BigTuna wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:27 am
You will not find one single Canucks fan on here agreeing with you saying Komorov was one of the best defensive forwards in the NHL. You are embarrasing yourself. He wasn't even good defensively last year.
Wrong.
BigTuna wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:27 am
Where was that acclaim about Leo when he was a Leaf/ I never heard you say that.
It is my policy to never say anything good about a player for the Leaves.
But again I challenge you to find a Strangelove post where I say anything negative about Uncle Leo.
BigTuna wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:27 am
And no, there are no Leaf forward worse defensevly than Bozak and JVR.
If the two guys who are supposed to replace them (Kapanen + Johnsson) make the team
... then yes, they are worse defensively (and offensively).
BigTuna wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:27 am
And BTW, 37 goals in, 36 goals out, did you not count assists?
There won't be more assists this year just because Tavares is there.
You have to factor in 39-yr-old Marleau (20 assists) and 37-yr-old Hainsey (19 assists) slowing down
... plus the loss of Bozak (32 assists)
... and the fact Kadri (23 assists) will see less icetime/have worse wingers with JT in town.
BigTuna wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:27 am
Tavres had 84 points last season with a terrible team.
Islanders scored just 9 goals less than Leaves last season
... and as pointed out, Leaves are no better offensively this year when you look at the big picture.
BigTuna wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:27 am
And how many times do I have to explain to you Johnsson's age is irrelevant?
Actually you haven't done that yet...
BigTuna wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:27 am
He is a 7th rounder. Was he supposed to make the NHl at age 19? Check the ages of the 6th/7th rounders,m always 23 and up.
That doesn't change the fact he is extremely unlikely to be the difference-maker you claim he will be this season.
Do you know how crazy that sounds, 24 in November and he has played just 9 NHL games...
on the fourth line.
BigTuna wrote: ↑Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:27 am
If you had a choice you are picking Johnsson over Komorov for the Canucks. Stop it.
Wrong.