Waived: Kenny Agostino, Kevin Graval, Nic Petan, Garrett Wilson

[thewave]

Same. Not because he didn't/doesn't deserve it, but because of Babs comments/the way he played him.

As much as I want Petan as an injury call-up, I hope a team takes him. He's a NHL player with some solid potential and deserves a shot somewhere.

I think its his work ethic. He lacks drive, only a psychologist or motivational speaker can hope to unlock that.

 

[Burnie97]

Babs is not breaking up Sandman and Marincin - the pair have clicked all pre-season, no reason to change it up now on the dawn of opening night.

Yeah very true... just seems odd they wouldn't send him down now.

 

[Marshy]

The Growlers are going to lap the ECHL this year. Fact.

 

[MyBudJT]

Is this it or will they need to make further moves?

It appears to be it. They're down to a 23 man roster that currently fits under the cap. There will be more changes once Hyman and Dermott come back.

 

[MyBudJT]

Korshkov does not have to pass through waivers, Timashov and Shore do.

Some logic applies to Mikheyev and Sandin, though...

 

[thewave]

I thought Korshkov looked a lot better than Timashov or Shore...

Do you know if there was maybe some reason? I don't know those players status, waiver exempt etc?

 

[Pinto]

I thought Korshkov looked a lot better than Timashov or Shore...

Just my opinion, I didn’t really care for Korshkov at all, thought he always looked behind the play and bobbled the puck anytime he had it. Happy Timashov made it over him.

 

[dangomon]

It appears to be it. They're down to a 23 man roster that currently fits under the cap. There will be more changes once Hyman and Dermott come back.

Wait does this 23 man roster really fit under the cap? Without crunching numbers myself (lazy bum) I've been prepping for a 21 man roster since Marner signed.

 

[ottomaddox]

Petan will get claimed imo.

.. Edmonton if i had to bet on it.

I think so too. I'm not a big fan, but he's not a bad player. He is just not good enough to play on TOR's top 9, but could help another team.

 

[MyBudJT]

Do you know if there was maybe some reason? I don't know those players status, waiver exempt etc?

Of course, I know the waiver situation....

I just made a simple statement that I thought Korshkov looked better than two guys that made the roster....

 

[Buds17]

Is it possible this isn't the absolute, final roster for cap related reasons? Seems a little early to be announcing everything.

Aside from that, don't think Liljegren would make the team to be scratched. I thought Agostino (or Petan) would make the team as the spare forward, but Shore would make some sense for centre/wing versatility.

Wouldn't be surprised if Gravel and Liljegren switch spots (promoted/demoted), assuming Gravel clears waivers. Liljegren would return later on in the season. Perhaps they'd also have a forward switch with Shore and Agostino or Petan as well?

 

[MyBudJT]

Just my opinion, I didn’t really care for Korshkov at all, thought he always looked behind the play and bobbled the puck anytime he had it. Happy Timashov made it over him.

Timashov looked worse than Agostino, Korshkov, and Petan to me...

 

[Advanced stats]

Some logic applies to Mikheyev and Sandin, though...

Sure, but they're head and Shoulders above their competition

 

[Trapper]

I thought Korshkov looked a lot better than Timashov or Shore...

I thought Timo was good.
And unless you blatantly separate yourself from the pack like Sandin, I have no problem being sent to pay your dues.

Timo has 3 AHL years to a Korshkov half.

Keeps the entitled down. Work hard and next time it will be you on the roster.

 

[MyBudJT]

Wait does this 23 man roster really fit under the cap? Without crunching numbers myself (lazy bum) I've been prepping for a 21 man roster since Marner signed.

It fits with Hyman and Dermott on LTIR. Once they're off LTIR, then we'll have to go down to a 21 man roster.

 

[Morguee]

I think this is more to do with getting as close to the cap limit as possible for max LTIR. By keeping Lily up they can send him down without waivers in a couple of days. Send the guys you could lose to waivers now when the wire is flooded and they will probably go through. Wait and someone might pick them up.

 

[kb]

Is this it or will they need to make further moves?

I'm thinking this is for cap, and moves will be made once the season starts.

 

[X66]

Might be in the minority, but I thought both Petan and Agostino were solid.

 

[RoadWarrior]

Yikes, Petan showed more than Shore IMO.

Lilly didn't show much to earn a spot up with the big boys; not sure what Babs's reasoning is (or lack thereof).

Liljegren was the Marlies best defensive D in the playoffs last spring.

It isn’t saying much but I’d trust him more than Marincin.

 

[thewave]

I think so too. I'm not a big fan, but he's not a bad player. He is just not good enough to play on TOR's top 9, but could help another team.

He is such let down tbh. I thought there was something to him watching him in the juniors.

 

[dangomon]

It fits with Hyman and Dermott on LTIR. Once they're off LTIR, then we'll have to go down to a 21 man roster.

Great news, thanks!

 

[Nooodles]

I think we shouldn't read too much into this. The Leafs have to get as close as possible to the cap ceiling before placing Horton and Clarkson on LTIR.

This. After that we will send Lilly down and possibly Shore/Holl as well

 

[Morgs]

so looking like this is the opening day roster:

Johnsson-Matthews-Nylander
Kapanen-Tavares-Marner
Mikheyev-Kerfoot-Moore
Shore/Timashov-Gauthier-Spezza

Rielly-Ceci
Muzzin-Barrie
Sandin-Liljegren/Marincin
Holl

Andersen
Hutchison

 

[thewave]

Liljegren was the Marlies best defensive D in the playoffs last spring.

It isn’t saying much but I’d trust him more than Marincin.

Marincin will never change, he is good and engaged and reliable for a couple games and bam! Off the tracks making defensive zone blunders.

 

[MJ65]

I am surprised Lily is still around but I am happy, and if they have decided to keep him then he should play because sitting on bench and watching is not going to help his development