And I keep saying this...he reminds me more of Brian Leetch more than any d-man I have ever seen in my life!!!!
I am not saying he is Brian Leetch...but why give up on one who is the closest thing that I can remember...Leafs gave up a 1st rounder for Leetch who was past his prime...lets keep a young one who I think maybe really close to Leetch!
All the sings are there...from what I see! But I could be wrong!
I liked Brian in his prime, but many compare his style to Leetch. If you go watch old videos, nothing could be farther from the truth. The stance and stride alone are completely different. Leetch was more leaned over and Gards is more upward with his stride. Leetchs seemed more powerful, but Gards looks effortless. That has Neidermayer all over it. Scot had the same body position and stride that looked effortless.
I think that's close, maybe just add Florida's 1st. for 2013 and it would be there.
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using his big frame to create space and his skating ability to find open lanes to drive the net. He stands 6-3 and is a natural goal scorer with plenty of confidence.
He's a scout's dream in the way he prepares himself and plays an unselfish game, making smart decisions with the puck. With his bloodlines, he certainly understands what it will take to make it at the next level.
Jake Gardiner has tool to be a top 2 D-man for sure, Skates like a wind and can log lots of minutes, has good hockey IQ, good quality kid and is calm under pressure. You don't trade away prospects like these. I say keep him.
Jake Gardiner has tool to be a top 2 D-man for sure, Skates like a wind and can log lots of minutes, has good hockey IQ, good quality kid and is calm under pressure. You don't trade away prospects like these. I say keep him.
That and his skating are my fav traits for this kid.
ASSETS: Can quarterback a power play effectively. Is an extremely gifted offensive talent. Has plenty of creativity and intelligence with the puck. Owns outstanding mobility and confidence.
FLAWS: Can get easily knocked off the puck at the NHL level. His work in the defensive zone, and without the puck in general, can use some tightening up. Isn't a consistent hitter.
CAREER POTENTIAL: Power play quarterback and rushing defenseman.
Right, so thats why I questioned You about giving him and a 3rd next season for Florida's pick. I agree with Ulf-55, kick in Florida's first next year and you might be closer. Florida 1st for 2012 and 2013 and we may have a deal. Kid just has too much promise.
Right, so thats why I questioned You about giving him and a 3rd next season for Florida's pick. I agree with Ulf-55, kick in Florida's first next year and you might be closer. Florida 1st for 2012 and 2013 and we may have a deal. Kid just has too much promise.
You don't trade players with the promise Gardiner has shown.
When you've got a good deal on the table, it's always a tough decision. If Pittsburgh offered you Jordan Staal and the 22nd pick in this draft, would that be easy to turn down just because "we aren't trading Gardiner"?
I was never as impressed with Brian Campbell compared to others. I find his shot release really "golf shot" like. Anyway, he didn't do much to impress in the NHL until after the lockout in 2005 when he was 26 years old. Jake turns 22 in 2 weeks.
I might have to correct myself here....I think it was ice Capades or Stars on ice. Im going with Ice Capades.
Edit. I just checked and she was on both.
Barb Underhill and partner Paul Martini were famous Canadian pairs skaters during the heyday of figure skating in Canada. They won a gold and Bronze in the World Championships.
I was never as impressed with Brian Campbell compared to others. I find his shot release really "golf shot" like. Anyway, he didn't do much to impress in the NHL until after the lockout in 2005 when he was 26 years old. Jake turns 22 in 2 weeks.
In all honesty though, if Jake gardiner turned out to be as good or better than Brian Campbell you'd be ok with that. I know I would be.. Brian Campbell is a very talented Dman and really doesn't get the credit he deserves due to his enormous contract. IMO, offensively, Brian Campbell is an elite defenseman
In all honesty though, if Jake gardiner turned out to be as good or better than Brian Campbell you'd be ok with that. I know I would be.. Brian Campbell is a very talented Dman and really doesn't get the credit he deserves due to his enormous contract. IMO, offensively, Brian Campbell is an elite defenseman
I think Campbell is ok. I also think Jake will be ok. I just don't feel that he's untouchable. If he stays with the leafs then I want to see a drastic improvement in his defensive game.
In all honesty though, if Jake gardiner turned out to be as good or better than Brian Campbell you'd be ok with that. I know I would be.. Brian Campbell is a very talented Dman and really doesn't get the credit he deserves due to his enormous contract. IMO, offensively, Brian Campbell is an elite defenseman
Yea, if he ends up being as good as Soupy I'd be OK with that.
Saw an interview with Gardiner on Leafs TV a couple of weeks ago. Apparently he didn't start playing defense until he was 17. Given that he seems to have pretty good hockey IQ and all the physical tools, I would guess as he gains more experience as a defenseman (under a good coach) his defensive positioning and awareness should improve dramatically.
LOL, Simmons likes to make up crap. Remember Sundin's career ending hip surgery. He probably got 15 west teams thinking someone else said it, when infact no one said it.
Leafs have plenty of assets, and teams would love to have Schenn; I wouldn't give him up anyways. Gardiner goes nowhere, that would be counterproductive.
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Why do people keep posting his crap like it's some kind of ground-breaking info? It's just Simmons being an idiot!
Also, don't give me the whole "it creates discussion" ******** because it doesn't! The Leafs don't have to trade Gardiner for anything, it's not a tough decision at all.
Terry Koshan is the writer and he needed to file his column
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What decision exactly will be hard for Burke?
Man... journalists are having a hard time filling their columns.
+1
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Looks like more than a scout isn't convinced about the Leafs supposed prospect strength.
If we are to believe scouts ...
If we believe that Terry Koshan even talked to some scouts. He like Simmons tends to hear scuttlebutt from people second hand and report them as quotes.
"Several scouts said" "one western scout said"
there is no indication in those scrbblings that Mr Koshan got that first hand
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Without a doubt. People talk about Jake Gardiner like he is Bobby Orr. IMO, there is not a single player in the entire Leaf organization that isn't moveable for the right deal. Fans want to acquire high end talent for guys like Komisarek, Franson or Lombardi....too bad other GMs aren't brain dead and willing to give up blue chippers or elite talent for scraps. Burke's made some decent trades but really the best one was the Gardiner/Lupul for Beauchemin trade. He got a bit lucky on that one because A.) He really wanted Shultz but Anaheim wouldn't give him up and Gardiner has turned out better than anybody had hoped. and B.) Nobody even knew if Lupul would resume his NHL career let alone be as productive as he has.
Still, that was one GREAT deal for the Leafs. I don't think any of his other trades is even remotely close to the impact it has had on the Leafs. Or the value to other teams of the assets acquired.
talk about broad insinuation, which Leafs fan actually said that about Gardiner
