Mike Augello: Leafs Better Up Front, But Defense Concerns Remain

Parros is the Leafs only concern, Mike.

Hey I didn't know Ryan Jones was an FA, (frank)ing sign him up Nonis

Parros is the Leafs only concern, Mike.
- systemtool

Bozak sucks...

Bozak sucks...
- Flyfreaky

In a role he isn't suited for, you can make that case. As a hockey player in the right role, he does not.

Hey I didn't know Ryan Jones was an FA, (frank)ing sign him up Nonis
- Leafland

Hal Gill baby, woooo!!

In a role he isn't suited for, you can make that case. As a hockey player in the right role, he does not.
- systemtool

They're gonna have to make do...

How in the hell are they better up front? They lost Grabovski, MacArthur, Frattin, and Komorov and replaced them with David Clarkson.

How in the hell are they better up front? They lost Grabovski, MacArthur, Frattin, and Komorov and replaced them with David Clarkson.
- Leafsfan87

Hence better up front.

"TSN’s Bob MacKenzie indicated on Friday that the Leafs will not re-sign free agent Mike Kostka"

Damn, how will we replace his minutes on the top pairing?

How in the hell are they better up front? They lost Grabovski, MacArthur, Frattin, and Komorov and replaced them with David Clarkson.
- Leafsfan87

And Bolland! Losing Mac wasn't really a loss. Plus a healthy Lupul that we didnt have last year would be an extra boost. That and Kadri finally has a permanent and steady role. That should make them a lot better actually.

Hence better up front.
- honesthockey

Lost a lot of speed

"TSN’s Bob MacKenzie indicated on Friday that the Leafs will not re-sign free agent Mike Kostka"

Damn, how will we replace his minutes on the top pairing?


- daeth

Superstar Gardiner! Oh wait Kostka's stats were better in both leagues.

Lost a lot of speed
- robin_steele264

(frank)er

Superstar Gardiner! Oh wait Kostka's stats were better in both leagues.
- honesthockey

If Gardiner can learn how to play defense he'll be ok. You can learn how to play D over one summer right?

How in the hell are they better up front? They lost Grabovski, MacArthur, Frattin, and Komorov and replaced them with David Clarkson.
- Leafsfan87

You are joking right?

Superstar Gardiner! Oh wait Kostka's stats were better in both leagues.
- honesthockey

Stats?

Dude, put down the sheets and want a (frank)ing game!

If Gardiner can learn how to play defense he'll be ok. You can learn how to play D over one summer right?
- daeth

Apparently, you can learn it in the break between regular season and the playoffs. He's the only dman to give Phaneuf a run for his money in terms of being the team'a best.

Stats?

Dude, put down the sheets and watch a (frank)ing game!
- UsernameUnknown

*fixed*

Stats?

Dude, put down the sheets and want a (frank)ing game!
- UsernameUnknown

perfect.

Apparently, you can learn it in the break between regular season and the playoffs. He's the only dman to give Phaneuf a run for his money in terms of being the team'a best.
- Feeling Glucky?

Gardiner will be fine..as soon as he puts 20lbs on those bones of his.

Apparently, you can learn it in the break between regular season and the playoffs. He's the only dman to give Phaneuf a run for his money in terms of being the team'a best.
- Feeling Glucky?

Took us right to the finals.

Wow...its July 6th and I can't believe how many naysayers are out on the Leafs:

JVR-Bozak-Kessel
Lupul-Kadri-Clarkson
Kulemin-McClement-Bolland
Orr-Colbourne-McLaren

Phaneuf-Gunner
Gardiner-Liles
Franson-Blacker
Holzer...Reilly...Fraser...

Reimer-Bernier

Super elite...NO...damn solid lineup...YES!

Whast the report on Ron Hainsey... he looked like he logged a lot of minutes last year... any chance we could sign him?

Apparently, you can learn it in the break between regular season and the playoffs. He's the only dman to give Phaneuf a run for his money in terms of being the team'a best.
- Feeling Glucky?

It was a crazy improvement. Was it just a confidence thing or what?