Rielly4
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- Dec 12, 2012
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Holland is one of the most dangerous players in the AHL, he needs to be an NHL player, probably on the wing though if we want to make playoffs Bolland should be resigned.
Spencer Abbott is one of my personal favourites, have always loved this guy since we signed him. Knew he would blossom in the AHL, the question is will he in the NHL..Hes an extremely smart passer and has good hands and he can shoot it, the question is can he be an effective 5 on 5 player in the NHL, we know he would be a good PP player.
Sam Carrick to me can be a bottom 6 C in the mold of a Mike Richards lite. Big hitter smart player with great defense and a drive and determination that allows him to get it done in the O zone. I like this kid a lot as a bottom 6 C, i think right now hes ahead of Gauthier until Gauthier proves he can be a smart player to go along with his physical tools.
Peter Granberg was a stud all year for the Marlies, hes described as a workhorse by teammates, everyone hates to go up against him in practice, he has a great work ethic and hes a smart defender...A terrific shot blocker, good positionally, gets in the lanes and breaks up plays.. Looking like he will be a great defensive RD.
Korbinian Holzer was the marlies big minute munching defensive d man, he needs to make the transition next year to be a bottom pair RD for the leafs or he will likely be moved/waived.
Jerry D'Amigo is a great role player, hes a player that any coach would love to have.. A terrific 5 on 5 player because of his tireless work ethic and underrated skill. He allways looks to play the game the right way, dump and chase forecheck hard and cycle pucks below the goal line. Hes also a terrific PK guy, he may not be a tough guy in the bottom 6 but he will provide work ethic and puck possesion 5 on 5 and be good for your special teams. Reminds me of a bottom 6 Zach Parise lite.
Carter Ashton can score at the AHL level because of his great speed good size and good shot. At the NHL level he wont be a scorer but more utilized for his combination of size and skill. Great forechecker, good at protecting the puck downlow and a good two way player. He will be a usefull 4th line player.
Josh Leivo is the most interesting Marlie, he has the highest ceiling probably, hes a winger with skill, size and a drive to score goals. Hes a smart player who makes the right plays and is a good passer, but his strength remains in sniping and being a great prescence in front of the net, like JVR he has great hands infront and isnt afraid to go into the dirty areas, he scores a ton of tip and rebound goals infront. I think he will be a great top 9 winger in the NHL.
Greg Mckegg had an increased role this year, playing top line minutes.. Hes an extremely smart player who has worked on his two way game at the AHL level in order for his game to translate better to the NHL.. Hes still raw but could turn out as a good player one day.
Stuart Percy proved hes a smart puck mover and a good positional defender, he still has a long way to go to round out his game to be ready for the NHL, but his 1st season was a success.
All in all we have one of the most impressive if not the most impressive AHL team in the league. We may not have the sexiest names on the team but we are one of the youngest teams in the league, and not only were we young our core players playing pivotal roles for our team are mostly made up of young players, and if Texas wins the Calder in less then 7 we would be considered the 2nd best team in the league being that young.. I think its safe to say we have depth in our farm and if we make sure the top end players in the NHL are great and can carry most of the big roles on the NHL team successfully we have a bright future.
Spencer Abbott is one of my personal favourites, have always loved this guy since we signed him. Knew he would blossom in the AHL, the question is will he in the NHL..Hes an extremely smart passer and has good hands and he can shoot it, the question is can he be an effective 5 on 5 player in the NHL, we know he would be a good PP player.
Sam Carrick to me can be a bottom 6 C in the mold of a Mike Richards lite. Big hitter smart player with great defense and a drive and determination that allows him to get it done in the O zone. I like this kid a lot as a bottom 6 C, i think right now hes ahead of Gauthier until Gauthier proves he can be a smart player to go along with his physical tools.
Peter Granberg was a stud all year for the Marlies, hes described as a workhorse by teammates, everyone hates to go up against him in practice, he has a great work ethic and hes a smart defender...A terrific shot blocker, good positionally, gets in the lanes and breaks up plays.. Looking like he will be a great defensive RD.
Korbinian Holzer was the marlies big minute munching defensive d man, he needs to make the transition next year to be a bottom pair RD for the leafs or he will likely be moved/waived.
Jerry D'Amigo is a great role player, hes a player that any coach would love to have.. A terrific 5 on 5 player because of his tireless work ethic and underrated skill. He allways looks to play the game the right way, dump and chase forecheck hard and cycle pucks below the goal line. Hes also a terrific PK guy, he may not be a tough guy in the bottom 6 but he will provide work ethic and puck possesion 5 on 5 and be good for your special teams. Reminds me of a bottom 6 Zach Parise lite.
Carter Ashton can score at the AHL level because of his great speed good size and good shot. At the NHL level he wont be a scorer but more utilized for his combination of size and skill. Great forechecker, good at protecting the puck downlow and a good two way player. He will be a usefull 4th line player.
Josh Leivo is the most interesting Marlie, he has the highest ceiling probably, hes a winger with skill, size and a drive to score goals. Hes a smart player who makes the right plays and is a good passer, but his strength remains in sniping and being a great prescence in front of the net, like JVR he has great hands infront and isnt afraid to go into the dirty areas, he scores a ton of tip and rebound goals infront. I think he will be a great top 9 winger in the NHL.
Greg Mckegg had an increased role this year, playing top line minutes.. Hes an extremely smart player who has worked on his two way game at the AHL level in order for his game to translate better to the NHL.. Hes still raw but could turn out as a good player one day.
Stuart Percy proved hes a smart puck mover and a good positional defender, he still has a long way to go to round out his game to be ready for the NHL, but his 1st season was a success.
All in all we have one of the most impressive if not the most impressive AHL team in the league. We may not have the sexiest names on the team but we are one of the youngest teams in the league, and not only were we young our core players playing pivotal roles for our team are mostly made up of young players, and if Texas wins the Calder in less then 7 we would be considered the 2nd best team in the league being that young.. I think its safe to say we have depth in our farm and if we make sure the top end players in the NHL are great and can carry most of the big roles on the NHL team successfully we have a bright future.