Prospect Info: Marlies & Prospect Discussion

[LeafParade]

Minten probably makes the team next year. He did not stick this year but it meant he was close. And his continued play in junior and now at the world juniors seem to indicate that he is on a good trajectory.

My opinion of him has changed a lot in the past year.

 

[arso40]

Minten probably makes the team next year. He did not stick this year but it meant he was close. And his continued play in junior and now at the world juniors seem to indicate that he is on a good trajectory.

My opinion of him has changed a lot in the past year.

He’s really good which is why he should be untouchable he’s big and strong and smart and has the drive train might surprise ppl there’s no reason he can’t be a top 6 center dare I say johnathon toews lite

 

[horner]

at the top of there game nowBCowan been quite but that's pretty solid considering how bad Wood and Yager have looked.

Cowen being 18 yts I suspect that he will get stronger as the tournament goes on

Players like Beck are already at the top of there game being a veteran of this tournament.

He’s really good which is why he should be untouchable he’s big and strong and smart and has the drive train might surprise ppl there’s no reason he can’t be a top 6 center dare I say johnathon toews lite

In the mold of OReilly

 

[arso40]

Cowen being 18 yts I suspect that he will get stronger as the tournament goes on

Players like Beck are l

In the mold of OReilly

The geekie kids a big boy too

 

[Namikaze Minato]

 

[Martin Skoula]

He’s really good which is why he should be untouchable he’s big and strong and smart and has the drive train might surprise ppl there’s no reason he can’t be a top 6 center dare I say johnathon toews lite

I’m thinking Ben Jones

 

[Mitch nylander]

Good for him. I do have concerns about his feet, but he's made tremendous strides this year.

Was drafted as a big stay at home defenseman, and has shown to be more than that with 24 in 30.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Good for him. I do have concerns about his feet, but he's made tremendous strides this year.

Was drafted as a big stay at home defenseman, and has shown to be more than that with 24 in 30.

I thought people were saying this year those concerns have lessened and it was more about a big young guy growing into his body?

I haven't seen him so I am relying on 2nd hand information.

 

[hullsy47]

Cowen being 18 yts I suspect that he will get stronger as the tournament goes on

Players like Beck are already at the top of there game being a veteran of this tournament.

In the mold of OReilly

I thought Cowan drove his line

 

[TheDoldrums]

Cowan moved up

 

[LeafParade]

Both in the top 6, these two are really on the rise.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Cowan has looked good. Just made two gorgeous passes to Poitras for HD chances.

He also got chippy with some American defenseman. Lots of slashes both ways. He's not going to be timid or bashful as a pro that's for sure.

 

[weems]

Great last shift there from Cowen.

Great backhand pass from behind the net and then stripped a puck which led to Poitras point blank chance.

 

[BertCorbeau]

What are those American jerseys?

 

[weems]

Cowen has had a much better game.

His overall speed and forechecking has been very good and he's had an excellent third period so far.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Minten started 3v3 OT

 

[hullsy47]

Cowen has had a much better game.

His overall speed and forechecking has been very good and he's had an excellent third period so far.

He belongs

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

Haven't really been following him this year but is there any reason why Peksa has only played 4 games this season? If he is healthy I am surprised we haven't seen some sort of loan with him by now.

 

[Taylor Halls Teeth]

Haven't really been following him this year but is there any reason why Peksa has only played 4 games this season? If he is healthy I am surprised we haven't seen some sort of loan with him by now.

He was recalled to the Marlies November 9th but never played for them. I don't know how diligent the team is about reporting injuries or whether it is even a thing outside the NHL. It almost seems like it could be a medical issue.

 

[weems]

Greb

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

Minten, Cowan and Grebenkin all possibly coming into our top 9 in the next 2 yrs has the potential to be scary good.

Then you have the likes of Voit, Moldenhauer, Tverberg and Hirvonen if they take steps.

 

[ULF_55]

Greb

HIQ - check

 

[ULF_55]

Minten, Cowan and Grebenkin all possibly coming into our top 9 in the next 2 yrs has the potential to be scary good.

Then you have the likes of Voit, Moldenhauer, Tverberg and Hirvonen if they take steps.

I don't like the fact they are trying to "encourage" Grebenkin to re-sign in Russia.

On the backend, Niemela, and one of Kokkonen/Villeneuve are going to get opportunities. Should we throw Rafai into that group. He's older, but this is just his 2nd. year out of Harvard.

Cap increase is quickly gone to Matthews and Nylander, either inhouse, or non-tendered fringe players will be in the line-up next year.

 

[Thornbury]

I don't like the fact they are trying to "encourage" Grebenkin to re-sign in Russia.

On the backend, Niemela, and one of Kokkonen/Villeneuve are going to get opportunities. Should we throw Rafai into that group. He's older, but this is just his 2nd. year out of Harvard.

Cap increase is quickly gone to Matthews and Nylander, either inhouse, or non-tendered fringe players will be in the line-up next year.

You do realize that the Leafs have $20 million in salary for UFAs coming off the books this off-season. Gives them lots of latitude, beyond covering the increases for 34 and 88.

 

[ULF_55]

You do realize that the Leafs have $20 million in salary for UFAs coming off the books this off-season. Gives them lots of latitude, beyond covering the increases for 34 and 88.

Yes, but they do have to fill those spots.

Bertuzzi, Domi, Brodie account for most of that.

IMO, none of the prospects are going to replace them and they will either re-sign one of the forwards mentioned, or they'll go to market.

I do think Brodie can be replaced from within, expecting growth for existing defenders and a promotion of 1 from the Marlies. My guess is Niemela.

Money will be quickly gone.