So I guess there is no way of watching Cowen and Chadwick at the WJC summer showcase ?
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stickty111
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It was a bit of a weird one from the hop
But I'm curious to see him turn pro this year
Hopefully he can be our own little shifty Nathan Gerbe (not as small, but a nimble, greased-up, energy guy wouldn't hurt)
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Newest Marlie is a Nylander!
BertCorbeau
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Good signing. He can be an injury fill-in in a top 6 role at the NHL level if required.
His numbers are very Nick Robertson like as are his weaknesses. not the greatest skaters. However both of them can rip a puck.
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They can sign him to an NHL deal if there’s a roster spot available. That’s why I believe he’s an injury replacement.
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Yep, I think at the time of NHL signing he would have to clear waivers on the way up.
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I am not sure that is clear. They could have just signed to an NHL deal now, or a PTO and then sign.
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Sprong couldn't even get above 1M and he's much better. Nylander just isn't very good and has struggled through his career with being consistent, even at the AHL level. I don't know why people thought he'd be in demand.
No risk in this and the Marlies needed more offensive ability. He'll replace Bellows decently enough.
Struggled isn’t the right word. More like failed to keep up with the pace of play on a consistent basis because of work ethic issues.
He has the skill level of a top 6 NHL forward.
SprDaVE
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His goal scoring late last season suggests otherwise. The issue with Nylander isn’t talent. It’s his work ethic. If he applies himself every shift then he could easily crack the leafs third line. At a minimum he’s a good injury replacement or Robertson replacement.
11 g in 25 g is a 35 goal pace with Colombus. He needs to prove he can replace Jarnkrok.We needs his cap and an upgrade for playoffs. It's now or never.
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Alex Nylander was generally been on some weak NHL teams, Pittsburgh was probably the best team he's been on but didn't work out.
Definitely at the point in his career he will need to "get it". I would try him with William and I guess JT for 1-2 games in pre-season and see if there is anything there. He's bigger than Robertson which is a nice plus.
Definitely at the point in his career he will need to "get it". I would try him with William and I guess JT for 1-2 games in pre-season and see if there is anything there. He's bigger than Robertson which is a nice plus.
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I’m interested to see if being around William keeps him super engaged and motivated, and if that translates into him taking some sort of next step. Otherwise, based on stats it hardly looks like he’s outgrown the AHL or doesn’t have anything left to prove down there.
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This average AHL forward did score 11 NHL goals in his last 21 games with Columbus last season.
Maybe some new motivation and inspiration playing with his brothers team?
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He was shooting over 25% in that hot span. He cooled off considerably in the last 10 or so games of the season.
I don't want to keep dumping on A. Nylander but I just don't see how this is more than just an AHL signing, even if he earns a NHL contract in camp. Thinking it'll be more is extremely optimistic. He's really not that good and the AHL contract supports that. Maybe he figured it out and what he needs is to move to Toronto... I don't know. The Marlies needed a Bellows replacement, so at the very least they got that. If he becomes more than that, I'll be the first to admit that I didn't see it coming and I'll be very happy.
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I don't think this can be looked at anything more than the obvious. CBJ wouldn't even throw league minimum at him and they know his game the best right now. He is Bellows 2.0 and will need to show more than that to get a whiff of the show. Good luck to him!
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CBJ has no room, they have an absolute ton of guys at every position besides goaltending.
I guess they could have tried to sneak him through waivers.
Sprong didn't even get 1M though, tough market.
