GDT: Training Camp discussion - Steeves on waivers, Abruzzese cleared and other cuts

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Still not sold on the idea of Pacioretty. I know there’s a ton of upside if it works.

Me neither but it seems like a given that he's got a contract and is on the team.

 

[Nineteen67]

Me neither but it seems like a given that he's got a contract and is on the team.

We’ll have to hope it works and all three score 20+ each….which isn’t too far from reality.

 

[Maple Leaf]

We’ll have to hope it works and all three score 20+ each….which isn’t too far from reality.

patch will score easy if healthy

 

[ULF_55]

Me neither but it seems like a given that he's got a contract and is on the team.

He has a contract?

Not signed or registered?

So, let's say another teams offers him $3mm?

 

[RoadWarrior]

You realize it is a practice group and not the future lineup?

That’s what I typed. Practice group. I’m assuming that Berube will make adjustments.

patch will score easy if healthy

Patch like Haakinpaa will be lucky to stay off LTIR this season. He’s not healthy and probably never will be again. I think he’s better than the 4 goals he scored last season but asking for more than 20 is a stretch.

 

[ULF_55]

That’s what I typed. Practice group. I’m assuming that Berube will make adjustments.


Patch like Haakinpaa will be lucky to stay off LTIR this season. He’s not healthy and probably never will be again. I think he’s better than the 4 goals he scored last season but asking for more than 20 is a stretch.

What river?

One of my favorite things to say to my wife (don't care if not politically correct) is we'll end up living in a van down by the river.

Re:

 

[tmlfan98]

Elliotte Friedman echoed what Mirtle reported the other day on his latest 32 thoughts pod: Dewar and Hakanpaa are starting the season on LTIR.

Which likely means no cap compliance trade is needed before opening night.

 

[Ciao]

Some salary cap space would sure be useful here.

 

[Mess]

Although Grebenkin impressed his teammates and coaches, the Leafs clearly believe he still needs some more time to adjust to the North American game and will begin the season with the Toronto Marlies. However, should he continue to impress in the AHL, he very well could be at the top of the list of call-ups when injuries inevitably strike the Leafs.

Nylander on the other hand, has had a very underwhelming camp. The former 8th overall pick in the 2016 entry draft turning down multiple NHL deals to join his brother in Toronto, but their dream of playing in the NHL together will have to wait a little bit longer as Alex will have to prove he deserves a shot with the Marlies.

Joining Nylander, Grebenkin and Steeves on a trip down to the Marlies are goaltender Artur Akhtyamov, defensemen Mikko Kokkonen, Nicholas Mattinen, Topi Niemela, Cade Webber, Matteo Pietroniro and forwards Joseph Blandisi, Roni Hirvonen, Cedric Pare, Jacob Quillan, Logan Shaw and Ryan Tverberg. The cuts come as a bit of a necessity with Leafs' training camp coming to an end and the Toronto Marlies getting set to open theirs this weekend.

 

[aingefan]

Marlies are gonna be fun to follow.
Be curious to watch on the offensive side.
See if Tverberg can pick up where he left off when injures. See who has another heat with the puck at that level.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842593183391445065

Jarny is a walking bandaid at this point.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

A lot has changed since the beginning of the offseason.

Do you remember when some fans had our top line looking like this:

A. Nylander Matthews W. Nylander

lol

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842608260635066529

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842616071431303428

 

[Its not your fault]

That’s what I typed. Practice group. I’m assuming that Berube will make adjustments.


Patch like Haakinpaa will be lucky to stay off LTIR this season. He’s not healthy and probably never will be again. I think he’s better than the 4 goals he scored last season but asking for more than 20 is a stretch.

Can play LW from the sounds of it, and also fill in at C. Fits the mold.

Pre-season always more interesting when there are a couple roster spots up for grabs, and some new players looking to settle in.

Held two Oilers in a scrum and looked pretty cool doing it. Think you look his name up fight oil leak.

 

[ACC1224]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842616071431303428

Max Patch is impressed.

 

[SprDaVE]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842665463932727631

 

[darrylsittler27]

The Leafs now have a gap from the lean Dubas years. We thought they were prospects. They weren't. I doubt anyone claims Steeves etc.

 

[wingman75]

It’s not zero but very close to zero. I don’t think two Canadian teams have met in the final since ‘86. Aside from the Betteman curse the leafs playoff performance in recent years has been underwhelming to say the least and the nucks are cursed by 2011 and the Oilers.

89?

 

[TheKingSlayer]

If we have to choose between Jarnkrok and Kampf, we are better off keeping Kampf. Always keep the center when talking about bottom six types. We have tons of wingers. Ship CJ off to CBJ, sign Patches and let the young wingers hustle and battle it out for ice time.

 

[Evilhomer]

Elliotte Friedman echoed what Mirtle reported the other day on his latest 32 thoughts pod: Dewar and Hakanpaa are starting the season on LTIR.

Which likely means no cap compliance trade is needed before opening night.

Wow, a shocking turn of events! A team is using the methods available to it in order to get around the salary cap so that it doesn't have to lose anyone off its roster. Stunning.

 

[tmlfan98]

Wow, a shocking turn of events! A team is using the methods available to it in order to get around the salary cap so that it doesn't have to lose anyone off its roster. Stunning.

IMO it's really weird how quickly both Hakanpaa and Dewar went from just being "questionable for opening night" to "missing the first 10 games AND 24 days of the season."

 

[Evilhomer]

IMO it's really weird how quickly both Hakanpaa and Dewar went from just being "questionable for opening night" to "missing the first 10 games AND 24 days of the season."

It's almost as if teams plan it this way.

 

[tmlfan98]

It's almost as if teams plan it this way.

This is obviously true in hindsight, but basically what I'm getting at is by not being open about the recovery times for these injuries earlier, the team creates baseless trade speculation in the media involving other players like Liljegren/Jarnkrok/Kampf/Robertson, when they could just be more open about recovery timelines for their players.

 

[Roo]

This is obviously true in hindsight, but basically what I'm getting at is by not being open about the recovery times for these injuries earlier, the team creates baseless trade speculation in the media involving other players like Liljegren/Jarnkrok/Kampf/Robertson, when they could just be more open about recovery timelines for their players.

The team does not create any of the speculation. That is all fans and media. They don’t have to reveal anything.

 

[rojac]

The team does not create any of the speculation. That is all fans and media. They don’t have to reveal anything.

And to be honest, the media is just giving the fans (or a good portion of them, anyways) what they want.