Prospects and Marlies Thread

[93LEAFS]

You think Hunter would be pushing for him to go back to London?

No. Hunter is a scout, the decision will be Babcocks, Lou and potentially Dubas. The kid is ready to take the next step, there is nothing left for him to do in junior. He's averaged over 2ppg for 2 full seasons and playoffs.

 

[Bullseye]

How do you think Marner would do if he went back to London, with no Dvorak or Tkachuk as linemates?

Turn Jones and Pu into superstars.

 

[HockeyGuruPitka]

Is Dermott not eligible for world juniors?

 

[Gallagbi]

Is Dermott not eligible for world juniors?

Nope, too old. He was a late born pick similar to Matthews.

 

[ULF_55]

How do you think Marner would do if he went back to London, with no Dvorak or Tkachuk as linemates?

Well Tkachuk and Roslovic both have to make their NHL teams (Flames/Jets) or they'd be linemates of Marner.

Gold Medal winning winger/center Kuokkanen likely will be with the Knights as well.

 

[93LEAFS]

Well Tkachuk and Roslovic both have to make their NHL teams (Flames/Jets) or they'd be linemates of Marner.

Gold Medal winning winger/center Kuokkanen likely will be with the Knights as well.

Kuokkanen has already committed to the best of my knowledge. Plus they have Pu, Jones, and such already returning. I'd be surprised if Tkachuk and Juolevi aren't back, and Roslovic seems likely to be there too. This London team actually might be deeper than the 2015/16 version.

 

[Billerdzzz]

No. Hunter is a scout, the decision will be Babcocks, Lou and potentially Dubas. The kid is ready to take the next step, there is nothing left for him to do in junior. He's averaged over 2ppg for 2 full seasons and playoffs.

This is why I'm hoping Mitch has an extremely impressive season, and that he's NHL ready. He can't go to the minors, and going back to the OHL may hinder his progress. He's done more than a lot of good NHL players had done at that level.

Marner certainly has the skills and potential to be a very good NHL player. Only he can hold himself back.

 

[93LEAFS]

Grundstrom and Greenway sound like they looked good at the USA vs Sweden game so far today. Bracco is playing in the 2nd game.

 

[Mr Hockey*]

Grundstrom and Greenway sound like they looked good at the USA vs Sweden game so far today. Bracco is playing in the 2nd game.

how about Jesper Lindgren, is he playing?

 

[93LEAFS]

how about Jesper Lindgren, is he playing?

No idea how he's done, as I'm watching the Jays, but I know from tweets that he is playing.

 

[pacman25]

https://youtu.be/WjVt208Mh-g

Here's the highlights from Sweden vs USA

 

[supermann_98]

https://youtu.be/WjVt208Mh-g

Here's the highlights from Sweden vs USA

Grundstrom looking awesome

 

[cookie]

https://youtu.be/WjVt208Mh-g

Here's the highlights from Sweden vs USA

That last grundstrom goal O_O

 

[Mr Hockey*]

That last grundstrom goal O_O

Possibly has more offensive upside than was originally thought?

 

[Bullseye]

Was Parsons in net for the first half and Woll the 2nd half?

 

[Bullseye]

Was Parsons in net for the first half and Woll the 2nd half?

Found it - Parsons 3 GA Woll 3 GA

http://teamusa.usahockey.com/game/show/13161119

 

[crump]

"We're going the right way," Babcock said. "We're not trying to maintain. That maintain part is what kills you. It's not easy to win in this League. But now, and this is no word of a lie, we're loaded with kids. Real kids. There's five or six who are going to score big-time in the NHL." Babcock.

https://www.nhl.com/news/30-in-30-maple-leafs-inside-look/c-281263438

 

[Billerdzzz]

"We're going the right way," Babcock said. "We're not trying to maintain. That maintain part is what kills you. It's not easy to win in this League. But now, and this is no word of a lie, we're loaded with kids. Real kids. There's five or six who are going to score big-time in the NHL." Babcock.

https://www.nhl.com/news/30-in-30-maple-leafs-inside-look/c-281263438

Good article that shows we're finally headed in the right direction. Five or six kids that are going to score big time in the NHL? He may be getting a little too ahead of himself, or overconfident here?

While I'd say Matthews, Marner and Nylander look to be the most promising prospects to put up big numbers in the future, there's no guarantee that Brown, Leivo, Soshnikov, Carrick will be.

 

[Finnish your Czech]

Is Desrochers a UFA

 

[saltming]

Good article that shows we're finally headed in the right direction. Five or six kids that are going to score big time in the NHL? He may be getting a little too ahead of himself, or overconfident here?

While I'd say Matthews, Marner and Nylander look to be the most promising prospects to put up big numbers in the future, there's no guarantee that Brown, Leivo, Soshnikov, Carrick will be.

Perhaps he was also talking about more recent aquisition like Korshkov ana Zaitsev too?
Mathews Nylander Marner korshkov Zaitsev and brown?
Sounds good to me.

 

[saltming]

Bracco vs Grundstrom and Lindgren.
Let's see if Grundstrom can dazzle again.

 

[BigWilly]

Good article that shows we're finally headed in the right direction. Five or six kids that are going to score big time in the NHL? He may be getting a little too ahead of himself, or overconfident here?

While I'd say Matthews, Marner and Nylander look to be the most promising prospects to put up big numbers in the future, there's no guarantee that Brown, Leivo, Soshnikov, Carrick will be.

Or maybe a hall of fame coach is a bit better at evaluating players than us here on message boards?

 

[Pholus]

Is Desrochers a UFA

He was drafted out of the CHL so we retain his rights for 2 years before we have to offer him a contract.

 

[showtime8]

He was drafted out of the CHL so we retain his rights for 2 years before we have to offer him a contract.

So he has to be signed before next year's draft? What's the cut-off date?

 

[crump]

Looks like Grundstrom is the extra forward on that image. Bracco on the first line, Lindgren 2nd pair.

USA win Bracco two goals on 8 shots