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Then there is Johnson as well.....
Don't think he makes the team out of camp. Not enough spots, unless he just flat out beats out guys. He'll spend a good chunk of the year in the AHL is my guess.
Then there is Johnson as well.....
He can't play in the AHL until London is eliminated. Its OHL or NHL, no other option is available. He'll make the team most likely. We really don't need to develop him as a center anymore. 3rd line sheltered wing minutes with 2nd PP duty.Don't think he makes the team out of camp. Not enough spots, unless he just flat out beats out guys. He'll spend a good chunk of the year in the AHL is my guess.
He's talking about Andreas Johnson.He can't play in the AHL until London is eliminated. Its OHL or NHL, no other option is available. He'll make the team most likely. We really don't need to develop him as a center anymore. 3rd line sheltered wing minutes with 2nd PP duty.
I'm happy we're getting Matthews, but I actually believe Marner > Matthews. Can't believe we have both of them and Nylander moving forward. Team is going to be amazing in a few seasons.
oh true, my mistake, will be interesting what Johnson's path is. Leafs have a bunch of wingers.He's talking about Andreas Johnson.
I remember when Chicago drafted an early birthday Canadian centre in 2006, then won the 2007 lottery and drafted a late born American winger, while the positions are different, I sure hope it works out that way. Marner and Matthews both the same age with Willy a year ahead them is a hell of a young offensive core.Might be more flashier perhaps. Better player? No. Matthews has been rated around the same or slightly better than Eichel. Marner is incredible, but Matthews is a tier above him
Would that not be more or less every home and away game this year and playoffs? Be pretty tough to do accomplish no? I do agree that Dvorak and Tkachuk are gettin underrated here. Top talents in their own right. Mind you I do think Marner is the best but to give him the lionshare of the credit for the entire lines success is a bit much..
He's so bad. Probably won't put up any points today or tomorrow or the next couple days after that either. Bust
Yup, Knights have played 82 games so far this year. That is quite impressive.
I dunno, it's pretty clear (to me at least) one of them is the straw the stirs the drink. But part of what makes Marner so dominant is playing with high IQ players who like to move the puck and can read give and gos well. The lines chemistry is off the charts.
Marner appears far better suited for the wing. Matthews and Marner together. Jesus Christ.
The leaf goalies might start getting bored with all that puck possession in the other end.
To be perfectly blunt Mathews, Marner and Nylander will be worth the price of admission.
To be fair the only excitement I remember about McKegg was that he had a great hockey name .Remember when we were so excited about D'Amigo, Mckegg were top prospects? We were so happy about them?
Jesus, our prospects pool is insane compare to what we had few years ago
Remember when we were so excited about D'Amigo, Mckegg were top prospects? We were so happy about them?
Jesus, our prospects pool is insane compare to what we had few years ago
Burke's strategy of drafting grit past the 20th overall pick never worked well, especially when combined with trading a bunch of early 1sts. May we never forget Jesse Blacker, Kenny Ryan and Brad Ross. Or Tyler Biggs, arguably the worst 1st wound pick in the last 5 years.Looking forward to that next round. Long wait for both teams though .
To be fair the only excitement I remember about McKegg was that he had a great hockey name .
But, in the end it shows what can happen when you choose to actually rebuild and draft well. End up with some prospects you can build around.
Burke's strategy of drafting grit past the 20th overall pick never worked well, especially when combined with trading a bunch of early 1sts. May we never forget Jesse Blacker, Kenny Ryan and Brad Ross. Or Tyler Biggs, arguably the worst 1st wound pick in the last 5 years.
Alot of people were down on Biggs and Kenny Ryan. I liked Brad Ross and McKegg though.Leafs fans loved those first three picks when they were made. Let's not act like we were any smarter than Burke and his staff.
So what do you guys do with Marner next year? He's way too good for the O at this point, think he makes the big club? Exciting player for sure.
Leafs fans loved those first three picks when they were made. Let's not act like we were any smarter than Burke and his staff.
But we didn't. Massive issues with Schenn, Ryan, Biggs picks and even Gauther, while trading prospects like Stralman and Tlusty without even an evaluation.
Jesus, our prospects pool is insane compare to what we had few years ago
Our prospects pool is better than it has ever been since the advent of the draft. And we're adding 12 more picks this year, plus Zaitsev! It's an embarrassment of riches really, but we deserve it.