From what ive seen, you're not talking about the player we acquired.
- neem55

Guess we'll see.

You and me both man - what an absolutely bizarre trade
- Brooks_Light

I guess the other silver lining is, that he fits the age group. If we are wanting players between 22-25, he fits the bill.

Guess we'll see.
- LordHumungous

Probably turns out to be a trade no one remembers 5 years from now

This is Willy D all over again.

Green had Leipsic in Portland where he led in 2012-2013 where he scored 120 points.
- Codes1087

Toronto media are giving Jim Benning big props for this trade. Thinks that he would fit absolutely perfectly with Boeser/Horvat because he is a smart playmaker and passer. I don't really know much about Leipsic
- Codes1087

bit scrappy, works the o-zone well but has some defensive deficiencies. When you look him up on youtube, you'll get a few fights and highlight reel. He crushed the AHL level last year with the marlies. I don't love giving up on Holm, but this guy is 3 years younger and way more fit to be in NHL lineup than most our players.

I guess the other silver lining is, that he fits the age group. If we are wanting players between 22-25, he fits the bill.
- Codes1087

They’re still doing this age gap poop? I hope not.

I hope they made this trade because they flat out like Leipsic better than Holm.


I agree with vancity, hard to judge this trade until both of these players actually play more games.

- Bakwas

reports online are that "he is essentially Marchand-lite. Plays with grit, likes to hit, and loves to get under the skin of the other team. Once received a unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for drinking out of the opposing goalies water bottle between whistles."

They’re still doing this age gap poop? I hope not.

I hope they made this trade because they flat out like Leipsic better than Holm.


I agree with vancity, hard to judge this trade until both of these players actually play more games.
- Nucker101

absolutely no point in judging this trade until we see more from both players. I see both sides of this trade, but still don't understand it.

reports online are that "he is essentially Marchand-lite. Plays with grit, likes to hit, and loves to get under the skin of the other team. Once received a unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for drinking out of the opposing goalies water bottle between whistles."
- Codes1087

this is accurate to what I've seen. Bit of an agitator, gets in the muck

This is Willy D all over again.

Green had Leipsic in Portland where he led in 2012-2013 where he scored 120 points.
- Codes1087

I'd rather have a pick.

bit scrappy, works the o-zone well but has some defensive deficiencies. When you look him up on youtube, you'll get a few fights and highlight reel. He crushed the AHL level last year with the marlies. I don't love giving up on Holm, but this guy is 3 years younger and way more fit to be in NHL lineup than most our players.
- neem55

He's been playing mainly Centre with Cody Eakin and Alex Tuch, put up good numbers in the AHL and I knew Leafs never really gave him a chance. Sounds like maybe he's a Dowd replacement.

reports online are that "he is essentially Marchand-lite. Plays with grit, likes to hit, and loves to get under the skin of the other team. Once received a unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for drinking out of the opposing goalies water bottle between whistles."
- Codes1087

Hopefully he’s good enough for the NHL. This team is too easy to play against. A guy who can actually play and annoy the (frank) out of the other team would be welcome.

I'd rather have a pick.
- classic321

hard to get a pick for a player who was undrafted and only played 1 nhl game tho.

He's been developed at the AHL level properly and is 23. plays pretty fiesty. We gave up a undrafted free agent for him. This is a win.
- neem55

Also we are too deep in 6-7-8 D. 😜
I like Holm but a little soft.
Leipsic is a solid add.

I guess the other silver lining is, that he fits the age group. If we are wanting players between 22-25, he fits the bill.
- Codes1087

Wonder if JB is trying to find the next yanni gourde or marchessault

He's been playing mainly Centre with Cody Eakin and Alex Tuch, put up good numbers in the AHL and I knew Leafs never really gave him a chance. Sounds like maybe he's a Dowd replacement.
- Brooks_Light

This was my first thought as well

Hopefully he’s good enough for the NHL. This team is too easy to play against. A guy who can actually play and annoy the (frank) out of the other team would be welcome.
- Nucker101

a few good reads on him here

https://twitter.com/JeffV...status/968175471857950720

reports online are that "he is essentially Marchand-lite. Plays with grit, likes to hit, and loves to get under the skin of the other team. Once received a unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for drinking out of the opposing goalies water bottle between whistles."
- Codes1087

thats amazing - I did that once in Midget hockey, dude (goalie) turned around and asked if he could have drink when i was done.

Hopefully he’s good enough for the NHL. This team is too easy to play against. A guy who can actually play and annoy the (frank) out of the other team would be welcome.
- Nucker101

good trade for leipsic. he just went from healthy scratch to the 1st line...

Justin Bourne‏ @jtbourne

Thoughts on Leipsic: when he's on, he controls games to a preposterous degree. There are games the puck is on his stick for like five full minutes. When he's off, the turnovers can be disastrous. High risk/reward, every night. Tons of fun to watch.

thats amazing - I did that once in Midget hockey, dude (goalie) turned around and asked if he could have drink when i was done.
- Brooks_Light

. Goalies are so strange man

They’re still doing this age gap poop? I hope not.

I hope they made this trade because they flat out like Leipsic better than Holm.


I agree with vancity, hard to judge this trade until both of these players actually play more games.
- Nucker101

I can see us moving a winger or 2 now.
Musical chairs somewhat is fine by me.

This was my first thought as well
- Nucker101

I wonder if he's the gritty, 4th line guys JB was talking about tryin to attain? Bjugstads was the guy everyone alluded to.

If Ryan Biech likes this trade, I will keep an open mind about it

"I've been a fan of Leipsic's game for awhile - from a thought process, the move makes sense. Risk of Holm heading home to Sweden and the organization gets a player that they have been rumoured to have interest in for a while."

Hopefully he’s good enough for the NHL. This team is too easy to play against. A guy who can actually play and annoy the (frank) out of the other team would be welcome.
- Nucker101

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