hockey&beer 16 Report post Posted July 16, 2009 That too, Leino will have a bigger impact than most here fathom. I have faith in Ville. I know this is not the consenus around here but he will put up 40 points this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peleshob 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2009 At this point I'd just like for the team to pick up one grinder. I don't think they're in as much trouble offensively as some people think. I'd be very happy with: Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Franzen-Filppula-Clearly/Leino Abdelkader-Helm-Leino/Clearly Maltby-Draper-Grier Scratch: Oulahen Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart Lebda/Lilja-Ericsson Scratch: Meech Lebda gets moved for a pick and clears a bit of room on the cap if Lilja doesn't go on LTIR. If Lilja is healthy, I think Lebda should be moved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted July 16, 2009 I think Lebda should be moved. Me too. Meech isn't as good of a skater but I'm sure whenever he carries a rush into the zone that he'll be able to make better passes with the puck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peleshob 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2009 Me too. Meech isn't as good of a skater but I'm sure whenever he carries a rush into the zone that he'll be able to make better passes with the puck. It's not even so much that I don't like Lebda... I think he's definitely gotten better over time. I just dislike the constant rushes into the offensive zone where he produces absolutely nothing, turning the puck over and having to get back on defense. With Meech I think we have a similar player for about 200K less. At this point we need all the cap space we can get. Plus, I see Meech as a guy who's more comfortable with having less minutes and more of a utility player. He's an RFA after next season, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) At this point I'd just like for the team to pick up one grinder. I don't think they're in as much trouble offensively as some people think. I'd be very happy with: Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Franzen-Filppula-Clearly/Leino Abdelkader-Helm-Leino/Clearly Maltby-Draper-Grier Scratch: Oulahen Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart Lebda/Lilja-Ericsson Scratch: Meech Lebda gets moved for a pick and clears a bit of room on the cap if Lilja doesn't go on LTIR. If Lilja is healthy, I think Lebda should be moved. As Mr. Burns said when asked about Homer Simpson, "Who?" Edited July 17, 2009 by Hockeytown0001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted July 17, 2009 I really believe that Leino is going to put up some numbers this year. I know that a lot of ppl are expecting a lot from him but I really do see 40 points from this kid. I think he can put up 20g and 20a. If Abdelkader starts the season on the wings I would imagine the lines fitting best like this: Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Holmstrom Franzen - Filppula - Leino Abdelkader - Helm - Cleary Maltby - Draper - Williams/Meech Obviously without knowing Lilja's situation we dont know what D moves will be made. I'd even have Jeremy Williams and Derek Meech playing the 12 and 13 forward positions interchangedly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,152 Report post Posted July 18, 2009 the longer Hudler-Gate goes on, it looks more and more like we'll have 4 or 5 Griffins up this year permanently -OR- wind up with someone like Peca... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 18, 2009 the longer Hudler-Gate goes on, it looks more and more like we'll have 4 or 5 Griffins up this year permanently -OR- wind up with someone like Peca... Why oh why did Hudler force the NHL to file a grievance with the IIHF? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
