tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post3257300804945260802..comments2024-01-15T09:04:27.446-05:00Comments on Five Minutes For Fighting: JML: Sign, Trade, or Walk?Matt Hornerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12886353952693645816noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-15238622243200181102012-01-08T15:05:19.244-05:002012-01-08T15:05:19.244-05:00I would consider trading anyone if it makes sense ...I would consider trading anyone if it makes sense and improves the team. Cody Frason is doing a decent job filing in for Liles on the powerplay. Brian Burke has not be successful in finding a centre to play with Kessel so if Liles can help secure that then sure. The Leafs have depth on defense but centre is still in need for upgrading.Coach Williehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082682885593572071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-37476276028310178072012-01-08T10:37:24.776-05:002012-01-08T10:37:24.776-05:00so Liles is not an impact player come on Willie, h...so Liles is not an impact player come on Willie, he's quarterbacked the powerplay from worst to the top in the league. All I ever hear from Leafs Nation is how our specialty teams suck, now you're willing to get rid of that. I guess my comments about other intangibles have fallen once again on deaf ears. Would you trade for a Sean Avery type player if he had size but his attitude, yes if you wanted to destroy chemistry, there has to be a fit attitude wise that comes with experience and born leadership<br /><br />Great game last night over a very good hockey teamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-90181569771960671022012-01-07T21:25:45.595-05:002012-01-07T21:25:45.595-05:00I would trade Grabovski for sure. The Leafs need ...I would trade Grabovski for sure. The Leafs need more size at centre and that means bringing up Joe Colborne. I'm undecided on Liles. Certainly I would include him in a package for an impact player.Williehttp://thecurseoffrankmahovlich.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-85350331581009478712012-01-07T17:11:49.674-05:002012-01-07T17:11:49.674-05:00I think a lot will be answered if Burke makes othe...I think a lot will be answered if Burke makes other trades - i.e. ships out a few defenceman for a forward, then Liles is even more important and there is probably even more urgency to re-sign him. <br /><br />I definitely agree that with a team as young as the Leafs you need a few solid veterans to help in their development and Liles has fit the bill perfectly this season. That alone is reason to keep him.Matt Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886353952693645816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-46755631066664072482012-01-07T15:54:35.753-05:002012-01-07T15:54:35.753-05:00Matt,
The Leafs have to make it work, kids need t...Matt,<br /><br />The Leafs have to make it work, kids need to be developed and led, outside of the coaching and management staff. I like what I see, he brings much more to the table then any other current player on the roster. Colby Armstrong is another solid individual. I look forward to reading more by you on this subject, hopefully all involved will get a deal doneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-3663162458070444002012-01-07T12:43:50.652-05:002012-01-07T12:43:50.652-05:00Thanks for the comment, Rock. All great points as ...Thanks for the comment, Rock. All great points as to why to keep Liles. It'll be very interesting to see what he wants in terms of compensation and whether the Leafs can make it work!Matt Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886353952693645816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-60191286222341857132012-01-07T11:19:57.167-05:002012-01-07T11:19:57.167-05:00Matt,
Great overview, finally someone recognizing...Matt,<br /><br />Great overview, finally someone recognizing Liles contributions...<br /><br />The leafs are still the third youngest club in the league, or thereabouts as it changes daily. The quality that Liles as a person and individual is defined by his play on and off the ice. Leadership is one of his strongest attributes that this club lacks which Kaberle never posessed, no question Kaberle could skate but he is not as confident a puck carrier as Liles. Further to that Liles is not afraid to shoot the puck where as Kaberle never did, easy to defend against on PK when you only have to cover one offensive threat on D...... Liles is a professional that can teach our young guns the important things in life, on and off the ice. He has more then impressed me and I would be disappointed if we didn't resign him to a long term contract. You can't teach what Liles has as a person!!<br /><br /><br /><br />RockAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-81026750760956533722012-01-07T00:08:17.143-05:002012-01-07T00:08:17.143-05:00I don't think JML would be a part of any sort ...I don't think JML would be a part of any sort of Getzlaf package considering he's over 30 and a UFA at season's end.Matt Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886353952693645816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-22263666762550655072012-01-06T18:17:23.888-05:002012-01-06T18:17:23.888-05:00if trading him means we get Getzlaf, then do itif trading him means we get Getzlaf, then do itRaymond8505https://www.blogger.com/profile/10575712429770803499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6749298464990595041.post-66343247058148449622012-01-05T23:53:15.172-05:002012-01-05T23:53:15.172-05:00Liles has experience and is a great playmaking def...Liles has experience and is a great playmaking defencemen. However, he gets caught up ice too many times and is not strong enough to take on the larger forwards in this league. He can sometimes make up for the deficiencies with speed, but I think they have a couple D who will be able to fulfill his playmaking role (i.e. Gardiner, Gunnarsson, and later on Blacker).<br /><br />I'd hold onto him for the rest of the season as you need his experience until Gardiner has a full year of NHL. Not sure you'd get a lot in return in a trade unless you packaged him. His hefty salary may limit the options as to who you could trade with. If he could be beneficial to a good trade sure, otherwise hold onto him. If you make the playoffs you'll need him on your PP.TML__fannoreply@blogger.com