That is what I meant, very solid centre(s) if you combine that with great goaltending, you got an excellent chance.
- LeafMan

semantics...'dominat', 'very solid'......whatever you want to call it, the Leafs have none of them.

I wouldn't say that Prust was hired by the habs for his offensive skills. I think he was brought in for something else...
http://www.hockeyfights.c...leaders/players/1/reg2012

Edit: 2.5 IS overpaid, but that's what July 1st is all about.
- Pecafan Fan

I think that was a great signing, all UFA's are overpaid but I bet he will be fan favourite, wanted him on the Leafs.

That is what I meant, very solid centre(s) if you combine that with great goaltending, you got an excellent chance.
- LeafMan

And Krejci had 23 pts in 25 games.

I'd say when your top 2 centers put up numbers like that in the playoffs, it's that they are pretty effin' good.

That is what I meant, very solid centre(s) if you combine that with great goaltending, you got an excellent chance.
- LeafMan

He is certainly building up on centers and D and hoping that they can play a good system under Carlyle IMO.

semantics...'dominat', 'very solid'......whatever you want to call it, the Leafs have none of them.
- Barx

No they don't, still a long way to go but as I said the prospect depth is getting there.

I think that was a great signing, all UFA's are overpaid but I bet he will be fan favourite, wanted him on the Leafs.
- LeafMan

Moen is a tough guy, but he was alone in the bottom 6 who could play hockey AND hit/fight. Prust, Moen, White in the bottom 6 is gonna give the Habs a lot more sandpaper. They were so (frank)ing soft it's unbelievable.

I think that was a great signing, all UFA's are overpaid but I bet he will be fan favourite, wanted him on the Leafs.
- LeafMan

agree.....how many kids have a 'favourite leaf'....hell, how many of us adults do?

I think that was a great signing, all UFA's are overpaid but I bet he will be fan favourite, wanted him on the Leafs.
- LeafMan

It was one of 3 moves i wanted them to make. Prust is not a heavyweight, and he shouldnt be fighting Lucic or Parros, gives up too much size. Doan will never happen, and they said they don't want Jagr either.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt0eJaqFO-M
- MCharisma91

check his stats, he isn't a hitter.

I have decided to sign with the Leafs - Parise

check his stats, he isn't a hitter.
- Barx

Excellent PKer though.

bozak, connolly, lombardi, kadri, colborne, mcclement, steckel, zigomanis.....that many.
- Barx

Colborne and Ziggy are AHL material.

One of Connolly or Lombardi will be traded or 'dealt' with.

So other than that, what is your point?

Moen is a tough guy, but he was alone in the bottom 6 who could play hockey AND hit/fight. Prust, Moen, White in the bottom 6 is gonna give the Habs a lot more sandpaper. They were so (frank)ing soft it's unbelievable.
- Pecafan Fan

Neither are heavyweights but a little deterrent and grit is better then none.

Hey, I am not happy at all with our signing. Just think Montreal could have gotten a similar guy for 1 mill... you just shouldn't have anyone on your fourth line making over 1 mill. They are only going to play a handfull of minutes, it is just bad math...
- Hockey_Reverend

carlyle has lomardi playing 4 line

Colborne and Ziggy are AHL material.

One of Connolly or Lombardi will be traded or 'dealt' with.

So other than that, what is your point?
- Hockey_Reverend

still leaves 3 3c



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Colborne and Ziggy are AHL material.

One of Connolly or Lombardi will be traded or 'dealt' with.

So other than that, what is your point?
- Hockey_Reverend

1. Ziggy is a UFA, he isnt on our team

2. I wouldn't say Colborne is ONLY AHL material... he's what? 22

carlyle has lomardi playing 4 line
- Blindfatkid

Yep, it's bad...

Colborne and Ziggy are AHL material.

One of Connolly or Lombardi will be traded or 'dealt' with.

So other than that, what is your point?
- Hockey_Reverend

the point is, they have a boatload 3rd line centremen, and nothing other than brown in the way of toughness.
prust is a stronger addition than mcclement.

Neither are heavyweights but a little deterrent and grit is better then none.
- eihcnerf

It doesn't matter if he's a heavyweight or not. He can fight guys like Chris Neil and be a good player as well, not a guy that you send out there ONLY to fight.

Parros is a heavyweight who can play, but there's not a lot like him in the league. Shawn Thornton as well.

Neither are heavyweights but a little deterrent and grit is better then none.
- eihcnerf

It doesn't matter if he's a heavyweight or not. He can fight guys like Chris Neil and be a good player as well, not a guy that you send out there ONLY to fight.

Parros is a heavyweight who can play, but there's not a lot like him in the league. Shawn Thornton as well.

the point is, they have a boatload 3rd line centremen, and nothing other than brown in the way of toughness.
prust is a stronger addition than mcclement.
- Barx

I see Orr on the team next year.... Carlyle likes to have a goon

Excellent PKer though.
- Pecafan Fan

yeah, but prust can kill as well....maybe not as good, but has many other intangibles that the Leafs are in dire need of......

It doesn't matter if he's a heavyweight or not. He can fight guys like Chris Neil and be a good player as well, not a guy that you send out there ONLY to fight.

Parros is a heavyweight who can play, but there's not a lot like him in the league. Shawn Thornton as well.
- Pecafan Fan

One of my favs too.

yeah, but prust can kill as well....maybe not as good, but has many other intangibles that the Leafs are in dire need of......
- Barx

Oh yeah, much like the Habs, the leafs need to add grit to their lineup.

I see Orr on the team next year.... Carlyle likes to have a goon
- cor99

We should try to get Dorsett.