Schenn for Klingberg buys salary dump even when overpaying Schenn. Domi for Accairi saves money, provides grit and doesn't really give up much. Approved.

So trade the guys who helped tie the game smart lul

2 min of positive isn't worth ignoring the trade. The trade gets us cap space and more talent.

The thing is rn Domi and Klingberg are still finding their game in the new system. Its 5 games in

Domi looked very good this game. A

Knies and Domi just started developing chemistry converting on 2 plays and making 2 goals.

Klingberg meanwhile is what was expected. PP and extra man = good, 5 on 5 = bad. Finding him the right partner is gonna be key

As yes while Schenn looked good in Toronto sample size was very small. Same with Acciari but so far in Pitt its been crickets

They're not good defensively. They're liabilities. Domi is a good passer, but Leafs need more stable and gritty bottom six forwards. Acciari was the perfect 4th liner. And Schenn elevated Rielly's game.

Did tree bring them in to be good defensively no

See what were not getting is these GM's and hockey departments know who these players are. Oh there bad defensively you think the team doesnt know that.

They dont care they brought them in for other reasons

Last season Domi had 13 points in the playoffs. In comparison Marner lead the leafs with 14. He also had 56 points and 20 goals in the reg season

Domi looked very good this game and if we can get more of this were set for our third line or potential LW partner for Matthews

As for Klingberg hes what was expected. Everyone knew 5 on 5 defense would be an issue but PP and 6 on 5 hes what was expected.

Again were relying on small sample size for Schenn and Acciari

Schenn's not a top pair guy looked good in 11 games but lets be real he could not be Rielly's parter a full 82 game season thats to high for him at this point. Acciari yes would have been nice but so far its been crickets for him. Just 400k cheaper Kampf whose got more points than him rn. Either way no difference

Cause for Klingberg yes not great but as we saw our Dcore has ranked last in production almost every year. Someone else but Rielly got to score. While he isnt the greatest choice if he gets going we got something. As yes 5 on 5 yikes but PP and 6 on 5 we see what he brings.

Klingberg hasn't deserved his price tag so far. He's not been good on the PP. He shoots into skates, makes dumb mistakes, and with Matthews and Nylander on the PP, his shot, which is his best asset, isn't needed.

As for Domi, he's a gamer, no question, but if he's not given minutes then he's not very effective. Knies was crucial to the comeback tonight, and his game compliments most skilled guys he plays with. He should be in the top six.

Its 5 games in so really not great sample to judge anyone entirely yet.

Domi really doesnt need top 6. He has 13 points in the playoffs for Dallas on the third line with Kiviraanta and Dellandrea

Klingberg still to early to tell anything but the 5 on 5 play needing work. If they can draw more PP's and get to work he should start delivering on his end and the goals and points will come

Got a feeling Nov they gonna go on a run again they always do

You missed Samsonov too , looks like we will be giving away another 1st round to try get rid of Sammy like every number 1 goalie we have had for the last 5 years.

Pens decline.

would do