Prospect Info: Marlies & Prospect Discussion

[LeafChief]

I think after the 9 games, I'd like to see Minten returned to the WHL. I want him playing all situations for 23+ minutes per game and hopefully making the WJC team.

I think he has looked good enough so far but I see no reason to rush him, especially when it seems like Holmberg can provide what he currently provides. Go to Kamloops and really have an explosive blow-out and come back and get a full NHL season in next year.

 

[thrillhous]

Goal and assist for Grebyonkin. 7 goals and 4 assists in 19 games now.

Very balanced team offensively. Top point getter has only 6+6=12. A bunch of guys, including Grebyonkin, have 11 points. Greb has the most goals.

 

[thinkblue]

Tverberg and Robertson with goals within a minute. 4-1 marlies

 

[andora]

marlies are lighting it up - robertson just scored - 4-1 on utica 12 mins in

tverberg looks great

 

[supermann_98]

That Robertson snipe was nasty, congrats to Tverberg on his first goal. He looks like he could be a player in a couple years

 

[supermann_98]

Clifford just ground and pounded some poor kid lol

 

[andora]

lol clifford is ready to fight the whole team

 

[kerk]

lol clifford is ready to fight the whole team

clifford had been looking for something since utica had 3 guys mugging blandisi in their bench door lmao

 

[andora]

clifford had been looking for something since utica had 3 guys mugging blandisi in their bench door lmao

yep amen, hold guy in bench, hold his stick from bench, feed him shots from behind - all in plain view of our psycho haha

 

[Maplebeasts]

Yeah there is no way you should trade Robertson. If his health can hold up you have an eventual top 6 forward.

 

[KingsHockey24]

Daddy.

 

[shaner8989]

Holmberg and McMann need to be up.

 

[1specter]

Hopefully this 4-1 lead holds up. Also didn't realize Kallgren was the opposing goalie

 

[LeafChief]

Holmberg and McMann need to be up.

I suspect Holmberg will be up as soon as Minten hits his 9 games.

Minten will be better served by playing all situations in the WHL (and hopefully WJC) and Holmberg provides more (currently) than Minten does.

Minten should be a full time player next season.

 

[Thornbury]

Holmberg and McMann need to be up.

Agreed, and while it won't be popular with all, I think they need to send Minten back to junior. Seems to me he needs another year to develop his offensive game. I wonder whether we should bring up a 7th D to spell Giordano rather than a 13th forward in McMamn.

 

[thinkblue]

Robertson with another goal. 5pts in first 2 games.

 

[justashadowof]

I would be SHOCKED if Minten stays beyond 9 games to start the season.
I think the team is trying to figure out what is the next move.

Holmberg up?
Domi to centre and McMann up?
Gregor to 4th line centre and Kampf up?

Waivers/trade?

Prepare to be shocked. The NHL does get more difficult as the season develops with a bit of a trough in January/February. However based on the player I saw last night, he ain't going anywhere. He's here to stay. We've been waiting to add this type of young player since Matthews' rookie season. He's a rarer commodity as a center, he's got size, filled out size to boot, he has a nice shot and he's positionally sound. Frankly I don't get the undeserved negativity this player has been getting. It feels like a campaign. My message is simply this: are these your personal observations or have you allowed some media/social media personality influence how you perceive this player?

 

[67Cup]

Thinking that a player’s development would be helped by another year of junior is hardly a sign of “hate”! It may be a mistaken idea but it’s not hatred. Especially since just about everybody who has argued that point expects he would be star there and would have a shot at the WJC.

 

[Judas Tavares]

Looks like Robertson is thriving so far in the AHL. I think this is the perfect situation for him. In fact, I wouldn't even make him the first call up, even if a top 6 winger goes down. Let him to continue to build consistency and confidence down there. Maybe re-evaluate around Christmas based on performance and team need.

 

[leafan11]

Looks like Robertson is thriving so far in the AHL. I think this is the perfect situation for him. In fact, I wouldn't even make him the first call up, even if a top 6 winger goes down. Let him to continue to build consistency and confidence down there. Maybe re-evaluate around Christmas based on performance and team need.

I agree with your thought process but if he continues to put up these numbers he has to be first call up, or he’s gonna demand a trade

 

[Jacquestrapless]

I agree with your thought process but if he continues to put up these numbers he has to be first call up, or he’s gonna demand a trade

idk about that. Maybe robertson should stay healthy for at least half a season before he can start making demands

 

[justashadowof]

Thinking that a player’s development would be helped by another year of junior is hardly a sign of “hate”! Especially since just about everybody who has argued that point expects he would be star there and would have a shot at the WJC.

Repeating incessantly that he won't get more than 9 games blah blah blah is negative when this should be a celebratory situation that we've got a 19 year old center who has won a spot on the roster. And who cares about the world junior championship when you can be an NHL player. That's 2nd rate hockey compared a game between the two worst teams in the NHL.

 

[The Iceman]

Prepare to be shocked. The NHL does get more difficult as the season develops with a bit of a trough in January/February. However based on the player I saw last night, he ain't going anywhere. He's here to stay. We've been waiting to add this type of young player since Matthews' rookie season. He's a rarer commodity as a center, he's got size, filled out size to boot, he has a nice shot and he's positionally sound. Frankly I don't get the undeserved negativity this player has been getting. It feels like a campaign. My message is simply this: are these your personal observations or have you allowed some media/social media personality influence how you perceive this player?

I still think Knies and Jarnkrok were carrying that line last night. Minten was fine but I would prefer he captains his jr team, plays 20+ minutes a night, and gets a chance to play the WJC.

If we don't trade for a centre at the trade deadline and he is our best option he can always be recalled then.

If not pen him in as a 20 year old next season.

 

[Knies iT]

Send Minten back after his 9 game trial. Call-up Holmberg as an interim. Buy time for Robertson to get a healthy 20-25 games in the AHL, then permanently call him up and reshuffle middle six.

 

[justashadowof]

A new drinking game just dropped: take a shot every time someone posts that Minten isn't playing more than 9 games.