@FAN590@JDBunkis The questions have nothing to do with his scoring and playmaker abilities, it has more to do with his lack of physical play, battles along the boards, his perimeter play due to lack of size, and lack of attention to defensive play. His play resembles Leafs playoff hockey.
@MikeInBuffalo Noth hits were high hits that included the head (brain injury). Both could have been avoided if the hitter stayed low and connected with the chest. Players need to be reconditioned. It is possible. Look at the NFL. Hits to the head have been greatly reduced.
@BR_OpenIce That will be the question for 1 year. JT91 comes off the books, and then the question becomes, can they win with 3 players making about $38m on the cap
#Leafs GM Brad Treliving, speaking with reporters here in LA, says the plan with Ilya Samsonov is to work with Marlies goalie coach Hannu Toivonen and simply get through the week to get his game back. And then reassess. No plans for any games with the Marlies at this point.
@NaftaliClinton Oh, the optimism of a fan!!! Rose colored glasses go a long way. Check on this list at the end of the year. There aren't enough shots in a season to make this happen.