I am not sure this is true. They still have only one line that scores consistently and if they ever adopt the much-needed team defense strategy I wonder if they will struggle to score.

I think they didn't have problem scoring because nobody paid much attention to defense.
- Aetherial

Biggest problem last year was offensive zone puck position. We couldn't cycle the puck at all or win a battle against the boards to wear down the defense. We were one and done. Come in with speed take a shot at net and retreat.

Biggest problem last year was offensive zone puck position. We couldn't cycle the puck at all or win a battle against the boards to wear down the defense. We were one and done. Come in with speed take a shot at net and retreat.
- coolehmon41

wont get better without kulemin in lineup either!

rather give Carrick a chance...and Ott got dummied by Ashton, which makes him a punching bags - punching bag
- PinkSock

People seem afraid to put rookies in the lineup. They can do a better job than Ott that's for sure.

Yeah put an old 28 pt player with a bad attitude on our team to take away a young players spot. Perfect.
- JVR_42_PK81

He would be a 2nd liner, who's spot would he take?

He was well surrounded with the Blues, which allowed him to pick up points.

He was a throw-in in the Halak/Miller trade. He's really nothing special.
- Pecafan Fan

I agree 100%. Good team mate and hard worker but I think a tad overrated by some Leaf fans.

Biggest problem last year was offensive zone puck position. We couldn't cycle the puck at all or win a battle against the boards to wear down the defense. We were one and done. Come in with speed take a shot at net and retreat.
- coolehmon41

Worked for Montreal and Colorado

People seem afraid to put rookies in the lineup. They can do a better job than Ott that's for sure.
- JVR_42_PK81

This team desperately needs some veteran pressence

wont get better without kulemin in lineup either!
- big_dion

Honestly, he didn't win too many battles last year either. He was lost on the cycle and his game wasnt the same without Grabo.

He was well surrounded with the Blues, which allowed him to pick up points.

He was a throw-in in the Halak/Miller trade. He's really nothing special.
- Pecafan Fan

put him on the 2nd line with Kadri and Lupul, and he's fairly well surrounded and sheltered.


But on the other hand, his possession stats are pretty bad.


Wouldn't mind taking a chance on him, if it doesn't cost much, but won't shed tears over not getting him, either.

He would be a 2nd liner, who's spot would he take?
- Fakepartofme

Leivo?

Weren't you saying that we didn't need Kane yesterday, and now you want Heatley?

This team desperately needs some veteran pressence
- Fakepartofme

Carrick plays like a Vet, and is Ott the type of vet you want?

This team desperately needs some veteran pressence
- Fakepartofme

This team desperately needs someone/anyone to play balls out and strike some fear into defenders when they have the puck.

Came across this the other day. Did not know Sundin was so high on the list. And Forsberg pretty much made more than anyone on a $ per year avg.

http://en.wikipedia.org/w...layer_salaries_in_the_NHL
- Mr_Smokey

4.1 mil a year aav.

kane and toews make more in 8 than he did in 18.

Sundin is a bust

I have not been out this year.. too much on the go.
- bixll

I only get out Thursdays...usually golf then out for guitar.

This week a little better...wife took the kids to the cottage for the week and left me at home......damn her

4.1 mil a year aav.

kane and toews make more in 8 than he did in 18.

Sundin is a bust
- CanadianBodmon

inflation, go look at what a pack of gum cost in 1950 or a car in 1930

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 2m

Don't know what's out there: but Ott is two years at $2.6M AAV

This team desperately needs some veteran pressence
- Fakepartofme

I wouldn't call heatly the kind of veteran pressence we need.

I could told you with out looking at the link that someone that long ago made less..

the other lines would score more if they could turn the puck over in their own end and have successful breakouts

when the leafs do get on offense they do well.. its their transition game and D that sucks balls.
- Dozzer

Do they take turns or is it a group event?

I only get out Thursdays...usually golf then out for guitar.

This week a little better...wife took the kids to the cottage for the week and left me at home......damn her
- Garnie

Cottage on the ocean?

Looks like it's onto plan d for the leafs!
- Fakepartofme

If plan C was signing Ott, and plan D was not signing Ott... well, I like plan D

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 2m

Don't know what's out there: but Ott is two years at $2.6M AAV
- lumlums

Thought they should look at some size instead, like Pancake boy

Where do I sign up to get the cable package you have where you have watched Kontiola's career in the KHL?
- jribout

Interwebs Mr. Clark.

It's an honour to meet you, but its called firstrowsports.eu

Cottage on the ocean?
- Woderwick

Charleston Lake

Where do I sign up to get the cable package you have where you have watched Kontiola's career in the KHL?
- jribout