Prospect Info: Marlies & Prospects Thread

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

Not to mention this would be his first year pro had he been drafted out of the OHL (as a non-loan player).

18 years old: 2nd highest PPG ever after Sandin
19 years old: Top 20 PPG ever with next to 0 PP time (16th I think).
20 years old: sitting 21st all time amongst players with 20 games played in terms of PPG at an age where the AHL floods with junior players.

Couple all that with great defensive play and we have a heck of a player on our hands still in just his first year of his ELC.

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

Didn't see the Marlies game yesterday. How did the team look in their 1st game under Moore? Any noticeable differences in systems?

 

[meefer]

Living overseas, I don't see the Marlies other then when I'm back in the spring and fall. Like many, I follow the team, but never see games. We've been high on Liljegren since his draft year and we know why. Understandably, his development has taken time: illness and injuries. From what I read, he's taking the step forward this year that many were hoping for. For those that see them play on a regular basis, how is TL playing this year? His stats and the odd comments here suggest he is close to being ready. Is it true, has his skating improved, I understand his physical development is great, but is he using it...just the broad view of his growth as a player. Is Lily going to be a player? Thanks in advance.

 

[stickty111]

Didn't see the Marlies game yesterday. How did the team look in their 1st game under Moore? Any noticeable differences in systems?

I am planning on watching the replay of the game today, so will let you guys know of any differences.

 

[kk87]

Robertson with 2g, 1a and player of the game honours in a pre-tourney game vs Sweden today. Stuuuuuuud

 

[ScJeff]

What's the complete leafs wjc list? Sanding, Robertson, any others?

 

[Orfieus]

Robertson with 2g, 1a and player of the game honours in a pre-tourney game vs Sweden today. Stuuuuuuud

How was Sandin?

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

What's the complete leafs wjc list? Sanding, Robertson, any others?

Kokkonen so far, we'll see if he makes the final cut for Finland

 

[stickty111]

Robertson with 2g, 1a and player of the game honours in a pre-tourney game vs Sweden today. Stuuuuuuud

3 terrific prospects in Robertson, Sandin and Lilly, plus some nice depth as well in the system.

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

3 terrific prospects in Robertson, Sandin and Lilly, plus some nice depth as well in the system.

Plus 11 picks coming up in this draft. We traded a 1st this year but give me 11 chances at another Robertson any day.

 

[Maplebeasts]

I'm starting to think Robertson might be a darkhorse for the tourney all Star team. Wonderful first game from him. He was even wearing an A today

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Hoping we can add Julius Nattinen to the group as well.

 

[Martin Skoula]

Robertson with 2g, 1a and player of the game honours in a pre-tourney game vs Sweden today. Stuuuuuuud

The crazy thing is even if he's not scoring (which he is, a ton), he's still a smaller faster Hyman out there. His game is tailor made for the pros.

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

The crazy thing is even if he's not scoring (which he is, a ton), he's still a smaller faster Hyman out there. His game is tailor made for the pros.

Could be our Gallagher. Except he'll have one set of Tavares/Marner, Matthews/Nylander to play with.

 

[Kiwi]

The crazy thing is even if he's not scoring (which he is, a ton), he's still a smaller faster Hyman out there. His game is tailor made for the pros.

I agree with everything you wrote except the faster than Hyman bit
Robertson is a good not great skater and Hyman's skating is underrated, he gets around bloody well

 

[Martin Skoula]

I agree with everything you wrote except the faster than Hyman bit
Robertson is a good not great skater and Hyman's skating is underrated, he gets around bloody well

Hyman's better north-south, but I like Robertson's agility better for operating in the dirty areas they both like.

 

[Kiwi]

Hyman's better north-south, but I like Robertson's agility better for operating in the dirty areas they both like.

I'd still give Hyman an edge in that area, he's great north south and agility wise he just doesn't get to use it as much as Robertson because he doesn't have Robertson's offensive tools

 

[stickty111]

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[7even]

The crazy thing is even if he's not scoring (which he is, a ton), he's still a smaller faster Hyman out there. His game is tailor made for the pros.

I get the spirit of the Hyman comparison, he's tenacious as all hell, but he doesn't have the size to impose his will on the forecheck like Hyman does. Doesn't mean he won't be good on the forecheck, just that he's going to have to find a different way to do it than Hyman. I like the Gallagher comp.

If you watch him, he's taking lanes and space on his goals he's not going to get at the NHL level. World class players can force those lanes -- look at Marner and how people said his game wouldn't translate. Other players have to change their style. That's what I'm interested in with Robertson, how he adapts to pro hockey. I'm not going to call him anything until we see him in the A.

 

[Dayjobdave]

I think Robertson has the element to energize the team and the crowd with a play. Can’t wait to see him out there with Auston and/or Willie.