Leafs Lose 2-1 - But The Future Is Bright

[mcleex]

How did we get Soshnikov and how did he go undrafted
This looks like one of those underrated moves that Chicago makes

 

[Highlander23]

How did we get Soshnikov and how did he go undrafted
This looks like one of those underrated moves that Chicago makes

Great article about Sosh Aka the Kid afraid of nothing !!

https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2015/11/22/shanahan-soshnikov-kid-whos-scared-nothing-part-v/

 

[mcleex]

I am glad we are starting to acquire these Russians. They are skilled and the past couple of management regimes neglected them

 

[ACC1224]

I am glad we are starting to acquire these Russians. They are skilled and the past couple of management regimes neglected them

Didn't most Teams neglect them because of the KHL until recently?

 

[johnny_rudeboy]

Didn't most Teams neglect them because of the KHL until recently?

Unless they had obvious star potential I think this was the case. A lot of in-between players that rather stayed home to earn good money, and most likely play a more important role on their team. The best will always want to go to the best league so no worries about them.

With the Russian economy I guess more Russians that went undrafted will take a chance to get a job in the NHL, do well and thus more will be drafted again.

 

[PuckMagi]

How did we get Soshnikov and how did he go undrafted
This looks like one of those underrated moves that Chicago makes

He was playing in the KHL... so anyone could have signed him I think.

 

[Pyrophorus]

I think many Russians aren't the best 700 or so players when they're 18, thus undrafted.

At 21 they're developed, and playing well in the K.
Jeffler had an article about another guy today to keep an eye on, with great NHLe numbers...better than Eichel.

Zaitsev, Panarin, Lehtera...all part of the same.

 

[Highlander23]

I think many Russians aren't the best 700 or so players when they're 18, thus undrafted.

At 21 they're developed, and playing well in the K.
Jeffler had an article about another guy today to keep an eye on, with great NHLe numbers...better than Eichel.

Zaitsev, Panarin, Lehtera...all part of the same.

Anatoly Golyshev

http://theleafsnation.com/2016/2/28...o-might-be-the-world-s-best-unsigned-prospect

 

[Pyrophorus]

I wasn't happy with the PBP guy making light of all the -ov last names involved in a play last night.

Minor point.

The Bolts showed the kids what "get stronger, get faster" meant.

They played great, KK with some great dangles.

 

[Le Cobra]

I wasn't happy with the PBP guy making light of all the -ov last names involved in a play last night.

Minor point.

The Bolts showed the kids what "get stronger, get faster" meant.

They played great, KK with some great dangles.

Perfect first game for the rookies really. They didn't win so it won't go to their heads. They played a balanced Tampa Bay team and weren't thrown to the lions (Blackhawks). It's a good introduction to the NHL and the next game is like being thrown into the fire. Also Bernier is going to teach them a lesson in humility

 

[SEER]

Two goals for Lindberg eh? He's an interesting prospect. I don't know if he's going to get much time in our top 6, but he might be a nice bottom 6 guy here in the future.

I think he might turn out to be much better, than most expect... He's getting better, as the games go on with the Marlies.. and is a presence out there..

Nice to have an over-flowing farm, isn't it..?