Speculation: Should leafs put a claim in for Thomas Hickey

[leafy84]

what happen to this guy he was a high pick thought he was suppose to be the next big thing. maybe new system change of scenery?

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[Hero]

If we could play him on the farm team, sure no problem. He'd probably do well in the Marlies, but I think his chance at becoming an NHL D is slim.

 

[MrBungle]

He would be a good acquisition for the Marlies.

Maybe Eakins can work some magic on him and help him reach his potential.

 

[613Leafer]

what happen to this guy he was a high pick thought he was suppose to be the next big thing. maybe new system change of scenery?

He was considered a huge reach when he went 5th overall. It was also a pretty thin draft. Central Scouting for example in their Final rankings had Hickey listed 26th overall, JUST going by North America Skaters. Not including goalies or any Euros.

I think a change of scenery could be the kick in the bum needed, it sometimes is. Or also a strong possibility, he's just not very good. Either way, would be pretty low risk probably if we can get him onto the Marlies. Not sure about his NHL potential.

 

[JAMmer124]

If he's Marlie-eligible absolutely. Kids a winner, and has talent but just hasn't put it together yet. Maybe Eakins can help him.

 

[Deuce Awesome]

If we are hitting the waiver wire Id rather go with that Cliche dude who is a centerman. Maybe a free wallet....

 

[SprDaVE]

We are pretty high on the waiver priority, so there's a decent chance we could claim him if there's interest.

 

[BertCorbeau]

I'd take a chance on him if we could get him down to the Marlies to work with Eakins .. But we'd have to claim him and place him back on waivers to get sent down since he wouldn't make the Leafs

 

[Duke Silver]

Worth the risk. He must be an upgrade on Syvret and Grimshaw.

 

[William Hylander]

He was considered a huge reach when he went 5th overall. It was also a pretty thin draft. Central Scouting for example in their Final rankings had Hickey listed 26th overall, JUST going by North America Skaters. Not including goalies or any Euros.

I think a change of scenery could be the kick in the bum needed, it sometimes is. Or also a strong possibility, he's just not very good. Either way, would be pretty low risk probably if we can get him onto the Marlies. Not sure about his NHL potential.

I remember watching that draft, and indeed he was off the board at that time. The scouting staff probably liked his potential more than anyone else and were afraid that because they were unable to trade down that he would get picked by the time LA picked again.

After Kane was gone in the draft, it seems like 07 was an extreme crapshoot. Logan Couture, Ryan McDonaugh and Patrick Kane are the only first line players in that first round. Jamie Benn is the only other player I see that was drafted after the 1st round that is a first liner.

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

With Gardiner and Holzer likely sticking with the big team , he'd make a good replacement for the Marlies. If the change of scenery helps him and he becomes a steady NHL , all the better. Low risk , high reward situation if you ask me . We should go for it.

 

[Rockinz]

i think we would have nothing to loose... Hickey has oodles of skill but just hasn't got it yet at the pro level.

he is worth a gamble imo

 

[Mess]

When Hickey played in the WHL with Seattle, he was a lot like Morgan Rielly, at that stage of his hockey career. Very promising gifted offensive dman with lots of potential.

He hasn't developed as expected to be able to carry his career forward as LA hoped when they selected him that high #4 overall in 2007.

All prospects are suspects until they prove otherwise.

 

[legendinblue]

Why not.

 

[Stephen]

Yeah they should, free wallet and whatnot with the benefit of having been developed for a few years. No risk.

 

[leafy84]

i think its worth the risk.

 

[IBLEAF]

what happen to this guy he was a high pick thought he was suppose to be the next big thing. maybe new system change of scenery?

This is a low risk high reward senerio,pull the trigger nonis,wouldnt he have to pass through waivers to go to the ahl ???

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

When Hickey played in the WHL with Seattle, he was a lot like Morgan Rielly, at that stage of his hockey career. Very promising gifted offensive dman with lots of potential.

He hasn't developed as expected to be able to carry his career forward as LA hoped when they selected him that high #4 overall in 2007.

All prospects are suspects until they prove otherwise.

Except Dougie Hamilton.

Just kidding. That's absolutely true. Though I think he's a little smaller than Rielly (185 vs. 200). They are quite similar in the sense that skating is the strong suit for both.

 

[leafy84]

not sure....

 

[leafy84]

This is a low risk high reward senerio,pull the trigger nonis,wouldnt he have to pass through waivers to go to the ahl ???

not sure maybe someone can tell us anyone?????

 

[K19*]

So if we claim him and want to send him to the AHL he'd have to pass through waivers again?

 

[Rare Jewel]

So if we claim him and want to send him to the AHL he'd have to pass through waivers again?

Yes.




We have 11 defensemen in camp, So I don't really see us picking him up.

I could see Edmonton taking him.

 

[leafy84]

Yes.




We have 11 defensemen in camp, So I don't really see us picking him up.

I could see Edmonton taking him.

funny because wasn't he suppose to be the center piece of a hemsky deal last year

 

[Lebanese Leaf]

If we claim a player off waivers, he has to be put on the NHL roster. You can't just claim him and put him in the AHL.

 

[SprDaVE]

If we claim a player off waivers, he has to be put on the NHL roster. You can't just claim him and put him in the AHL.

If you claim a player from waivers, it's because you think that the player can play for your team in the NHL, or at least give you depth as a spare forward. It's an unwritten rule however.

Technically, you can claim anybody you want for your farm team. The only problem is that you will have to waiver him yourself to be able to assign him to the AHL.

So if the Leafs don't think Hickey can be a part of the top 7 or 8 defenseman, I highly doubt they'll pluck him just to re-waive him for the Marlies.

With that said, looks like the Islanders claimed him:

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC

Think Islanders claimed another D -- Thomas Hickey from LA

They were a spot over us in the waiver claiming process. So even if Toronto put a claim for him, Islanders had priority.