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

[Rare Jewel]

No, I didn't miss the attempted point. More just pointing out the poor choice of words. But if you want to believe that losing a 26 year old with 2 NHL games of experience is a material loss, that is your opinion. The team clearly disagrees with it.

I hope he catches on with another team, but they have enough LD right now.

 

[NJG]

Indeed.

Kampf or Jarnkrok are likely the guys to go, but I did half expect them to throw Liljegren on waivers today and still think they'll move him, unfortunately.

I think it's more likely to be Jarnkrok, he's always injured. I think Berube really likes Kamp's game and wants him on the team, yeah he's a little overpaid for the fourth line but every coach always plays him and likes him.

 

[Rare Jewel]

I think it's more likely to be Jarnkrok, he's always injured. I think Berube really likes Kamp's game and wants him on the team, yeah he's a little overpaid for the fourth line but every coach always plays him and likes him.

Yeah, Kmapf's cap issue is magnified by the team's front heaviness. He is useful. Ideally, you'd have a guy around 1m-1.5m, but it is what it is.

I feel Kronk is a better player, and I would like more in return if he is moved. While he's not immediately as important for the team, with an injury or two, he becomes so.

 

[Puckstuff]

Domi-Matthews-Nylander
Patches-Tavares-Marner
Bobby--Holmberg-Knies
McMann-Kampf-Reaves
Lorentz

Rielly---Tanev
Benoit-McCabe
OEL-Liljegren

Woll
Stolarz

 

[Buds17]

Rifai is gonna be tough to lose if claimed but the term/lack of NHL time might mean he clears.

He'd be far less likely a risk to be claimed if he was on a one-way for this season, but that being the case beginning next season should still hopefully ward off that kind of interest from rival teams now.

 

[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.