Leafs acquire Steckel from NJ...

d_jedi

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Decent pickup for a 4th rounder.
 

wazup

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This is huge, plan the parade.
 

superstar_88

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He's Connolly's replacement.
 

Ironhead

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This player will not put the Leafs over the top, he will just help with faceoffs and PK.
 

Ironhead

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Can I ask you Ironhead ... After preseason ie Reimer having a bad camp and Connolly already hurt ... Is your optimism changed ... I know
it's only preseason


We need from our goaltending " stand on your head type of performances " in order to make it in the playoffs .. Being good isn't going to cut it ...
If Connolly is injured long term then I would have to.
 

dj1470

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Umm...how do you figure?
Connolly's brain is like scrambled eggs. The guy is done. Too bad he was decent player but that's concussions for you.

Since I've never heard on Steckel, Stekcle, Stelkce, or whatever so I'll move on.
 

Doc Holliday

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He is a face off specialist ... That is good cause he brings no offense to this team ... Face-offs was a weak part of this team last year and so good pick up and didn't cost much and if we are out of the playoff race we can trade him at the deadline
Mike Zigomanis was sensational on face-offs & they sent him to the Marlies last year. Why didn't they simply keep Zigomanis, who does have some offensive skill also, and keep the 4th rounder & the $$?
 

Doc Holliday

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If Connolly is injured long term then I would have to.
My guess is that Connolly will play Thursday. I believe the injury is his shoulder. If not, it's his neck. It's definitely not a concussion.
 

Casa_Nova

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I believe he'll miss tomorrow for sure, but could be eligible to be off and play Saturday. Guys who has been concussed are always a gamble. That's why I was hesitant about the Leafs going big on Richards as he can easily be a hit away from becoming a full time commentator.
 

jimieboe

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they should bring back Zezel...give it up guys leafs are shit yet another yr...I just dont beleaf no more
 

Ironhead

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they should bring back Zezel...give it up guys leafs are shit yet another yr...I just dont beleaf no more
Peter Zezel passed away several years ago.
 

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David Steckel stats (vs Montreal):
* TOI: 15:41
* PK: 4:12
* Shifts: 28 (most of ALL forwards)
* Face-off wins: 18 (72%)
* Face-off losses: 7
 

Casa_Nova

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Sometimes players just need to be given a chance or a change of scenery. Again, it's only 1 game so I'm not going to go crazy...but this is a case where a player knows what he's brought in to do and is perhaps being trusted with a bit more responsibility and is thriving on it.
 

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why not use Zigomanis instead?? Mike is better on faceoffs than Steckel...
 
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