ULF_55
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Such a tough situation for Russian kids/young men.
Spent 7 games with the Marlies last year.
Guessing he's here to stay, heck even the Growlers might be better.
It is happening eh?
I'm pretty sure the deal was just one-year, so it would expire April 31st and this termination just fast tracks has ability to come over.
He already has his ELC so all sides probably understood this would be the case and there is no ill will involved.
We might see Akhtyamov do the same thing shortly. If not, he's definitely signing after April 31st
You won't like it but Marlies have been doing 11 and 7 for some time now too.Definitely looking like I will be watching more Marlies games in the next while, considering how "meh" it is to watch the Leafs right now, particularly with this 11-7 , lines in a blender garbage.
I literally love this time of year.
Edit to add: not too many guys terminate KHL contracts do they?
Seems a ballsy move for mini-Ovi.
What would that mean for him, his future?
Get outta Russia as a prime motivation? I can’t envision him being welcomed back to the league ever?
Didnt realize that his season was over.no, no....last February he signed a 3 year contract with the Leafs.
Leafs agreed to have him play in KHL this season for more ice time and development.![]()
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He played the whole season with Sibir......in fact played 68 regular season games as a 20 year old. Then played 3 of their 5 playoff games and their series finished March 10. Standard contracts in KHL run to end of April but obviously when Leafs loaned him there, there was an understanding that he could return to play with Marlies when Sibir season was over. It will be interesting to see how much he has matured by playing against men since his 7 Marlie games last year.
When we trade up, it's the Gibson and Rakell picks to get Biggs.Put some respect on Tyler “high floor guaranteed 3rd liner” Biggs name, the man scored 18 in the ECHL once.
Not a fan at all, but if they are playing Niemala and Tverberg, I can live with it.You won't like it but Marlies have been doing 11 and 7 for some time now too.
Enjoy.I'm going to Marlies game at Scotiabank Arena.
See you there.
Happy Green Beer Day
Hopefully Hirvonen can make his way over soon too. My brother got me tickets for a Marlies game for Xmas. Just haven't picked the game yet. Might have to do that soon with all these prospects coming.
Mark OwuyaCan someone please remind me of the Marlies goalie from 6 or 7 years ago. From Sweden and one of his parents are black.
So being the top scorer on a staked team is pretty good isnt it?I also know that he did that a d+2 on a stacked erie team with burakovsky, connor mcjesus, dane fox. All toyberg has is matthew wood, but they don’t even play on the same line only same pp.
Can someone please remind me of the Marlies goalie from 6 or 7 years ago. From Sweden and one of his parents are black.
My thoughts have changed on this.Glad to see our AHL depth increasing and a lot of our prospects moving up within the organization. The best part is this means we are likely to see a number graduate to the big club next year. Personally hoping Steeves, McMann, Robertson, Holmberg all graduate next year to the Leafs full time.
Can someone please remind me of the Marlies goalie from 6 or 7 years ago. From Sweden and one of his parents are black.
Goalie and music personality
My thoughts have changed on this.
Why not overbake prospects when UFAs like Acciari sign for $1.25.
I would rather be smart shoppers on the UFA free agent market then promote a Steeves type.