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I havent liked him very much.
Timashov and Brooks have been more impressive
Timashov and Brooks have been more impressive
Agreed. I want to root for the guy, but man it's hard. He's really an awful skater, he's not great on the puck (even for a fourth liner), and I just can't see what he brings. This is from someone who really loves Timashov's game, and has been fairly impressed with Brooks so far.I havent liked him very much.
Timashov and Brooks have been more impressive
IMO he's been noticeably worse than Brooks and Petan. They haven't been been amazing, but they can put in a shift without being obviously behind the pace of the game. With Marchment, I find he stands out during the game just because he looks so unbelievably slow. I can't remember that last time I saw a call-up that stood out for the wrong reasons so consistently.He is alright. Pretty much same with Brooks and Petan. All three of them have not done anything to stand out and make you go, he is a keeper, like what Engvall did.
In terms of forward call-ups/rookies this year:IMO he's been noticeably worse than Brooks and Petan. They haven't been been amazing, but they can put in a shift without being obviously behind the pace of the game. With Marchment, I find he stands out during the game just because he looks so unbelievably slow. I can't remember that last time I saw a call-up that stood out for the wrong reasons so consistently.
He needs a few more games but to be honest, I haven't noticed him at all out there.
In terms of forward call-ups/rookies this year:
Mikheyev
Engvall
Timashov
Brooks
Petan
Marchment
The same could have been said of Holl last year as well and they come from a similar development path. He's started the year with injuries as well. His call up was probably a bit premature. I think he could still improve.He's just not an NHL player. He's almost 25 too, so it's not like there's some hidden upside. His ceiling is middle-six minor leaguer.
Holl had goals in his first 2 NHL games. We all want to see more, only Babcock thinks he is not NHL ready.The same could have been said of Holl last year as well and they come from a similar development path. He's started the year with injuries as well. His call up was probably a bit premature. I think he could still improve.
Holl could always keep up.The same could have been said of Holl last year as well and they come from a similar development path. He's started the year with injuries as well. His call up was probably a bit premature. I think he could still improve.
The same could have been said of Holl last year as well and they come from a similar development path. He's started the year with injuries as well. His call up was probably a bit premature. I think he could still improve.
Holl had goals in his first 2 NHL games. We all want to see more, only Babcock thinks he is not NHL ready.
Anyway, may be he will be a NHLer, but I highly doubt it will be with leafs. Leafs' style is speed, skill and hockey IQ now
This. I just haven't noticed him but for one body check.
I wouldn't really call it a beauty, he just threw it to an area and Goat won the race. It's a primary assist and a good play, but it's not on the same level as, say, Timashov slamming on the brakes in front of McDavid then hitting Goat on the tape for a mini-breakaway.He had a beauty pass against Edmonton if I am not mistaken.
I did expect him to be a lot more physical out there. Not sure he's an NHLer just yet, but you can see he has some potential.