....and that's different from Toronto how?
- mykokes

ROR is better than Kadri.

Heck people on here wanted him to be our 1C.

I want the cherry damn it.
- systemtool

Who the (frank) doesn't like to pop a cherry

Oh yeah, I get what you mean, for sure. You have a great point.. but to be fair, the same could be said for Buffalo too with their C. Maybe it's not a guarantee there either. They also have Reinhart too (I believe is a natural C, but I'm not sure if they moved him to the wing)

but IMHO, Kadri gets dealt in 3 years. That would/could solidify Stamkos-Matthews as 1-2. Nylander & Marner as wingers .
- MCharisma91

If we get Stamkos then Bozak or Kadri gets traded this summer.

Plus he's alot better than Kadri imo.
- systemtool

Rather unequivocally.

Actually he said Matthews would start on the 3rd line.
- Fakepartofme

Does it really matter though? Lol . Who cares. Whether it's Kadri or Matthews at 3C .

He also said he's excited to work with Dion Phaneuf.

I didn't mean it as next year, but who knows, maybe AM plays his way to 2C . As long as we ice at least 3 scoring lines , I'm happy.

I'm just saying they won't guarantee it for 7 years. Doesn't seem like they would give him that. Who knows what happens in that time. Someone on the team can emerge and surprise us or his game can fall way off. Of what if he wants to be #1 c every year. I see it as being important to Stamkos decision. Just my imo, not looking for a cosign.
- systemtool

Exactly.
Babs wont guarantee that. Maybe short term.
Long term he goes where babs wants him.

If he were to sign.

Oh yeah, I get what you mean, for sure. You have a great point.. but to be fair, the same could be said for Buffalo too with their C. Maybe it's not a guarantee there either. They also have Reinhart too (I believe is a natural C, but I'm not sure if they moved him to the wing)

but IMHO, Kadri gets dealt in 3 years. That would/could solidify Stamkos-Matthews as 1-2. Nylander & Marner as wingers .
- MCharisma91

I wasn't even considering the line ups or depth. Just a demand he MAY make that toronto won't be willing to guarantee. Another team might. Didn't ever say which other teams so not sure why this is a to vs buff thing. Det can offer it. Rangers. Bruins. Alot of other teams in the mix imo.

If we get Stamkos then Bozak or Kadri gets traded this summer.
- Matthews_Auston

Most def Bozak... Kadri will get dealt a few years later. That's my opinion.

ROR is better than Kadri.

Heck people on here wanted him to be our 1C.
- Fakepartofme

uh....I'm so confused. Are you supporting me, or disagreeing with me?

I'm saying Buffalo has two top line centres, yet some people here are saying Stamkos wanting to play centre is only a problem in Toronto, but not in Buffalo.

I wasn't saying Kadri was as good as RoR

Does it really matter though? Lol . Who cares. Whether it's Kadri or Matthews at 3C .

He also said he's excited to work with Dion Phaneuf.

I didn't mean it as next year, but who knows, maybe AM plays his way to 2C . As long as we ice at least 3 scoring lines , I'm happy.
- MCharisma91

It doesnt matter.
I was simply pointed out what he said.

I wasn't even considering the line ups or depth. Just a demand he MAY make that toronto won't be willing to guarantee. Another team might. Didn't ever say which other teams so not sure why this is a to vs buff thing. Det can offer it. Rangers. Bruins. Alot of other teams in the mix imo.
- systemtool

I think DET & NYR can offer it 100%, but NYR need to unload some contracts ASAP. I wouldn't mind Stamkos as a NYR either.

It doesnt matter.
I was simply pointed out what he said.
- Fakepartofme

Yeah, me too.

How the fack does a leaf fan have the sabres as their 2nd fav team?
Thats like having the sens as your 2nd fave team!
- Fakepartofme

I think the answer was in the post you quoted.

you're just mad because of "DAWN"
- mykokes

Plus he's alot better than Kadri imo.
- systemtool

a lot

- AdamFrench

How...did....you...know....my...TYPE!

- AdamFrench

Tug time.

Does it really matter though? Lol . Who cares. Whether it's Kadri or Matthews at 3C .

He also said he's excited to work with Dion Phaneuf.

I didn't mean it as next year, but who knows, maybe AM plays his way to 2C . As long as we ice at least 3 scoring lines , I'm happy.
- MCharisma91

Well, we all knows how the real Babcock coaches... 4 full lines..Surely the 3 first lines would have almost the same TOI.. and then mix the 3 lines to make 2 PP lines.

Saw Matthews on the point at Worlds.. wonder if that'll be looked into.

How the fack does a leaf fan have the sabres as their 2nd fav team?
Thats like having the sens as your 2nd fave team!
- Fakepartofme

How...did....you...know....my...TYPE!
- mykokes

We're frienemies. It goes without saying.

So I been thinking...

Is it possible that the Leafs came out of the draft with lots of older players on purpose because it will allow them to play in the AHL right off the bat instead of Jr, which means that they get to refill the cupboards after all the star young kids get roster spots on the big club?

Well, we all knows how the real Babcock coaches... 4 full lines..Surely the 3 first lines would have almost the same TOI.. and then mix the 3 lines to make 2 PP lines.

Saw Matthews on the point at Worlds.. wonder if that'll be looked into.
- Delryk

I hope not. The only positive about Matthews playing the point is he doesn't get hit by a slapper from the point.

He's our biggest center. He loves to battle for position and he has some sick hands to bang in the loose pucks, he should be there front and center on the first PP. Stamkos would be great at the point but that's not happening.

So I been thinking...

Is it possible that the Leafs went into the draft with lots of overagers on purpose because it will allow them to play in the AHL right off the bat instead of Jr, which means that they get to refill the cupboards after all the star young kids get roster spots on the big club?
- TheMussel

Yeah, that's what I said after Rd 2, but the "experts" on HockeyBuzz shot it down. We're most likely gonna flood the Marlies though.

So I been thinking...

Is it possible that the Leafs came out of the draft with lots of older players on purpose because it will allow them to play in the AHL right off the bat instead of Jr, which means that they get to refill the cupboards after all the star young kids get roster spots on the big club?
- TheMussel

I think we have a winner.

They were my second fave team also. Love the way they overachieved for a few years and had great playoff runs (beating Ottawa )

Lately though, they've been kind of meh. Maybe the Garf/Pachla stupidity and some of their fans here have ruined it for me.
- Aetherial

We Still love you.

Also, Eff the Sens.

TWICE!