Marlies GDT: Marlies vs Griffins - WCQF - Marlies lost 3 game to 2. It's over!

[ACC1224]

I don't understand your argument... Pulkkinen could have helped both the Marlies and the Leafs immediately.

Had they taken Pulkkinen in the trade, he would have been NHL bound next season regardless as he is not waiver-exempt next season. He could have been used in the NHL or the AHL this season and would have surely been up with the Leafs next season.

Seems pretty clear, not sure how else I could phrase it.

 

[Hugh Mongusbig]

Seems pretty clear, not sure how else I could phrase it.

So you don't think Pulkkinen could help the Leafs?

 

[ACC1224]

So you don't think Pulkkinen could help the Leafs?

Lots of Players could help the Leafs.
Do you think they should have taken him if they felt they could hold out for something better?

 

[Gallagbi]

Just when we were getting excited about the Marlies (youngest team in the AHL) and their incredible run to make the play-offs along comes Mess with his usual anti-Leaf diatribe.

You're not impressed with Teemi Pulkkinen and his unique combination of skill and size? All 5'10 of him?

 

[Pholus]

Apparently he is the player Nonis turned down at the trade deadline in the potential Phaneuf trade holding out for a higher valued prospect.

But if the Marlies had Pulkkinen in the series the results would likely be the Marlies moving on.

He might be that next Nyqvist, Tatar type player for the Wings to come through their development system.

I thought the trade was turned down because Detroit wanted us to take Weiss' contract off their hands AND retain salary on Phaneuf.

 

[Bigblue]

I thought the trade was turned down because Detroit wanted us to take Weiss' contract off their hands AND retain salary on Phaneuf.

It came down to Mantha or Larkin and Detroit said no. Mantha was baaaad in the series and was just slammed by Devellano for his poor season.

 

[Mess]

I think while this series was good for development and the playoff chase good for character building this series seemed to clarify that most Leafs prospects on the farm need more AHL seasoning next year and beyond.

Based on the performance of the individuals you wouldn't pencil too many in as starters on the Leafs next year even in a full rebuild year. IMO

 

[Drew75]

I think while this series was good for development and the playoff chase good for character building this series seemed to clarify that most Leafs prospects on the farm need more AHL seasoning next year and beyond.

Based on the performance of the individuals you wouldn't pencil too many in as starters on the Leafs next year even in a full rebuild year. IMO

Agreed. I would guess - based on Dubas' comments about players being ready to contribute full time - that most of our prospects will be back with the Marlies.

Likely with the Marlies:

• Nylander
• Brown
• Leipsic
• Loov
• Finn
• Percy
• Nilsson
• Gauthier
• Bailey
• New Russion kid
• maybe Johnson if can come over

Likely to spend most time with Orlando, maybe see some Marlie Action:

• Valiev
• Verhaegue (sp?)

Shot at making the Leafs:

• MacWilliams
• Carrick
• Leivo
• Frattin

 

[Epictetus]

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