A Toronto Maple Leafs Dynasty

[LeafsFan31]

This is a dynasty I have been working on for awhile now, I only recently came across this site, and have decided to share my dynasty with you all now 57 games into the 2011-2012 season, hope you enjoy!






It was nearly 18 months ago when Brian Burke stepped down as the General Manager of The Toronto Maple Leafs. Burke was replaced by Ryan White. He is ready to turn around over 40 years of disappointment in Toronto. Now 57 games into the 2011-2012 season, White and the leafs look poised to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2004. After another horrible season in 2010-2011 ( finishing 32-46-4 for 68 points ), White first looked to the trade deadline to turn around his team by acquiring top prospect Alexander Burmistrov along with Dustin Byfuglien and Angelo Esposito for Phil Kessel, Nikolai Kulemin, Mike Komisarek and their 2nd round pick in 2011. In the off season he started off by drafting young guns Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Sean Couturier, along with Swiz goalie Benjamin Conz. White added star players like Michael Grabner ( for Kadri,Armstrong and picks ) , Drew Doughty ( Offer Sheet ) and Dany Heatley ( Gunnarsson and prospects ) White picked up grinders Blair Betts and Jody Shelley while sending goaltender Jonas Gustavsson to Philadelphia. Depth was added in the signings of Jason Arnott,Peter Sykora,Adam Foote and Jose Theodore.

Here is a look at the current roster :

Toronto Maple Leafs
#	CENTERS	AGE	HT	WT	SHOT	BIRTH PLACE
84	M.Grabovski	28	5'11"	183	Left
19	J.Arnott	37	6'5"	220	Right
12	A.Burmistrov	20	6'1"	182	Left
11	B.Betts	31	6'3"	210	Left
43	P.Regin	25	6'2"	205	Left
#	LEFT WINGS	AGE	HT	WT	SHOT	BIRTH PLACE
15	D.Heatley	31	6'4"	220	Left
29	R.Clowe	29	6'2"	225	Left
41	C.Macarthur	26	6'0"	191	Left
45	J.Shelley	36	6'3"	230	Left
#	RIGHT WINGS	AGE	HT	WT	SHOT	BIRTH PLACE
40	M.Grabner	24	6'1"	170	Left
21	J.Lupul	28	6'1"	206	Right
17	P.Sykora	35	6'0"	190	Left
#	DEFENSE	AGE	HT	WT	SHOT	BIRTH PLACE
8	D.Doughty	22	6'0"	212	Right
33	D.Byfuglien	26	6'5"	265	Right
3	D.Phaneuf	26	6'3"	214	Left
2	L.Schenn	22	6'3"	230	Right
52	A.Foote	40	6'2"	220	Right
35	K.Aulie	22	6'5"	222	Left
38	J.Hillen	26	5'10"	190	Left
#	GOALIES	AGE	HT	WT	SHOT	BIRTH PLACE
31	J.Reimer	23	6'2"	220	Left
60	J.Theodore	35	5'11"	185	Right

I Currently sit 2nd in the eastern conference with 70 points ( 33-20-4 ) I will update standings and stats in my next post.

[thedudedominick]

I like the youth up front and the pure awesomeness (yes that is a word) of your blue liners.

[LeafsFan31]

Quote: Originally Posted by thedudedominick

I like the youth up front and the pure awesomeness (yes that is a word) of your blue liners.

haha thanks.
Grabner and Burmistrov have been tearing up the league even though they both have missed about 10 games each with injuries.
The D is awesome, I got a very odd and tempting deal including luke Schenn earlier today though, what do you think of this ?

To San Jose : Schenn,Lupul,Slanley (prospect) 2013 2nd rounder
To Tor : Marleau,Thornton,Bozak

Its so tempting, but it would really change the look of my team, and basically leave me no cap room for next season.

[thedudedominick]

Quote: Originally Posted by LeafsFan31

haha thanks. Grabner and Burmistrov have been tearing up the league even though they both have missed about 10 games each with injuries. The D is awesome, I got a very odd and tempting deal including luke Schenn earlier today though, what do you think of this ? To San Jose : Schenn,Lupul,Slanley (prospect) 2013 2nd rounder To Tor : Marleau,Thornton,Bozak Its so tempting, but it would really change the look of my team, and basically leave me no cap room for next season.

Lupul has scoring ability, of course not as talented as Marleau or Thornton, but I just hate giving up Schenn for two guys who are going to eat up cap space for a few years to come. It would make your offense a whole lot better, but would you have an answer on defense?

[LeafsFan31]

Quote: Originally Posted by thedudedominick

Lupul has scoring ability, of course not as talented as Marleau or Thornton, but I just hate giving up Schenn for two guys who are going to eat up cap space for a few years to come. It would make your offense a whole lot better, but would you have an answer on defense?

I can't seem to find Lupul's scoring touch, he only has like 11 goals all year. Schenn has actually been injured twice this year ( including right now ) and I have faired pretty well without him. I was also thinking I could attempt to switch marleau with a depth d-man to help fill the hole, and to save a lot of cap, but i'm still unsure. I got about 10 games til the deadline.

[thedudedominick]

Quote: Originally Posted by LeafsFan31

I can't seem to find Lupul's scoring touch, he only has like 11 goals all year. Schenn has actually been injured twice this year ( including right now ) and I have faired pretty well without him. I was also thinking I could attempt to switch marleau with a depth d-man to help fill the hole, and to save a lot of cap, but i'm still unsure. I got about 10 games til the deadline.

I always like having that extra size and skill up front as I tend to play a more physical style of game when I play so that is a deal I would probably take. It just depends on how you play with your team and what you think will bring you the most success. It's all about putting together a team to match your play style to bring home that Cup.

[LeafsFan31]

A look at the player stats so far this season:

Toronto Maple Leafs Stats - 2011-12
Skaters	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	GW	PIM	SOG	SPCT
M.Grabner	47	39	27	66	39	5
A.Burmistrov	49	23	38	61	33	1
D.Heatley	58	27	29	56	14	4
D.Byfuglien	58	7	33	40	36	3
D.Doughty	58	8	28	36	31	4
M.Grabovski	58	16	15	31	13	5
C.Macarthur	58	13	15	28	32	2
R.Clowe	58	12	13	25	7	3
J.Lupul	58	12	13	25	13	1
P.Regin	62	8	13	21	-11	2
B.Betts	58	7	9	16	-3	2
D.Phaneuf	58	4	12	16	22	1
J.Arnott	34	7	6	13	9	0
R.Nugent-Hopkins	24	6	5	11	6	0
A.Foote	58	0	8	8	0	0
L.Schenn	42	0	7	7	10	0
J.Shelley	58	3	4	7	-5	0
K.Aulie	44	2	4	6	4	0
P.Sykora	55	5	1	6	-6	1
J.Hillen	12	0	1	1	-2	0
Goalies	GP	W	L	T	GAA	TOI	SV	SV%	SHO
J.Reimer	48	28	16	0	2.28	2715	735	86.0%	4
J.Theodore	14	5	8	0	2.93	737	213	83.1%	0

[LeafsFan31]

Quote: Originally Posted by thedudedominick

I always like having that extra size and skill up front as I tend to play a more physical style of game when I play so that is a deal I would probably take. It just depends on how you play with your team and what you think will bring you the most success. It's all about putting together a team to match your play style to bring home that Cup.

One thing I am lacking is size up front. Grabner and Burmistrov are great but they also get pushed around a lot some games. This deal is looking more and more likely when I think about it.