LongtimeLeafsufferer
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LeafsFan Matthews, Bozak, Kadri seem to set as the top three centres.....If we need a fourth centre, besides Holland, there is Laich. Top 2 RHD. I never get would a top 2 guy is, but Zaitsev with a little NHL adjustment could very well be one. He and Orlov were the best Russian pairing in the World Cup. I know Polak, Holland and Hunwick aren't stars but the to trade JVR and the only real guy coming back is Spurgeon isn't good for the Leafs this year. Four regulars for one regular, just not good for the Leafs as this time.
Regarding Leipsic and Leivo. Right now they seem stuck behind Hyman (who unexpectedly is playing LW, JVR, Komarov and Martin. On the depth chart you almost think Johnson, Soshnikov, Tishanov and Lindberg as guys who are in long term Leaf plans (as least possibilities) instead of Leivo and Leipsic.