BetterCallSaul
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Location: Captain Morgan Rielly Joined: 05.07.2013
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I dont know about that...Dion needs a stronger skating partner who can bail him out, so far I havnt seen this from Ranger yet...he seems like a solid 2nd pairing guy to me. - Colin Dambrauskas
Good partner for Franson.
Gardiner will have to do. |
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Big_Lightnin
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Location: Pain is coming Joined: 08.12.2010
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No one could replace him, but I'm not the only one who's impressed with Percy am I? Kid looks like he is much further along in his development than I thought he would be. - BetterCallSaul
oh ya Percy was very good last night.
He did have a couple "Holy poop that's Jason (frank)ing Spezza and Bobby (frank)ing Ryan" moments, but other than that was really good I thought.
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Dozzer
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Location: Somewhere over the rainbow since I’m way up high Joined: 09.15.2010
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I could see him taking some PK time perhaps, but thats about it...he likely wont be top pairing guy in my opinion, doesnt appear to have the foot speed. - Colin Dambrauskas
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dont need footspeed with carlyle as coach
not a big part of carlyle's defense |
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Big_Lightnin
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Location: Pain is coming Joined: 08.12.2010
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Good replacement for Franson.
Gardiner will have to do. - BetterCallSaul
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BetterCallSaul
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Location: Captain Morgan Rielly Joined: 05.07.2013
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- Big_Lightnin
Fair. |
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Dozzer
Referee Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Somewhere over the rainbow since I’m way up high Joined: 09.15.2010
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Just a little.
They were split up almost the whole game and when together for that shift, bam! - LeafMan
i'm crying on the inside |
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Big_Lightnin
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Location: Pain is coming Joined: 08.12.2010
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I dont know about that...Dion needs a stronger skating partner who can bail him out, so far I havnt seen this from Ranger yet...he seems like a solid 2nd pairing guy to me. - Colin Dambrauskas
Ranger's a pretty good skater. One of his better attributes. |
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poohcrumbs
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Location: I think Loov is going to become another Lidstrom- matt1337 Joined: 09.12.2009
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I dont know about that...Dion needs a stronger skating partner who can bail him out, so far I havnt seen this from Ranger yet...he seems like a solid 2nd pairing guy to me. - Colin Dambrauskas
Gunner isnt that fast IMO |
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Dozzer
Referee Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Somewhere over the rainbow since I’m way up high Joined: 09.15.2010
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they do...big Gio!....I think hell do a solid job, good character guy who worked his way into a full time NHLer after being invited to camp years ago. Not everyday something like this happens. - Colin Dambrauskas
oh i like him.. i think he'll be the perfect captain for a rebuilding club |
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Garnie
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Location: ON Joined: 11.30.2009
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well said. - Colin Dambrauskas
I agree - trade him right (frank)ing now!!!!! |
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Garnie
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Location: ON Joined: 11.30.2009
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Ranger's a pretty good skater. One of his better attributes. - Big_Lightnin
yep, out of the box, takes 4 or 5 strides and boom..right off the post!!!!
Zing...would have been nice if it went in |
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Big_Lightnin
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Location: Pain is coming Joined: 08.12.2010
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Fair. - BetterCallSaul
problem Leafs have...
Gunnar-Phaneuf
Gardiner-Ranger
Liles-Fraser
With no Franson in the lineup, that's essentially the top 6. Now... please point to the Right Hand Shot in that group of D-men.
And even if Percy , MacWilliam or Rielly sticks... they all shoot Left too.
That is not good at all. Blacker , Granberg and Holzer are the only Right Shots on the depth chart at all.
Blacker's close, but pretty clear Granberg's going to need a lot of time in the AHL.. maybe the full year |
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Big_Lightnin
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Location: Pain is coming Joined: 08.12.2010
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I agree - trade him right (frank)ing now!!!!! - Garnie
miss the playoffs if they do.
guaranteed |
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BetterCallSaul
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Location: Captain Morgan Rielly Joined: 05.07.2013
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problem Leafs have...
Gunnar-Phaneuf
Gardiner-Ranger
Liles-Fraser
With no Franson in the lineup, that's essentially the top 6. Now... please point to the Right Hand Shot in that group of D-men.
And even if Percy , MacWilliam or Rielly sticks... they all shoot Left too.
That is not good at all. Blacker and Holzer are the only Right Shots on the depth chart at all. - Big_Lightnin
Yep, that's been bothering me too. I think Nonis could acquire a RHD if he was willing to do what's necessary. I.E. Packaging Colborne, Liles, and a decent draft pick for taking Liles contract.
I want to stress that I don't think you'd get a game-breaker, just someone who can do the job and happens to shoot right handed. |
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Dozzer
Referee Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Somewhere over the rainbow since I’m way up high Joined: 09.15.2010
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problem Leafs have...
Gunnar-Phaneuf
Gardiner-Ranger
Liles-Fraser
With no Franson in the lineup, that's essentially the top 6. Now... please point to the Right Hand Shot in that group of D-men.
And even if Percy , MacWilliam or Rielly sticks... they all shoot Left too.
That is not good at all. Blacker , Granberg and Holzer are the only Right Shots on the depth chart at all.
Blacker's close, but pretty clear Granberg's going to need a lot of time in the AHL.. maybe the full year - Big_Lightnin
i wouldnt be overly shocked to see liles and gardiner flipped .. liles is smarter defensively.. or at least he used to be
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Dozzer
Referee Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Somewhere over the rainbow since I’m way up high Joined: 09.15.2010
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Yep, that's been bothering me too. I think Nonis could acquire a RHD if he was willing to do what's necessary. I.E. Packaging Colborne, Liles, and a decent draft pick for taking Liles contract. - BetterCallSaul
there seems to be a shortage of right handed D league wide however |
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Big_Lightnin
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Location: Pain is coming Joined: 08.12.2010
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there seems to be a shortage of right handed D league wide however - Dozzer
except on team Canada... where there will be at most 2 |
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BetterCallSaul
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Location: Captain Morgan Rielly Joined: 05.07.2013
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there seems to be a shortage of right handed D league wide however - Dozzer
Shouldn't have passed me over at the 06 draft then... |
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As per Dreger: Raymond is Leafs property until end of Sept and could then sign with anyone he chooses, at well over $1M |
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Dozzer
Referee Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Somewhere over the rainbow since I’m way up high Joined: 09.15.2010
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except on team Canada... where there will be at most 2 - Big_Lightnin
oh well then |
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Big_Lightnin
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Location: Pain is coming Joined: 08.12.2010
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i wouldnt be overly shocked to see liles and gardiner flipped .. liles is smarter defensively.. or at least he used to be - Dozzer
ya but Gardiner is better offensively, and Ranger will insulate him. Gardiner will get more minutes than Liles, I'd bank on it.
plus I think they are more comfortable with Liles playing out of position rather than Gardiner... (so I should have had that Fraser-Liles, with Liles on RD)
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Gunner isnt that fast IMO - poohcrumbs
No, but from what Ive seen so far I find Gunnar to be a better suitor for Phaneuf....but Ive only seen a little of Ranger so far so Ill hold off from too much judgement until he gets a few games in. |
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Dozzer
Referee Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: Somewhere over the rainbow since I’m way up high Joined: 09.15.2010
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Shouldn't have passed me over at the 06 draft then... - BetterCallSaul
06' huh?
sadly i wasnt taken in the 95 draft lol |
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Garnie
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Location: ON Joined: 11.30.2009
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miss the playoffs if they do.
guaranteed - Big_Lightnin
yeah..maybe..I don't have your crystal ball.
They only made it once since he's been here.
I'm not the only fan that thinks he is way overrated...sure he sucks up lots of minutes..he gets beat like a rented mule lots too!!!!
I would only replace him if Ranger/Franson/Gunner/Gardiner pick up their games, but I wouldn't give him a raise or sign him long term but hey...I know you like him and it's ok to disagree!!!!
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Big_Lightnin
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Location: Pain is coming Joined: 08.12.2010
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As per Dreger: Raymond is Leafs property until end of Sept and could then sign with anyone he chooses, at well over $1M - Colin Dambrauskas
where did I read something about Nonis and Raymond already have a deal in place at $950k contingent on whether Carlyle says he makes the team...
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