Speculation: Luke Schenn

[StuckOutHere]

The C is still vacant in Toronto...

 

[mashedpotato]

Don't think Toronto could take him on principle alone....

 

[YP44]

Nj might have a use for him.

that seems like a decent fit to me. I think Schenn is a great 3rd pairing man who can step up in case of injury.

Definitely not AHL material like some on here are posting

 

[CrazyCanuck89]

Maybe when he drafted him he did, doubt he values him as much
anymore, not to mention he's not a GM.

Burke never drafted him, Kadri was his first draft pick for the leafs a year later.

 

[Toronto makebeleifs]

I actually wouldn't mind having him back on the leafs. He can't be worse than Hunwick. Then again, I don't think there are very many d worse than Hunwick.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

He got caught watching the puck a lot in the LA system, but I think if he were used to it, he would have been better.

Definitely still should be in the NHL, at least as a depth option. Have to think he'll sign cheap later this summer or on a PTO.

 

[YP44]

He got caught watching the puck a lot in the LA system, but I think if he were used to it, he would have been better.

Definitely still should be in the NHL, at least as a depth option. Have to think he'll sign cheap later this summer or on a PTO.

I would imagine he gets a contract and not PTO

 

[Menzinger]

He still can't skate and still can't do anything with the puck. The Leafs need to stay away from him.

He'll be out of the NHL within a couple years

 

[StuckOutHere]

*Checks Twitter and reputable news sources*

The C is still vacant in Toronto.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

He can replace Mark Stuart.

 

[Pi]

*Checks Twitter and reputable news sources*

The C is still vacant in Toronto.

You're right. We could use him with the Toronto Marlies.

 

[i1]

The Leafs were 10th in the conference in 2010-11, and 8 points out of a playoff spot. How is that almost making the playoffs?

They were 3 points out with 3 games remaining; it was a long shot, but the end of that season felt like playoff hockey:

 

[Maurice of Orange]

Luke Schenn would be better off signing with an eastern conference team that needs a big guy on the back end, and to mentor the young kids.
Maybe Carolina, New Jersey or Columbus.

 

[bland]

He makes really poor decisions. Don't think it's a foot speed or mobility issue, just doesn't see plays as they develop.

 

[alexhabs26]

He could get a chance with a team that need a 6-7 D and he is still only 26 year old.

 

[McDavidCrushedLarkin]

Wasn't he a top 5 NHL shutdown defenceman in Toronto? What happened to him?

 

[Toronto makebeleifs]

Wasn't he a top 5 NHL shutdown defenceman in Toronto? What happened to him?

He has a specialized set of skills. The game is becoming more speed based and transitional and schenn lacks the footspeed. Still good at clearing the net and working in the corners, but never continued the play we saw in his rookie year.

 

[Hally BlackWood]

He has a specialized set of skills. The game is becoming more speed based and transitional and schenn lacks the footspeed. Still good at clearing the net and working in the corners, but never continued the play we saw in his rookie year.

somebody like babcock could redefine his game. Someone needs to help him develop to the game. Hes still young even hes worth a shot as a 6/7 guy. I would prefer him over Corrado. He can clear the front of the net and his size helps him in the corners.

 

[stempniaksen]

I have a feeling it'll be ottawa. Not my first choice, but for a third pairing guy on a short term, it wouldn't be the end of the world.

I actually wouldn't mind a more defensive minded guy behind Karlsson and Ceci, let those two handle the offensive minutes and let a guy like Schenn or Gryba eat up PK minutes and defensive zone starts. Not sure how much value Wideman has league wide, might be wise to hold on to him as the #7 guy.

That being said, a Borowiecki - Schenn/Gryba pairing would be terrible, I guess a move like this would greatly help Chabot make the team. Either that or they make wholesale changes on the bottom pairing and bring in another lefty as well.

 

[flyersfan187]

It's not just about his speed. As a d you don't have to be fast if you have a high hockey iq and that is what he is lacking. Still he is good to have as a bottom pairing and is a good team first guy.

 

[MessierII]

Wings should pick him up. They need guys in their twenties who are right shots. I think he could rebound in a sheltered role on a vet team.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

somebody like babcock could redefine his game. Someone needs to help him develop to the game. Hes still young even hes worth a shot as a 6/7 guy. I would prefer him over Corrado. He can clear the front of the net and his size helps him in the corners.

I think this might be giving Babcock too much credit. Sure, he's a great coach and can teach the technical components like few others can, but Schenn just doesn't have the tools to redefine his game. He just can't keep up, his lack of foot speed always held him back and that's unlikely to change.

 

[East Coast Icestyle]

It's sad, his first few years in the NHL he was one of my favourite your D and I actually wanted him on the Flames.

I would still take him, over Engelland, Smid and Wideman to be honest.

 

[tony d]

If I'm Ottawa I would approach him, 1 yrs. at 2 million per could do it.

 

[Alexanderthe89]

I wouldn't mind seeing him back in Toronto in a 3rd pairing role.