Have the Maple Leafs Finally Found a Reliable Backup in Jack Campbell?

by | Feb 6, 2020 | Soapbox | 9 comments

 







9 Comments

    • Roger Laurin on February 6, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      I agree about the draft picks. He’s throwing them around like candy. I do like the pick ups though, problem is this team was in serious need of a back up and truly needs defense. I would rather give up 3rd rounders and more than Kapanen for a backup. Kapanen and the like only go for a top 4 defensemen with term. I think Moore and a 3rd should have got it done. Dubas was desperate and gave up the other conditional pick which could end up being a second.

    • George O on February 6, 2020 at 8:21 pm

      Looks like they may also have lost Ceci for quite a while … some will say “no big loss” but, whereas he was a +8 now they’re about to find out if Liljegren, who is a -4 with the Marlies, is ready for prime time.

      • Bob on February 7, 2020 at 12:34 pm

        George the goaltending with Marlies isn`t very good to say the least. Liljegren is one of those players that will take a few games to adjust but he clearly was the best dman on the Marlies at the time of the call up

  2. BCLeafFan on February 6, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    Lyle, the Leafs could have used Kadri’s grit and leadership in the playoffs. Where was he, by the way?

    • Lyle Richardson on February 6, 2020 at 8:01 pm

      First, that’s irrelevant to the topic of the article. Second, Clifford will fill that necessary need for experienced grit and leadership.

  3. Bigbadbruins on February 6, 2020 at 10:37 pm

    Until the leafs improve the defence hutch or Campbell it really doesn’t matter

  4. Iago on February 6, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    The question is whether or not Campbell can stand up to the high number of quality scoring chances that the Leaf’s weak defense allows – even when fully healthy. Sandin and Liljegren may turn out to be fine NHL defensemen, but won’t be of much help in this their rookie seasons during a stretch run for the playoffs.

  5. Wesley Peters on February 7, 2020 at 9:00 pm

    Nope. Goalie stats out of LA have been above league averages for years because of the style they play. Campbell is just the next to be run out of town.