yeah, untradeable, he's marlie bound......
- Barx

I might be the only one that thinks he could have a decent year. A full summer of rehab and training, coupled with a contract year. He'll be playing his a$$ off I think.

I can see us keeping MacArthur around cause he's still a useful top 9 player that can play with some grit. He's pretty fast and can contribute. Play him and move him at the deadline, cash in on a player we signed as a UFA
- t_leafs21

not like they are going to cut him - trade him in the summer for something that actually helps. We know he's not part of the long term solution, so why take time away from Fratting/Kadri by keeping him.

MAc's time was up the minute they traded for JVR - massive upgrade (potentially)

- Barx

Considering how few UFA centers are available, I wouldn't be shocked if a team took a flyer on him considering he only has one more year left on his deal.

I might be the only one that thinks he could have a decent year. A full summer of rehab and training, coupled with a contract year. He'll be playing his a$$ off I think.
- Ballsackian

he's too small to play in the bottom 6 and not good enough for the top 6.

who's spot do you want to give him?

Heard from who?
- Ballsackian

On twitter 2 days ago. Nhltradesfirst don't know if true just posting what I heard

Considering how few UFA centers are available, I wouldn't be shocked if a team took a flyer on him considering he only has one more year left on his deal.
- p_zub

honestly it isn't unreasonable. Connolly has only 1 yr on his deal, so not a huge risk for a team, and Leafs will GIVE him away, or even take a Marlie-able contract back in order to move him I would think.

not like they are going to cut him - trade him in the summer for something that actually helps. We know he's not part of the long term solution, so why take time away from Fratting/Kadri by keeping him.

MAc's time was up the minute they traded for JVR - massive upgrade (potentially)
- Big_Lightnin

Yeah true. Frattin may not be ready for camp though

not like they are going to cut him - trade him in the summer for something that actually helps. We know he's not part of the long term solution, so why take time away from Fratting/Kadri by keeping him.

MAc's time was up the minute they traded for JVR - massive upgrade (potentially)
- Big_Lightnin

Yeah true. Frattin may not be ready for camp though

Paul Hendrick ‏@HennyTweets

Broll takes on another david in wolf a german player from the del. Mckegg scores his 2nd. Not a dull moment here.#tmltalk

Oh man that sounds like its a lot of fun to watch.

Paul Hendrick ‏@HennyTweets

Broll takes on another david in wolf a german player from the del. Mckegg scores his 2nd. Not a dull moment here.#tmltalk

Oh man that sounds like its a lot of fun to watch.
- Cfser

I'm with you on that. We have a pile of defenders already (and more before Burke moved Schenn and Aulie for "meh" returns) but keep drafting more with our high picks. I get that our first two picks this year were pretty good picks at where we got them but sometimes going for the best player available isn't the best way to go, sometimes you need to draft for need and the Leafs need a first line centre. Badly.
- deerow84

He's a winger ;-)

Good skater, decent pair of hands, big shot, hits everything that moves, good fighter. Lacks ability to create his own offense, so will need to be paired with a good center at NHL Level to get the best out of him.

2nd Line Power Forward in all likelihood.
- Brian Huddle

Toronto Star says he's a centre:

That knowledge is not lost on centre Tyler Biggs, the team’s first-round pick in 2011 who has grown to a massive 218 pounds.

Biggs left Miami of Ohio after one year to turn pro. While his most likely 2012-13 destination is the Oshawa Generals, the Leafs have the option of placing him with the Marlies. Of course, Biggs has something bigger in mind.

“Right now, my focus is just to make the Toronto Maple Leafs,” said Biggs. “I’ve got to go (to training camp) with confidence. In my mind, I’ve got to go in thinking I have a chance to do it. If not, there’s no sense in going.”

http://www.thestar.com/sp...aple-leafs-prospects-camp

Any chance you are wrong?

Puhhhhhleeeeeeaze?

- Brian Huddle

That should say "Truculence: I should have looked it up before I said it."

- Brian Huddle

and the poster boy for Truculence is Tim Brent.


Yup, that about sums it up right there eh?

Toronto Star says he's a centre:

That knowledge is not lost on centre Tyler Biggs, the team’s first-round pick in 2011 who has grown to a massive 218 pounds.

Biggs left Miami of Ohio after one year to turn pro. While his most likely 2012-13 destination is the Oshawa Generals, the Leafs have the option of placing him with the Marlies. Of course, Biggs has something bigger in mind.

“Right now, my focus is just to make the Toronto Maple Leafs,” said Biggs. “I’ve got to go (to training camp) with confidence. In my mind, I’ve got to go in thinking I have a chance to do it. If not, there’s no sense in going.”

http://www.thestar.com/sp...aple-leafs-prospects-camp

Any chance you are wrong?

Puhhhhhleeeeeeaze?
- Atomic Wedgie

Star also said JVR solved the Leafs Size and Toughness problems.

see a trend?

Toronto Star says he's a centre:

That knowledge is not lost on centre Tyler Biggs, the team’s first-round pick in 2011 who has grown to a massive 218 pounds.

Biggs left Miami of Ohio after one year to turn pro. While his most likely 2012-13 destination is the Oshawa Generals, the Leafs have the option of placing him with the Marlies. Of course, Biggs has something bigger in mind.

“Right now, my focus is just to make the Toronto Maple Leafs,” said Biggs. “I’ve got to go (to training camp) with confidence. In my mind, I’ve got to go in thinking I have a chance to do it. If not, there’s no sense in going.”

http://www.thestar.com/sp...aple-leafs-prospects-camp

Any chance you are wrong?

Puhhhhhleeeeeeaze?
- Atomic Wedgie

I literally told Kevin McGran (the writer) that he's wrong. Biggs has never played center. He's a winger.

I literally told Kevin McGran (the writer) that he's wrong. Biggs has never played center. He's a winger.
- Brian Huddle

I literally told Kevin McGran (the writer) that he's wrong. Biggs has never played center. He's a winger.
- Brian Huddle

The Toronto star sports writers are entitled, we called it being Coxed.

The Toronto star sports writera are entitled, we called it being Coxed.
- LeafMan

Any Tennis on today?

I literally told Kevin McGran (the writer) that he's wrong. Biggs has never played center. He's a winger.
- Brian Huddle

Darn.

- The_Vark

So you're in favor of stacking one position and leaving other key positions lacking? I mean, sure I guess that's worked for...well, no team...ever. But I guess that's one way to go.

I have no idea how they are gonna part ways with connolly or komisarek, but macarthur should garner some interest.
- Barx

Komi is paid $1M less than his cap hit for the next two years. that has some value to those teams looking to get up to a now higher cap floor, and actually save $1M in cash.

So you're in favor of stacking one position and leaving other key positions lacking? I mean, sure I guess that's worked for...well, no team...ever. But I guess that's one way to go.
- deerow84

Penguins won a cup...

I've gone through line-up combos and I just don't see a spot for MacArthur, Lombardi or Connolly. They are all far too soft.
Lupul-Bozak-Kessel
JVR-Grabovski-Kulemin
Frattin-McClement-Kadri
Ashton-Steckel-Brown
- Barx

I cant see ashton on the leafs...he needs at least another year in the ahl.

Any Tennis on today?
- Big_Lightnin

I wouldn't know if there was, I just got over my insomnia, thank you Euro2012, if it comes back I will look for tennis or golf for a nap.