Player Discussion Alexander Romanov

[MarkovsKnee]

Think he can develop into a top 4. I think top 2 is not out of the question. Good skater. Tough to play against. Decent offensive skills.

He needs to shoot more. He has a terrific slapper & wrister. I think he can be a Hamrlik type, but it won't happen right away.

Think he can be a steady 35-45 point two-way defenseman.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

He had a stretch earlier in the season where he was a turnover machine, but he's been great since

 

[Kojo]

He would destroy the AHL if they played him there. He's solid as can be for his age.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

Still think he’s top pair potential, he could play 2nd pair now and not be worse than what we have there now.

 

[Tuggy]

I'm not sure of his offensive upside yet, but for a 21 year old playing his first season in NA and the NHL, I think he's been pretty solid in his own end.

He gets better each week. Definitely going to be a top 4 defenseman and can see top pair potential.

 

[417]

He's much better on the left side...it'll be interesting to see what happens when Chiarot returns.

 

[Benstheman]

I'm not sure of his offensive upside yet, but for a 21 year old playing his first season in NA and the NHL, I think he's been pretty solid in his own end.

He gets better each week. Definitely going to be a top 4 defenseman and can see top pair potential.

i agree. And you know what, I think he is already a decent #4. I don’t know why they don’t use him with Petry or Weber already.

 

[Benstheman]

I haven't watched so I can't say but the people who thought it was so obvious that he was our #1 over CC were a little wonky.

Well. Romy is only 30 games in in the NHL and CC isn’t here yet. Let’s wait to see how it turns out.

 

[Essenege]

After a few tough games a few weeks ago, looking solid again. Thriving against weaker competition which is the only thing we should ask of him as a rookie D.

 

[Jpageman]

Im happy to see a lot more interest in the kid. Hes got it all:
Skating
Passing ( witch looks amazing theese last few games)
Hitting
Toughness
D awareness

just needs to shoot better but that will come together

absolutely love the kid!!!!!

 

[ahmedou]

 

[robert ethan]

Leafs come away with the puck.

 

[Max2]

Leafs come away with the puck.

Romanov was taking care of business then got the uncalled high stick, but Tavares snuck in the back door.

 

[covfefe]

Leafs come away with the puck.

I too was expecting our rookie D man to simultaneously cover Matthews and Tavares

 

[CAUFIELD]

Matthews se fait varloper comme une poupée. It might be a playoff preview

 

[dkd]

Leafs come away with the puck.

But with 3 less teeth

 

[Jabba11]

And he's doing this in his rookie year. Just imagine him in his prime. I think nobody would want to go along the boards with him. I like the way he's always playing with an edge. More than Sergachev.

 

[Archijerej]

I absolutely hate his shot selection. Hope it gets couched out off him pronto, or I will have a serious issue with Sasha.

 

[HabstuckinTO]

Leafs come away with the puck.

Nostrils gets up: "Who and what the hell was that?"

 

[Deebs]

I absolutely hate his shot selection. Hope it gets couched out off him pronto, or I will have a serious issue with Sasha.

His shot selection is very weak but he should learn to adjust. It's his terrible in zone play that needs the most work. He just roams all over the place leaving open ice for the opposition. He'll learn, but that his biggest weakness right now.

 

[Vachon23]

Playing with Merrill will help him. For the 1st time, Romy will have someone reliable with him and he will have the chance to take more chances offensively (even if I don't he has that much offense in him)

 

[Whitesnake]

Everybody knows that he's paying the price the day Chiarot and Merrill are playing right? Unless we are sitting Kulak who they seem enamoured with....

 

[Saundies]

Everybody knows that he's paying the price the day Chiarot and Merrill are playing right? Unless we are sitting Kulak who they seem enamoured with....

Kulak will sit. They're not enamoured with him, he's sat quite a bit in the last year or two when needed.

He plays well with Petry and that's about it.

Merrill will take Oulette's spot, and Chiarot will take Kulak's. AR27 will be given the chance, and it'll be his job to lose back to Kulak.

 

[Uber Coca]

He was raw at the start of the season, but he's progressing nicely. I like his edge and his mobility. Definitely top-4. He already is on this team.

 

[Deebs]

Eddy - Petry
Chiarot - Weber
Romanov - Merrill

Romanov and Chiarot can always flip flop but those will be our pairings down the stretch, once healthy.