The Lupul-Kadri-Kulemin line has looked great recently, and obviously the JVR-Bozak-Kessel line has been on fire as well, wonder what's going to happen when Bolland and Clarkson come back... I think all 3 lines need to have a defence-first kind of player and that is why Bozak just fits better with Line 1 than Kadri does. Kulemin is one of our better defensive forwards and seems to clean up for Kadri/Lupul. I wouldn't mind keeping them together for the time being and rolling a third line of Raymond-Bolland-Clarkson with Bolland being the defensively responsible player on that line. 4th line of whatever's clever - Bodie/Ashton-McClement-D'Amigo/Orr/McLaren... it makes me wonder where the longer term fit for Holland would be IF they resign Bolland... maybe he shifts to the wing on third line considering I doubt Raymond gets a new contract.

clarkson is fast enough.. he proved it in jersey that he can skate with top lines.

actually.. we might get the desired production out of him up there for once.
- Dozzer

He did that playing with Kovalchuk. A player who is very difficult to take the puck off of and isn't the fastest but will go through defense.

Clarkson sat in front and cleaned up because he had time to do that. Clarkson would, IMO, fail catastrophically with the Leafs top line because he doesn't have hands or speed.

I can't believe what Callahan is demanding...he isn't even that good...if he didn't have that C on his jersey, he'd be another average 2nd liner/3rd liner being paid 4 million...any team that pays him that much will be instantly sorry, very overrated....he's going downhill, his crash and bang style has finally caught up to his body. The next Tuomo Ruutu.

The Lupul-Kadri-Kulemin line has looked great recently, and obviously the JVR-Bozak-Kessel line has been on fire as well, wonder what's going to happen when Bolland and Clarkson come back... I think all 3 lines need to have a defence-first kind of player and that is why Bozak just fits better with Line 1 than Kadri does. Kulemin is one of our better defensive forwards and seems to clean up for Kadri/Lupul. I wouldn't mind keeping them together for the time being and rolling a third line of Raymond-Bolland-Clarkson with Bolland being the defensively responsible player on that line. 4th line of whatever's clever - Bodie/Ashton-McClement-D'Amigo/Orr/McLaren... it makes me wonder where the longer term fit for Holland would be IF they resign Bolland... maybe he shifts to the wing on third line considering I doubt Raymond gets a new contract.
- Lavy13

hey joining in now:

id keep the top 2 lines as they are - raymond-bolland-clarkson line would work good as well. (frank) orr and mclaren, lets get some speed and forecheck on that 4th line. Ashton-Mcclemment-D'amigo type line is much more effective.

come playoff time, there wont be any fighting anyways, mise well prepare the best we can!

leaf nation HEATIN UP!

I can't believe what Callahan is demanding...he isn't even that good...if he didn't have that C on his jersey, he'd be another average 2nd liner/3rd liner being paid 4 million...any team that pays him that much will be instantly sorry, very overrated....he's going downhill, his crash and bang style has finally caught up to his body. The next Tuomo Ruutu.
- ThePresident

Blame Clarkson signing for what Callahan wants...

Let them keep drinking the Haterade, they can enjoy watching us in May from the comfort of their local first tee...
- lumlums

That is all.

Ottawa is the ugly red headed step brother with a lil man complex.

I think they are picking up bad habits from all the politicians with meaningless drivel.

He did that playing with Kovalchuk. A player who is very difficult to take the puck off of and isn't the fastest but will go through defense.

Clarkson sat in front and cleaned up because he had time to do that. Clarkson would, IMO, fail catastrophically with the Leafs top line because he doesn't have hands or speed.
- markmark

meh.. i'd give it a whirl just to see.

kessel's speed opens up the same kind of ice.

Ottawa is the ugly red headed step brother with a lil man complex.

I think they are picking up bad habits from all the politicians with meaningless drivel.
- Bigzby

Wish we could pluck Neil off that team....

hey joining in now:

id keep the top 2 lines as they are - raymond-bolland-clarkson line would work good as well. (frank) orr and mclaren, lets get some speed and forecheck on that 4th line. Ashton-Mcclemment-D'amigo type line is much more effective.

come playoff time, there wont be any fighting anyways, mise well prepare the best we can!

leaf nation HEATIN UP!
- big_dion

I can't believe what Callahan is demanding...he isn't even that good...if he didn't have that C on his jersey, he'd be another average 2nd liner/3rd liner being paid 4 million...any team that pays him that much will be instantly sorry, very overrated....he's going downhill, his crash and bang style has finally caught up to his body. The next Tuomo Ruutu.
- ThePresident

He just has to look a Clarkson...thats what UFA's get.

hey joining in now:

id keep the top 2 lines as they are - raymond-bolland-clarkson line would work good as well. (frank) orr and mclaren, lets get some speed and forecheck on that 4th line. Ashton-Mcclemment-D'amigo type line is much more effective.

come playoff time, there wont be any fighting anyways, mise well prepare the best we can!

leaf nation HEATIN UP!
- big_dion

I like Bodie in place of D'amigo. Ashton and Bodie kind of suck at fighting, but will still do it and are FAR better and faster than Orr and McLaren

That is all.
- Atomic Wedgie

Great memory. Which in turn invokes memories of the playoffs in 2000, 2001 and 2002.

Tucker vs. the Sens bench.
Domi vs. Arvedson.
Gary Roberts.

Thank you Patrick Lalime, thank you.

i saw that when i was back reading. lol

and way to stick to your guns there pushover
- Dozzer

I just didn't want to listen to him anymore

That is all.
- Atomic Wedgie

oh man that 3-0 goal with 20 seconds left was a back breaker. Weak weak goal

I wish the leafs and sens had more playoff series..those were fun.
I would like both to make the playoffs this year so there is a chance

hey joining in now:

id keep the top 2 lines as they are - raymond-bolland-clarkson line would work good as well. (frank) orr and mclaren, lets get some speed and forecheck on that 4th line. Ashton-Mcclemment-D'amigo type line is much more effective.

come playoff time, there wont be any fighting anyways, mise well prepare the best we can!

leaf nation HEATIN UP!
- big_dion

Agreed, I don't want to see Orr or McLaren on the team anymore either, I really think that Ashton has proven himself to be an effective player in that role and just better in every facet of the game except fighting (he will do it, he's just not good at it lol). D'Amigo has got wheels I like seeing him flying out there as opposed to ankle skaters with no skill.

That is all.
- Atomic Wedgie

I like Bodie in place of D'amigo. Ashton and Bodie kind of suck at fighting, but will still do it and are FAR better and faster than Orr and McLaren
- TheThrill

Yea I have actually come around on Bodie... he can actually skate decently for a tall dude. D'Amigo may not have a future in the NHL due to just size alone but I love his hustle and he's a decent call-up for 4th line duties.

i got many friends who drive aggressively while high

believe me they exist too..
- Dozzer

I have friends that drive aggressively while sober. Bad drivers are bad drivers. Weed doesn't encourage it, their own stupidity does.

oh man that 3-0 goal with 20 seconds left was a back breaker. Weak weak goal

I wish the leafs and sens had more playoff series..those were fun.
I would like both to make the playoffs this year so there is a chance
- senstroll

I'd like TBay to take a dump and the Leafs and Habs to get on a role so they can meet up in round 1. We need to rekindle that rivalry with a good playoff series.

I have friends that drive aggressively while sober. Bad drivers are bad drivers. Weed doesn't encourage it, their own stupidity does.
- ILoveLamp

fact is weed impairs judgement and you shouldnt be driving with your judgement impaired

end of argument.

hey joining in now:

id keep the top 2 lines as they are - raymond-bolland-clarkson line would work good as well. (frank) orr and mclaren, lets get some speed and forecheck on that 4th line. Ashton-Mcclemment-D'amigo type line is much more effective.

come playoff time, there wont be any fighting anyways, mise well prepare the best we can!

leaf nation HEATIN UP!
- big_dion

agreed, but lets get Bodie on that 4th line...no?

oh man that 3-0 goal with 20 seconds left was a back breaker. Weak weak goal

I wish the leafs and sens had more playoff series..those were fun.
I would like both to make the playoffs this year so there is a chance
- senstroll

I was at the game (as The Law said, good memories).

It was the second goal that was the soul-crusher. Lalime inexplicably tried to save it with his catcher by reaching across his body. Simple blocker save, push the puck to the corner, and the Sens are still in it.

After that goal, the crowd was all over the Sens. The game was over.

Funny thing about the youtube clip - it's easy to forget that Domi could actually play the game. Something to think about when you see Orr on our roster today.

agreed, but lets get Bodie on that 4th line...no?
- Garnie

RC seems to like his effort - might see Orr and McLaren sitting when all the injured guys get back. But he'll keep atleast one of them in the pressbox so he can put them in the lineup for "emotional" games.

Personally I think, when healthy, McLaren is a better skater and fighter than Orr. I see him being the 12/13th forward long term. Orr looks close to expiry if not past due.

RC seems to like his effort - might see Orr and McLaren sitting when all the injured guys get back. But he'll keep atleast one of them in the pressbox so he can put them in the lineup for "emotional" games.

Personally I think, when healthy, McLaren is a better skater and fighter than Orr. I see him being the 12/13th forward long term. Orr looks close to expiry if not past due.
- The Law

Orr is 90% useless now and a liability in our own end.... Dont know why McLaren doesnt get more playing time. Cant we sit Orr some nights? He barely fights anymore, whats the point of having him.