Ianturnedbull
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How will we replace the 2 goals and 3 assists combined 5 points those 6 guys have provided?No spot for Holmberg, Robertson, Liljegren or Kampf (Dewer or Lorentz).
Knies is making pennies on the dollar and contributing as though he gets paid 11 million a year. The top players have been lack luster and streaky at best so far this season, and Knies has been the only other constant to Stolarz. I hope he takes them to the cleaners. Everyone else did.Robertson would best be suited on the top line instead of Knies just not sure his play has warranted it in the coaches eyes but that’s maximizing his talent Knies isn’t maximizing his on the top line with them he’d probably be better on the second line though I wouldn’t touch it yet and the third line that he would make a line cause I’d argue he’s playing the best of the trio on the top line
Leafs have no clue how to manage the cap and will overpay just like the brady bunchKnies is making pennies on the dollar and contributing as though he gets paid 11 million a year. The top players have been lack luster and streaky at best so far this season, and Knies has been the only other constant to Stolarz. I hope he takes them to the cleaners. Everyone else did.
Yes, it's almost like they've had the same career trajectories at the same time in their careers.If you can't differentiate between the the utility of a 6'1" 200 plus pound checker from a 5'8" 180 pound player playing a checking game, I can't explain it to you.
Yes, it's almost like they've had the same career trajectories at the same time in their careers.
Zach: at 24 he completes his first full season in the show, 82 games, 98 including the 16 game stint in 15/16. 14 total goals (10 in the 16/17 season), 34 total points. 16:41 TOI in the 16/17 season. Points/60 that season, 1.227.
Nick: at 23 has now played...96 games. 18 total goals, 35 total points. 11:22 TOI last year. Points/60 last year, 2.543.
It's almost as if that at the ages of 23/24 the potential of a player is as yet defined. Zach developing his offensive capabilities as his experience developed and his opportunities to play with more skilled players grew. Whereas Nick having just turned 23 might finally be hitting his stride, developing the defensive awareness he required, and is now rounding into the more confident/capable all round player that we had hoped for, and if it continues perhaps he'll even be given a chance to play with more skilled players to see how his offensive talents can be utilized to help the team.
But, if you can't differentiate, I can't explain it to you.
There is zero stats out there that paint Benoit as anything but a liability this season. The guy has taken a ton of penalties, loses his minutes 5 on 5 by a massive amount and is getting scored on a lot. Call a spade a spade.Benny’s been fine, some people’s takes make me laugh out loud……..
There is zero stats out there that paint Benoit as anything but a liability this season. The guy has taken a ton of penalties, loses his minutes 5 on 5 by a massive amount and is getting scored on a lot. Call a spade a spade.
Yes. This team has a problem of not giving young guys minutes outside of Knies. Outside of point totals this is the best Robertson has looked away from the puck since going pro.
There was a time, I was entirely convinced that Lonny Bohonos was a player. In my heart of hearts, I still am. But my mind moved on a long time ago.
With Nick Robertson, I have never been convinced. The preseason moved my mind the other way, so I think there's potential. But it seems like he needs specialized circumstances to demonstrate his ability with consistency.
I would be very happy to be wrong and see pre-season Robertson return.
leafs dont need any more soft players they need soul playersYes. This team has a problem of not giving young guys minutes outside of Knies. Outside of point totals this is the best Robertson has looked away from the puck since going pro.
They have enough unskilled brutes polluting their bottom 4 defense and fourth line.leafs dont need any more soft players they need soul players
Robertson is inconsistent in terms of effectiveness and finishing to start the season but the effort has been there. It helps that he’s earning league minimum.I guess I'm in the minority here. I think Robertson has been one of our better forwards: he's consistently engaged, skating hard every shift, he's been defensively responsible throughout his ice time, he's clearing pucks from the D zone with regularity, either by skating it out or by dumping it past the blue line when under pressure, he leads the team (according to Moneypuck) with only 1 giveaway - none in the D zone - and I suggest most importantly, is struggling with a 6.7 shooting percentage, less than half of last year's of 14.6% and an 11.2 NHL career avg. In essence, I'd argue that he's following Berube's instructions to the letter, 'become a more responsible defensive player'. That he's also not playing with the type of players who could best support his greatest talent, his shot, puts him at a disadvantage. If Berube continues to see this type of 'game' from Nick, and if Berube continues to go with:
Knies Matthews Marner
Patches Tavares Nylander
then I might expect a reunion of sorts with a 3rd line of:
Robertson Domi McMann
a line that had some success last year. Domi offers the creativity and passing skills Robertson requires to be a consistent threat in the O zone. McMann offers some of the power forward ability that would complete the line.
Berube had him doing PK today at practice, said he thinks with his tenacity and speed could add that to his game. Sure doesn't sound like he's an odd man out, and frankly Holmberg has been steaming shit on the PK, so we need someone to step up. I agree, he does have the repertoire to possibly be effective on a PK, why not?