Prospects and Marlies Thread - April 2016
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XxJammingxX
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Nielsen ATO with the Marlies is official. Hopefully he has a good showing over the next few games.
What realy makes me mad about this is that I can't stream th marlies games anymore!
So sad...
Good luck Andrew!!
Budsfan
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I've never heard of him before but he seems to be a pretty good goal scorer but it always makes you wonder why?
http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=83996
His goal totals have gone up every year and his Plus/Minus has been going down.
Could be a Dubas free wallet find.
It sure seems he could be a good player, I would see him as a marlies signing to start at best. His numbers are ok and he is trending upwards as you said.
If there is one thing I'm learning with our new management it's wait and see. Even Smith is a very pleasant surprise!
Edit: colin, just to clarify.
Where are we going to see all these ATO guys get some ice.
Maybe Dubas, maybe Hunter doing some scouting out west. Maybe taking some hints from McCrimmon?
I really like the idea of throwing a lot of s...t against the wall and seeing what sticks.
Shanny said they would leave no stone unturned in finding talent.
Regarding mccrimmon, is he still considering joining he leafs or has that ship sailed?
bobermay
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Not sure,
Dale Derkatch seems to be one of our WHL scouts (assumption)
http://www.eliteprospects.com/staff.php?staff=13342
I forgot Troy Bodie is a scout for us! Not sure if its Pro or Amatuer
http://www.eliteprospects.com/staff.php?staff=22735
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PG Canuck
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Witala has played on some pretty poor teams during his WHL career so his numbers won't be through the roof by any means, but he's good enough to be the all time leading scorer so that's something I think.
If he wants to be successful in the AHL or even ECHL, he needs to show as much effort in his own end as he does in the other end. This will be his biggest downfall IMO.
He has good speed, but will obviously lose a step at the next level. Will be an average or just above average skater if it goes well.
Very good shot, and the PP ran through him and his one timer all season long. Has good vision to make some great passing plays too.
He'll be easily shutdown offensively if he tries to dangle the defender one on one coming down the wing though - this was his bread and butter go to move...he'll be stopped 9/10 times he tries it at the next level.
Low risk, and possibly a reward with of a capable AHL'er in the future if he works on some things more
If he wants to be successful in the AHL or even ECHL, he needs to show as much effort in his own end as he does in the other end. This will be his biggest downfall IMO.
He has good speed, but will obviously lose a step at the next level. Will be an average or just above average skater if it goes well.
Very good shot, and the PP ran through him and his one timer all season long. Has good vision to make some great passing plays too.
He'll be easily shutdown offensively if he tries to dangle the defender one on one coming down the wing though - this was his bread and butter go to move...he'll be stopped 9/10 times he tries it at the next level.
Low risk, and possibly a reward with of a capable AHL'er in the future if he works on some things more
SprDaVE
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showtime8
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A lot of ATO's at the end of the season.
Interesting to see who sticks on for next season with the Marlies and Solar Bears. I know a lot of guys that signed ATO's like Rodewald & Bradford at the end of their junior careers hoped for a chance.
I'd imagine that most of these players are fighting for roster spots with the Solar Bears.
Hopefully out of the handful of guys that sign, they can get a guy like Justin Holl who was able to contribute with the Marlies all year.
Interesting to see who sticks on for next season with the Marlies and Solar Bears. I know a lot of guys that signed ATO's like Rodewald & Bradford at the end of their junior careers hoped for a chance.
I'd imagine that most of these players are fighting for roster spots with the Solar Bears.
Hopefully out of the handful of guys that sign, they can get a guy like Justin Holl who was able to contribute with the Marlies all year.
HockeyGuruPitka
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Interesting note, Travis Dermott was the first OHL defenseman taken in the 2015 NHL entry draft.
Said before, but I think this guy is the real deal. A bit undersized but he is physically strong. Similar to Morgan Reilly.
He looked very good in pre-season, and thought he was one of the few defencemen on the WJ team that stood out. Seems to raise level of his game as the games get bigger. I predict he ends up better than a number of defencemen who were taken first round.
leafsfuture
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Poor Loov. Completely forgot he was hurt.
Im im not mistaken, he was called up, immediately got hurt, then Brennan was called up, played 1 game and sent down, Valiev was called up in his place, played 10 games or so and got sent down for Brennan.
Thats a whole bunch of games Loov missed. But at least he was getting an NHL salary while on the IR
Kobe Armstrong
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I don't know if any of you guys watch the ECHL, but I'm telling you you're gonna love the Spink twins. They should definitely be on the Marlies roster next year.
We only signed Tylor to ATO and might have played a game or two then let him go as he wants to go back to school. Neither of them are Toronto Maple Leaf property
Macallan18
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This should be great. Hopefully they both elevate their games even another notch and make the series special.
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