Anybody else think this is the year Kadri makes the jump?
- maverickJ

I think it would have to be....he makes it or he's gone in a trade.

I think it would have to be....he makes it or he's gone in a trade.
- LeafsOwnHabs

You wouldn't be able to grab too much for him though if he can't make the jump again, no?

This has to be his year to make the jump, if not this year, then i am not sure what to think about his future.
- Prolific_Scorer

I really like the way we have developed him so far, I just hope all the extra pressure didn't ruin his confidence. I would say that if he doesn't crack it this year he probably won't be a leaf next year though.

Washington Capitals resign Mike Green to a 3 year deal worth $18.25-million

aye, aye aye

I really like the way we have developed him so far, I just hope all the extra pressure didn't ruin his confidence. I would say that if he doesn't crack it this year he probably won't be a leaf next year though.
- maverickJ

Kadri is anything, but lacking confidence IMO

G'Day. What's up?

Washington Capitals resign Mike Green to a 3 year deal worth $18.25-million

aye, aye aye
- LeafMan

That's big bucks for someone you barely played in the playoffs, when it mattered. Albeit it was under a defensive style.

You wouldn't be able to grab too much for him though if he can't make the jump again, no?
- celata29

Not at all, but I can see him being the type of player the Leafs trade for next to nothing and he turns out to be a solid NHL player. In my opinion he will be a 20-25 goal scorer and 50-60 points. A good second line winger.

Anybody else think this is the year Kadri makes the jump?
- maverickJ

He could/should have made it last year. Just no patience.
He has to make it this year...however, some bodies will have also have to be cleared out to make space.

Washington Capitals resign Mike Green to a 3 year deal worth $18.25-million

aye, aye aye
- LeafMan

Big over payment for a guy that has played only 81 games in the past 2 years..specially with his numbers last year..

Not at all, but I can see him being the type of player the Leafs trade for next to nothing and he turns out to be a solid NHL player. In my opinion he will be a 20-25 goal scorer and 50-60 points. A good second line winger.
- maverickJ

If he doesn't make it this year, I would agree that it would be a mistake to trade him. His possible upside would be worth more than his trade value if I had to guess.

Kadri is anything, but lacking confidence IMO
- celata29

He does come across as very confident in the interviews but if a top 10 pick with that much confidence is not cracking the line up for 3 years it probably hurt somewhere.

Washington Capitals resign Mike Green to a 3 year deal worth $18.25-million

aye, aye aye
- LeafMan

So much for Phaneuf being overpaid. He's a better two way defenseman than Green will ever be and is making comparable money.

You wouldn't be able to grab too much for him though if he can't make the jump again, no?
- celata29

He'd be packaged........for Seguin!
No?

Gotta try.

Well, perfect then.. I have family in that lovely town, they are big fans.. I will have them reading your articles in the future..
- bixll

Much appreciated Bix!

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- Colin Dambrauskas

I just want you to know, Dambrauskas:

I always hated Kasparaitis.

He does come across as very confident in the interviews but if a top 10 pick with that much confidence is not cracking the line up for 3 years it probably hurt somewhere.
- maverickJ

Yeah that's a fair assesment. He could just be feigning confidence, didn't think of that.

So much for Phaneuf being overpaid. He's a better two way defenseman than Green will ever be and is making comparable money.
- mikeinbuffalo

No no, phaneuf is still overpaid.

So much for Phaneuf being overpaid. He's a better two way defenseman than Green will ever be and is making comparable money.
- mikeinbuffalo

Yikes...you'd think with struggling teams etc that prices would start to be a little more reasonable and yet it seems more and more players are being overpaid!

So much for Phaneuf being overpaid. He's a better two way defenseman than Green will ever be and is making comparable money.
- mikeinbuffalo

I don't understand this amount, head scratcher for sure.

He could/should have made it last year. Just no patience.
He has to make it this year...however, some bodies will have also have to be cleared out to make space.
- Fakepartofme

I wouldn't mind trying him at 1C, he isn't a 1C though I just would like to see it tried out. I really like that trade idea floating around for Mac, Scrivens and a 2nd for Halak Would it cost more?

if JVR doesnt work out as a centre I dont know where Kadri fits in the lineup tho

if lupul bozak and kessel remain as the top line then you ware looking at a second line of JVR Grabovski MacArthur/Kulemin

unless of course both Mac and Kuli are dropped to the third line to play with McClement.. however I have my doubts on that possibility
- Dozzer

I think either one of Kule/Mac gets traded. Thus allowing Kadri to step in.

if JVR doesnt work out as a centre I dont know where Kadri fits in the lineup tho

if lupul bozak and kessel remain as the top line then you ware looking at a second line of JVR Grabovski MacArthur/Kulemin

unless of course both Mac and Kuli are dropped to the third line to play with McClement.. however I have my doubts on that possibility
- Dozzer

With Burke saying he dosnt expect the team to remain the same, you would have to think one/two of Kadri, Kulemin, Mac would be traded....

I just want you to know, Dambrauskas:

I always hated Kasparaitis.
- Atomic Wedgie

haha, I never cared for him either

You work on a boat?
- LeafMan

not quite.

i work under the skyway bridge between hamilton/burlington.