What about Ziggy Palffy?........If the Kings miss out on the playoffs they may want to go ahead and dump some of their salary over there........I wonder how much they're paying Palffy out there in L.A?
i just figured they'd throw it all at a key defenseman
If it were up to me p.l.f. I'd certainly go in that direction....I think we're ok up front and in Goal.......I think we only need to fine tune or group of defencemen.......we need a Stud back there not no #3 or #4 guy.....we already have enough of those here in Toronto
I actually like the first option even tho it has Klee on the top pairing. He is capable of playing 20-21 minutes a night and plays extremely well defensively. It would allow Kaberle to really explode offensively.
Might as well take Kondratiev out and put in Berg.
Who knows?.....maybe the Leafs end up taking both Kondratiev and Berg and fill up that final roster spot with someone who is not in our Leafs organization.........yet.
Might as well take Kondratiev out and put in Berg.
I think Berg is expendable at this point and combined with a decent prospect may get Leafs a better player ... If the kids impress Quinn then they may make room for one of them at Berg expense..
We have defensive depth now, but will we still have it after waiverdraft?
I am mystified by Ferguson's decision to sign Klee now instead of waiting until after the waiverdraft, unless he has some trades already planned to trim some of our spare #6/#7 defensemen). If waiverdraft started tomorrow, it would be a slaughter...
We have defensive depth now, but will we still have it after waiverdraft?
I am mystified by Ferguson's decision to sign Klee now instead of waiting until after the waiverdraft, unless he has some trades already planned to trim some of our spare #6/#7 defensemen). If waiverdraft started tomorrow, it would be a slaughter...
We have defensive depth now, but will we still have it after waiverdraft?
I am mystified by Ferguson's decision to sign Klee now instead of waiting until after the waiverdraft, unless he has some trades already planned to trim some of our spare #6/#7 defensemen). If waiverdraft started tomorrow, it would be a slaughter...
The Klee signing is even stranger now that the Leafs will have to leave someone else exposed... If they would have waited a few more days to sign him than they could have protected an additional player ..
or maybe that was the point of the whole thing in the first place..
The Klee signing is even stranger now that the Leafs will have to leave someone else exposed... If they would have waited a few more days to sign him than they could have protected an additional player ..
or maybe that was the point of the whole thing in the first place..
I think so, JF eluded to his discussions involving trades as well as the signing of Klee. He said this on Leafs TV before the game yesterday. I am expecting another minor trade soon, and a mjor one before Christmas.
I like the signing espescially at only 1 yr, it's a good fit and Klee is a solid 2nd pairing guy.
Gives us a fairly solid defence corp 1-6, no huge holes but no standouts either. Reminds me a little of Philly's defence from last season in that respect.
And remember that Pilar could be back soon as well, although he now has next to no leverage on any contract negotiations. Id still like to see one of the young guys given a shot if they're ready. Perhaps Ferguson feels that none of them are, and if that's the case then fine. We certainly seem to have some good depth at every position now anyway.
now that's more like it... I really hope the Leaf's give Jackman the opportunity to grab that top 4 spot.
Colaiacovo and Kondratiev, although they had solid camps, will be better served on the Rock getting top icetime anyways.
A fair number of teams IMHO.
He's still young and has potential to improve as he's only 26yrs old, while nearing his athletic prime.
He'd come fairly cheaply, while offering size and a bit of pysical play.
Hardly a standout, but he's a perfectly suitable #6 D-Man with a small upside.
I havent been big on the idea of signing Klee, and I'm still not thrilled with it but it doesnt seem as though our younger D-Man are ready to step up.
Given that it's only a 1yr deal it should be a respectable signing.
He's a good third pairing D-Man in my mind, though on the Leafs he'll likely slot in one the second line.
I'm pleased that all of our acquisitions have been 1yr deals, it sets us up nicely for post-CBA while opening up room for any younger guys that may be ready to step up.
Still a below average defence, but markedly better then it was.
What I wouldnt give to see the Leafs acquire a solid top two guy...
Does anyone have any idea on the terms of the contract?
personally, I think calling the D "below average" is giving into the opinions of the hysterial naysayers. Realistically, if you look at all of the other defence corps around the league the Leafs fall somewhere in the middle with some definite room for improvement.
I know the grass is always greener, but I am fairly happy with our grass.
