Predict what the Leafs opening day lineup will be?

torontoaces04 · Post #1 » by **torontoaces04** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:53 pm

Here is my Lineup.

D Sedin / H Sedin / Kessel

Tlusty / Bozak / Kulemin

Stempniak / Grabovski / Hagman

Hanson / Mayers / Blake

Beauchemin / Schenn

Kubina / White

Finger / Van Ryn

Toskala

Gustavsson

I think that this lineup helps in the rebuilding process. We can sign the Sedins and Kessell all long term. Each of those three are 1st line talent.

The signing of Beauchemin gives us a top 4 d-man who can sure things up back there, and log tons of minutes.

Adding Gustavsson gives us a credible backup, sorry Cujo. If he is "The Monster" he is made out to be, then he could soon take over for Toskala.

The bolded names are off-season acquisitions

What would your lineup look like? I'm interested to see other ones!

Post #2 » by **bryant08** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:52 pm

^If we ended up with that team, we may be in the playoffs next year.

I'm really not gonna predict much, I will predict Gustavsson will be a Leaf, and Grabovski/Kaberle will not be Leafs come opening day. I know it's not really going out on a limb, but I really have no idea what Burke is thinking at this point. I hope he doesn't sign the Sedins though, I mean 10 year deals for these guys, when they'll be 38-39 at that point? Just crazy. Or the rumoured 12 year deals they're seeking, that's just insane.

gRay- · Post #3 » by **gRay-** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:49 am

Blake as a 4th line winger?

TR50 · Post #4 » by **TR50** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:51 am

Really Grabovski gone? I havn't been on the ball as much lately but where's he rumoured to go?

Test of Wills · Post #5 » by **Test of Wills** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:48 pm

gRay- wrote:Blake as a 4th line winger?

noticed that.

gRay- · Post #6 » by **gRay-** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:25 pm

toronto_raptors50 wrote:Really Grabovski gone? I havn't been on the ball as much lately but where's he rumoured to go?

He's got Grabovski on the third line...not sure why

Griff83 · Post #7 » by **Griff83** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:35 pm

toronto_raptors50 wrote:Really Grabovski gone? I havn't been on the ball as much lately but where's he rumoured to go?

Grabovski is a restricted free agent and apparently hes asking for alot more money then the team currently believes hes worth. If he continues to think hes worth 3.5 to 4 million after only really playing one full season in the league, I'd think Burke will look to trade him while is value is high.

Grabovski has alot of holes in his game and if he really is looking to get paid what is being rumoured then I'd easily move him.

Post #8 » by **bryant08** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:44 pm

^This is why I said he was gonna be gone. He's going to take the Leafs to arbitration apparently, and since he did put up semi-decent stats (inflated because of the minutes on a poor team), he'll get more than Burke is willing to pay.

TR50 · Post #9 » by **TR50** » Wed Jul 1, 2009 1:23 am

Makes sense, thanks for the info Griff, i had no idea about what Grabovski's contract was like

torontoaces04 · Post #10 » by **torontoaces04** » Wed Jul 1, 2009 2:19 am

Blake was actually moved down in the lineup at the end of last year and thats when he was his most effective.

Griff83 · Post #11 » by **Griff83** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 4:52 am

Ponikarovski Grabovski Blake
Kulemin Bozak Tlusty
Hagman Mitchell Stempniak
Moen Mayers ORR

Kaberle Komisarek
Van Ryn Schenn
Exelby White
Finger

Toskala
Gustavsson

This is what I predict for now. Wouldnt be suprised to see Stajan still moved and most likely one of White, Van Ryn or Finger (highly unlikely due to contract). I think we might see a Moen signing also.

_venom_ · Post #12 » by **_venom_** » Fri Jul 3, 2009 4:22 pm

Our forwards are pretty much the worst group of forwards in the NHL. The only forward I actually would be sad to see go is Hagman. I thought that Hagman was our best forward last year when he was in the lineup. Stempniak didn't do anything for us when he got here. I hope Poni is moved. Then the rest of the team is just 3rd or 4th liners, with a few guys potentially being 2nd liners (Kulemin, Tlusty). I'm glad Burke didn't overpay for the likes of Camalleri, Gaborik, Hossa, or Havlat but boy does our offense look pathetic.

Test of Wills · Post #13 » by **Test of Wills** » Mon Jul 6, 2009 10:43 pm

Blake/Grabovski/Poni
Tlusty/Bozak/Hagman
Hanson/Mitchell/Stempniak
Stuart/Mayers/Orr

Kulemin will be sent down to the Marlies. Stajan will be traded for a average prospect or 3rd RD. pick.

Kaberle/Komisarek
Schenn/Beauchemin
Exelby/White

Van Ryn will be held as the 7th defenseman or will be sitting in the press box for the first few weeks in the season. Kaberle will be traded for an very good wing player and pick. An Van Ryn will be back.
Stralman sent down and Finger will be traded/bought out.

Post #14 » by **bryant08** » Mon Jul 6, 2009 10:50 pm

Good call with Beauchemin OP.

KFlight · Post #15 » by **KFlight** » Tue Jul 7, 2009 4:52 am

bryant08 wrote:Good call with Beauchemin OP.

Bad call with the 1st line lol.

chargerxthirty · Post #16 » by **chargerxthirty** » Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:54 pm

Blake Grabovski Kessel
Hagman Wallin Stempniak
Hanson Mitchell Kulemin
Orr Tlusty Bozak

Beauchemin Schenn
Exelby Komisarek
White Finger
Van Ryn

Toskala
Gustavvson