I agree, Kapanen may find better success on the third line when Hyman returns. From the asset viewpoint, neither Hyman nor Kapanen nor Johnssson are what I would think are core - long term pieces. With the top heavy AAV for the core, Leafs will need to use these assets as future trading chips the keep the Cap under control.
- winsix

I'm guessing Hyman will be a victim of the salary cap crunch, unless he wants to take a huge haircut.

If I can only keep one of those guys, I'd keep Johnsson.

I'm guessing Hyman will be a victim of the salary cap crunch, unless he wants to take a huge haircut.

If I can only keep one of those guys, I'd keep Johnsson.
- Atomic Wedgie

Hyman doesn't need money, he will re-sign when his contract is up. 4 yr/$6.5M deal

I'm guessing Hyman will be a victim of the salary cap crunch, unless he wants to take a huge haircut.

If I can only keep one of those guys, I'd keep Johnsson.
- Atomic Wedgie

HYman will be interesting. He may want too much for his skill level. If he goes and Babs is stlil here him and Dubas will never speak again

I've thought about it an awful lot over the past few years.

I'm kinda on Babs' side now.

There's only so much puck to go around. If you have two superstars on one line, they probably don't need a 3rd really good guy - because that guy won't see the puck enough.

Why not make your third line a scoring threat? If they can finish +1 every night, it gives you a better chance of winning the hockey game.
- Atomic Wedgie

Why not play your best players enough?

Lucas Neilson: Leafs fizzle in the third; shooting at intermission
The season is young
- Lucas.Neilson

Good poop, man.

My favorite shoot the puck thing-

I'm guessing Hyman will be a victim of the salary cap crunch, unless he wants to take a huge haircut.

If I can only keep one of those guys, I'd keep Johnsson.
- Atomic Wedgie

It's interesting but Johnsson is probably less talented than Kapenen, but seems to be more willing to hang around the front of the opposing net. Not a bad thing to have when you have a few snipers.

Hyman absolutely needs to be kept. That line is poop without him.

I've thought about it an awful lot over the past few years.

I'm kinda on Babs' side now.

There's only so much puck to go around. If you have two superstars on one line, they probably don't need a 3rd really good guy - because that guy won't see the puck enough.

Why not make your third line a scoring threat? If they can finish +1 every night, it gives you a better chance of winning the hockey game.
- Atomic Wedgie

I disagree and there are fancy stats that show 3 top talents on the same line can elevate each other. One of their examples:

Ratman - Bergeron - Pastrnak

I don't really have the fancy stats background and all I really could do is dig up the article as 'proof'.

Hyman doesn't need money, he will re-sign when his contract is up. 4 yr/$6.5M deal
- PatC80

So he's going to waltz into Dumbass' office and ask for the Labanc special?

I disagree and there are fancy stats that show 3 top talents on the same line can elevate each other. One of their examples:

Ratman - Bergeron - Pastrnak

I don't really have the fancy stats background and all I really could do is dig up the article as 'proof'.
- RickJames77

Thank you for this.

It's interesting but Johnsson is probably less talented than Kapenen, but seems to be more willing to hang around the front of the opposing net. Not a bad thing to have when you have a few snipers.
- winsix

I was amazed when I discovered Kapanen is 3 inches taller than Johnsson. I had assumed Johnsson was bigger.

Although they are roughly the same weight.

I disagree and there are fancy stats that show 3 top talents on the same line can elevate each other. One of their examples:

Ratman - Bergeron - Pastrnak

I don't really have the fancy stats background and all I really could do is dig up the article as 'proof'.
- RickJames77

I'm sure they do. The question is by how much?

Because if you drop a high-skilled guy to the 3rd line, he's going to elevate the play of the 3rd line. Does that give you a bigger bump than on the 1st line?

It's a question that can only be answered this June.

So he's going to waltz into Dumbass' office and ask for the Labanc special?
- RickJames77

You need to know a bit of background here. Let's just say, his family has money and he's done ok outside of hockey. Successful writer of children's books, had a 4.0 GPA at Michigan where he learned to hockey from Red Berenson. And he probably had different Leaf pyjamas for every day of the week.

Totally off topic, but re-tweeted by Bob McKenzie:

https://twitter.com/Digit...tatus/1181348689756864513

Stay safe, people.

Apparently this is the new thing in phishing. They get you to give some information, they plug it into your account, you are sent a text message with a verification code, and they ask for that verification code - and boom, they have access to your accounts.

So he's going to waltz into Dumbass' office and ask for the Labanc special?
- RickJames77

Yes, because he was born rich.

Ceci and Kapanen for Hamilton and Reimer ($ retained)

So he's going to waltz into Dumbass' office and ask for the Labanc special?
- RickJames77

I drafted him, thought he was good. He has zero points and is like -6...

So he's going to waltz into Dumbass' office and ask for the Labanc special?
- RickJames77

I would have checked Leblanc for concussions after signing that deal

Totally off topic, but re-tweeted by Bob McKenzie:

https://twitter.com/Digit...tatus/1181348689756864513

Stay safe, people.

Apparently this is the new thing in phishing. They get you to give some information, they plug it into your account, you are sent a text message with a verification code, and they ask for that verification code - and boom, they have access to your accounts.
- Atomic Wedgie

iv only had it happen once where they called saying it was my bank. I just said ok thanks. ill hang up and call back in myself. called back and it wasnt the bank calling me. Good rule is to never ever give any info to someone who randomly calls you.

I drafted him, thought he was good. He has zero points and is like -6...
- bryant

San Jose as a whole is sucking some major ass.

I got Timo Meier and he ain't done Richard, yet.

Totally off topic, but re-tweeted by Bob McKenzie:

https://twitter.com/Digit...tatus/1181348689756864513

Stay safe, people.

Apparently this is the new thing in phishing. They get you to give some information, they plug it into your account, you are sent a text message with a verification code, and they ask for that verification code - and boom, they have access to your accounts.
- Atomic Wedgie

It's amazing how people use intellect to cheat and be a$$holes rather than use the talent combine it with some work. I haven't seen this one yet but continue to get two calls a day on my cell from India to sell me duct cleaning services. I know the stiff on the other end is a desparate starving person phishing for some other pr!ck, still have a hard time not swearing at them.

iv only had it happen once where they called saying it was my bank. I just said ok thanks. ill hang up and call back in myself. called back and it wasnt the bank calling me. Good rule is to never ever give any info to someone who randomly calls you.
- senstroll

I get text alerts saying my business or personal debit card is disabled and then send a link. I usually just delete the text and then continue using my card. I’ve never had any issues.

Ceci and Kapanen for Hamilton and Reimer ($ retained)
- DrunkenCanuck

Are you (frank)ing drunk

I get text alerts saying my business or personal debit card is disabled and then send a link. I usually just delete the text and then continue using my card. I’ve never had any issues.
- bryant

I take it a step further and forward a copy of the text to the RCMP, then delete.

Are you (frank)ing drunk
- BINGO!