Emelin?
- Symba007

reported

Emelin?
- Symba007

I think people were referring to some one who legitimately plays in the top 4 on their own merit...

- Symba007

The assumption is a quality Dman or prospect, I am guessing a "prospect".

I don't think it happens this year if the Leafs are close to a playoff spot. Even if they don't make the playoffs, it is good experience to be in contention.

It will be interesting to see if the young team can keep this up or if they will hit a wall around the 55 game mark. It is a lot of first full NHL season players on that roster.
- Aetherial

The schedule turns up a notch in march.

Going to be tough to have a strong finish.

- Fruitcakenipple

- lumlums

- Fruitcakenipple

So we have a deal, Emelin for JVR (25% salary retained) and the 7th round pick from Anaheim (I hear that pick will be a star)

The assumption is a quality Dman or prospect, I am guessing a "prospect".

I don't think it happens this year if the Leafs are close to a playoff spot. Even if they don't make the playoffs, it is good experience to be in contention.

It will be interesting to see if the young team can keep this up or if they will hit a wall around the 55 game mark. It is a lot of first full NHL season players on that roster.
- Aetherial

Similar to will the Oilers miss Hall.. I figured they would but they seem to be far better.

Like the Leafs without Phil.

So we have a deal, Emelin for JVR (25% salary retained) and the 7th round pick from Anaheim (I hear that pick will be a star)
- Symba007

Throw in that scrub Galaxchinuk. He's been practically invisible for weeks now so that Habs won't miss him.

Throw in that scrub Galaxchinuk. He's been practically invisible for weeks now so that Habs won't miss him.
- markmark

he might be back Saturday....or early next week

Leafs wont miss JVR?

Oh ok.

only if they get a quality D back for him. Maybe.
- Fakepartofme

I don't think they would miss him. Not drastically at least.

I don't think they would miss him. Not drastically at least.
- BetterCallSaul

What about that boyish grin, and the way he gently chews on his mouthguard when he's on the bench

Similar to will the Oilers miss Hall.. I figured they would but they seem to be far better.

Like the Leafs without Phil.
- bixll

I think in the Oilers case it is Draisatl and McDavid ... and everyone else.

The Hall trade helped make them better, but I don't think that makes it a good trade. They may have been better this season with Hall. We can't know.

I see JVR as being our Eberle. I think Edmonton would be well rid of Eberle also.

What about that boyish grin, and the way he gently chews on his mouthguard when he's on the bench
- TheMussel

Marner can take both of those tasks upon his shoulders.

What about that boyish grin, and the way he gently chews on his mouthguard when he's on the bench
- TheMussel

He waves around his Richard too much in the dressing room.

I think in the Oilers case it is Draisatl and McDavid, and everyone else.

The Hall trade help make them better, but I don't think that makes it a good trade. They may have been better this season with Hall. We can't know.

I see JVR as being our Eberle. I think Edmonton would be well rid of Eberle also.
- Aetherial

That is a good comparison.

I think in the Oilers case it is Draisatl and McDavid, and everyone else.

The Hall trade help make them better, but I don't think that makes it a good trade. They may have been better this season with Hall. We can't know.

I see JVR as being our Eberle. I think Edmonton would be well rid of Eberle also.
- Aetherial

LOL you thnk JVR is worth Eberle??? St00p1d L4FFs f4N!!!!1!!!1one

Try Marner & a 1st you homer!!!!!1!!

-Tweedle_Dumb

Similar to will the Oilers miss Hall.. I figured they would but they seem to be far better.

Like the Leafs without Phil.
- bixll

I think the success (sort of success) the Oilers are having is all McDavid and somewhat Dry Saddle.

Their defensive stats are pretty much the same as last year.

The assumption is a quality Dman or prospect, I am guessing a "prospect".

I don't think it happens this year if the Leafs are close to a playoff spot. Even if they don't make the playoffs, it is good experience to be in contention.

It will be interesting to see if the young team can keep this up or if they will hit a wall around the 55 game mark. It is a lot of first full NHL season players on that roster.
- Aetherial

Tomorrow....we begin to find out.
A wall is definitely a possibility.

Hoping not.

I think in the Oilers case it is Draisatl and McDavid ... and everyone else.

The Hall trade helped make them better, but I don't think that makes it a good trade. They may have been better this season with Hall. We can't know.

I see JVR as being our Eberle. I think Edmonton would be well rid of Eberle also.
- Aetherial

There needs to be a mix of talents. Not all skilled, or all worker bees. I very good D man is our next need. IMO. If we have to give up JVR for that.. So be it.

There needs to be a mix of talents. Not all skilled, or all worker bees. I very good D man is our next need. IMO. If we have to give up JVR for that.. So be it.
- bixll

I love you.

Similar to will the Oilers miss Hall.. I figured they would but they seem to be far better.

Like the Leafs without Phil.
- bixll

Probably has nothing to do with improved play of certain players or the addition of others.

I think the success (sort of success) the Oilers are having is all McDavid and somewhat Dry Saddle.

Their defensive stats are pretty much the same as last year.
- markmark

Better as a team in the standings is all the GM really friggin cares about. If you ask me. We will never know how good or bad they would have been without making the trade...