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Clarke MacArthur is red-hot

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Kulemin's a beast: he may not score 30 goals this year, but he's a tower of strength and a disruption in the offensive zone with his board work, forecheck and hustle. He's a good all around player and still young.
 
Anyway you slice it this guy is a big asset to the team right now. And he can really snipe at times.
 
NHL teams should limit the number of players with streaky type talent.

We've already got Kessel, and to some degree Phaneuf who go hot and cold. I'm not sure if we should have another.
 
Everlong said:
He's the definition of streaky. I like the guy personally more so than a player. That being said, I hope he continues this little run he's been on untill others can break out of their funk.
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Same reason for me. I really do like the guy but this is just him on a good streak atm. Yes he's developing a good streak with Kadri as well, however his defensive game at times, along with the dumb penalties (none so far which is great) are a pain in the ass. He's also a playmaker in the wings so it does help with the creativity however he's not consistent. If he can keep this up for the season, I have no problem but I personally believe this to be the case.
 
People who want to sell high need to realize that NHL GM's aren't as wishy washy as you and won't give up significantly more for a player just because they've been hot for 7 or 8 games.
 
For people saying sell, who do you see taking his place in the lineup? I like our starting group but imo there is a fairly substantial talent/production dropoff outside the starting group.
 
Wait and see what Mac, Kadri and Frattin can do.
Sure, we're getting Frattin back soon, and then Lupul.
What happens if we trade Mac now when Lupul comes back, and 2 forwards drop with injuries soon thereafter...

Who we gonna put in the lineup on a nightly basis then? Steckel? Hamilton? Ashton?

IF we're in the playoff hunt, we can certainly use a guy like MacArthur.

Besides, I doubt teams are gonna give up a 1st round pick for a rental in such a deep draft year.
 
If I'm Nonis, it's pretty simple. I hold on to MacArthur to help with the playoff push unless a team is desperate enough to give up a 1st round pick or a highly touted prospect for Mac before the deadline.
 
He's definitely making it hard for Nonis to trade him for future assets. I can't see Nonis let him go for anything less than an overpayment, like a first round pick or a solid prospect.

Leafs have such a good problem to have. Great depth on the wings.
 
I'm all for whatever is in the team's best interests but if he gets traded or walks in free agency, I'll definitely miss the guy. He's been a solid contributor to the team since his arrival and he seems like one of the rare players that came to Toronto as virtually a nobody and flourished rather than the common theme of coming to Toronto as a somebody and completely disappearing.

And I also get a kick out of his adrenaline attacks on the ice when he gets really pissed off :laugh: He's one of the smallest guys on the team but when that adrenaline kicks in, he's actually pretty intimidating.
 
Trade him! Highest value right now trade trade trade!!1111

For real, keep him why not? The guy is doing well and always been a very solid contributor . People seem to think we can flip him for Perry or something
 
Joey Hoser said:
People who want to sell high need to realize that NHL GM's aren't as wishy washy as you and won't give up significantly more for a player just because they've been hot for 7 or 8 games.
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Sorry but i just don't agree with your premise.

Not when your talking about a team trading for a playoff rental.

Now if you talking about a plug that has never produced, ok,sure.

But a player like McA has shown what he can do in the past and is showing he still has it.
 
Faltorvo said:
Sorry but i just don't agree with your premise.

Not when your talking about a team trading for a playoff rental.

Now if you talking about a plug that has never produced, ok,sure.

But a player like McA has shown what he can do in the past and is showing he still has it.
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Which would be an excellent reason to keep a player.
 
How about we simply don't trade anyone? Our depth at the wings when everyone is healthy could compete with the best in the league,.
 
KuleminFan41 said:
Trade him! Highest value right now trade trade trade!!1111

For real, keep him why not? The guy is doing well and always been a very solid contributor . People seem to think we can flip him for Perry or something
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If he is not signed by the TD then he is traded out, simple as that.

You don't let that asset walk for no return and you don't negotiate UFA contracts after the TD.

We have plenty of depth and flex with our wingers that he can be moved.
 
SprDaVE said:
He's definitely making it hard for Nonis to trade him for future assets. I can't see Nonis let him go for anything less than an overpayment, like a first round pick or a solid prospect.

Leafs have such a good problem to have. Great depth on the wings.
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This. We need him to make a push for the playoffs. I think Nonnis should clear excessive defensemen problem before trading Mac.
 
sangreale said:
Which would be an excellent reason to keep a player.
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I don't believe our organization is in a position to allow the likes of Mac to walk for nothing nor do i believe in negotiating contracts past the TD date.

I don't care about his little hot streak, i don't get caught up like that.
 
I like him and know he wants to play in T.O., but if you can get a 1st for him because he is hot right now, you make that trade. I know it is looking like playoffs this year (to this point), but we need to grab some high picks as well.
 
I always assumed he'd be moved at some point this year but I'm not sure anymore.

At this point even if he isn't extended I'd keep him around. It's worth the risk.
 
BonMorrison said:
How about we simply don't trade anyone? Our depth at the wings when everyone is healthy could compete with the best in the league,.
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I agree with this. If we're a playoff contender a month from now, we're not ditching anyone (with the exception of 4th liners). The Leafs are in an enviable position from a depth perspective. Many playoff teams are going to be scrambling for that extra winger for a playoff run.
 
Joey Hoser said:
People who want to sell high need to realize that NHL GM's aren't as wishy washy as you and won't give up significantly more for a player just because they've been hot for 7 or 8 games.
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Tell that to old man Fletch - that's precisely what he did with Stempniak.
 
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