Can he not do what Marchenko did to go to the KHL by terminating his contract?

KHL teams usually make the players buy their way out of their contracts. He might not want to do that for ELC money, and what if it doesn't work out like the majority of KHL imports?

Quote button not working again, frank sakes.

I was watching Matthews highlights today. Hyman always seemed to be apart of the play whether he touched the puck or not....you know the forecheck, net front, behind the net.....the grinding and getting the other team out of position.

After I thought, what if Marleau doesn't work as well with Matthews. He might end up with Kadri.

Hyman, Matthews, Nylander
JVR, Bozak, Marner
Marleau, Kadri, Brown
Martin, Moore, Komarov

....and that doesn't look too bad to me. The 4th line could be dangerous too. Almost 4 scoring lines.

Thoughts???
- underhill14

So many plays by the Matthews line where Hyman didn't get a point, but he should have, as they say. Some people don't get that.

Scratched for the first two games eh?

*checks Russian-English dictionary *

Apparently Ozhiganov is Russian for "Corrado"
- magmoo

Apart or a part, cause you know there is a difference
- bobbyisno1

C u n teeee.

So I missed the spacebarRichard.

Anything real to contribute?!

So many plays by the Matthews line where Hyman didn't get a point, but he should have, as they say. Some people don't get that.
- Zezel

Oh Jesus.. Here we go..

Oh Jesus.. Here we go..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Hyman has more worth to Leafs team build than for example Kapanen, Brown, Bozak.

Hyman has more worth to Leafs team build than for example Kapanen, Brown, Bozak.
- MaximusAurelius

he's a valuable player...but let's not get crazy! ..I'd like to see him on a line with Komarov and Martin. .I remember Martin's line on the islanders and they were very effective! ..The three of them(Martin Komarov Hyman ) would create fits for other teams imho And I'm confident that jvr will be traded,(Florida?) and that kappy will be the one looked apon to be the next in line for a roster spot. Probably with kadri and brown? Also if the leafs are unable to retain bozak to a team friendly contact (it's possible ?) he'll also be traded in the near future,tho the question is who will replace him? ..Nylander won't be an option at this point. ..This years training camp should be the most competitive we've seen in resent years, can't wait!

Oh Jesus.. Here go..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Don't take my word for it Arcticsie, it's Babcock that says he's a machine, a real good man and a real good pro. He plays the right way and earns the right to feel good about himself.

Don't take my word for it Arcticsie, it's Babcock that says he's a machine, a real good man and a real good pro. He plays the right way and earns the right to feel good about himself.
- Zezel

Zezel-man knows his hockey!

So many plays by the Matthews line where Hyman didn't get a point, but he should have, as they say. Some people don't get that.
- Zezel

So many plays where Hyman should have gotten a goal, but couldn't hit the barn side of a broad.

So many plays where Hyman should have gotten a goal, but couldn't hit the barn side of a broad.
- Feeling Glucky?

Zezel-man knows his hockey!
- MaximusAurelius

Well I assume Hyman will be playing further down the lineup this season because Marleau will play with AM, so some of these guys will be happier, but I do like the way he plays for his role. He's (frank)ing awesome on the PK too.

Well I assume Hyman will be playing further down the lineup this season because Marleau will play with AM, so some of these guys will be happier, but I do like the way he plays for his role. He's (frank)ing awesome on the PK too.
- Zezel

I agree.
Although I think Hyman will stay with Matthews (maybe move Nylander to other line?).

Marner needs some decent linemates, he'll get 70+ points then.

Hyman (and Brown) are key forwards on the PK.

The most important reason why Leafs will make the playoffs easily, is that special teams will be even better than last season.

PK forwards: Hyman, Brown, Moore, Komarov. (Marner, Kadri and Matthews can play PK as well; Bozak if he stays).

PP fw's: Nylander - Marner - Matthews - Marleau - Kadri - Brown most important on PP; JVR and Bozak if they stay.

Hyman has more worth to Leafs team build than for example Kapanen, Brown, Bozak.
- MaximusAurelius

Let's not get carried away here. Brown much better than Hyman. Brown is everything Hyman is (hard worker, good pker ect) with offence.

I agree.
Although I think Hyman will stay with Matthews (maybe move Nylander to other line?).

Marner needs some decent linemates, he'll get 70+ points then.

Hyman (and Brown) are key forwards on the PK.

The most important reason why Leafs will make the playoffs easily, is that special teams will be even better than last season.

PK forwards: Hyman, Brown, Moore, Komarov. (Marner, Kadri and Matthews can play PK as well; Bozak if he stays).

PP fw's: Nylander - Marner - Matthews - Marleau - Kadri - Brown most important on PP; JVR and Bozak if they stay.
- MaximusAurelius

I'm super excited to see some of these combos. The forwards were already tough to match up against last year, now adding Marleau in there too is really intriguing. Not to mention all the kids with a year of experience. I think it'll be a treat to watch.

Scratched for the first two games eh?

*checks Russian-English dictionary *

Apparently Ozhiganov is Russian for "Corrado"
- magmoo

Yes Corrado has scored at least 50 like these

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btVdV-EJ2K4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOeMJvo1FyQ

Let's not get carried away here. Brown much better than Hyman. Brown is everything Hyman is (hard worker, good pker ect) with offence.
- burn

While I would agree that Hyman would be better suited to a third or fourth line role, he's a very useful piece on the Leafs. Mike Fisher is a good example of a player that worked hard, could skate and hit, and was not really a scorer. He managed to be captain of the team that just lost in the finals last year. Beacause of the cap, it would be hard to imagine filling the fourth line with 20-30 goal scorers. His defense is solid.

Yes Corrado has scored at least 50 like these

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btVdV-EJ2K4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOeMJvo1FyQ
- winsix

Sign him up!

Let's not get carried away here. Brown much better than Hyman. Brown is everything Hyman is (hard worker, good pker ect) with offence.
- burn

Brown as well disappears for several games during the season.
Hyman is always playing well; at least a 6, and sometimes 8-9. Barely has any off-games.

Babcock likes that in Hyman.
I like Brown, I don't think though that he is super special.. and while Brown is a better hockey player in quite a few aspects over Hyman, Hyman brings a specific skill set which is not that easy to find (in particular on that salary).

Hyman if still on Matthews' line could easily get 45points coming season.

While I would agree that Hyman would be better suited to a third or fourth line role, he's a very useful piece on the Leafs. Mike Fisher is a good example of a player that worked hard, could skate and hit, and was not really a scorer. He managed to be captain of the team that just lost in the finals last year. Beacause of the cap, it would be hard to imagine filling the fourth line with 20-30 goal scorers. His defense is solid.
- winsix

Yup.

Let's not get carried away here. Brown much better than Hyman. Brown is everything Hyman is (hard worker, good pker ect) with offence.
- burn

Uhmm no

Completely different players.

Get your eyes checked

I'd still love to trade JVR for a good defenceman.
But if not I'm kinda ok with this ...

Hainsey Rielly
Gardiner Zaitsev
Carrick Ozhiganov


With the following waiting in the wings....

Liljegren
Dermott
Borgman
Rosen
Rasanen
Nielsen

Oh and Marincin can (frank) right off!

Brown as well disappears for several games during the season.
Hyman is always playing well; at least a 6, and sometimes 8-9. Barely has any off-games.

Babcock likes that in Hyman.
I like Brown, I don't think though that he is super special.. and while Brown is a better hockey player in quite a few aspects over Hyman, Hyman brings a specific skill set which is not that easy to find (in particular on that salary).

Hyman if still on Matthews' line could easily get 45points coming season.
- MaximusAurelius

If he's better in quite a few aspects how is he not more valuable? He's better defensively and at least if not better at defense, work ethic pk

Babs love brown as well.

If he's better in quite a few aspects how is he not more valuable? He's better defensively and at least if not better at defense, work ethic pk

Babs love brown as well.
- burn

he's not better in work ethic / pk / defensively