It's always interesting to see new players get a shot in the NHL.
Unfortunately, I don't see Lindberg ever playing for the Leafs. There are way too many players that are better than him. Either he gets traded or stays a Marlies for a while.
Hyman is the big surprise to be sent down, I thought he had established himself as a regular with the Leafs.
They are evaluating other players. Not a bad thing to do when you're out of the playoffs and 29th in the league really.
I'm sure the players that were sent down understand it's not because of their play.
I understand the purpose, I just don't like the timing. Only thing to comes to mind is this is perhaps the last game or two before injured players come back into the line up and it gives them one last viewing.
This is very smart IMO.
Give as many players that you see potential in a shot at the NHL before the season is done.
Brown, Carrick, Valiev and Hyman all played very well, 3 of the 4 are likely going to be in the opening night roster next season, time to see the next batch.
Hyman is the big surprise to be sent down, I thought he had established himself as a regular with the Leafs.
I'm sure the players that were sent down understand it's not because of their play.
Hyman is the big surprise to be sent down, I thought he had established himself as a regular with the Leafs.
I feel bad for the kids who were playing well and are getting sent down, but I'm sure they understand the situation as well.
I'm also glad to see the Marlies playoff roster is shaping up pretty well. They'll be a real treat to watch in the playoffs if they can all mesh together, seeing how the complete team hasn't played together in months
Tank for the Yank!
I assume Kapanen will take Hyman's place on Nylander's line.
Tank move? Giving these guys a chance? Both?
I think the players going down has more to do with who is considered and emergency call up and who is just a regular call up. I would think only emergency call ups can be swapped out.