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If Schroeder makes the team it'll more likely be as a winger, for Kesler and Booth. Pahlsson should be re-signed our 3rd line is unreal, we can't break up Higgins Pahlsson Hansen perfect 3rd line. Schroeder might be used as a 1st call up player but yeah if this was most NHL teams Schroeder is playing in the NHL by now, this could very well turn into another Hodgson situation.
How come? He's not exactly tearing the AHL apart, and seems to be generally southbound in reputation. (Didn't make the top 75 in this year's THN FW, for example).
THN has an article today suggesting that Reimer+Gardiner or Reimer+1st+some defenseman other than Gardiner might not be enough for Schneider alone. So your expectations of return for the Leafs might be a bit on the high side here....
THN also thought that a rental player in Sundin was worth Kesler, a 1st and a 2nd the year he didnt waive his NTC. I wouldnt take everything they say as the final word on opinions.
THN has an article today suggesting that Reimer+Gardiner or Reimer+1st+some defenseman other than Gardiner might not be enough for Schneider alone. So your expectations of return for the Leafs might be a bit on the high side here....
has anyone else notice every year at this time when the Leafs are out of the playoffs there are a rash of trade proposals involving a big name going to the leafs.
THN also thought that a rental player in Sundin was worth Kesler, a 1st and a 2nd the year he didnt waive his NTC. I wouldnt take everything they say as the final word on opinions.
Nor would I. But at least it's one estimation of value that is pretty far removed from the one suggested by the OP.
I have no idea why Vancouver fans can't grasp the fact that playing behind Toronto's defense/system is different than playing behind Vancouver's. Of course the Nucks beat teams Toronto didn't, hence the fact we have a lottery pick.
I get this. But then, why wouldn't Toronto fix their system? Their defense isn't bad, and they would have a great goalie, and some talent up front. If they played the proper system I see no reason why they aren't a legit playoff team in the east.
has anyone else notice every year at this time when the Leafs are out of the playoffs there are a rash of trade proposals involving a big name going to the leafs.
About as noticeable as the most annoying Bruins fans being Canadian.
I get this. But then, why wouldn't Toronto fix their system? Their defense isn't bad, and they would have a great goalie, and some talent up front. If they played the proper system I see no reason why they aren't a legit playoff team in the east.
Actually it is pretty bad.
If it were me I would stick with Reimer and fix the defense.
It's amusing to see how bad Nuck fans are trying to convince Leafs fans that they "need" Schneider.
Watching some Leafs games this year, they definitely do "need" Schneider or some other capable starting goalie. It's amusing to see people try to play down Schneider's value when virtually every hockey expert I've heard raves about him. Whether or not the Leafs are willing to trade what it takes to land him, Schneider will be a great starting goalie somewhere. I have no doubt of that.
It's amusing to see how bad Nuck fans are trying to convince Leafs fans that they "need" Schneider.
No, I think it the news media that's saying how bad the Leafs and a few other teams need a "quality starting goaltender" - chief among them is The Hockey News. They're also saying that Schneider is a hot commodity because of the market.
It's amusing to see how bad Nuck fans are trying to convince Leafs fans that they "need" Schneider.
They need a goalie that can be consistant in the crease. They've used 4 guys so far this year (3 regularly) and they've been awful. They need to do something. I agree acquiring a goaltender is meaningless unless they get the rest of their issues in order. If they can sort out coaching and buy into a system then I think Schneider will be a piece that really helps them. Worth their 1st? Ya, probably, but it doesn't mean they should make the deal. I do however think they should be shopping that 1st for immidiate help somewhere in the line-up.
These threads will all be too funny if Vancouver prices themselves out of any possible deal, Schneider re-signs for 1 year and explores the UFA market next off-season. It's certainly a possibility
