Willie has a ton of talent. No doubting that. But it is strange that the 2nd line can never get on an extended roll.

Coach has tried lots of combinations for sure.
- Leafsmart

They did roll the first half of the season like world beaters, though. That's a pretty decent stretch.

Would've been great if it was reversed and played like that the second half, instead of the first half.

You clearly don't know who Fido is if you thought he would talk hockey.
- AdamFrench

I accept responsibility for my own ignorance.

I doubt we could afford either. You're not wrong though. Both are big bodied and have really developed their game in Colorado. Nichushkin had a year just a few years ago where he didn't score any goals in 60 games. This year he scored 25. I don't know what that does to your market value, but it sure seems like it's trending upwards.
- Monkeypunk

Wild guess $3.5 to $4.5M depending on term, lose Kerfoot and it might make sense.

You like everyone.

So ... you wouldn't do it?

I *know* Dubas won't, even though we are immediately stronger.
- fifty__missions

Probably not at the UFA price he's going to command, probably double digits

Wild guess $3.5 to $4.5M depending on term, lose Kerfoot and it might make sense.
- winsix

I'll say this: Nichushkin has about the same level of deployment as Kerfoot on the PK and a similar effectiveness. I like his physicality more and his size. Theoretically - and historically speaking - he could be a decent fit for JT. But I'm not a huge Kerfoot fan, so that's also a part of my bias.

I'll say this: Nichushkin has about the same level of deployment as Kerfoot on the PK and a similar effectiveness. I like his physicality more and his size. Theoretically - and historically speaking - he could be a decent fit for JT. But I'm not a huge Kerfoot fan, so that's also a part of my bias.
- Monkeypunk

Then you'll love Marchment.

Can we trade Willie for assets and sign Naz Ufa?

Play Naz at C and JT at LW like everyone is saying.

We are a better team immediately.

Problem is - Dubas would never do it. You all know why.

😢
- fifty__missions

I’d rather he explore trading Muzzin. I think Willie is more useful right now. But this is one thing I agree with you on, JT on Naz’s wing would be sweet

new blog everyone

oh well yes, if you ship out Kerfoot Holl and Mrazek sure.
you still need a top4 dman though
- fidopro

Oh well that was the part of the initial discussion that you conveniently skipped over.

So what you are saying is Dubas will sign him for 7.25M.
- Archaic

go after Kadri with that type of coin

Great thing about being a Leaf poster on here is that there are no days off.
Just as busy as Dubas is in the summer
- Leafsmart

fishing trip anyone?