Leafs1993
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Hopefully we won’t have to trade a 2nd at the deadline this year again. In his limited ice time he looks faster and stronger on the puck. What do you think long term?
Hopefully we won’t have to trade a 2nd at the deadline this year again. In his limited ice time he looks faster and stronger on the puck. What do you think long term?
Pleased with Freddy's game so far. I wish he was a bit nastier and used his size more, but I've liked his hustle on the forecheck and hard work in the corners. And it looks like his skating is at an NHL level for his size. He looks more explosive and agile than I've seen him in the past.
Hope he keeps it up, nothing to complain about with him as the #4C. Particularly when the Leafs are so strong up the middle with Matthews, JT, and Kadri
Yeah, I've def liked his game.
My only quirk with him so far is why he isn't a bit nastier/meaner. He def has the size to play that way.
Its essentially the same gripe I have with Oziganov. OZ has been playing well but I just wish he was bit nastier too
it's pretty well documented and discuses by former players , i have read and listened to it on the radio
rooks/sophomores tend to "stay in their lane" for a lack of a better descriptive.
it takes a couple of seasons before "it's ok" to be snarly , by their teammates and opposition.
Thats pretty stupid if true, and its the first time Im hearing about it.
You're telling me players who have played with an edge and physicality in juniors/college (a trait that may have played a huge part of them becoming an NHL'r in the first place)...cant be shown in the first 2 years?
I dont know If I can believe that. Its not like I'm trying to convince Marner to play nastier.
no no you are using different descriptors
both of you said nastier, meaner , thats something entirely different then physical
Fair enough. But even in your case, I find it hard to believe.
He's definitely moving around very well out there. But is he an ideal 4th line center when the coach gives only him 2 shifts in the 3rd?
Pleased with Freddy's game so far. I wish he was a bit nastier and used his size more, but I've liked his hustle on the forecheck and hard work in the corners. And it looks like his skating is at an NHL level for his size. He looks more explosive and agile than I've seen him in the past.
Hope he keeps it up, nothing to complain about with him as the #4C. Particularly when the Leafs are so strong up the middle with Matthews, JT, and Kadri
Yep.
Mean he has looked better, and I would love nothing more for him to finally be able to earn a roster spot. But I think it had a lot of work to do to win over Babs
Positive possesion numbers
Big size
Can skate for his size finally
Can pk
Just need to add a bit of scoring and its honestly perfect.