Prospect Info: Marlies/Prospects Thread - 2023-23 Season Edition

[Martin Skoula]

My all time favourite McBain moment was when The Critic was reviewing his movie (which was horrible) and asked him "how do you sleep at night?" to which he replied in his Arnold voice "On top off lahhhge piles off money vit many beeeeooteeeful vimen".

You ever watch the full McBain movie people have put together from seasons of Simpsons clips?

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

Thank you all for the prospect updates. It seems we have a lot of prospects to be hopeful about.

Spread the word

 

[LeafSteel]

Spread the word

..... as long as this thread is kept a secret.

It's my secret Zen garden away from the trolls and the Forum Apocalypse Club.......

 

[Apex Predator]

You ever watch the full McBain movie people have put together from seasons of Simpsons clips?

No where is this?! I was a huge Simpson fan growing up.

 

[Martin Skoula]

No where is this?! I was a huge Simpson fan growing up.

Don't want to pollute this thread too much but if you look up McBain full movie on YouTube it should be there.

 

[Leafidelity]

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

You ever watch the full McBain movie people have put together from seasons of Simpsons clips?

Didn’t know it existed! It’s amazing to think for years I never missed a Simpson’s episode yet it’s been over 20 since I have seen one.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

You ever watch the full McBain movie people have put together from seasons of Simpsons clips?

I must watch this now :O

 

[Jacquestrapless]

I read somewhere that all russian goalies in the nhl were playing in the KHL by the time they were 20. Hopefully, these guys get time soon.

 

[Apex Predator]

Don't want to pollute this thread too much but if you look up McBain full movie on YouTube it should be there.

That was amazing how they had a mini movie over multiple seasons of the simpsons.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

You ever watch the full McBain movie people have put together from seasons of Simpsons clips?

watched it and loved it lmao

 

[I am Canadian]

Any updates on Niemela? Is the AHL in the works for him next year?

Hoping he can be a PP specialist down the line.

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[SeaOfBlue]

Any updates on Niemela? Is the AHL in the works for him next year?

Hoping he can be a PP specialist down the line.

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Niemela was always more of a defensive player. Last year was a pleasant anomaly for him offensively.

I think it is more likely he turns into another Liljegren than a PP specialist. Strong PKer and 20+ minute guy who can also put up multiple 30 point seasons in his prime.

And while Liljegren, Sandin, and Niemela may never be giants, they are all more than capable of handling physical play and should be around 6'0", 200lbs each once they fully fill out.

 

[I am Canadian]

Niemela was always more of a defensive player. Last year was a pleasant anomaly for him offensively.

I think it is more likely he turns into another Liljegren than a PP specialist. Strong PKer and 20+ minute guy who can also put up multiple 30 point seasons in his prime.

And while Liljegren, Sandin, and Niemela may never be giants, they are all more than capable of handling physical play and should be around 6'0", 200lbs each once they fully fill out.

Thanks for that, just read up on a updated scouting report. Not sure why I had him as a pure offensive player in my head. That's exciting. Can always use more solid defenders.

Hopefully he can come play in the AHL next season.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Thanks for that, just read up on a updated scouting report. Not sure why I had him as a pure offensive player in my head. That's exciting. Can always use more solid defenders.

Hopefully he can come play in the AHL next season.

He almost certainly will be. Same with Hirvonen and Ovchinnikov. I imagine Hildeby will too, assuming we can open up the log jam in net.

A few Marlies should be graduating next year, so there will be spots for the new guys.

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

Didn't realize Woll was 3-0 with a .934sv%. What a start for him so far!!!

 

[Jacquestrapless]

Down the line when we start resting players, I would like Woll to play a few games.

 

[Ashdown2]

Down the line when we start resting players, I would like Woll to play a few games.

all of a sudden the leafs became a goalie factory, after like 30 years of futility ... wtf is going on

 

[genk]

all of a sudden the leafs became a goalie factory, after like 30 years of futility ... wtf is going on

Finally competent management.

 

[stickty111]

Lisowsky goal and assist

 

[Jukurit]

Hirvonen has been really disappointing. I don't think he'll be an NHL player. Small and slow. Doesn't have any standout ability. His scoring has been stagnating in Liiga.

Niemelä I think is way better.

 

[Leaffan1991]

all of a sudden the leafs became a goalie factory, after like 30 years of futility ... wtf is going on

Didn't we switch goalie coaches in the off season??

 

[SprDaVE]

Hirvonen has been really disappointing. I don't think he'll be an NHL player. Small and slow. Doesn't have any standout ability. His scoring has been stagnating in Liiga.

Niemelä I think is way better.

Yeah he definitely hasn't developed as hoped. We'll see how he does in the AHL next season.

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

Didn't we switch goalie coaches in the off season??

The Leafs brought in Curtis Sanford (former NHLer) as the head of the goalie department. Did a fantastic job in Vancouver with Demko and Martin. Also brought in Jon Elkin who was Murray's coach when he was in Junior and I think with the Pens. Probably why Murray is playing so well. Playing for a guy that really knows him and what works for him.

 

[Byron Bitz]

Hirvonen has been really disappointing. I don't think he'll be an NHL player. Small and slow. Doesn't have any standout ability. His scoring has been stagnating in Liiga.

Niemelä I think is way better.

There are so few NHL players that are both small and slow and the few that do make it are more skilled than Hirvonen. Though his production doesn’t look as bad when you look at his team’s stats, they must be playing a very defensive system there.