Confirmed with Link: Maple Leafs Sign Adam Brooks to ELC

[Cor]

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[SeaOfBlue]

Must really like him then.

The Leafs have an extra year of control where they could have offered him an AHL deal before giving him an ELC.

Good for him, he has earned it.

 

[leafsfan1234]

I was pretty surprised he didn't make the Marlies last year since he looked good in the rookie tournament. Hope he does well this year.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

I was pretty surprised he didn't make the Marlies last year since he looked good in the rookie tournament. Hope he does well this year.

He actually was not spectacular in the rookie tournament honestly. That may be the reason he did not get one then.

 

[DopeyFish]

I was pretty surprised he didn't make the Marlies last year since he looked good in the rookie tournament. Hope he does well this year.

i think you meant prospect camp

bracco was the big standout at rookie tournie

 

[Budsfan]

 

[leafsfan1234]

i think you meant prospect camp

bracco was the big standout at rookie tournie

You may be right.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

LOL first Leaf since 3 years ago... Nice

 

[TLeafsFan]

You all knew this one was coming no doubt. Now let's see what he can do for a season or two developing on the Marlies.

 

[Menzinger]

Good. One of the better selections for the Leafs in the 2016 draft class.

 

[HockeyGuruPitka]

Where does "Prairie Jesus" come from?

 

[deletethis]

With him being unsigned after a strong, I had been wondering what they really thought about Brooks. No longer a question.

P.S. Why the sarcastic editorializing in the thread title?

 

[MagicalRazor]

My buddy just shared this sweet link with me .
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[Rare Jewel]

Very nice.

I like him as a prospect and he's probably our best centre prospect.

 

[Cor]

Where does "Prairie Jesus" come from?

With him being unsigned after a strong, I had been wondering what they really thought about Brooks. No longer a question.

P.S. Why the sarcastic editorializing in the thread title?

Prairie Jesus comes from Twitter. I believe it was started by Jeff Veillette

 

[Eb]

Prairie Jesus comes from Twitter. I believe it was started by Jeff Veillette

Lame.

 

[member 262271]

lolol @ Thread title. Good for Adam, looking forward to seeing him on the Marlies.

EDIT: Prairie Jesus, we hardly knew ye, didn't even know he was sick. Hello WHL Superscorer?

 

[Mess]

Must really like him then.

The Leafs have an extra year of control where they could have offered him an AHL deal before giving him an ELC.

Good for him, he has earned it.

He was already drafted as an overager so they've had more time to evaluate him already.

He could have played in the AHL last year already.

Since sending him back to junior is not longer an option I think signing him to his ELC contract seems to make the most sense. In fact if you're giving an 21 year old kid only an AHL contract I would suggest that you don't see much potential in him and not willing to commit to a ELC.

 

[MJ65]

He was already drafted as an overager so they've had more time to evaluate him already.

He could have played in the AHL last year already.

Since sending him back to junior is not longer an option I think signing him to his ELC contract seems to make the most sense.

I haven't seen him playing (much), just couple of games and the highlights, is he a legit prospect? or just the career junior leaguer

Does he have what it take to dance with the big guys

 

[Brown Dog]

Guy's production is hard to ignore. Excited to see how he does as a pro.

 

[X66]

No joke, do not be surprised if this guy plays some NHL games next year.

Either due to injury or due to him grabbing that 4th line center spot.

 

[Rare Jewel]

15/16 highlights.

 

[stickty111]

I haven't seen him playing (much), just couple of games and the highlights, is he a legit prospect? or just the career junior leaguer

Does he have what it take to dance with the big guys

He is certainly a legit prospect. A B level with 2nd line potential. It also helps that he plays centre.
Here is how his discription is in a few words. No standout tools but no real weaknesses either. Good playmaker who is smart, works hard, defensively reliable. All though I feel his playmaking is quite great.

 

[TheProspector]

Between Brooks, Marner, and Brown, Leafs draft picks have had a near monopoly on CHL scoring...

 

[Drew311]

I think this kid has Bozak potential. If put in the right situation with 2nd/3rd line minutes he could be a 40 - 50 point guy. I'm interested in what he will do at the AHL level considering the lack of center depth on the Marlies. He could have a big rookie season with that shot.