You're just a kid....you don't know what you like.
- ruttager17

such a young one he is.

I haven't heard much about Jones during this preseason. How has he done? I know the Jets are in major man-love with Trouba and Lindholm has been performing well. It's quite nice to see all of this years draft picks being returned to the minors for another season at least. Time's are progressing!

Also, nice to see a leaf's fan that isn't here trolling.
- ChetManly

I don't troll, it gets me nowhere. I'm heavily involved in fantasy hockey so I watch the game and its players like a stock analyst would watch stocks. Likewise, if I troll your blogs or other teams blogs, I'd be burning bridges, and rob myself of valuable fan information.

Moreover, while I'm a Leaf fan, I also like the Oilers and Predators in the west.

Jones is doing fine in Nashville. I liken him to Hedman in that he has all the attributes and then some from a big man, and he's already NHL ready, but there will be some major growing pains before he realizes his full potential. He's not as good a skater as Hedman, but more physical, and more physically filled out if that makes sense.

Sooo go on his facebook page, or wait for his new website to start up to go troll him. You are coming to a Matt Henderson blog to talk about what clouts said???
- ruttager17

As I said, it was a reminiscent joke. Relax.

He'll be up next year, his game is further along then almost all the d-men taken in the last two drafts. The exceptions might be Trouba, Jones and Lindholm.
- mykokes

Well put.

Referring to those scouting reports i mentioned earlier; his 'game' wreaked of slow development and a big learning curve. But He's much furthur along than most of us expected i think. Stoked.

And Dont know much about lindholm, but i fully agree on trouba. He's a fantastic young player.

So, to start the season ... it appears to look like this:

Smyth - Hall - Hemsky
Perron - Arcabello - Eberle
Jonesu - Gordon - Yakupov
Eager - Acton - Hamilton

Bromw - MacIntyre


J. Schultz - A Ference
J. Petry - L. Smid
N. Schultz - P. Larsen

A. Belov


Dubnyk
LaBarbera

** This offense could be top shelf once Nuge and Gags are back ***

Well put.

Referring to those scouting reports i mentioned earlier; his 'game' wreaked of slow development and big learning curve. But He's much furthur along than most of us expected i think. Stoked.

And Dont know much about lindholm, but i fully agree on trouba. He's a fantastic young player.
- hugefemale dog77

Trouba looks just like Bogosian did prior to breaking his leg.

So, to start the season ... it appears to look like this:

Smyth - Hall - Hemsky
Perron - Arcabello - Eberle
Jonesu - Gordon - Yakupov
Eager - Acton - Hamilton

Bromw - MacIntyre


J. Schultz - A Ference
J. Petry - L. Smid
N. Schultz - P. Larsen

A. Belov


Dubnyk
LaBarbera

** This offense could be top shelf once Nuge and Gags are back ***
- JasonHarrison

Belov>Larsen but then it's good

So, to start the season ... it appears to look like this:

Smyth - Hall - Hemsky
Perron - Arcabello - Eberle
Jonesu - Gordon - Yakupov
Eager - Acton - Hamilton

Bromw - MacIntyre


J. Schultz - A Ference
J. Petry - L. Smid
N. Schultz - P. Larsen

A. Belov


Dubnyk
LaBarbera

** This offense could be top shelf once Nuge and Gags are back ***
- JasonHarrison

It's going to be a fun battle to watch Larsen and Belov gof or the 6th spot. I wouldn't be surprised if we see it wind up with them as 5/6 and Nultz as 7th or traded eventually.

Jultz is going to have a good year with Ference.

I don't troll, it gets me nowhere. I'm heavily involved in fantasy hockey so I watch the game and its players like a stock analyst would watch stocks. Likewise, if I troll your blogs or other teams blogs, I'd be burning bridges, and rob myself of valuable fan information.

Moreover, while I'm a Leaf fan, I also like the Oilers and Predators in the west.

Jones is doing fine in Nashville. I liken him to Hedman in that he has all the attributes and then some from a big man, and he's already NHL ready, but there will be some major growing pains before he realizes his full potential. He's not as good a skater as Hedman, but more physical, and more physically filled out if that makes sense.
- mykokes

You're welcome back to these threads any time you want!

I'm going to snag Myers in my office fantasy league. I'm hoping he has a bounce back year now that he has Tallinder beside him again. Thoughts?

So, to start the season ... it appears to look like this:

Smyth - Hall - Hemsky
Perron - Arcabello - Eberle
Jonesu - Gordon - Yakupov
Eager - Acton - Hamilton

Bromw - MacIntyre


J. Schultz - A Ference
J. Petry - L. Smid
N. Schultz - P. Larsen

A. Belov


Dubnyk
LaBarbera

** This offense could be top shelf once Nuge and Gags are back ***
- JasonHarrison

I have been pleasantly suprised by Smytty, Hall (on the dot), Arcabello, Hamilton, and Larsen and have not been really disappointed by any of the players that made the team. Eakins may truly prove to be the X Factor here more so than any individual players performance.

You're welcome back to these threads any time you want!

I'm going to snag Myers in my office fantasy league. I'm hoping he has a bounce back year now that he has Tallinder beside him again. Thoughts?
- ChetManly

I don't know if Myers will ever be the 48 point d-man he was in his Calder year, but I certainly don't think he's as bad as he was the last two seasons. Tallinder's also 34/35 now so I'm not sure he'll have the same impact on Myers play. All of that said, Myers is what 23 yo? I think he's worth a gamble...worst case scenerio he gets 30 plus points.

So, to start the season ... it appears to look like this:

Smyth - Hall - Hemsky
Perron - Arcabello - Eberle
Jonesu - Gordon - Yakupov
Eager - Acton - Hamilton

Bromw - MacIntyre


J. Schultz - A Ference
J. Petry - L. Smid
N. Schultz - P. Larsen

A. Belov


Dubnyk
LaBarbera

** This offense could be top shelf once Nuge and Gags are back ***
- JasonHarrison

Smyth-Nuge-Hemsky
Perron-Gagner-Eberle
Hall-Arcobello-Yakupov
Jonesuu-Gordon- All the fourth line people you said (fighters)

I don't know if Myers will ever be the 48 point d-man he was in his Calder year, but I certainly don't think he's as bad as he was the last two seasons. Tallinder's also 34/35 now so I'm not sure he'll have the same impact on Myers play. All of that said, Myers is what 23 yo? I think he's worth a gamble...worst case scenerio he gets 30 plus points.
- mykokes

He is ranked really low, so he is a late-round pick for me. When the draft gets to that point, its pertty much slim pickings anyways, especially since we have 16 people in it!

So Jones is gone to OKC if he clears.

With Nuge and Gagner on IR, have to think Arcobello makes the team.

Do you move Yakupov to LW?


Yakupov Hall Eberle

Perron Arcobello Hemsky

Smyth Gordon Joensuu

Macintryre Acton Brown

Hamilton or Eager battle it out for 13th forward

Smyth-Nuge-Hemsky
Perron-Gagner-Eberle
Hall-Arcobello-Yakupov
Jonesuu-Gordon- All the fourth line people you said (fighters)
- Oilers4Life14

Hall - Nuge - Yakupov/Hemsky
Perron - Gagner - Eberle
Smyth - Arcobello - Yakupov/Hemsky
Jonesuu - Gordon - Hamilton

I know Eakins will probably be rolling with three scoring lines, but I just don't see how Smyth will survive on L1 all season. I suspect he will be moved down to L3 eventually. I believe he is only there to help Hall acclimate into the center position. I think Hemsky and Yakupov should be flipped. Hemsky is still doing way too much puck handling and passing rather than shooting when he has an open lane. It's driving me nuts!

edit: sorry, this is my prediction for the line-up once we hit November.

Originally with Acton I thought he might stay around for awhile because daddy is taking care of thing, but he has absolutely earned that 4th line spot. Jones needs to get his confidence/balls back and he will still be serviceable.

Hall - Nuge - Yakupov/Hemsky
Perron - Gagner - Eberle
Smyth - Arcobello - Yakupov/Hemsky
Jonesuu - Gordon - Hamilton

I know Eakins will probably be rolling with three scoring lines, but I just don't see how Smyth will survive on L1 all season. I suspect he will be moved down to L3 eventually. I believe he is only there to help Hall acclimate into the center position. I think Hemsky and Yakupov should be flipped. Hemsky is still doing way too much puck handling and passing rather than shooting when he has an open lane. It's driving me nuts!
- ChetManly

agree, Smyth there is no way he is L1 all year. He will likely spend 5-10 in the pressbox as it is, and then most of the season on L3/L4.

Originally with Acton I thought he might stay around for awhile because daddy is taking care of thing, but he has absolutely earned that 4th line spot. Jones needs to get his confidence/balls back and he will still be serviceable.
- kingbrehm

This. Acton has stepped up to the plate and did what guys are supposed to do in the preseason.

So Jones is gone to OKC if he clears.

With Nuge and Gagner on IR, have to think Arcobello makes the team.

Do you move Yakupov to LW?


Yakupov Hall Eberle

Perron Arcobello Hemsky

Smyth Gordon Joensuu

Macintryre Acton Brown

Hamilton or Eager battle it out for 13th forward
- t_leafs21

No, Hall will center Smyth and Hemsky to start the season. Yak is much more effective on his off wing. Once RNH/Gags are back, Arcobello goes back to the Barons, Smyth and Hemmer shuffle down, Hall back to LW.

Happy to see Nurse is playing one more year in junior. He could make it, but it's a much better decision to keep him in junior, let him lead and dominate, hopefully he makes Team Canada, and fill him full of red meat and get him 15-20 lbs heavier for the start of next year.

Damn Joey Moss is 50?

Hey (frank) you too.
- Oilers4Life14

That's too bad about Jones....

I used to really like his game. Hope he gets another shot.

That's too bad about Jones....

I used to really like his game. Hope he gets another shot.
- Byfuglien Ate Me

Cody Franson.

Cody Franson.
- ChetManly

I was bout to Pistol Whip yo A$$, then I saw you have a gun too....

So how you wanna do dis??? Wild Wild West or Compton Shootout?

Youre Call Dog.