Training Camp Thread - First round of Cuts Made (10 players)

[Shaw65]

‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

Defensemen Henrik Tallinder and Brendan Mikkelson will attend TOR's camp on tryout basis.

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/510178091692335106

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[TheCLAM]

I like Tallinder!

 

[Mckay]

Nothing to lose. If they win a job, great sign em cheap. If not "see ya!"

 

[Mess]

Tallinder is 35 going on 36.

 

[Budsfan]

‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

Defensemen Henrik Tallinder and Brendan Mikkelson will attend TOR's camp on tryout basis.

https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/510178091692335106

That's good they will push the young guys and possibly if Robidas is not cleared to play, one of them could fill in until he's ready and thenbecomes the 7 th D when he does.

 

[JackJ]

Impressed with Tallinder accepting a try out.

Pushing Franson out is the key.

 

[Cor]

Would rather Tallinder.

 

[TheCLAM]

Tallinder is 35 going on 36.

Your point? He played well in the Olympics/NJ this season.

 

[Leafidelity]

Tallinder? Well I hope he still has some gas in the tank, because he's an interesting tryout.

If he still has it, and we move on Franson, our d pairings are back to 3 LD and 3 RD

 

[BertCorbeau]

Ohh like that they're giving Tallinder a shot ... Signs that perhaps Franson will start to get shopped as soon as preseason games start .. If Tallinder impresses perhaps he'll replace him

 

[ULF_55]

Tallinder is 35 going on 36.

Youth hasn't helped this team at all, unless bottom 10 finishes is considered good.

Can't hurt. Can he take a face-off?

 

[Mess]

Your point? He played well in the Olympics/NJ this season.

Tallinder played in Buffalo last season, recording 2-6-8 points and was a -21 on the year.

Our Leafs did give up more goals against than Sabres last year so perhaps Tallinder can help our D.

Leafs ideally need a #7 Dman with experience and Henrik might be that guy.

 

[ALEXJD93]

Tallinder is 35 going on 36.

Robidas is 37

 

[ALEXJD93]

Tallinder played in Buffalo last season, recording 2-6-8 points and was a -27 on the year.

Has been a solid possession player throughout his career except for last year. That said, is there anyone on Buffalo who DIDN'T suck last year?

 

[Leafidelity]

Tallinder played in Buffalo last season, recording 2-6-8 points and was a -27 on the year.

Tallinder -21
Myers -26
Ehrhoff -27

 

[SprDaVE]

Gives a bit of competition to the younger players.

Mikkelson would be someone I would bring for the Marlies as a #9/10 type defender on the depth charts.

I've always liked Tallinder to be honest. Decent veteran that could bring something interesting to the bottom pairing.

 

[PuckMagi]

I'm glad that they're both left handed D. That means Franson is out and they keep Dion on the right.

It would seem like there is no other combination other than:

Gardiner - Phaneuf
Rielly - Robidas
(Tallinder) - Polak

 

[Dreakmur]

Tallinder is 35 going on 36.

He's also a pretty smart and reliable player from what I remember. Big but passive, steady and unspectacular, very experianced. Just what this blue line needs actually.

 

[TheCLAM]

Tallinder played in Buffalo last season, recording 2-6-8 points and was a -27 on the year.

Our Leafs did give up more goals against than Sabres last year so perhaps Tallinder can help our D.

Leafs ideally need a #7 Dman with experience and Henrik might be that guy.

Buffalo**

Mess you're better than that bolded point, Buffalo finished dead last in the NHL by a large margin. We are now going to knit-pick +/- of all stats, a stat in which is dictated by GA, in a league where the more goals win games.

You're telling me that the worst place team isn't going to have surprisingly inflated - numbers..

Thanks for the advanced statistic lesson, by golly my eye sure are open Mr. Mess.

 

[darrylsittler27]

Tallinder does make some sense.

With Robidas still out and yes, believe it, Franson's time up at $3.1M (Gorges says NTC.)

We gave up nothing to get Franson, year after year we have arbitration and they already had him moved. This wont be another Liles situation, they want him gone!

Defensively Tallinder is an upgrade on the cheap,short term.

You guys think a 2nd rounder for him?

 

[Maple Leaf]

Whatever gets rid of Johans Fransons

 

[darrylsittler27]

Tallinder saves us $2M

But do you think another GM takes Franson for a 2nd rounder?

 

[Mess]

Buffalo**

Mess you're better than that bolded point, Buffalo finished dead last in the NHL by a large margin. We are now going to knit-pick +/- of all stats, a stat in which is dictated by GA, in a league where the more goals win games.

You're telling me that the worst place team isn't going to have surprisingly inflated - numbers..

Thanks for the advanced statistic lesson, by golly my eye sure are open Mr. Mess.

I was pointing out that Toronto gave up 256 goals against and Buffalo gave up 248 goals. Buffalo was better defensively despite finishing lower in the standings.

I'm just having fun with you .. There is no risk to giving a player a tryout and perhaps Robidas health might be a underlying reason behind the invite. Tallinder has had a long and successful career only is there anything left at his age.

The only downside I see is that Granberg now has to beat out Tallindar and I'd perfer the Leafs to give Petter a fair chance. You know me "play the kids" and all.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Who would get waived if they sign one....as there is no cap room for a minimum NHL salary.

 

[darrylsittler27]

You really need 8 D men.

I was pointing out that Toronto gave up 256 goals against and Buffalo gave up 248 goals. Buffalo was better defensively despite finishing lower in the standings.

I'm just having fun with you .. There is no risk to giving a player a tryout and perhaps Robidas health might be a underlying reason behind the invite. Tallinder has had a long and successful career only is there anything left at his age.

The only downside I see is that Granberg now has to beat out Tallindar and I'd perfer the Leafs to give Petter a fair chance. You know me "play the kids" and all.

If Percy needs more time,we need Tallinder to play that 7/8 D roles while Percy matures in the AHL. Granberg is a lock with Robidas down.7th Dmen dont play much so older guys become perfect for that role, especially when sitting in the pressbox.