but then can babcock trust Kadri's line as the shutdown line? which if he cant puts back onto Matthews line for the toughest matchups which will limit him a little bit. Johnsson and Marner aren't JVR defensively but they aren't great at least not yet. But then again Kapanen and hyman can help Matthews with the tougher matchups and kapanen has skill to go with it
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but then can babcock trust Kadri's line as the shutdown line? which if he cant puts back onto Matthews line for the toughest matchups which will limit him a little bit. Johnsson and Marner aren't JVR defensively but they aren't great at least not yet. But then again Kapanen and hyman can help Matthews with the tougher matchups and kapanen has skill to go with it
Agreed, but Kadri is becoming a vet who can shield some youth. Their strength of defense will be their push back in the offensive zone .I just like having a vet present on all lines.
Didn't Babcock also say he wanted to not have to match lines and just rotate them.
I like what you came up with but I think Nylander and Brown have history from the Marlies with Leivo and I like his size with them. Johnsson is gonna need a bit of time to get Babcockitized plus he's good defensively and Babs wants all his players to have that initiation on the 4th line. Bozak over Glen. Come back cheap Bozie.
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Think we'll bring Grundy over to join the marlies on their Calder cup run after his season ends in Frolunda?
I need help, we traded the 24th pick to Philly, we then traded the 29th pick to Columbus. What players did we end up with after these traded. 
Another question for the many Leaf Legends on board, if you look at our North American draft picks, this includes the CHL and U.S college not the Marlies or Europe, do we as a Team have the weakest player personnel in N/A
Dermott, Bracco, Dzierkals.I need help, we traded the 24th pick to Philly, we then traded the 29th pick to Columbus. What players did we end up with after these traded.
I believe Dermott and Bracco will be NHLers.
No idea how the amateur prospects of all 30 teams are performing. Why not compare the drafting or the prospect pool with the rest of the league instead of whatever it is you are doing.
Dermott,Bracco,Dzierkals. Konency made it look like a landslide loss at first, but Dermott and Bracco are quickly changing that to an even deal/skewed in our favour.I need help, we traded the 24th pick to Philly, we then traded the 29th pick to Columbus. What players did we end up with after these traded.
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A top 4 d man in Dermott, and Bracco who has been very good in the AHL.I need help, we traded the 24th pick to Philly, we then traded the 29th pick to Columbus. What players did we end up with after these traded.
Dzierkals is doing well in the ECHL.
So seems like we did quite well
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Hyman-Matthews-Nylander
Kovalchuck-Tavares-Kapanen
Marleau-Kadri-Marner
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Leivo, Martin
Muston Atthews
Bunch of Bangerz
If Kovalchuk is willing to sign a short term deal you have to do it. Tavares>Kovalchuk however and this is all assuming we can keep Matthews Marner Nylander
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Wait, what?I need help, we traded the 24th pick to Philly, we then traded the 29th pick to Columbus. What players did we end up with after these traded.
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I need help, we traded the 24th pick to Philly, we then traded the 29th pick to Columbus. What players did we end up with after these traded.
The 24th got us 29th + 61st (Bracco)
Then we traded the 29th for 34th (Dermott) + 68th (Dzierkals)
Our center depth is fine, is it ideal no. But, as long as you have a high-end top 2 in the NHL who can be long term pieces you are fine. Do people not remember Bozak and Tim Connolly as our top 2? Or whatever garbage Montreal and Van are putting out right now? Most teams would kill to have a top 2 of Matthews and Kadri at the expense of whatever organizational depth people crave.
Plus, you don’t draft in the 20s to solve immediate issues. Our number 3 center spot will need to be solved by either Nylander or a UFA, because whoever we draft isn’t likely to be ready before 2020/21, if they are ever ready. It’s why you always go with who is at the top of your board.
Plus, you don’t draft in the 20s to solve immediate issues. Our number 3 center spot will need to be solved by either Nylander or a UFA, because whoever we draft isn’t likely to be ready before 2020/21, if they are ever ready. It’s why you always go with who is at the top of your board.
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Timashov - Aaltonen - Bracco
Greening - Mueller - Smith
Marchment - Gauthier - Moore
Rychel - Dupuy - Clune
Borgman - Marincin
Valiev - Liljegren
Nielsen - Rosen
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Johnsson not playing today is kind of interesting. Either they are resting him or is maybe about to be called up or something else.
Greening - Mueller - Smith
Marchment - Gauthier - Moore
Rychel - Dupuy - Clune
Borgman - Marincin
Valiev - Liljegren
Nielsen - Rosen
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Johnsson not playing today is kind of interesting. Either they are resting him or is maybe about to be called up or something else.
Haven't followed the marlies this year. Lilly played 26 games. Did he miss games solely due to wjc? Or has he had injuries?
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Injuries as well.
But when he has been in there he is looking the part of a top 2 future dman on the Leafs.
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Hey guys I’ve been trying to find Aaltonen’s faceoff stats which I can’t seem to find. Does anyone know what his faceoff % is? Also anyone who watches a lot of marlies games, do you think he’s ready for next year?
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The 24th got us 29th + 61st (Bracco)
Then we traded the 29th for 34th (Dermott) + 68th (Dzierkals)
O'k that clears it up
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Is Garret Sparks an NHL goalie? posting incredible numbers this season, albeit on a very good Toronto Marlies team. Is it time he becomes the Leafs backup with eyes on the starting job?
Who do you guys think is better going into next season, Andreas Johnsson or Josh Leivo? Lets say they were fighting for a spot in the top 9 and only one of them could take it, who do you think does?
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We have more openings at LW so Leivo. Only chance Johnsson plays up in the lineup is (barring any major changes) if Kapanen slides over to the left side, Nylander moves to C..or if Johnsson himself plays the left side.
Overall, Johnsson's road will be a bit tougher, and he'll also have to outplay Johnsson for that spot....Babcock can pretty stubborn about the leash he gives certain players. Unfortunately (or not) for Leivo, his leash is likely, extremely short compared to guys like Komarov, Martin, Polak, etc.
I mean, last year, Leivo was extremely good for a decent stretch on that 4th line and he still couldn't buy Martin's spot secondary to Martin's leash...and the fact he couldn't play on the PK/a speed game. There's not much more he could have done last year with his minutes, usage, IMO (to be fair, his injury also may have contributed to it).
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