GDT: Training Camp discussion - Rifai and Murray on waivers -- Steeves clears

[CabanaBoy5]

If Robertson is sat off the opening night roster for a player like Patches or Jarnkrok after the camp he has had then it's clear the players play means nothing.

Apart from scoring goals in the pre season, Robertson was engaged all over the ice, back checked hard, stronger along the boards (one of his big weaknesses last season) and better in the d-zone.

I don't expect this to be a nightly thing, there's going to be games where he doesn't play good etc, BUT at least you know it's there for now.

I think it sends a terrible message if Robertson isn't in the starting lineup on Wed. I'd think that would be worse than not starting Spezza in his first game. Also, his family is flying in to watch him in that game

 

[DarkKnight]

I think it sends a terrible message if Robertson isn't in the starting lineup on Wed. I'd think that would be worse than not starting Spezza in his first game. Also, his family is flying in to watch him in that game

He's playing Wednesday zero doubt.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Brad shouldnt be making trades or he will give up Tkachuk for pennies

I wouldn't mind that: Florida loses Tkachuk and the Leafs get some pennies.

 

[Primary Assist]

Let Nicky Robby play until he gives Chief a reason to sit him. Patches has a heck of a resume, but his value add to this team is cheap, veteran depth. The kind of you will be happy to have in January after a losing skid and some guys need maintenance days.

 

[Nineteen67]

Reading some of the comments on here, you'd expect the Leafs to be a Lottery team... #positivenation

They should make the playoffs but after that they’re an unknown. There’s hope, but no one can assume they’ll be competitive. The core have never dictated who wins the series and rely on the opposition to determine the outcome.

If their stars get pushed out again they won’t win. It’s that simple.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Reading some of the comments on here, you'd expect the Leafs to be a Lottery team... #positivenation

I think the leafs are a very good regular season team

 

[aingefan]

Praying Rifai doesnt get claimed.

He's the exact type of player one of our rivals picks up and becomes a permanent player


Engvall is f***ing atrocious. I'd take a 1 legged Patches over him any day.

Cant believe that buttercup got a 8yr contract

Rifai has three years at <1mil.
He can play on a 3rd pair.
Could be a smart claim for some team.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

Rifai has three years at <1mil.
He can play on a 3rd pair.
Could be a smart claim for some team.

He really is a tidy little claim , if a team is looking for a reliable bottom pair left side dman. Too bad his parents didn't make him right handed

 

[Ianturnedbull]

If anything I'm glad that Liljegren is nowhere near our top 4.

 

[Niagara Bill]

Let Nicky Robby play until he gives Chief a reason to sit him. Patches has a heck of a resume, but his value add to this team is cheap, veteran depth. The kind of you will be happy to have in January after a losing skid and some guys need maintenance days.

Nicky Robby....

 

[fahad203]

If anything I'm glad that Liljegren is nowhere near our top 4.

At some point we need to come to terms with who he is. He's a bottom 5/6 type of guy
I dont' see any more upside in him.

I wont' bat an eye if they trade him. He's been given every opportunity

 

[Rude Dog]

Still trying to figure out why the Leafs brought Dewar in and re-signed him. I just don't see much in his game to keep him over some of the others.

 

[fahad203]

Still trying to figure out why the Leafs brought Dewar in and re-signed him. I just don't see much in his game to keep him over some of the others.

Filler. Someone who can man the 4th liner in case of injuries not look out of place

He does kill penalties and decent skater

 

[horner]

Murray and Rifai on waivers.
Really like Rifai I hope we don't lose him.

 

[TheMadHatTrick]

This team needs a gritty two-way center for the 3rd or 4th line. If Lorentz could improve his face off game he could be that guy, but right now he's better as a LW who can sometimes take faceoffs.

Kampf isn't the right guy to play the way Berube wants his 4th line to play. If we could move Lijegren, Kampf, or Jarnkrok plus, for a Nic Dowd type of player that 4th line could create some havoc.

I have Bobby on the top line cause Matthews and Marner could insulate him defensively, not because he's better than Knies. Knies would be helpful with Tavares and Nylander because of his grit and defense. Domi on 3rd would be insulated by Patch and McMann defensively, plus he's a passer with two gritty shooters.

Robertson-Matthews-Marner
Knies-Tavares-Nylander
Patches-Domi-McMann
Dewar-Lorentz-Reaves

Jarnkrok, Holmberg

Rielly-Tanev
Benoit-McCabe
OEL-Hakanpaa

Woll
Stolarz

 

[RoadWarrior]

If anything I'm glad that Liljegren is nowhere near our top 4.

He’s closer than you think lol. Just one injury away.

 

[wingman75]

They should make the playoffs but after that they’re an unknown. There’s hope, but no one can assume they’ll be competitive. The core have never dictated who wins the series and rely on the opposition to determine the outcome.

If their stars get pushed out again they won’t win. It’s that simple.

Unknown? Until they show something different, we all know exactly what they are as a playoff team.

I for one, am ready for something different.

 

[Altair]

That 4th line. Many people are saying that it's the best 4th line. It's very popular more popular than anyone could ever imagine. They're big men, very strong men, very very rough men, there's never been anyone stronger. Oh and tough, so very tough. NHL tough and that's so awfully tough

why did I read that with Trumps voice in my head?

 

[Antropovsky]

Still trying to figure out why the Leafs brought Dewar in and re-signed him. I just don't see much in his game to keep him over some of the others.

PK. Leafs were dreadful on the PK and acqyured him to try and fix it up.

 

[Enniskillen]

why did I read that with Trumps voice in my head?

I read it like it’s the best speech ever. Great club, great player, met him once, love them all.

 

[Nineteen67]

Unknown? Until they show something different, we all know exactly what they are as a playoff team.

I for one, am ready for something different.

You never know, but 7 years of the same and one miss wasn’t an accident.

 

[Antropovsky]

I dont think Murray gets through. Hed be a great pickup for Edmonton, considering their playoff tending. If they have the space.

 

[Buds17]

I dont think Murray gets through. Hed be a great pickup for Edmonton, considering their playoff tending. If they have the space.

It'd be a plausible yet risky proposition for a playoff team just because he didn't take to the ice for an NHL game at all last season.

 

[Antropovsky]

It'd be a plausible yet risky proposition for a playoff team just because he didn't take to the ice for an NHL game at all last season.

He looked pretty good in preseason.

 

[Buds17]

He looked pretty good in preseason.

Depending upon how much stock teams put into preseason hockey and their overall need at the position, yes.