Training Camp II - "And now for the easiest part of a coaches' job: the cuts"

[Hotlanta]

Kinda funny how getting scoring from the D has always been a huge problem for Toronto and this preseason we had 5 D putting up a point per game at least (Phaneuf, Gardiner, Rielly, Franson, & Polak). Obviously take it with a grain of salt, but its nice to see these guys picking their spots and taking shots.

 

[Cor]

@FAN590Walker: Interesting to see Kozun on line with Lupul/Kadri. Long time ago, but Kadri/Kozun played on same line at 2010 World Juniors. #Leafs

 

[I am Canadian]

The more I watch Santorelli, the more I think this guy was the steal of a signing this summer.

I counted 5 times he was on the ice last night that the Leafs scored. Somewhat underrated in the GDT. He reminds me of Bozak a little.

I would not hesitate playing him at #2C between Lupul and Nylander/Kozun/Leivo this year. Really like what he brings to this team.

Great game last night.

Yeah there is no way he is ousting Kadri. Maybe he plays 2nd line RW.

 

[ConnorTO]

i hope dion makes it, he can score !

 

[Durkin67]

I really like Percy for his simple, quiet, mistake free game. Tons of poise, good decision making. He's an interesting player.

 

[Hotlanta]

I really like Percy for his simple, quiet, mistake free game. Tons of poise, good decision making. He's an interesting player.

Its almost like we never traded Gunnarsson.

 

[Pi]

Kinda funny how getting scoring from the D has always been a huge problem for Toronto and this preseason we had 5 D putting up a point per game at least (Phaneuf, Gardiner, Rielly, Franson, & Polak). Obviously take it with a grain of salt, but its nice to see these guys picking their spots and taking shots.

It is a direct change in philosophy. Our D never jumped up before and now we have 6 defenseman who are all willing to put pressure and create turnovers and take smart risks.

 

[geary17]

Leivo, Kozun, Holland, and Percy have all played their way on this team if we're assigning jobs based on merit. I also have liked Santorelli as a TWF to play with Kadri and Lupul.

My opening night lineup:

Van Riemsdyk-Bozak-Kessel
Lupul-Kadri-Santorelli
Winnik-Komarov-Clarkson
Kozun-Holland-Leivo
Ashton, Orr

Phaneuf-Robidas
Gardiner-Polak
Rielly-Franson
Percy

Bernier
Reimer

 

[BertCorbeau]

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