Who is going to surprise this year ?

[rumman]

Don’t tell Snizz Mitch.

He’s still waiting for it…..

Some good names here.

Intrigued by Murray and Stolarz. I think they both could wrestle the starters job away from Woll.

Desperately wanted Myers when he was still a Flyers prospect and interested to see how he does.

Would also like to see Timmins give more opportunity and it’s looking less and less likely with the RHD additions this offseason.

ditto, hope he impresses, if so another nail in Lilly's coffin..........

 

[Fogelhund]

The surprise defensively will be Nicolas Mattinen. His game has grown well, he's got great size 6'6" 225 lbs, he can skate very well, was DEL player of the year last year and a RD. He's going to earn a look, and grab a spot once in the lineup.

 

[Punch Drunk Loov]

I'm down on OEL so him being semi-decent would be a surprise lol

 

[darrylsittler27]

I forgot about that actually. He may benefit from Tanev more than anyone

He will. Tanev said "He is a very special player, there aren't many like him." Meaning playing with Reilly helped his decision.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Flyers had the best defense prospects I remember no what happened

 

[darrylsittler27]

Flyers had the best defense prospects I remember no what happened

Myers has never played much and TB barely used him.

 

[Skullz]

I think if Holmberg gets quality linemates then he will solidify himself as a top-9 regular. Has shown so many flashes, and is big and strong to boot. If he could improve his shot I'd like him a lot.

I think Lily takes another step.

 

[rumman]

I think if Holmberg gets quality linemates then he will solidify himself as a top-9 regular. Has shown so many flashes, and is big and strong to boot. If he could improve his shot I'd like him a lot.

I think Lily takes another step.

Hopefully towards the door……

 

[Ianturnedbull]

A see a few of you have listed Matt Murray.

I have no problem with that, but I'm here to remind you that he's a reclamation project (much like Jani Hakanpaa).

 

[Nineteen67]

The hope is Easton Cowan is more like Brayden Point and not Mitch Marner. The Leafs are desperate to find a player with speed, tenacity and skill.

 

[aingefan]

I think if Holmberg gets quality linemates then he will solidify himself as a top-9 regular. Has shown so many flashes, and is big and strong to boot. If he could improve his shot I'd like him a lot.

I think Lily takes another step.

What this guy said.

I’d look to extend Pontus at term, then slide him onto a second line centring or being centred by Willy.

One of the few chances of a long-term post ELC bargain, who can outproduce their contract.

 

[Old Duffer]

I'm rooting for McMann. I think he could get 40 pts this season

 

[13pacheco31]

ditto, hope he impresses, if so another nail in Lilly's coffin..........

Myers is what he is. He'll be the first call up when someone gets injured

 

[diceman934]

If Tanev stays healthy it's Reilly. He will be stabilized as he was at Team Canada. They were a very effective duo. Reilly hits 65 pts.

Rielly will have a great season as his coach will love him and playing with a real NHL d man will help a lot. He will be close to a point per game D man and could exceed thar.

 

[conFABulator]

What this guy said.

I’d look to extend Pontus at term, then slide him onto a second line centring or being centred by Willy.

One of the few chances of a long-term post ELC bargain, who can outproduce their contract.

Yeah, I like where you are going with that, but what numbers could possibly work for both Holmberg and the team?

5 years at $1.5M per year? Would Pontus sign that?

5 years at $2M per year? Would the Leafs do that?

The first one seems too light to the player, the second one could be too heavy for the team. If I were the Leafsz, I might be OK in the middle here...5 years @ $1.75M per?

 

[darrylsittler27]

Rielly will have a great season as his coach will love him and playing with a real NHL d man will help a lot. He will be close to a point per game D man and could exceed thar.

Ok I bet you he will be 60 pts plus or minus five?

 

[aingefan]

Yeah, I like where you are going with that, but what numbers could possibly work for both Holmberg and the team?

5 years at $1.5M per year? Would Pontus sign that?

5 years at $2M per year? Would the Leafs do that?

The first one seems too light to the player, the second one could be too heavy for the team. If I were the Leafsz, I might be OK in the middle here...5 years @ $1.75M per?

I’m not good with contract comparables, but 5 years buys a bunch of UFA time….so I’d guess that’s a lil light.
I think he’s getting pigeon-holed here as a 4th liner for this year….seems a moot point.