I have, for many years, and he's always had his best games against the Leafs. He disapears for long stretches and is a streaky player. I love the type of player he is, but the window to get him and not overpay for him or even overpay him has passed. I was on here 3 years ago saying he'd be a great acquisition and cheap because at the time he was earning a lot of cash and producing crap. Then he had the 30 goal season (much of it was similar to Kulimen's 30 goal season), and now he's all the rage.
- mykokes

what about the 25G pace he had this year with only an 8.3% shooting percentage?

Look at Clarkson's career stat progression taking into account he broke his leg half-way through 09-10 season.

Kuli's 30G season he shot 17% - that's insane. Clarkson was only 13% (still his highest career though) - but was also a result of getting PP time he wasn't getting before - 8 of 30G were PP. 6 of 15G PP this year - cause he crashes the net and has the hands to put it in. Something the Leafs desparately need on the PP.

He was big in the calder cup two years ago, still a ways from being a top 4 in the NHL but he'll get there soon.
- aminnes

He was an awesome bottom pair dman in the AHL playoffs. Lets not get carried away

Ok, so not as many as I thought on the breakaway, lot of cycling down low, and the first bunch look like they're either on turnovers or the PP.
- mykokes

He's an opportunistic goal scorer, can't set up anything to save his life, but he'll finish. I really hope Nonis lands him.

Bernier will be the starter based on the contract hes about to sign lol
- PinkSock

2 yrs at $2.5M per isn't exactly starter money.

More than Reimer, sure, but Reimer wasn't a starter when he signed either.

I want to seem more trades! Come on Nonis, trade Liles for something spectacular!
- mykokes

I doubt you'll see any action from Nonis until the buyout period is over. Say Friday.

How much do you think he and Kadri end up getting?
- markmark

3- 3.5

He was good for the admirals against the Marlies. Anyway, probly a better prospect than Ashton.
- aminnes

No he wasnt

Agreed - Defensive systems can compensate for individual weaknesses. Bryzgalov says hi.
- magmoo

Every tender on a d first team says hi.

2 yrs at $2.5M per isn't exactly starter money.

More than Reimer, sure, but Reimer wasn't a starter when he signed either.
- Big_Lightnin

Kadri gets more atleast 3 no?

Warranty, no. Do not put it through your insurance either. The truck that lost the wheel is liable.
- bixll

um... Ontario insurance doesn't work that way. All No-Fault.

He has to fix it himself.

Kadri gets more atleast 3 no?
- PinkSock

oh ya. 2 yrs $3-3.5M per would be nice for all I think

TSN says Komi is being bought out, do we like using 1 of the buyouts on that? its only 1 year

if you have watched him 'for many years' you will know he is not a third liner.
- Barx

He's not a first liner. Is he a 2nd liner on a championship team? I said he's a really good third liner, capable of stepping in on the second line.

um... Ontario insurance doesn't work that way. All No-Fault.

He has to fix it himself.
- Big_Lightnin

poop.

He was good for the admirals against the Marlies. Anyway, probly a better prospect than Ashton.
- aminnes

not anymore...

TSN says Komi is being bought out, do we like using 1 of the buyouts on that? its only 1 year
- PinkSock

Not really, cause Komi could stay in the AHL. Unless Nonis gave his word that he would set Komi free...than I have no issue with him sticking to his word.

Kadri gets more atleast 3 no?
- PinkSock

You got to think Nonis locks him up for a long one (hopefully anway) something like what Gagner just got offered in 4yrs 16-18mil

TSN says Komi is being bought out, do we like using 1 of the buyouts on that? its only 1 year
- PinkSock

clearing cap space for Clarkson

clearing cap space for Clarkson
- Big_Lightnin

TSN says Komi is being bought out, do we like using 1 of the buyouts on that? its only 1 year
- PinkSock

I was wondering about this, for these compliance buyouts are they only good this off season and next year? like if you don't use them by next summer then you don't get to use them at all?

Not really, cause Komi could stay in the AHL. Unless Nonis gave his word that he would set Komi free...than I have no issue with him sticking to his word.
- Fakepartofme

still a $3.6M cap hit, + the $2.5 from previous buyouts and Frattin's salary retention.

Need the room to sign Clarkson and a D

clearing cap space for Clarkson
- Big_Lightnin

What is the cap at next year?

I don't see Clarkson as much more than a really good third liner personally. Think he can jump into the top 6 sure, but he's not in the same class as Kessel, lupul, JVR and, jesus, I can't even remember who's on our team anymore.
- mykokes

Not many in the same class as Jesus...doesn't hit though, but a great playmaker and always keeps his cool.

what about the 25G pace he had this year with only an 8.3% shooting percentage?

Look at Clarkson's career stat progression taking into account he broke his leg half-way through 09-10 season.

Kuli's 30G season he shot 17% - that's insane. Clarkson was only 13% (still his highest career though) - but was also a result of getting PP time he wasn't getting before - 8 of 30G were PP. 6 of 15G PP this year - cause he crashes the net and has the hands to put it in. Something the Leafs desparately need on the PP.
- Big_Lightnin

From Feb 12th to April 13th, Clarkson's final 36 games, he scored 6 goals and had 3 assists and was a -10.

What is the cap at next year?
- bixll

$64M