I'd take Komarov back for cheap, but I'm struggling to figure out what he gave us besides some swagger and a boat load of hits.

It seems to me that there are plenty of players you could instruct to play that role.

If he put any points up on the board, it would be a different story.
- Leeman4Gilmour

He gave what the Leafs lacked. Grit.

He's a 4th liner who can actually play the game and wont hurt you defensively.


Komarov-Gordon-McClement would be an excellent 4th line.

He gave what the Leafs lacked. Grit.

He's a 4th liner who can actually play the game and wont hurt you defensively.


Komarov-Gordon-McClement would be an excellent 4th line.
- jbold

It just seems to me that you can find piles of that type of player on the free agent scrap heap. I'm not losing any sleep over Leo.

Ralph Macchio
- senstroll

Ralph Malph.

He gave what the Leafs lacked. Grit.

He's a 4th liner who can actually play the game and wont hurt you defensively.


Komarov-Gordon-McClement would be an excellent 4th line.
- jbold

No Orr? No McLaren? who's gonna fight? Carlyle? Nonis?

For the record ....I like the Bruins in 6, maybe less.

Tukka's going to be able to buy that new Bugatti this summer.

He wouldn't fill the role of Komarov. I meant he's a guy that could step in to a bottom 6 role in the near future that has some grit.
- Lipchitz

I know what you said and that isn't the type of player he is.

For the record ....I like the Bruins in 6, maybe less.

Tukka's going to be able to buy that new Bugatti this summer.
- The Law

Andrew Raycroft on the other hand is probably a Wal Mart greeter by now

No Orr? No Fraser? who's gonna fight? Carlyle? Nonis?
- GCHonda

In case you missed it, Fraser is a defenseman.

McKegg could definitely get his start, eventually, as a third liner who forechecks a lot, responsible defensively, he’s pretty quick, but not lightning quick. He’s not an agitator. He’s like…. Grabovski I guess would be the best style of play comparison.
- Dirte

He need to work on his defense then A lot!!

Andrew Raycroft on the other hand is probably a Wal Mart greeter by now
- Rang

Promotion! Nice!

Good to see things starting to look up for that guy.

In case you missed it, Fraser is a defenseman.
- AdamFrench

Meant Fraser McLaren. I don't want us to soley depend on Mark Fraser to fight. He's one of our top 4 d men, we don't want him sitting in the box too much.

Meant Fraser McLaren. I don't want us to soley depend on Mark Fraser to fight. He's one of our top 4 d men, we don't want him sitting in the box too much.
- GCHonda

You've won this round GCHonda. I'll get you next time Gadget!

]These kind of stunned decisions only confirm that Bell's involvement in anything is a disaster. Jim Ralph was the BEST colourman on radio or TV, Dudley is an ass, and Bowen with Ralph were a true plessure. Bell as usual has screwed up.

The Leafs have Biggs, Broll, and Ross who will be in the NHL in a few years. I loved Komarov while he played for us, but trust me, Vancouver will not be the most hated team in the league when our next wave of prospects make the team.
- BetterCallSaul

I know what you said and that isn't the type of player he is.
- burn

I see it differently. He's developing as a solid two way center more suited to a third line role.

He need to work on his defense then A lot!!
- burn

I still can't figure out how to post pics on here.

Andrew Raycroft on the other hand is probably a Wal Mart greeter by now
- Rang

The worst part of that whole story, if you believe Steve Simmons, is that the B's were going to release Raycroft that summer anyway. Leafs could have had him for zilch. Simmons also claims that the B's wanted Pogge but JFjr wouldn't move him for fear of backlash from the fanbase.

And to tie it all together - Pogge and Raycroft are watching Rask from their couches in Italy where they played this year. Actually that's not a bad gig either.

I see it differently. He's developing as a solid two way center more suited to a third line role.
- coolehmon41

I don't think he's known as a good defensive player.... and I think he spent more time on the wing this year.

The worst part of that whole story, if you believe Steve Simmons, is that the B's were going to release Raycroft that summer anyway. Leafs could have had him for zilch. Simmons also claims that the B's wanted Pogge but JFjr wouldn't move him for fear of backlash from the fanbase.

And to tie it all together - Pogge and Raycroft are watching Rask from their couches in Italy where they played this year. Actually that's not a bad gig either.
- The Law

Simmons is annoying and sux. I can't stand that guy and don't really care what he has to say. Part of the problem with the Toronto media.

Any ideas on What the Hell Happened to Pogge?? Kid was all Hyped up, but then looked like swiss cheese when I saw him play.

It just seems to me that you can find piles of that type of player on the free agent scrap heap. I'm not losing any sleep over Leo.
- Leeman4Gilmour

not guys who can skate like him, and who agitate without taking penalties.

he was also able to fill in at center at times (more so early in the season) when there were injuries.

I don't know why you wouldn't offer him a 1.5/season for a few years.. good versatile player.

Any ideas on What the Hell Happened to Pogge?? Kid was all Hyped up, but then looked like swiss cheese when I saw him play.
- Jimmy_wiener

Yes, I think so. Goalies have to have thick skin - whether that be because they're egomaniacs (Roy), self-absorbed wieners (Belfour), alcoholics (Sawchuk), have large penis's (The Law), etc...... They get blamed for everything so if they're made of glass, emotionally, they're much more likely to fail.

Raycroft and Pogge were both good examples of this.

Psych testing for goalies is critical.

Simmons is annoying and sux. I can't stand that guy and don't really care what he has to say. Part of the problem with the Toronto media.
- mmold

yes he is and does. But if his source is correct .....JFjr is also annoying and sux.

not guys who can skate like him, and who agitate without taking penalties.

he was also able to fill in at center at times (more so early in the season) when there were injuries.

I don't know why you wouldn't offer him a 1.5/season for a few years.. good versatile player.
- BorjeFan4Ever

Kadri draws far more penalties in my opinion and likely continues to play a bigger role.

If anything, he signs cheap fine. If he's gone, we can get someone else.

If you sign someone like Clarkson or Clowe, you've now added a top 6 capable agitator whose on the ice 15+ minutes a night.

Maxim Lapierre is a free agent. Good agitator type. Sign Gordon and then..

Frattin - McClement - Kulemin
Lapierre - Gordon - Orr

Then you have Colborne up and coming who can easily slide in the lineup somewhere.

Maxim Lapierre is a free agent.
- Viktory

You could guarantee me he scores 50pts a season every season and I still wouldn't be able to stomach having this guy on my team.