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formulate · 04-11-2014, 07:46 AM

I wouldn't say Kessel is the Leafs' problem, or even close. He's an elite offensive talent, and at least passable on defense. 8 million is a lot, but not the end of the world. Sure, I'd rather be giving that money to a guy like Getzlaf or Stamkos, but that's just not going to happen for every team. The problem seems to be a lack of a great two-way center. It's basically Jarome Iginla syndrome.

I truly believe that even a guy like Jordan Staal would make a world of difference. Puck possession, team defense and faceoffs are 3 of the Leafs' biggest problem areas, and Staal would address all 3.

ADD: Best value skater for Toronto is clearly JVR. I wish the Flames had been able to get their hands on him before the Leafs did.

04-11-2014, 07:46 AM	#197
formulate Scoring Winger Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: In the now Exp:	I wouldn't say Kessel is the Leafs' problem, or even close. He's an elite offensive talent, and at least passable on defense. 8 million is a lot, but not the end of the world. Sure, I'd rather be giving that money to a guy like Getzlaf or Stamkos, but that's just not going to happen for every team. The problem seems to be a lack of a great two-way center. It's basically Jarome Iginla syndrome. I truly believe that even a guy like Jordan Staal would make a world of difference. Puck possession, team defense and faceoffs are 3 of the Leafs' biggest problem areas, and Staal would address all 3. ADD: Best value skater for Toronto is clearly JVR. I wish the Flames had been able to get their hands on him before the Leafs did. Last edited by formulate; 04-11-2014 at 07:50 AM.