Injury Report: Mitchell Marner ankle injury (will miss at least 4 weeks)

[ToneDog]

It might not work out really well, but I would die to see Willy, Papi and Marner on the same line. Damn, I like this more than pizza!!!

Has there ever been a softer line in hockey ?? Would be interesting to see if it works.

Personally I would start every game with Matthews-Tavares -Marner/Nylander. That should intimidate the opposition to start a game.

 

[Walshy7]

I wonder what made Babcock stick him on RW and keep him there then, just to be different?

his ridiculous obsession with players playing their strong side, hyman was really the only winger that had to play his off side under babs.

 

[weems]

 

[Walshy7]

It might not work out really well, but I would die to see Willy, Papi and Marner on the same line. Damn, I like this more than pizza!!!

earlier this season we had a Matthews goal assisted by Nylander and Marner. I'm not 100% sure but that oculd be the only ever goal with all 3 involved

 

[Warden of the North]

Cant wait til hes back

 

[weems]

 

[Legion34]

Maybe but deserves his shot in mid December when Mitch gets back to see how it goes. Never bet against Zach he has pushed limits against all odds since he was a kid.

sorry isn’t he a millionaire who’s dad. Bought a team? Some odds

 

[X66]

Babcock has trained all of us that Mitch and Matthews can't be on the same line.

I say hogwash.

When Mitch is back I want to see

Willy Matthews Marner
Hyman Taveras Mekhayev

as our top 2 lines


First line is super finess. Willy with zone entry. Marner with the creative plays. Matthews with the killer scoring touch.

Second line is grittier. Hyman is scrappy and gets the puck and scores on the empty net. Soyp is big, tough, skilled and can control the puck. Johnny can battle for the puck and score goals

Can't lie, I'm curious about this as well.

With how well that Tavares line has looked, do we actually try creating a super line?

Decisions, decisions.

 

[Teeder Keon]

Can't lie, I'm curious about this as well.

With how well that Tavares line has looked, do we actually try creating a super line?

Decisions, decisions.

Sorry
I prefer two very good lines and love Hyman but on a 3rd line

 

[Rogue Leader]

Has there ever been a softer line in hockey ?? Would be interesting to see if it works.

Personally I would start every game with Matthews-Tavares -Marner/Nylander. That should intimidate the opposition to start a game.

Ohhh, totally forgot Tavares. Would love him shoved in there as well. Maybe a Matthews-Tavares-Marner line.

 

[Clark4Ever]

With Mitch on the verge of returning, now is the time to shop for a solid backup goaltender. We will have a surplus of forwards very shortly.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Great news. Can't wait to see how he plays under Keefe and within the new system. Seems taylormade for a puck possession guy like Mitch.

 

[Legion34]

I’m assuming he’s out for the next week I’m sure there are levels of severity to high ankle sprains. But they often linger

 

[weems]

 

[Burnie97]

Sounds positive

And holy shit... Hyman on the 3rd line

Guess I shouldn't be surprised now that Keefe is here he sees him as a 3rd liner. Which is fine. That'll be a solid 3rd line.

 

[X66]

Sorry
I prefer two very good lines and love Hyman but on a 3rd line

Might get your wish!

Marner took Hyman's spot on today's practice.

 

[weems]

Very interesting...

 

[7even]

his ridiculous obsession with players playing their strong side, hyman was really the only winger that had to play his off side under babs.

For what it's worth, Hyman is a kick ass left winger.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

sorry isn’t he a millionaire who’s dad. Bought a team? Some odds

Stuey is in real estate and property management. Yes a very wealthy guy who bought quite a few teams. I meant how hard Zach worked daily working on his skating and other skills. Not every kid can handle a 1 hour skating session daily at 4 pm North Toronto like that. But it is nice to have a mom take him daily to his individual skill sessions and team practices/games and a dad who funds the program. But even still many kids would have folded up with that grind. Hockey players can be manufactured but the work ethic needs to be there.

 

[Nooodles]

Wow this was quick. I hope we are not rushing him.
Earliest we can take him off is wednesday...I think it's safe to say he's back against the Blues, maybe even the Avs.

 

[Walshy7]

For what it's worth, Hyman is a kick ass left winger.

no doubt, happy with him there doesnt look as good on the right side currently either. But as pointed out Nylander spent a lot of time at LW on the marlies but babs never ever tried it

 

[Menzinger]

Very interesting...

Finally getting that stacked unit...

 

[Walshy7]

Very interesting...

so he should, he has been terrible so far this season. OK terrible is a bit harsh but for what we usually get from him its pretty bad. Simple fluffing of puck handling and passes and just low iq plays which arent the norm for him. Let him fight for his place on PP1 again

 

[Warden of the North]

Id rather Hyman go to Matthews LW and AJ down with Foot and Kap

 

[shaner82]

I’m assuming he’s out for the next week I’m sure there are levels of severity to high ankle sprains. But they often linger

Yep, had one myself many years ago. Every time I thought it was healed, I'd hurt it again. Went on for a year like that before it was truly healed. I know Mitch be more cautious than I was, but your point is bang on, these things linger and have a habit of reoccurring if you rush it.