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What a motor he has, excited to see what he can do next year with a bigger role.
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That Grundstrom - Aaltonen - Johnsson line is very interesting.
Wondering how they would translate as a line in the NHL. Super speedy. Hard on the puck. Could look great.
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Grundstrom looks a pretty sure bet, just a matter of time.
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Why the hell would Brown be in the top 9 over Johnsson? I'd even put Johnsson ahead of Marleau in top 9 worthy players.
Assuming the Tavares fantasy doesn't come true, this is what I'd run:
Grundstrom-Matthews-Marner
Marleau-Nylander-Kapanen
Johnsson-Kadri-Hyman
Leivo-Aaltonen-Brown
Maybe switch Johnsson and Grundstrom, not sure.
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neither grundstrom nor johnsson will play on the top line. grundstrom probably won't even make it out of camp.
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Hopefully we'll get a chance to see them together in the preseason to find out.
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Do the leafs have eight wingers in the organization who are better than Grundstrom?
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I thought that I had figured out which players would be in the line-ups the following season, but I failed almost every time. So I just admit defeat and move on.
For example: Kapanen has an unreal playoff series against the Capitals last year. Scores a couple key goals, has elite speed and is exactly what you're looking for. BUT, he doesn't start the 2017-18 season on opening night. Matt Martin starts on the 4th line, Marleau is signed in the off-season & Babcock still likes Komarov on his team.
I would guess that Dermott would be a #5 to begin next year. I know the treatment that Rielly got to learn the defensive game and then be rewarded with power play time. I think that Dermott will get that next year.
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What LWer is definitively better than Johnsson?
Who's the 8th winger more deserving than Grundstrom to play this upcoming season?
Obviously Grundstrom has to earn his spot but Dubas loves his Marlies guys, I don't know why he wouldn't be thinking at least one of Grundstrom or Engvall or some dark horse couldn't earn a spot. And then it just comes down to not needing your best LWer on a line with your best C & RW, just need someone who complements them and I think Grundstrom would compliment them more than Johnsson even though I think Johnsson would work well there too.
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He's easily the worst color guy ever but I have a soft spot for him. Seems like such a nice guy.
That s gotta be an NHL line
Even if its your 4th line
Actually u could argue that 5 marlie forwards deserve a shot at the big club
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Feel like Grundstrom has to be a Berman guy, regardless of how early he was taken.
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Could be for sure...thommie has a lot of respect within the org. That said Hunter is a known rink rat and likely had his own viewings of Grundstrom.
I imagine he'll be a wonderful replacement for the corpse of Komarov
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Maybe we'll get a look in the rookie tourney? Would be helpful to see what Lindholm can do on NA ice, even if its against kids.
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I think those three may just be the leafs 4th line to start the season next year
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do you think the marlies will win game 4 and complete the sweep. yes or no?
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Have to get in line, Johnsson already replaced Komarov. We do need a JVR replacement, however. Think Grundstrom can score in the NHL?
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Yes. Marlies haven't lost a game to them all year long (5-0 so far).
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For sure. That line has the makings of a great 3rd line after all of them get that full season in the nhl
Down here in Pennsylvania and saw game 3 live a total demolishment. I expect it to be over in 4. Marlies too deep.
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