All Purpose Training Camp Thread.

[Sergei Berezin]

It's too bad the scrimmage wasn't the Marlies vs. Leafs because I would bet money the Marlies would take it to the Leafs in embarrassing fashion..

The 15th place Providence Bruins beat the Boston Bruins last night.

Not a big deal.

 

[Eyedea]

It'll be a sink or swim situation for the kid, and an eye opener.

With Gardiner being very questionable, this move would make sense.

As someone posted above, it would balance the lines a bit in terms of movement until Gardiner is set to return in 7-10 days.

I'd rather this scenario happen than Gardiner feel rushed and be not quite 100% and in the line up.

I'd just hate to see his confidence shatter into a million pieces if the team starts off on the wrong foot.

I mean I like the pairings, and Rielly may even play above expectations since he's already in midseason form, but if he were to start up with the Leafs for the 5 games I would have thought his minutes would be sheltered.

 

[Atomos2]

It's too bad the scrimmage wasn't the Marlies vs. Leafs because I would bet money the Marlies would take it to the Leafs in embarrassing fashion..

Depends on who you consider as a marlie and who you consider as a leaf.

 

[LeafsMonster]

Kadri senses he might be sent down: "I'll force you to keep me up"

Atta boy Keep this up Nazem

 

[LeafsMonster]

http://kylethereporter.com/2013/01/16/nazem-kadri-looking-prove-the-doubters-wrong/

I like how honest he is. He has good character and this type of determination will just be another positive to him as a player. Good on ya Kadri

 

[Auzzie19]

Kadri senses he might be sent down: "I'll force you to keep me up"

Atta boy Keep this up Nazem

If he goes down I hope he gets dealt to a team like Vancouver/CLB/NYI where he can play in the top 6. Then just destroy the Leafs for good measure.

In all seriousness though, I see one of Lombardi or Connolly being waived tomorow depending on their play.

 

[zeke]

The 15th place Providence Bruins beat the Boston Bruins last night.

Not a big deal.

and one Tuukka Rask got demolished for 7 goals by the P-bruins, no less.

 

[Sundinisagod]

Style-wise I'd say theyre a really good comparable. Average (maybe a little small) sized nhl forwards, great hands, agile, lots of on ice vision.

Thats where it ends though haha, success-wise not even close.

I'd be happy if Kadri even becomes half the player G is.

I'd be happy if Kadri became another Grabovski type.

 

[Johny Drama]

It'll be a sink or swim situation for the kid, and an eye opener.

With Gardiner being very questionable, this move would make sense.

As someone posted above, it would balance the lines a bit in terms of movement until Gardiner is set to return in 7-10 days.

I'd rather this scenario happen than Gardiner feel rushed and be not quite 100% and in the line up.

They might want to give Reilly a few games just until Gardiner gets back, but I really hope the club learns from past mistakes and sends the kid back to junior.

 

[Johny Drama]

I'd just hate to see his confidence shatter into a million pieces if the team starts off on the wrong foot.

I mean I like the pairings, and Rielly may even play above expectations since he's already in midseason form, but if he were to start up with the Leafs for the 5 games I would have thought his minutes would be sheltered.

I really like the idea of Fraser making the team and pairing him up with Komo to try an be our shutdown pairing. No sure why....as I'm his biggest critic, but have a feeling Komo will be better this season under Carlyle.

Phaneuf-Gunarrsson
Franson-Liles
Komisarek-Fraser

 

[Stats01]

Kadri senses he might be sent down: "I'll force you to keep me up"

Atta boy Keep this up Nazem

I'm going to be pissed if he gets sent down again. It's his time to get a shot.

 

[Jerkini]

I really like the idea of Fraser making the team and pairing him up with Komo to try an be our shutdown pairing. No sure why....as I'm his biggest critic, but have a feeling Komo will be better this season under Carlyle.

Phaneuf-Gunarrsson
Franson-Liles
Komisarek-Fraser

I like Fraser's physicality. We need more of those players who aren't afraid to punch someone in the skull if they even blink at us the wrong way.

 

[Stats01]

Steve Simmons believes the D pairings for Saturday will be

Rielly - Phaneuf
Franson - Liles
Gunnarsson - Fraser

 

[ErnieLeafs]

I'd be happy if Kadri became another Grabovski type.

Apples and oranges..... absolutely.

 

[Auston Marlander]

Steve Simmons ...

I stopped reading there.

 

[Rob Brown]

Steve Simmons believes the D pairings for Saturday will be

Rielly - Phaneuf
Franson - Liles
Gunnarsson - Fraser

I'd like this. Get to see what Fraser and Rielly can do.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Steve Simmons believes the D pairings for Saturday will be

Rielly - Phaneuf
Franson - Liles
Gunnarsson - Fraser

Holzer needs waivers to go down so he's almost assured a spot. Flip him and Fraser, Fraser becomes 7th guy until Gardiner is fit. Then go from there.

 

[Rob Brown]

Holzer needs waivers to go down so he's almost assured a spot. Flip him and Fraser, Fraser becomes 7th guy until Gardiner is fit. Then go from there.

And Komi?

 

[pspot]

Holzer needs waivers to go down so he's almost assured a spot. Flip him and Fraser, Fraser becomes 7th guy until Gardiner is fit. Then go from there.

he's also a right hander

Rielly - Phanuef
Liles - Franson
Gunnar - Holzer

only Phanuef playing the wrong side

 

[Rare Jewel]

And Komi?

He'll be paired with the popcorn.

 

[ACC1224]

Steve Simmons believes the D pairings for Saturday will be

Rielly - Phaneuf
Franson - Liles
Gunnarsson - Fraser

It's nice to see Gunnarsson off the top pair. I'd expect to see Komisarek on the bottom pair Saturday.

 

[HOCKEYGOON]

He'll be paired with the popcorn.

lol...

 

[TheBigThree]

Carlyle said some people will be sent down tomorrow, if Kadri is one of them I'm going to flip.

 

[Rob Brown]

It's nice to see Gunnarsson off the top pair. I'd expect to see Komisarek on the bottom pair Saturday.

Why is it nice? Lol, he was one of our best D last year. Not like he didn't belong at the top pair.

 

[Stats01]

And Komi?

Komi can sit, I don't see a spot for him.