Confirmed with Link: Leafs sign Nikita Grebyonkin to a 3 year ELC

[SprDaVE]

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[fahad203]

Good for the kid. Looking forward to see him with the Marlies next year

 

[Buds17]

Anything to look forward to will be good.

 

[Leafidelity]

**** it, put him in. Not like he’s going to score less goals than the regulars

 

[SprDaVE]

Should be an interesting next year or two with Cowan, Minten and Greb likely pushing for spots.

 

[LeafsFan89]

Should be an interesting next year or two with Cowan, Minten and Greb likely pushing for spots.

If it's anything how Keefe handles rookies like Robertson... Not looking forward to it.

 

[1specter]

If it's anything how Keefe handles rookies like Robertson... Not looking forward to it.

Great thing is Keefe is gone after tomorrow.

Should be an interesting next year or two with Cowan, Minten and Greb likely pushing for spots.

Also have Steeves, Tverberg, Abruzzese in the mix.

 

[JSn0w93]

This guy has a legit chance to be a top 9 forward.

 

[Patmac40]

His size, puck handling and offensive ability are really enticing. Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s with the big club sooner than later especially with cap considerations.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

I bet Q calls him up next year for a look.

 

[Rare Jewel]

**** it, put him in. Not like he’s going to score less goals than the regulars

Tempting, but he's not ready for it.

 

[Leafs87]

6 points in 23 playoff games after after 41 in 67 regular season. Perfect fit with our current core of no shows

 

[MSZ]

6 points in 23 playoff games after after 41 in 67 regular season. Perfect fit with our current core of no shows

Fun fact: Ovechkin had 2G 4A in 21 playoff games before he went to Washington.

Not saying Grebyonkin will be the next Ovi though.

 

[ITM]

Good news!?

What's it doing on Toronto's boards?

 

[hamzarocks]

Great thing is Keefe is gone after tomorrow.


Also have Steeves, Tverberg, Abruzzese in the mix.

2 of the 3 last guys are career AHLers

Tverberg is still interesting and should get a shot if he has a good year next season

 

[1specter]

2 of the 3 last guys are career AHLers

Tverberg is still interesting and should get a shot if he has a good year next season

Not really fair to Steeves when he hasn't even been given a proper chance despite putting up great AHL numbers from day 1 and is still just 24. People were saying the same about 27-year old Bobby McMann when he was waived early in the year and now we're missing his presence sorely in the playoffs. Keefe has also shown he has a very short leash for young guys on the cusp and quickly moves on from guys. Other useful players like Marchment, Moore, Amadio etc were also given up on.

 

[hamzarocks]

Not really fair to Steeves when he hasn't even been given a proper chance despite putting up great AHL numbers from day 1 and is still just 24. People were saying the same about 27-year old Bobby McMann when he was waived early in the year and now we're missing his presence sorely in the playoffs.

McMann had a physical component to his game and size which got him his chance

Steeved as well as hes produced hasnt been on the leafs radar for callup options really which is concering at 24 years old.

Maybe he gets a shot next year but cowan/greb/minten will be likely taking 3 spots + Reeves + McMann in the bottom 6 next year and half or so. Doesnt leave much room there for Steeves who hasnt been able to force his way onto the team

 

[Dayjobdave]

This is our good news for the week, so we may as well savor it.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Put him in now

 

[namttebih]

6 points in 23 playoff games after after 41 in 67 regular season. Perfect fit with our current core of no shows

I realize that this is more of a shot against our current core and less about the player himself. That said, to get into every game in the playoffs as a 21yo in that league is definitely a good sign. The fact that he's already played 135 KHL games - most of which happened before his 21st birthday is also good. The K and their coaches do not consider the league to be a developmental one.

Had an C in U17. Went straight to the MHL at 18yo and wore an A there. Produced at every level.

28 goals and 67 points in 120 regular season KHL games as a 19-20 year old is pretty promising.

6'2" every time he steps on the ice too

Obviously don't know much about the player other than what was collected from Elite, but still some positive signs there.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Thought they may wait until Wednesday to start dribbling out good news..

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

6 points in 23 playoff games after after 41 in 67 regular season. Perfect fit with our current core of no shows

Greb played the playoffs injured. It was said by someone that off the ice, he could barely walk and still played.

 

[HockeyVirus]

6 points in 23 playoff games after after 41 in 67 regular season. Perfect fit with our current core of no shows

He was so injured during the playoffs reports were that he was nearly unable to walk out of the rink under his own power. Guy is an absolute gamer and the statline ignores the story

 

[Mitch nylander]

One thing I noticed is the ELC starts this year. What's the reasoning with the Marlies season being over.

 

[Clark4Ever]

If it's anything how Keefe handles rookies like Robertson... Not looking forward to it.

There will be someone else in charge.