Ashton v. Frattin

[MakeTheIronSing]

I still do not understand people's interest/optimism with Ashton, he is quite bad in a lot of respects.

I would play Zach Hyman just as soon as Carter Ashton, amongst other young players like Rupert or Bailey.

 

[ULF_55]

Two AHL stars, and pure garbage NHLers.

Busts happen. Not the end of the world.

I wouldn't call him a bust, he's had over 100 NHL games.

He has a career at the 2nd. highest level of hockey.

Has done quite well for a 99th. pick.

Where is he training this summer? Is he working with Underhill?

 

[Moncherry]

didn't really give up anything significant to get him. He's certainly a better player than D'amigo even if both end up as AHL players

I disagree.

 

[Mad Brills*]

Frattin will be gone next summer.

 

[Koolboss]

Why all the hate for Frattin and Ashton?
Remember they were both assumed to be better than Kadri lol

 

[mikebel111*]

Why all the hate for Frattin and Ashton?
Remember they were both assumed to be better than Kadri lol

Actually it was Frattin got all the hype and love affair and still does it seems. not sure why, a terrible NHL player

 

[Marmoset]

Actually it was Frattin got all the hype and love affair and still does it seems. not sure why, a terrible NHL player

Frattin at least had a season where he looked like a solid NHL player before getting hurt. I'm not really sure why Frattin has fallen apart so completely. He definitely became overhyped by Leafs fans when he had his run of success, but I thought he would be able to have a career is a 3rd-4th liner. I think he still has a chance to make it as a depth guy somewhere, although the odds are against him.

In comparison, Ashton never looked like he belonged. He could look good with the Marlies, but each time he was called up he made virtually no impact. There were games he played in where I went long stretches of the game not realizing he was in the lineup.

 

[WHLfollower]

Why all the hate for Frattin and Ashton?
Remember they were both assumed to be better than Kadri lol

Hell people are still saying Kadri is a bust, blah blah. Frattin is a depth guy that is at and nothing more.

 

[ACC1224]

Why all the hate for Frattin and Ashton?
Remember they were both assumed to be better than Kadri lol

Assumed by who?

 

[HoweHullOrr]

CARTER ASHTON HEADING TO KHL, LEAFS LOSE CONDITIONAL PICK

http://theleafsnation.com/2015/7/21/carter-ashton-heading-to-khl-leafs-lose-conditional-pick

I still do not understand people's interest/optimism with Ashton, he is quite bad in a lot of respects.

I would play Zach Hyman just as soon as Carter Ashton, amongst other young players like Rupert or Bailey.

Frattin will be gone next summer.

Why all the hate for Frattin and Ashton?
Remember they were both assumed to be better than Kadri lol

Not sure why there would be so much focus on players like this. These are AHL/NHL tweeners and guys who are trying to stick with the big club on a 4th line, but are struggling to do so.

Hopefully some Marlie's can step up and can be plugged in to this role and will do a better job. That would be a good sign that the club talent level is starting to come around.

I remember when Ashton was acquired from Tampa. He was a late 1st rounder IIRC correctly and there was great hope. He was sign in the Burke era that things were looking up for the Leafs.