D'Amigo, Ashton, Komarov > D'Amigo, Ashton and Orr
- mykokes

Komarov was pretty decent at faceoffs last year too wasn't he?

So, I guess a lot of posters on here prefer Orr and Mclaren over Komarov. Mock away.
- mykokes

Can I pick what's behind curtain #3 - none of them contribute?

D'Amigo, Ashton, Komarov > D'Amigo, Ashton and Orr
- mykokes

Komarov was a 4th line scrub who contributed nothing of importance to the Leafs. His hit totals were wildly inflated by an ACC statistician who handed them out like candy.

The Leafs suck because their defence sucks, and they have tuned out Carlyle.

Suggesting that bringing back a fringe player would help the Leafs is laughable.

And sad.
- Atomic Wedgie

He pissed opposing team's players off AW. If you don't put much stock in that, that's fine. And I've said repeatedly, its only a step in the right direction, not the solution.

I dont understand why the Leafs call up Ashton and give him only a little over 3 mins last night - they were getting blown out - give him some ice time
- MTL1

RC only plays 3 lines. Bozak gets more ice time per game that Towes, Stamkos, Staal etc. and McClement gets more ice time than most 2nd line centers.....it's obviously a system that works. Can't (frank) with that poop.

ya it does.
You're saying he had such a HUGE impact on the team and their results.
So yes, quality mins do count.
- Fakepartofme

point being, everyone of his minutes were quality minutes for his role, and it created waves for the entire team

FFS ..how about a spoiler alert... it will be in the movie
- senstroll

You know how he'll be trying to impress the hot blonde all movie, and turning to his kinda nerdy girl next door (she wears glasses) for advice?

I won't tell you how that turns out....

So, I guess a lot of posters on here prefer Orr and Mclaren over Komarov. Mock away.
- mykokes

Komarov wanted 3+ million to skate around and bump into guys for 6 minutes a game. I would be all over having him on a 4th line instead of the goons who don't even fight anymore, but his price was too high.

Komarov wanted 3+ million to skate around and bump into guys for 6 minutes a game. I would be all over having him on a 4th line instead of the goons who don't even fight anymore, but his price was too high.
- 1979AD

Now that is a logical argument.

Gleason is good enough on the 2nd pairing next year, and is so old school stay at home he'll work great with Rielly. Phaneuf needs a new partner and with a guy like Girardi hitting the market (hopefully) the Leafs have no choice but to snag him and overpay if they need to. Then you re-sign Ranger for even cheaper then now, move Gunner to the third pairing and rotate in some Marlies (Percy likely).

That means Gardiner (unfortunately) and Franson (good riddance) have to go. As RFA's Nonis doesn't need to deal them at the deadline. He has options. This summer will make or break Nonis.

He pissed opposing team's players off AW. If you don't put much stock in that, that's fine. And I've said repeatedly, its only a step in the right direction, not the solution.
- mykokes

He seems like the type of guy who would bring an AA12 into the locker room fire a clip into the ceiling and then whisper something deep and inspiring during a losing a streak.

Balance and correct deployment is key. You need discipline, strength, skill, speed, intelligence to be successful. If you have the puck, the other team doesn't. Simple concept. In football, when you have the lead, do you just give your opponent the ball and defend the rest of the game? No. You drive. And you score again.

It takes upwards of 70 games for skill to overcome luck in the standings. We're getting there, slowly, and we can watch it happen in real time.
- Stringer74

Yep. That's exactly the reason why possession metrics are reliable predictors of long-term success. Leafs relative corsi numbers (@EV, close) per 60 min have been nothing short of awful this season, suggesting that the team is suffering from some sort of systematic disease.
Top teams, 2013-14:
Kings (+17.4)
Blackhawks (+12.3)
Sharks (+9.3)
Bruins (+8.5)

Bottom teams:
Oilers (-12.1)
Flames (-13.1)
Sabres (-16.9)
...and Leafs (-16.9)

i.e. the difference between contenders and teams that suck. Leafs corsi differentials were equally bad last year (dead last), but you were bailed out by ridiculous Sh%+Sv% and special teams. This year you probably won't, for sample-sized reasons.

Get out of here the guy never got the chance to give it a go on the 2nd because of RC and his steadfast belief in a shutdown line. Raymond got taken OFF the 3rd, rather than played his way onto the 2nd because of this.

Lines need balance on the Leafs, and its why Bozie works so well on the first. The 2nd and 3rd lines are just complete garbage and totally unbalanced.

Will Clarkson be worth it when/if we move him to the 2nd? I have no clue, maybe maybe not, but I've no doubt it'll be better than what we've got going right now.
- mcleafs

What? Raymond was on fire early on and Clarkson was eating popcorn. I like the Clarkson signing but to date ....he's been bad. He's not even playing that well physically. (frank) the points ...where are the fights and big hits? He'd be the first to tell you he's been bad to date ...so you get outtahere!!

Gleason is good enough on the 2nd pairing next year, and is so old school stay at home he'll work great with Rielly. Phaneuf needs a new partner and with a guy like Girardi hitting the market (hopefully) the Leafs have no choice but to snag him and overpay if they need to. Then you re-sign Ranger for even cheaper then now, move Gunner to the third pairing and rotate in some Marlies (Percy likely).

That means Gardiner (unfortunately) and Franson (good riddance) have to go. As RFA's Nonis doesn't need to deal them at the deadline. He has options. This summer will make or break Nonis.
- mcleafs

Was Gleason good last night? I didn't watch the first 2 periods due to a self imposed boycott. Third period only for me because I like the carnage.

They signed Clarkson to do that... at a HIGH price too.
- Pecafan Fan

Clarkson and Komarov are 2 different role players. Only thing in common being pests. Komarov can skate and play the boards and hit everything in his sight. Clarkson you park in front of the net to clear the shooting lane and score deflections and dirty goals

Yep. That's exactly the reason why possession metrics are reliable predictors of long-term success. Leafs relative corsi numbers (@EV, close) per 60 min have been nothing short of awful this season, suggesting that the team is suffering from some sort of systematic disease.
Top teams, 2013-14:
Kings (+17.4)
Blackhawks (+12.3)
Sharks (+9.3)
Bruins (+8.5)

Bottom teams:
Oilers (-12.1)
Flames (-13.1)
Sabres (-16.9)
...and Leafs (-16.9)

i.e. the difference between contenders and teams that suck. Leafs corsi differentials were equally bad last year (dead last), but you were bailed out by ridiculous Sh%+Sv% and special teams. This year you probably won't, for sample-sized reasons.
- Fjodor

What did you make Yost for breakfast this morning?

RC only plays 3 lines. Bozak gets more ice time per game that Towes, Stamkos, Staal etc. and McClement gets more ice time than most 2nd line centers.....it's obviously a system that works. Can't (frank) with that poop.
- BlowMonkey

Factor in that Kadri has been completely untrustworthy most nights. They need to be much better at centre - Mclement and Bozak are unfortunately all they have.

What did you make Yost for breakfast this morning?
- Atomic Wedgie

Komarov was a 4th line scrub who contributed nothing of importance to the Leafs. His hit totals were wildly inflated by an ACC statistician who handed them out like candy.

The Leafs suck because their defence sucks, and they have tuned out Carlyle.

Suggesting that bringing back a fringe player would help the Leafs is laughable.

And sad.
- Atomic Wedgie

You cannot be remotely serious with this part. If you are, i cannot stess how much i disagree.

Factor in that Kadri has been completely untrustworthy most nights. They need to be much better at centre - Mclement and Bozak are unfortunately all they have.
- The Law

Actually they had Holland....who was playing great....but (frank)ing Randy would still rather roll with 3 lines than actually make a 4th line that can play hockey and help lessen the load on those guys.

Leafs were scouting the Wild-Yotes game. Hopefully its Yandle

D'Amigo, Ashton, Komarov > D'Amigo, Ashton and Orr
- mykokes

Damigo - Holland - Komarov better than those...

What? Raymond was on fire early on and Clarkson was eating popcorn. I like the Clarkson signing but to date ....he's been bad. He's not even playing that well physically. (frank) the points ...where are the fights and big hits? He'd be the first to tell you he's been bad to date ...so you get outtahere!!
- The Law

Well I won't say you're wrong... but I won't say you're right either!

I just think he's not in a position to succeed right now, and it won't change until he's put there. And I get that Raymond was on fire early on... on the 3rd line with Bolland. He's been weak since, but we don't care cause he's only a mil.

Was Gleason good last night? I didn't watch the first 2 periods due to a self imposed boycott. Third period only for me because I like the carnage.
- Woderwick

He was good enough. Not for the first pairing, but definitely for a second. And it's also a matter of his contract, and our inability to easily get out of it. So on the second pairing for two more years, it's pretty solid. IMO, he's already been more consistent than Gunner.

That to me is a success because Liles was never going to be able to contribute here, as he was so far behind Phaneuf and Rielly it'd be a waste giving him ice time.

Clarkson and Komarov are 2 different role players. Only thing in common being pests. Komarov can skate and play the boards and hit everything in his sight. Clarkson you park in front of the net to clear the shooting lane and score deflections and dirty goals
- jimi james

Yes, but why the (frank) is this not happening on a regular basis? I can't even think of a single scrap and/or big hit this year. I've seen his Tucker face on a couple times, but that's it.

You cannot be remotely serious with this part. If you are, i cannot stess how much i disagree.
- walshyleafsfan

if he was so important, why did the Leafs let him walk away?