Recalled/Assigned: Anderson and Kirill Semyonov have been recalled by the Maple Leafs

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Ice Chips: Maple Leafs recall Joey Anderson and Kirill Semyonov - TSN.ca

Forwards Joey Anderson and Kirill Semyonov have been recalled by the Maple Leafs from the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies.
In 53 National Hockey League games, Anderson has eight goals and 13 points.
This is Semyonov's first call up to the NHL. This season with the Marlies, Semyonov has one goal and nine assists.

Guess they have Cap room right now.

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[hamzarocks]

Who's going to sit? Ritchie could use a benching or two, but we are on a 5 game win streak and the 4th line has been quite good during the streak.

I wouldn't mind either Kase getting a rest game or Engvall getting his needed time off (dude seriously gets too cute when he feels comfortable and having a role lined up), to give Semyonov a game or two

 

[Stephen]

Mrazek LTIR at work?

They need to sit Joey Anderson down and just play Michael Bunting footage. "Give us exactly this."

 

[SprDaVE]

Who's going to sit? Ritchie could use a benching or two, but we are on a 5 game win streak and the 4th line has been quite good during the streak.

I wouldn't mind either Kase getting a rest game or Engvall getting his needed time off (dude seriously gets too cute when he feels comfortable and having a role lined up), to give Semyonov a game or two

Probably no one right away.

Spezza could maybe use a rest day. Engvall might need a kick in the butt for a game as well. Ritchie is asleep 90% of the game. Those are the likely candidates if the Leafs are going to give them a shot.

 

[hamzarocks]

Probably no one right away.

Spezza could maybe use a rest day. Engvall might need a kick in the butt for a game as well. Ritchie is asleep 90% of the game. Those are the likely candidates if the Leafs are going to give them a shot.

True, while I don't like seeing Spezza rested, he is near 40 years. The dude plays way to0 well in his role to be that age lol.

When I think of an old washed-up 40-year-old, I think 2018-2019 Marleau, 2020-2021 Joe Thornton.

Spezza still seems like he's a capable top 6 option despite his age

 

[CupcakeSprinkles]

I'd play Semeyonov at 3C

 

[Mess]

Mrazek LTIR at work?

They need to sit Joey Anderson down and just play Michael Bunting footage. "Give us exactly this."

I'd suspect that is the play.

Now they can carry a full 23 man roster.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Give Spezza a game off now and then and create some internal competition in the bottom six.

 

[Buds17]

Not surprised with Semyonov receiving the promotion as the team has been good about granting some form of opportunity for their signings of undrafted free agents from European leagues. Wasn't as certain about Anderson being recalled. Now could (should?) be the time for him to make his mark though considering he'd have to go through waivers again if demoted, and also with his contract transferring to a one-way term for next season. This seems like a fair amount of time for both players to state their case for sticking around. We'll see what transpires.

 

[CupcakeSprinkles]

Who's going to sit? Ritchie could use a benching or two, but we are on a 5 game win streak and the 4th line has been quite good during the streak.

I wouldn't mind either Kase getting a rest game or Engvall getting his needed time off (dude seriously gets too cute when he feels comfortable and having a role lined up), to give Semyonov a game or two

The Kampf, Engvall, Kase line has been pretty underwhelming.

 

[D00bis]

The Kampf, Engvall, Kase line has been pretty underwhelming.

Offensively I agree but they are staunch defensively

 

[Tarmore]

Offensively I agree but they are staunch defensively

That's their job. any offensive out-put is a bonus.

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

Semyonov deserves it. Hope he sticks full time.

 

[cupcrazyman]

Are we going to lose these guys to waivers before they get sent down ?

 

[Buds17]

Are we going to lose these guys to waivers before they get sent down ?

Semyonov is waiver exempt but Anderson is not. Anderson did previously clear waivers while with the team...for whatever that might be worth.

 

[freshwind]

Semyonov is waiver exempt but Anderson is not. Anderson did previously clear waivers while with the team...for whatever that might be worth.

is anderson not allowed so many games and days before he requires waivers to go back down?
i may be incorrect but i believe he has some time
i'm sure someone knows for sure?

 

[seanlinden]

Are we going to lose these guys to waivers before they get sent down ?

IIRC, Anderson can be on the team for 29 days before he'd have to clear waivers again.

 

[Menzinger]

Interested to see both guys play. Though, Engvall may need this to smarten up a bit.

 

[MoreMogilny]

Sit Engvall and Ritchie and let’s see what happens

 

[aingefan]

Really interested to see Anderson in a game or two.
He was lauded for his leadership, energy, and two-way play when acquired, but he hasn’t really established or separated himself from other prospects.
I’m pulling for him.

 

[Mickey Marner]

Semyonov sounds intriguing.

Hopefully at least one of Semyonov, Anderson or Steeves can become a fixture in our bottom-six.

 

[kevsh]

Not expecting any lineup changes outside of someone injured/maintenance day sitting it out, but I'd like to see Semyonov inserted on that 3rd line in hopes of giving them an offensive boost.

Kampfe, Kase and Engvall have been surprisingly very solid defensively, but at some point they have to chip in some offense too - The Big 4 can't carry the team 82 games, and even more important the bottom 6 contributes come playoff time.

 

[Twine Tickler]

If Keefe changes the lineup for anything other than an injury he is an idiot. If he needs any proof of why not to do this, he just needs to look at his defensive adjustments in game 5 of last year.

We are on a 5 game heater. Every forward line has looked great. Every D-pairing has looked great. As much as Ritchie has underwhelmed in his short tenure thus far, his demotion to the 4th line has really coincided with that line being an absolute force. They dictate the play the majority of the time, and throw the body around. It's still obviously a small sample size, but this 4th line has been very very good in every game they've played together. I cannot remember the last time we've had a 4th line dictate play with this level of consistency. I know last year Thornton - Brooks - Spezza had a handful of good games, but they never really commanded the ice like this current 4th line. They just seemed to put up Pts oddly. The Pts have not come by for this 4th line, but it really is just a matter of time IMO.

Ritchie is the obvious one to take out of the lineup when they lose a game. I'd probably give Seymonov a look if/when that does happen. But as of right now, you cannot touch any part of the lineup IMO. Ride this wave to shore, and then make the necessary adjustments.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[LeafChief]

I'd like to see Semyonov get a chance in place of either Engvall or Ritchie for a few games to see what he's all about.

 

[TheGreatOne11]

Really interested to see Anderson in a game or two.
He was lauded for his leadership, energy, and two-way play when acquired, but he hasn’t really established or separated himself from other prospects.
I’m pulling for him.

Has potential to be a great bottom 6 player for us, I hope it pans out.