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Not wishing injury on anyone, but I won’t lie. When Bogo went down, my first thought was: “woot, Lili on Thursday”
Not wishing injury on anyone, but I won’t lie. When Bogo went down, my first thought was: “woot, Lili on Thursday”
Not wishing injury on anyone, but I won’t lie. When Bogo went down, my first thought was: “woot, Lili on Thursday”
they’ll probably move Dermott to the right side.
Leafs are really good at developing forwards but honestly when it comes to defense and goaltending (since Cujo/Belfour) they have always struggled. Don't know if it's bad goalie coaches, shoddy drafting, or just plain old "crapshoot goalie".Why the hell is Sandin getting a game with the Leafs after not playing for what, 6 weeks? And Lilly is getting snubbed after playing fantastic hockey with the Marlies. What does he have to do to get a game or 2?
If he won't take it, good riddance. He's our third best defenceman on an average defence. I think it's time we find out what we have in Sandin and Liljegren if he won't accept 4M for 5 yrs.Leafs are really good at developing forwards but honestly when it comes to defense and goaltending (since Cujo/Belfour) they have always struggled. Don't know if it's bad goalie coaches, shoddy drafting, or just plain old "crapshoot goalie".
Seeing Sandin and Liljegren playing in AHL is really good but we drafted them recently, and Liljegren spent most time cooking. I don't like how uninvolved they have been with NHL roster. You can chalk it up to Leafs personnel know more and better, but you look around league-wide and you see young dmen doing well and it just makes you think.
Who knows? Maybe Leafs have the inside scoop after all and Sandin and Liljegren are not ready. Or maybe it's some cap related thing, so lots of potential options.
Imo, I would sign Rielly for 4 million. He won't take it though.
I'm absolutely okay letting him walk FWIW, I'm happy with Sandin and Liljegren. Imo its absurd they haven't played more in NHL but whatever.
I'm going to be honest this was my first thought too. I've absolutely loved Bogo's game this year. He has been exactly what we needed. Hopefully he is back and healthy before playoffs. If so, this is best case scenario for the Leafs IMO. Get Lilly some well deserved NHL action, and have him more NHL game ready should an injury occur in the playoffs. I hope the best for Bogo, truly been one of my favorite additions this year. Would love to bring him back next year, but I suspect its not in the cards unless they move Muzz. So if that was his final game as a leaf, it is definitely disappointing. But one man's misfortune is another man's opportunity. One that Lilly more than deserves at this point. Cannot wait to see what he bringsNot wishing injury on anyone, but I won’t lie. When Bogo went down, my first thought was: “woot, Lili on Thursday”
Haven't you been following him? He does bring some sandpaper to the defence.Hopefully in his own zone he brings more of the "hard to play against" thing instead of the Barrie/Kaberle "give it away before they hit me" thing.
I have a bad feeling thats going to happen.Hope to see Lilj in but not totally convinced they won’ play dermott on his off side
Lilly is already on the taxi squadIsn’t it hard to bring up Liljegren now, aren’t you only allowed 2 emergency call ups after TDL, and taxi squad counts as AHL.
Lilly is already on the taxi squad
Got it. Misunderstood.I know that’s why I said that, taxi squad guys are AHLers which only allow 2 call ups after TDL,
Bet if we had Boston's goalie trainers/coaches we'd be a lot better, seems their natural talents disappear AFTER the goalie joins the team.Leafs are really good at developing forwards but honestly when it comes to defense and goaltending (since Cujo/Belfour) they have always struggled. Don't know if it's bad goalie coaches, shoddy drafting, or just plain old "crapshoot goalie".
Seeing Sandin and Liljegren playing in AHL is really good but we drafted them recently, and Liljegren spent most time cooking. I don't like how uninvolved they have been with NHL roster. You can chalk it up to Leafs personnel know more and better, but you look around league-wide and you see young dmen doing well and it just makes you think.
Who knows? Maybe Leafs have the inside scoop after all and Sandin and Liljegren are not ready. Or maybe it's some cap related thing, so lots of potential options.
Imo, I would sign Rielly for 4 million. He won't take it though.
I'm absolutely okay letting him walk FWIW, I'm happy with Sandin and Liljegren. Imo its absurd they haven't played more in NHL but whatever.
Holl needs to sit
#FreeLiljegren
Sandin is better offensively and a slightly better exit passer. But Dermott is still a much better skater, more physical and all around a better defender. And Dermott is no slouch when it comes to moving the puck. Both have their strengths but to say Sandin is more effective than Dermott rn is untrue imo.I honestly think Sandin is better than Dermott right now
I think Liljegren is better than Dermott when Dermott is playing on the right side
I think Dermott will either be traded or expansion fodder next year
I thought the Taxi Squad were considered to be called up and being paid an NHL salary, they just don't count against the cap?I know that’s why I said that, taxi squad guys are AHLers which only allow 2 call ups after TDL,
Sandin is better offensively and a slightly better exit passer. But Dermott is still a much better skater, more physical and all around a better defender. And Dermott is no slouch when it comes to moving the puck. Both have their strengths but to say Sandin is more effective than Dermott rn is untrue imo.
Sandin is better offensively and a slightly better exit passer. But Dermott is still a much better skater, more physical and all around a better defender. And Dermott is no slouch when it comes to moving the puck. Both have their strengths but to say Sandin is more effective than Dermott rn is untrue imo.
Can leafs sign Ben hutton to a contract? We could expose him and trade holl instead.Agreed. At this point, I would not be surprised to see Holl exposed before Dermott. I think Holl goes as far as Muzzin takes him, and I think Liljegren or Dermott can be just as effective if given a chance with Muzzin. I also feel like that pairing lacks a puck moving presence right now.