He's not a #1 & $10 million a year guy anymore, he will fit in well support wise, take minutes off Giroux, & can chip in similar to Hartnell albeit in the middle with points grit
- puckhead17

I know. I was hoping for him. Surprised to be honest he got so little.

You have to give your prospects a legitimate look eventually. If he can't handle it then he loses out.
- BetterCallSaul

He had a look. Hasn't seemed to improved from there. He's just not good enough.

If Ashton is in the lineup then I agree with the poster that asked how are we better up front.
- honesthockey

Whens Brad Ross going to pan out... I thought he was supposed to be the next darcy tucker

Is Philly still looking to move Coburn? Would he fit in our top 4?

the return of Ian White!

He had a look. Hasn't seemed to improved from there. He's just not good enough.
- honesthockey

Well now that you've told me so I'll just forget about him.

I'm looking forward to him. And I'm not gonna lie, I don't hate the first 2 lines of this team.
- weirdoh

The only things I don't really like about our top 6 is the center situation. If kadri was to get better than bozak. Which pretty much already happened.

I don't know how well a line of JVR - Bozak - Clarkson would produce.

I hope I'd be wrong.. but I don't know.

Is Philly still looking to move Coburn? Would he fit in our top 4?
- BetterCallSaul

yes he would. But at what cost. I wouldn't give more then a third rounder

Add 2 d and we go three rounds deep.
- honesthockey

Not without a real center.
Add 2 D?
You know theres a cap right...you are aware of this right?
I know you live in a dream world where Ballsak is awesome...but surely you must know there is a thing called the cap?

Whens Brad Ross going to pan out... I thought he was supposed to be the next darcy tucker
- DarcyTucker16

he only just got his first taste of pro life last season

if he does pan out, it will be within the next couple years

The only things I don't really like about our top 6 is the center situation. If kadri was to get better than bozak. Which pretty much already happened.

I don't know how well a line of JVR - Bozak - Clarkson would produce.

I hope I'd be wrong.. but I don't know.
- UsernameUnknown

i wouldnt do that... you keep kadri and clarkson together with kessel... and then go JVR bozak Lupul

The only things I don't really like about our top 6 is the center situation. If kadri was to get better than bozak. Which pretty much already happened.

I don't know how well a line of JVR - Bozak - Clarkson would produce.

I hope I'd be wrong.. but I don't know.
- UsernameUnknown

Kadri could never win a faceoff till he does he will be mired at second.. I wouldn't put it past him.. but don't think it will happen this season.

The only things I don't really like about our top 6 is the center situation. If kadri was to get better than bozak. Which pretty much already happened.

I don't know how well a line of JVR - Bozak - Clarkson would produce.

I hope I'd be wrong.. but I don't know.
- UsernameUnknown

That's why:

Clarkson-Bozak-Kessel
Lupul-Kadri-JVR

And I don't give a (frank) who plays what wing.

Bozak works with Kessel and Kadri seemed to be good with Lupul.

Whens Brad Ross going to pan out... I thought he was supposed to be the next darcy tucker
- DarcyTucker16

You mean a career minus player??? I hope not.

he only just got his first taste of pro life last season

if he does pan out, it will be within the next couple years
- Dozzer

hopefully he does... loved him PIMs in junior

The only things I don't really like about our top 6 is the center situation. If kadri was to get better than bozak. Which pretty much already happened.

I don't know how well a line of JVR - Bozak - Clarkson would produce.

I hope I'd be wrong.. but I don't know.
- UsernameUnknown

Even if kadri is better why split up the lines .... The kessel line will get it's points with bozak on it .... I say having a 1-2 punch is better then one very solid line

Whens Brad Ross going to pan out... I thought he was supposed to be the next darcy tucker
- DarcyTucker16

The guys in player development seem a little disappointed with his play when he gets to camp. I think he's going to be a great 3rd/4th line poop disturber, but not much more. I'm looking forward to the days when Biggs, Ross, and Broll fit on our line-up. (and maybe Komarov comes back).

You mean a career minus player??? I hope not.
- DoctorNHL

IF YOU EVER INSULT TUCKER AGAIN ...

Not without a real center.
Add 2 D?
You know theres a cap right...you are aware of this right?
I know you live in a dream world where Ballsak is awesome...but surely you must know there is a thing called the cap?
- Fakepartofme

Really? Yeah its the cap that would hold back getting 2 d. There's no such thing as trades.

That's why:

Clarkson-Bozak-Kessel
Lupul-Kadri-JVR

And I don't give a (frank) who plays what wing.

Bozak works with Kessel and Kadri seemed to be good with Lupul.
- honesthockey

I'd swich jvr and clarkson

Kadri with a big tuffer guy in his wing will help him out with the style of game he plays

What are y'all looking for Phaneuf? 'Canes are looking for a top pairing guy for sure.

IF YOU EVER INSULT TUCKER AGAIN ...
- DarcyTucker16

Take off the blue goggles.. besides the intangibles he was a big mistake for the Leafs...

Career minus... says enough...

The only things I don't really like about our top 6 is the center situation. If kadri was to get better than bozak. Which pretty much already happened.

I don't know how well a line of JVR - Bozak - Clarkson would produce.

I hope I'd be wrong.. but I don't know.
- UsernameUnknown

listen, i am no fan of the bozak signing but.. its become moot.

bozak will continue to centre kessel and jvr

i really like the idea of coupling clarkson's grit with kadri's talent.. they could be a dangerous duo.. add lupul on the wing.. look out.. thats a well rounded line

while the top line will have JVR as their net presence, kessel as the major threat and bozak doing the intangibles work.

if everyone sticks to their roles they will be a solid top 6

What are y'all looking for Phaneuf? 'Canes are looking for a top pairing guy for sure.
- gocanes0506

Not to be rude, but I don't see any trade happening there.

What are y'all looking for Phaneuf? 'Canes are looking for a top pairing guy for sure.
- gocanes0506

i dont want to trade phaneuf... he gets a lot of hate for being paid 6.5 but if we gave him someone better than holzer or kostka to play with he would be extremely effective ... (hainsey)