wingers don't help his cause
- faceto27

Yep...It would be a big dif playing with Kessl and Lupul...

With MAF's injury issues I'd think they might have some concerns heading into the playoffs...
- Flyfreaky

He's (frank)ing poop to begin with. They should have concerns about him period.

Vokoun's numbers are ok too.

Not sure they need an upgrade in net. And Fleury, like it or not, has got a cup under his belt. He's got plenty of experience in the playoffs. As long as they don't face the flyers, they'll be fine.
- Pecafan Fan

I don't see how they could upgrade what they have, but don't think it's the best tandem for a team with Cup dreams...I think other teams can rattle Fleury as well...

@simmonssteve: The only winger in the NHL with more assists this year than Phil Kessel: Martin St. Louis. Kessel is playing the best hockey of his career.
- faceto27

Whh....what? A positive statements from Steve Simmons???

Don't focus on soley the goal totals. His uncanny brilliant passing skills & his back checking skills have improved 100%. He has become an all around elite NHL player. Look at his game as a whole. I'd rather have this Kessel than the one dimensional player he was earlier on in his career. No contest.
- GCHonda

I wouldn't say he's playing GREAT defensively, has he improved? Yes he has. I still don't think he's playing the best hockey for his career right now.

Yep...It would be a big dif playing with Kessl and Lupul...
- Fruitcakenipple

So would putting Joe Colbourne there. Point is, hes not a number 1 center and would be our highest paid forward and far from our best player. Horrible.

Stastny would be our highest paid player beside Phaneuf. No (frank)ing way.

Whh....what? A positive statements from Steve Simmons???
- lumlums

He is over rated and over paid. Again, pass.
- systemtool

Forget the overpaid part, we would only be paying it for 1 season. The guy has had 3 seasons of 70+ pts, and is still young. Worth the gamble. Im not saying he is Getzlaf, but he is easily better then Bozak.

He is over rated and over paid. Again, pass.
- systemtool

AGREED. Stastny isn't a difference maker. He just comes with unrealistic expectations, an over paid salary, he's injury prone & he won't come cheap in a trade. So as a Leaf GM, Nonis should say no thank u.

I don't see how they could upgrade what they have, but don't think it's the best tandem for a team with Cup dreams...I think other teams can rattle Fleury as well...
- Flyfreaky

On the other hand, they can outscore just about anyone in the league.

I don't see how they could upgrade what they have, but don't think it's the best tandem for a team with Cup dreams...I think other teams can rattle Fleury as well...
- Flyfreaky

I'd take MAF over Crawford, who is on the team probably favored to win the West right now. Anaheim has Fasth/Hiller, can you trust them in the playoffs? We all know Vancouvers goalie situation. A lot of teams have some questions in net, but I don't think Pitt is upset they have to roll with MAF.

Just put it in GIF form
- Leafland

Forget the overpaid part, we would only be paying it for 1 season. The guy has had 3 seasons of 70+ pts, and is still young. Worth the gamble. Im not saying he is Getzlaf, but he is easily better then Bozak.
- Holy_Makinaw99

We aren't, and shouldn't be, looking for better than Bozak. Kadri should be taking his spot next year anyways.

We also would have to give up assets to get him. We would also be carrying that contract into next year when the cap drops.

We need a true number center or bust.

AGREED. Stastny isn't a difference maker. He just comes with unrealistic expectations, an over paid salary, he's injury prone & he won't come cheap in a trade. So as a Leaf GM, Nonis should say no thank u.
- GCHonda

Sanity. Finally. Thank you.

We aren't, and shouldn't be, looking for better than Bozak. Kadri should be taking his spot next year anyways.

We also would have to give up assets to get him. We would also be carrying that contract into next year when the cap drops.

We need a true number center or bust.
- systemtool

So what do we do when Bozak wants 4M+ at the end of this season? pay him?

On the other hand, they can outscore just about anyone in the league.
- Pecafan Fan

Lets just cut to the chase...I hate the mother (frank)ing Pens and hope they rot in hell...

- lumlums

no wonder why they lost their last 7 games...