Instead, we will have Connolly and McClement.

... perfect summary of what is wrong.
- GoneFullRetard

THIS. In epic proportions.

ok still poop ur trading though and no.1 don't come in abundance, I see statsny as an upgrade over grabs so id say he is a no1 even if a 1b, your going to have to overpay.
- Blindfatkid

Considering what it cost DAL to get Roy, I don't think it should be anything crazy.

And yes I am making a mild comparison between those two. Even though we would all rather have Stats, the fact is that they have both tailed off in the same way over the last few years, and this recent Roy deal gives us a scale to compare with in terms of the trade market

It all depends on COL's needs

My money is on CHI
- MCharisma91

Doan would be a nice fit on Chicago if they can unload some salary.

I guarantee we do not have anything special to look forward to in the 2013 draft.

- GoneFullRetard

That really makes me want to jump ship and give up on 46 years of wishful thinking , with nothing to look forward to !

Despite being a life long fan that was born a 3 wood away from MLG

Lupul - Bozak - Kessel
JVR - Grabo - Kulemin
MacArthur - McClement - Frattin
Lombardi - Steckel - Brown

That's how I see it
- cor99

Can see Mcclement in the minors.

There's no reason why Zigo can't fill that hole.

Plus I see Colborne doing better than those two at camp and winning that third line centre role.

Aside from that I more or less agree that's how it will look

Connolly in the minors I hope... I cannot believe the Leafs will be able to unload him.
- GoneFullRetard

I think a team below cap floor will take a chance on him.... maybe even Lombardi too

Can see Mcclement in the minors.

There's no reason why Zigo can't fill that hole.

Plus I see Colborne doing better than those two at camp and winning that third line centre role.

Aside from that I more or less agree that's how it will look
- AngryWhiteMale

Komarov will be in over Lombardi in my opinion. Ziggy over Mcclement?? No chance a free agent signing goes right to the minors.

Can see Mcclement in the minors.

There's no reason why Zigo can't fill that hole.

Plus I see Colborne doing better than those two at camp and winning that third line centre role.

Aside from that I more or less agree that's how it will look
- AngryWhiteMale

1. McClement was brought in to fill the Pahlsson role from in Anaheim... and he's a good fit.

2. We don't have Zigomanis, he's a free agent and clearly Burke and Carlyle aren't too high on him. I doubt he re-signs after playing what? 3 years without a call up

3. I sorta want to see Colborne between Kess and Lups to start the year

Komarov will be in over Lombardi in my opinion. Ziggy over Mcclement?? No chance a free agent signing goes right to the minors.
- dionschenn

I completely forgot about Komarov

Burke just said yesterday that's not sure about Frattin making camp.
- gravyface

I'm not surprised. I've sprained my MCL before, and it took a lot longer than 3 weeks. Several months. I've had ACL surgery and that was towards a year before I could play again.

1. McClement was brought in to fill the Pahlsson role from in Anaheim... and he's a good fit.

2. We don't have Zigomanis, he's a free agent and clearly Burke and Carlyle aren't too high on him. I doubt he re-signs after playing what? 3 years without a call up

3. I sorta want to see Colborne between Kess and Lups to start the year
- cor99

Would be nice, as Joe does have the hands. It's just how he'd hold up against better D pairings that makes me wonder.

Bozak's slightly more shifty

I completely forgot about Komarov
- cor99

Brad Ross will make it before Komarov and probably be a better player

Can see Mcclement in the minors.

There's no reason why Zigo can't fill that hole.

Plus I see Colborne doing better than those two at camp and winning that third line centre role.

Aside from that I more or less agree that's how it will look
- AngryWhiteMale

Do you think its total coincidence that they brought in a guy that leads his teams in pk ice time for forwards? I think they can probably find a use for him somewhere.

Would be nice, as Joe does have the hands. It's just how he'd hold up against better D pairings that makes me wonder.

Bozak's slightly more shifty
- AngryWhiteMale

I think he would be great... he's a big bodied center, doesn't throw big hits, but uses his body...

Considering what it cost DAL to get Roy, I don't think it should be anything crazy.

And yes I am making a mild comparison between those two. Even though we would all rather have Stats, the fact is that they have both tailed off in the same way over the last few years, and this recent Roy deal gives us a scale to compare with.

It all depends on COL's needs
- AngryWhiteMale

roy had 1 bad year. last year he was a ppg player,before that he put up 69, 70, 81 points respectivly. I have no idea wtf darcy was thinking

Brad Ross will make it before Komarov and probably be a better player



- AngryWhiteMale

Komarov is a solid player, hard hitting grinding pest. Annoys the hell out of other teams. Would look nice on a line with brown and stecks

Would be nice, as Joe does have the hands. It's just how he'd hold up against better D pairings that makes me wonder.

Bozak's slightly more shifty
- AngryWhiteMale

We won't know until he gets a chance!
Hopefully Colborne plays with Lups & Kessel in preseason to see if they click.

Speaking of that, I'm wondering why we've really never tried Kessel and Grabs besides the odd shift or two: I know Mac in the USSR was hot two years ago, but you'd think Grabs speed and backchecking diligence would be a better option than Bozak.
- gravyface

I think the theory is that Grabs Lupul and Kessel don't have enough puck to go around. A play-making center with size and defensive responsibility is what Kessel and Lupul need.

That is why I am not so sure Kessel puts up any better numbers with top flight #1C ?

That really makes me want to jump ship and give up on 46 years of wishful thinking ,
with nothing to look forward to !

Despite being a life long fan that was born a 3 wood away from MLG

- .HOHO.

Well it is 47 years for me, and born a couple subway stops from MLG, so I feel your pain.

We won't know until he gets a chance!
Hopefully Colborne plays with Lups & Kessel in preseason to see if they click.
- MCharisma91

Burke said he believes the solution can come from within, so i get the feeling that is what will happen. Colborne will get a chance

roy had 1 bad year. last year he was a ppg player,before that he put up 69, 70, 81 points respectivly. I have no idea wtf darcy was thinking
- Blindfatkid

Guess he's assuming Grigo will be able to step into the pros right away?

Doubt it, but they do have Hodsgon, and Vanek, who can bank pucks all by themselves, so who knows.

A similar Stats offer would be Mac, Komisarek and a 2nd, based on that Roy deal.

And come to think of it, considering how nutty COL was in giving their 1st and 2nd away in this draft for Varlamov, who knows, maybe they're feeling a little goofy in Denver

I'm not surprised. I've sprained my MCL before, and it took a lot longer than 3 weeks. Several months. I've had ACL surgery and that was towards a year before I could play again.
- prock

I always thought ACL was worse that MCL, but I am not sure why I have that idea.

Komarov is a solid player, hard hitting grinding pest. Annoys the hell out of other teams. Would look nice on a line with brown and stecks
- cor99

Agree if he comes here, he would slot in nicely there. But aside from 4th line duties, I just don't see him fitting.

We have enough bodies to begin with

Spreading around the talent I suppose. 2nd line is pretty useless without Grabovski, given Connolly's complete bed crapping last season.
- Domidives

Wondering if Colborne changes that though. Grabs is closer than Colborne, Connolly or Bozak to a #1 center.

Guess he's assuming Grigo will be able to step into the pros right away?

Doubt it, but they do have Hodsgon, and Vanek, who can bank pucks all by themselves, so who knows.

A similar Stats offer would be Mac, Komisarek and a 2nd, based on that Roy deal.

And come to think of it, considering how nutty COL was in giving their 1st and 2nd away in this draft for Varlamov, who knows, maybe they're feeling a little goofy in Denver
- AngryWhiteMale

So you want Stastny or Duchene?