*Hops on but nothing's happening* Maintenance!!!
- Woderwick

Get the tire Iron from Doz.

15-20G and 40-45P is what I was hoping for.. and be a solid net prescence
- Dozzer

If he is in front, his goals will come.

*Hops on but nothing's happening* Maintenance!!!
- Woderwick

Be patient, there was this early issue with the... ...suspension

In all seriousness, I just hope he isn't a liability. If he can go out there and not have goals go in when he is on the ice, then he can be the Water Bottle Crusader, stumble around the ice like (frank)ing Bambi and float around doing Crazy Eyes to his hearts content. And this guys alllllll heart

15-20G and 40-45P is what I was hoping for.. and be a solid net prescence
- Dozzer

I, being in the pessimist camp, don't think he will put up more than 35pts in a full season because he doesn't fit with our offense.

What.. I thought Smithson was gone for good
- CanadianBodmon

if that line is only going to get 4mins a night it might as well be smithson

why (frank) with a young kid's development y limiting their ice time.. better off with marlies

If he is in front, his goals will come.
- bixll

He needs to play the same role as JVR

JVR never produced much until he learned to park his ass in front of the net either

same goes for clarkson

I, being in the pessimist camp, don't think he will put up more than 35pts in a full season because he doesn't fit with our offense.
- markmark

I'd say something between 35 and 45 is about what you'll get... with more or less 15 goals.

At the very best case scenario possible is the same kind of season he had in 2011-2012.

I, being in the pessimist camp, don't think he will put up more than 35pts in a full season because he doesn't fit with our offense.
- markmark

i disagree. i think RC is using him in the wrong spot.

put him on kadri's wing with lupul and let him be the JVR of that line.

He needs to play the same role as JVR

JVR never produced much until he learned to park his ass in front of the net either

same goes for clarkson
- Dozzer

Still can't believe the Flyers gave up on that guy.

For (frank)ing Luke Schenn.

He needs to play the same role as JVR

JVR never produced much until he learned to park his ass in front of the net either

same goes for clarkson
- Dozzer

Now, if Clarkson was smart enough to get that , we would have 2 or 3 real good lines.

i disagree. i think RC is using him in the wrong spot.

put him on kadri's wing with lupul and let him be the JVR of that line.
- Dozzer

I concur with this 100%

That said, I think we are in trouble tonight. The worst 4th line in hockey, and Jay McClement playing 3rd line minutes is a recipe for disaster.. See: 6 game losing streak

I concur with this 100%

That said, I think we are in trouble tonight. The worst 4th line in hockey, and Jay McClement playing 3rd line minutes is a recipe for disaster.. See: 6 game losing streak
- TheThrill

I wouldn't mind you guys losing a couple games to be honest.

Still can't believe the Flyers gave up on that guy.

For (frank)ing Luke Schenn.
- Scabeh

top line winger for a bottom pairing d-man



usually those trades work the other way around for the leafs lol

Now, if Clarkson was smart enough to get that , we would have 2 or 3 real good lines.
- bixll

thats why i cut him slack.. he hasnt been able to find himself a happy spot in the lineup.. its there for him.. just need to find it.

wouldnt be shocked to see him slide into Kuli's spot at some point.. now that raymond is finally out of the way.. clarksons chance might be just around the corner.

Still can't believe the Flyers gave up on that guy.

For (frank)ing Luke Schenn.
- Scabeh

JVR is only 24 also

his goals per game climb each year also

.19 -philly
.28 -philly
.25 -philly (injured)
.37 -TO
.40 -TO

I concur with this 100%

That said, I think we are in trouble tonight. The worst 4th line in hockey, and Jay McClement playing 3rd line minutes is a recipe for disaster.. See: 6 game losing streak
- TheThrill

mcclement is fine playing 3rd line mins if the leafs stay out of the box.

when mcclement gets 3rd line minutes PLUS PK time.. thats when he is being used a bit much.

top line winger for a bottom pairing d-man



usually those trades work the other way around for the leafs lol
- Dozzer

I feel ya, last trade that saw the Habs come up as a clear winner was the one who sent Craig (frank)ing Rivet to San Jose for a 1st (Pacioretty) and Gorges.

mcclement is fine playing 3rd line mins if the leafs stay out of the box.

when mcclement gets 3rd line minutes PLUS PK time.. thats when he is being used a bit much.
- Dozzer

Lots of that struggle time was without Bozak too. I guess it isn't that bad. Bozie and JVR 1st PK, McClement-Kulie on the 2nd.

Staying out of the box altogether.. not likely. It is Clarkson's first game back. Then again, Florida's PP is abysmal

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I feel ya, last trade that saw the Habs come up as a clear winner was the one who sent Craig (frank)ing Rivet to San Jose for a 1st (Pacioretty) and Gorges.
- Scabeh

oh damn thats right.. good trade for the habs for sure

I feel ya, last trade that saw the Habs come up as a clear winner was the one who sent Craig (frank)ing Rivet to San Jose for a 1st (Pacioretty) and Gorges.
- Scabeh

Best leafs trades in recent memory:

Beauchemin for Gardiner and Lupul
JVR for Schenn
A bit soon to tell but Liles for Gleason is looking good so far

I also think moving Lebda for Franson essentially was a bit of robbery. lebda was probably the worst Dman I have ever seen

Any others?

I'm with ya', Toolie!
- Atomic Wedgie

I am with you guys too...

1 -2 G and 4 - 5 P is what I was hoping for.. and be a solid net prescence
- Dozzer

FIXED

Wendel Clark was awesome.

I'm still baffled that some people actually expected Clarkson to be that 20-30 goal scorer even if there was no indication that he would whatsoever.
- Scabeh

I can't speak for everyone but I expect him to get close to 20 goals (15-20), annoy the other team like a Tucker or Marchand, fight from time to time, provide an effective forecheck and plant himself in front of the net for a screen, tap in or deflection. The type of fan with the expectations you mention above are few and far between. The thing is, I also didnt expect him to get suspended twice, had his usual injuries as expected, and hasn't played,or given the chance to play, much 2nd line or PP minutes.

Best leafs trades in recent memory:

Beauchemin for Gardiner and Lupul
JVR for Schenn
A bit soon to tell but Liles for Gleason is looking good so far

I also think moving Lebda for Franson essentially was a bit of robbery. lebda was probably the worst Dman I have ever seen

Any others?
- TheThrill

Whether we like Franson or not, he's still an asset worth some value. Not much, but worth a lot more than what we gave up...so it's a win. Let's say maybe a 2nd or 3rd and 5th rounder? I'll take it.

I also liked the Bernier trade and the trading of Versteeg (forgot what we ended up for him but it was addition by subtraction for me)