GDT: Leafs @ Sens - TSN 7pm

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

It's early but Semyonov looks more like a Mikheyev than a Par Lindholm. I like what he brings

 

[Morgs]

One of the best things about Dubas is his vision for how the defense should play, and Liljegren fits that perfectly. He's so good at doing the right things that tilt the ice for his team

Nothing about him stands out first looking at him, but he possesses every quality of what a modern 2-way defenseman should be. Excellent first pass, +4 way mobility, +transition skills, closes gaps effectively, uses his body to separate guys from the puck. The guy looks head and shoulders above Sandin again for me tonight, but it's early.

 

[Twine Tickler]

It's becoming clear Kampf will be 3rd line C, who's going to be the fourth line C?

Seymonov or brooks

 

[Havoc]

I've seen enough of Ho Sang to know he will only continue to get better and better as each game goes on.

Lock him up.

 

[Nylander88]

It's becoming clear Kampf will be 3rd line C, who's going to be the fourth line C?

Our best faceoff man. Most likely.
#vintage

 

[Twine Tickler]

Kampf and kase look so good together

 

[Maplebeasts]

Nothing about him stands out first looking at him, but he possesses every quality of what a modern 2-way defenseman should be. Excellent first pass, +4 way mobility, +transition skills, closes gaps effectively, uses his body to separate guys from the puck. The guy looks head and shoulders above Sandin again for me tonight, but it's early.

While I agree that he looks better than Sandin so far I don't think Sandin has played poorly this game. I actually have also liked Kral quite a bit.

 

[Leaffan1991]

I like all of Brooks, Ho Sang and Semeyonov. I think only one of them makes it unfortunately

 

[Maplebeasts]

It is so obvious to me that Wayne Simmonds should not be in the opening line-up. Brooks and Ho-Sang look WAY better.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Nothing about him stands out first looking at him, but he possesses every quality of what a modern 2-way defenseman should be. Excellent first pass, +4 way mobility, +transition skills, closes gaps effectively, uses his body to separate guys from the puck. The guy looks head and shoulders above Sandin again for me tonight, but it's early.

Liljegren's skating advantage over Sandin looks pretty big right now. I think Sandin will be the better player some day, but Liljegren should get first crack in the NHL. I'd have Sandin ahead of Dermott though

 

[Morgs]

While I agree that he looks better than Sandin so far I don't think Sandin has played poorly this game. I actually have also liked Kral quite a bit.

My issue with Sandin is almost everytime I see him, I think "he's trying to play like Rielly", and then he gets caught over and over because his skating is nowhere close. He needs to watch Brodie and just do everything he does.

 

[frizzer1]

If Semyonov and Ho Sang make the team who do they drop?

 

[2 Slick]

It is so obvious to me that Wayne Simmonds should not be in the opening line-up. Brooks and Ho-Sang look WAY better.

I was baffled that they re-signed him in the off season. He's useless.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Kampf and kase look so good together

2/3 of a solid 3rd line

 

[supermann_98]

Wow.. This thread is DEAD

The Score app showed the game time for 7:30pm ... I missed all but the last 2 minutes of the 1st. How'd Liljegren play?

 

[Leaffan1991]

They won't do it but Simmonds should be the one dropped. He has provided nothing since his injury.

 

[Morgs]

Liljegren steals the puck, takes off a few seconds, and then passes it for an easy clear. He reminds me so much of Gards in that he does so many little things unbelievably well that 90% of people don't see. Luckily Liljegren hasn't shown to have the same proficiency of making mistakes in glaring situations like Jake did.

 

[Nylander88]

Kampf and kase look so good together

Good buddies. Sometimes tends to translate to the ice when you wanna play for the guy next to you. Love to see it. I think Kerfoot or Mikheyev on their wing is the obvious choice. We have a ton of forward depth this year. Ho-sang is pushing for a spot and there's no spots on forward without a trade. Good issue to have I suppose

 

[Slyfox]

If Semyonov and Ho Sang make the team who do they drop?

Simmonds. I'm sure he will pass through waivers pretty easily and if not who cares

 

[Maplebeasts]

My issue with Sandin is almost everytime I see him, I think "he's trying to play like Rielly", and then he gets caught over and over because his skating is nowhere close. He needs to watch Brodie and just do everything he does.

You can tell that he is far more inclined to make riskier decisions for the sake of creating offense. I think he'd be best watching some more Adam Fox footage if he wants to see how a guy with enormous hockey IQ with below average physical tools can contribute on both ends.

 

[Twine Tickler]

Really solid period for the B-team leafs. Kampf and Kase are so good together. Loving what I am seeing from Mrazek as well. He looks to be tracking the puck really well. Only negative standout for me has been gusev I think. Guy is just not made for the NHL game

A guy I’ve been surprisingly happy with in both preseason games has been amadio. He will never play a minute for the Leafs likely, but he plays the game well IMO

 

[Stephen]

Ho-sang needs a deal. Even if he starts in the AHL for us. He's a solid talent add that'll be dirt cheap

He's definitely beating Gusev to the punch.

I wonder if Engvall and someone else might end up on waivers? We can sign Ho-Sang to a deal, maybe keep Brooks around or go dumpster diving for another mix and match forward.

 

[zeke]

Kampf-Kase line looking good. Semyonov too. And Kral maybe looks like a player.

I'm pretty sure Dermott is playing on the left side, or at least playing there a lot.

 

[zeke]

A guy I’ve been surprisingly happy with in both preseason games has been amadio. He will never play a minute for the Leafs likely, but he plays the game well IMO

Can't skate but has obvious skill and smarts. Young too. He's kinda like a bit bigger version of Brooks.

 

[Stephen]

My issue with Sandin is almost everytime I see him, I think "he's trying to play like Rielly", and then he gets caught over and over because his skating is nowhere close. He needs to watch Brodie and just do everything he does.

Yeah, sometimes I feel like he's trying to be an Adam Fox type defenseman without the wheels.