Confirmed with Link: This is HUGE. Curtis Douglas signed to NHL contract.

[Ashdown2]

Do the Leafs see him as a Simmonds replacement or a call up for injuries to the 4th line ?

or relpacemet ..... simmonds is garbage

 

[justloveleafs]

Somewhat related, can anyone believe how certain ex Leafs are doing? Forget Kadri... Marchmen is a ufa after this current season. Man, he is going to BANK. Trevor Moore is doing really well. Ben Hutton just got extended two years. Durzi, Forget who we have lost to waivers...

Verhaeghe I guess doesn't count.

My point, since Dubas has taken over, its incredible the amount of talent arouind the organization.

Man, I would have loved to have had him, when there was no cap.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Does this guy provide any size? Why does Dubas continue signing these players who are 5'8?

 

[paulhiggins]

Does this guy provide any size? Why does Dubas continue signing these players who are 5'8?

He would be only be that short on his knees!

 

[TMLAM34]

Somewhat related, can anyone believe how certain ex Leafs are doing? Forget Kadri... Marchmen is a ufa after this current season. Man, he is going to BANK. Trevor Moore is doing really well. Ben Hutton just got extended two years. Durzi, Forget who we have lost to waivers...

Verhaeghe I guess doesn't count.

My point, since Dubas has taken over, its incredible the amount of talent arouind the organization.

Man, I would have loved to have had him, when there was no cap.

I didn’t even realize how well Moore is actually playing this year, wow good for him.

 

[horner]

Does he skate the same as Marchment.

 

[Hockey 4 Life]

I think Douglas makes the team next year on the 4th line with steeves and Holmberg.

 

[horner]

Does this guy provide any size? Why does Dubas continue signing these players who are 5'8?

As big as Chara

 

[Matthews4Calder]

Bring him up for tomorrows game and love to see some smurfs on the Habs just pasted.

 

[CabanaBoy5]

Having watched a few Marlie games on Leafs Nation, this kid is huge. He skates well for such a big guy and actually uses his size to hit. I'd try him out in Simmonds place immediately if at all possible.

 

[BackPassChampions]

Curtis is EXACTLY the type of players we need.

I’ve been super excited since watching him in summer camp.

Can’t wait to see him in NHL games and progress into a full time nhler on this team.

 

[BlueBaron]

Our future #4 C. I guess he and Nies have the spotlight now.

2 points for the penny title.

 

[Leaf Lander]

dubas loves small players so Douglas will probably get waived before next season

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Future means next season. So July 1st 2022 his NHL deal starts. At least Im pretty sure thats what it means.

This means it doesn't count towards this years 50 contracts (Leafs are at 47, soon to be 49 with Knies and Abuzzese)

Can we possibly pencil this *"mammoth center with upside" this season?

*I'm quoting his sportsforecaster scouting report.

It seems to me that he's made strides as a Marlie. Like many fans, we're all wondering what he can do with his size/reach on the Leafs. I did see him play last season. He fit in/looked pretty good for the most part.

What do you think?

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Can we possibly pencil this *"mammoth center with upside" this season?

*I'm quoting his sportsforecaster scouting report.

It seems to me that he's made strides as a Marlie. Like many fans, we're all wondering what he can do with his size/reach on the Leafs. I did see him play last season. He fit in/looked pretty good for the most part.

What do you think?

He needs another year in the AHL, but it may only be one more year.

Skating needs to take another step, he needs to show he can be a premier defensive player, and he needs to show his production can go up with better opportunities and line mates (which he should get this year).

 

[shaner8989]

He’s our 4th line C this year. He’s exactly what we need. Size grit and some skill. PKer as well.

 

[meefer]

He’s our 4th line C this year. He’s exactly what we need. Size grit and some skill. PKer as well.

Not following the Marlies to any great degree, but I'll say yes to all you've suggested. The question remains, are those qualities which you've mentioned, at this time, of NHL quality?

 

[Leafblooded]

What is this clickbait

 

[shaner8989]

Not following the Marlies to any great degree, but I'll say yes to all you've suggested. The question remains, are those qualities which you've mentioned, at this time, of NHL quality?

Yes to NHL level. His progression has been great. Might be a raw still only 22.

 

[killer1980]

I didn’t even realize how well Moore is actually playing this year, wow good for him.

Let's not forget about Brown and Hyman. Even Barrie performed much better away from the snakepit that is the Maple Leafs. Also, look for Mikheyev ro be the next one to shine after leaving for greener ($$$) pastures.

 

[Voodoo Child]

Big, big boy, Oakville kid.

Still youngish, drafted by Dallas in 2018.

He can become a 10-goal fourth line center who will fight and that’s huge.

That name though, Curtis Douglas.

In the Year of our Science 2022.

Go to the prospect board and look at the names of some of the kids from upcoming drafts and the last few drafts - some sound like they did shoots for Tiny4K.

Big, mean local kid who might have skills and has an awesome hockey name? I’m in.

 

[Morbo]

Let's not forget about Brown and Hyman. Even Barrie performed much better away from the snakepit that is the Maple Leafs. Also, look for Mikheyev ro be the next one to shine after leaving for greener ($$$) pastures.

yeah, for one thing they don't have to deal with toxic "fans" like you anymore.

 

[Thornbury]

yeah, for one thing they don't have to deal with toxic "fans" like you anymore.

Yes, his points are shaky at best. Hyman played very well here, Brown was solid, a reliable 3rd liner, and the Oilers would love to ditch Barrie.

 

[Hockey 4 Life]

I think Douglas surprises in camp and grabs the 4c job. If he makes it we should have a defensively responsible vet on that line to ease his NHL transition.

 

[Bellzy]

Big, big boy, Oakville kid.

Still youngish, drafted by Dallas in 2018.

He can become a 10-goal fourth line center who will fight and that’s huge.

That name though, Curtis Douglas.

In the Year of our Science 2022.

Go to the prospect board and look at the names of some of the kids from upcoming drafts and the last few drafts - some sound like they did shoots for Tiny4K.

Big, mean local kid who might have skills and has an awesome hockey name? I’m in.

Seen him on the Barrie colts when I used to work there’s. Kids a beast.