I still have no idea why Ottawa passed then traded for Hamonic.
Myers is better, younger, and was a beast with Chabot at the world juniors when they played together. Imagine if that pair connected at the NHL level..
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Myers is better, younger, and was a beast with Chabot at the world juniors when they played together. Imagine if that pair connected at the NHL level..
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Jason (D year) : 1.19 PPG (OHL)
Nick (D year) : 1.02 PPG (OHL)
Jason (D +1) : 1.28 PPG (OHL)
Nick (D +1) : 1.87 PPG (OHL)
Jason (D +2) : 1.89 PPG (OHL)
Nick (D +2) : 0.76 PPG (AHL)
Jason (D +3) : 0.78 PPG (AHL)
Nick (D +3) : 1.08 PPG (AHL) -> currently ongoing
Jason (D year) : 1.19 PPG (OHL)
Nick (D year) : 1.02 PPG (OHL)
Jason (D +1) : 1.28 PPG (OHL)
Nick (D +1) : 1.87 PPG (OHL)
Jason (D +2) : 1.89 PPG (OHL)
Nick (D +2) : 0.76 PPG (AHL)
Jason (D +3) : 0.78 PPG (AHL)
Nick (D +3) : 1.08 PPG (AHL) -> currently ongoing
Isaac Nootin
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zeke
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Nice to see Robertson truly dominate a game down there.
He's probably been rushed to the NHl every time so far - it would be nice to see him truly dominate the AHL for at least a couple weeks and then get a callup when he's actually feeling at the top of his game.
He's probably been rushed to the NHl every time so far - it would be nice to see him truly dominate the AHL for at least a couple weeks and then get a callup when he's actually feeling at the top of his game.
Lots to be happy about with our prospects. Hopefully we sign Knies , Aubresse, Petruzelli and Meyers. It would bring us to 50 contracts but it would be a great group of prospects added to the leafs organization to go along with everything we already have.
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I'm surprised we haven't heard much on Meyers but I guess he's focusing on his games right now. You typically hear rumours though and of the teams in the "running".
It would be really awesome to see him and Knies sign with the Leafs at the same time.
I know the point totals were not there this last stint with the Leafs, but that was easily the best Nick had looked at the NHL level. When he had time and space you could see how he can dictate the pace of the game with the puck on his tape. He is so shifty and deceptive that he can really create space from non threatening areas with one quick cut back or head fake. It's very Marner like at times.
The issue with Nick's game right now is that the pucks just don't ever seem to land on his blade (at the NHL level). Both offensively and defensively. Which limits the time he plays with the puck, and often times see's him hemmed into his own end for longer than we'd like to see.
It's very tough to compare Nick at 20 years old vs. Auston right now, but to some degree all good goal scorers just know where to be and when to be there. Auston is the greatest goal scorer on the planet and I am always blown away at how many loose pucks just fall to him in space. It is not a fluke. He is so good at finding those soft pockets of ice. I think from an offensive standpoint, Nick needs to learn to play a bit less busy away from from the puck and just go to open ice. The players he is playing with will find him. That is the benefit of playing in those higher leagues, the quality of your linemates goes up, and the ability to make those plays to find you in open space increases. Just go to the open areas.
I think to some degree that same passive/less busy approach could be said defensively. His first instinct is to go all out and chase the puck. But all that does is draw him further out of position if the player he is chasing is able to make a play. Again, at higher levels this only becomes more obvious as the ability of the players to make those very plays is that much higher.
I think Nick could really benefit from watching is Mitch defensively. I don't think Mitch gets nearly enough credit for how well he anticipates plays. He's not overly physical, or busy on the defensive side of the puck, but he knows where and when to put is stick in the right passing lane. His defensive anticipation is near the best on the team IMO, and it is what makes him one of the leagues best PK'ers. The more Nick can improve his play away from the puck both offensively and defensively, the more time he will get to play with the puck on his tape. Because ultimately when the puck is on his stick he already plays at an elite level IMO. His Puck handling skills and shot are top 10% in the NHL as it stands IMO. He just doesn't play with the puck all that often yet.
He has all the tools to become a special player, but he's just not quite there yet. Which shouldn't surprise or upset anyone by any means, he is only 20 years old and has had 3 major setbacks already in his pro career. I am fairly confident he will become an impact player in the NHL at some point.
The issue with Nick's game right now is that the pucks just don't ever seem to land on his blade (at the NHL level). Both offensively and defensively. Which limits the time he plays with the puck, and often times see's him hemmed into his own end for longer than we'd like to see.
It's very tough to compare Nick at 20 years old vs. Auston right now, but to some degree all good goal scorers just know where to be and when to be there. Auston is the greatest goal scorer on the planet and I am always blown away at how many loose pucks just fall to him in space. It is not a fluke. He is so good at finding those soft pockets of ice. I think from an offensive standpoint, Nick needs to learn to play a bit less busy away from from the puck and just go to open ice. The players he is playing with will find him. That is the benefit of playing in those higher leagues, the quality of your linemates goes up, and the ability to make those plays to find you in open space increases. Just go to the open areas.
I think to some degree that same passive/less busy approach could be said defensively. His first instinct is to go all out and chase the puck. But all that does is draw him further out of position if the player he is chasing is able to make a play. Again, at higher levels this only becomes more obvious as the ability of the players to make those very plays is that much higher.
I think Nick could really benefit from watching is Mitch defensively. I don't think Mitch gets nearly enough credit for how well he anticipates plays. He's not overly physical, or busy on the defensive side of the puck, but he knows where and when to put is stick in the right passing lane. His defensive anticipation is near the best on the team IMO, and it is what makes him one of the leagues best PK'ers. The more Nick can improve his play away from the puck both offensively and defensively, the more time he will get to play with the puck on his tape. Because ultimately when the puck is on his stick he already plays at an elite level IMO. His Puck handling skills and shot are top 10% in the NHL as it stands IMO. He just doesn't play with the puck all that often yet.
He has all the tools to become a special player, but he's just not quite there yet. Which shouldn't surprise or upset anyone by any means, he is only 20 years old and has had 3 major setbacks already in his pro career. I am fairly confident he will become an impact player in the NHL at some point.
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A guy like Petruzzelli would get an ELC that starts next season. Like Douglas, he'd finish this year off on his AHL deal.
I'm kind of surprised they shedded that many contracts. I don't think they'll need them.
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kb
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They are at 46, and it sounds like they are anticipating deals with Knies and Abruzzese.
Depends what they want to do with those other 2 spots. There are college UFA's like Ben Meyers available. Petruzelli can probably wait until summer.
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Really hope they lock down Keith. Kid's gotta like his chances here for the future considering he doesn't have much competition with Woll and Scott constantly being hurt and underperforming, while Campbell and Mrazek are both 30 now and neither has really solidified themselves as a true starter here. Kallgren is his only real competition right now but his numbers are just okay and he's also a couple years older.
Magic Man
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Outside of Knies, Abruzzese and Meyers there isn't really anyone worth burning a year off their ELC to play early. Most prospects coming will be signed for next season and ATO'ed until the end of the season and play with their affiliates. Even if they got all 3 of them signed, the chances that they burn a year of the ELC off all of them and they all see NHL time isn't that high.
I don't think they really needed all those contract spots.
kb
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Never know......maybe there is a player overseas or another college UFA that they are looking at. Doesn't hurt to have room, and I believe that Menell was traded to give him an opportunity that he didn't get here.
Not a big deal either way. Rather have an extra spot than not enough.
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Hardvard begins their tournament in 10 mins. They are a huge underdog. If they lose, you could hear an Abruzzese ELC signing in the next few days
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How is Dahlstrom THIS bad even in the AHL. Like Suomela could have picked up the wide man, but his responsibility was the trailer. One of the worst players ive ever seen in pro. What a save by Pett though.
Is it weird to cheer against Harvard? lol
kb
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A coach friend of mine says there is nothing better than a big goalie. Petruzzelli had the bottom covered, and they couldn't go over him either.
He's never been a fan of small goalies.
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Honestly, it's still tough to judge at this point. Playing in the ECHL is/was misleading.
He's looked great at the AHL level, but it's been 3 games.
We remember all too well how good Garrett Sparks looked at the AHL level (absolutely insane numbers) before not being able to cut it at the next level.
Again, I'm hoping he's the real deal. Looks good so far.
Morgs
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Lol cheer for them because they're very likely to lose and if they don't Abruzzese is probably one of the biggest reasons why.
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Dahlstrom has been great for most of the year, especially in his own end.
I think it is his responsibility to go for the guy who is driving the net, and that is what he did. Suomela should have covered that lane.
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I wouldn't say they are an underdog at all.
Minnesota State dominates their weak ass conference, but there is more pure talent on Harvard.
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Idk man, every time I watch Dahlstrom I see defensive gaffes like this. Suomela was on that guy the entire way back, so Dahlstrom's choices are either to attack the wide trailer (who he was originally on), or take the slot/net front. Asking for your 1F to switch his man mid-rush like that is almost impossible when he also needs to watch the puck. The fact he went for an already covered guy AND followed him below the red line is like the worst thing he could have done on that play besides skating into the corner. Even standing there or laying down would have been more effective.
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