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I'm psyched for the Future Considerations we picked up tonight. I think they'll fill the hole left by the Future Considerations we traded for Carter Hutton.
riffle
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I wonder how much Blackwell really wants to be here?
Both Keefe and Dubas stated they've tried to get him a couple of times in FA.
Go look at what kind of money he's been paid in his career. It wasn't about that. He simply chose to be somewhere else.
I'm glad he's here. His legs move fast and he'll hit and dig.
Both Keefe and Dubas stated they've tried to get him a couple of times in FA.
Go look at what kind of money he's been paid in his career. It wasn't about that. He simply chose to be somewhere else.
I'm glad he's here. His legs move fast and he'll hit and dig.
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The Masters
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looked like solid nhl players that fill needs on this team. blackwell will get a crack at that 2nd line without a doubt.
Maplebeasts
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Gio and Lilly pairing were money. Blackwell looked like a good player being dragged down by 2 corpses.
zeke
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1st impression couldn't be better.
Poised, quick, gritty, active.
Two beauties.
Poised, quick, gritty, active.
Two beauties.
Leafsfan74
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Both are solid pickups.. Gio a potential gsme setter that keeps the D core honest. Blackwell a player similar to Kerfoot who can probably get a taste of play on different lines and roles.
Both played engaged and responsible games.
Both played engaged and responsible games.
zeke
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Imagine paying more for Ben Chiarot than Mark Giordano.
Jimmy Firecracker
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keonsbitterness
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Loved what both guys brought. Especially feel that Gio is going to make a major difference on the ice and in the room.
Well, that's the thing I guess. When you're vying with all the teams to get a guy it's all about the best pitch (from the team, the city etc etc). Bringing in Blackwell now, having him play 20 games in the uniform, hopefully go on a run in the playoff, then you pitch him a contract extension which seems like it should definitely give us the inside track; get his interest.
I would think however if he's played just as a 4th line guy, he could move on in hopes of more opportunity elsewhere. I think sooner or later, he needs to get a long look on that 2nd line.
BodaciousBeefBazooka
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Blackwell was feisty, speedy and finished his checks. Gio was stable, steady and composed. Let's keep it going.
Man Bear Pig
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Not exactly the same, but Dubas did try to get Kampf before, and he chose to come here. Blackwell looked solid and his skating is a welcome addition to the bottom 6.
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Buds17
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No doubt that Giordano will continue to log a considerable amount of quality minutes on a consistent basis going forward. The best is also yet to come regarding Blackwell's opportunity to prove his worth.
riffle
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I thought that look would come tonight. Not like we had much going offensively. I think now it's an easier sell putting the new guy up on Line 2 over someone who's been grinding all season.
Not sure if it's because his legs are shorter, but they really move fast. Look much faster than most everyone on the ice.
riffle
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I wish when the media get answers like this they'd follow with... How's the comfort level with some of the other guys like Holl, Lily, etc? It's implied in the comment that some of our guys don't know how to play and he doesn't have great comfort level with them.
That isn't implied at all. Saying someone has poise does not mean others don't.
riffle
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Boosh has been rock solid as well... look forward to watching him throw some monster hits in the playoffs
Although I wasn't initially thrilled at the idea of acquiring Gio (not really a fan of acquiring oldies), it looks like this could be a good fit at a very economical price. This team certainly looks like they're more adept now (or the potential to be) at playoff style hockey.
lovemyleafs
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Gio's performance was better than any of Foligno's in a Leafs uniform.
