Prospect Info: Leafs pick #68 - Martins Dzierkals (F) HK Riga MHL 5'11" 169lbs

[Wild Hog]

A bit of perspective:

-Dzierkals has a 1.63 PPG in his Draft+1 year for Rouyn-Noranda in his first North American season
-Kucherov had a 1.96 PPG in his Draft+2 year for Rouyn-Noranda in his first North American season

By all accounts, this is an excellent pace for Dzierkals early on, especially for a 3rd round pick. Hopefully he can continue this throughout the season. If Dzierkals is back with Rouyn-Noranda next year, it's likely he will match or better Kucherov's statistics at the same age.

 

[93LEAFS]

A bit of perspective:

-Dzierkals has a 1.63 PPG in his Draft+1 year for Rouyn-Noranda in his first North American season
-Kucherov had a 1.96 PPG in his Draft+2 year for Rouyn-Noranda in his first North American season

By all accounts, this is an excellent pace for Dzierkals early on, especially for a 3rd round pick. Hopefully he can continue this throughout the season. If Dzierkals is back with Rouyn-Noranda next year, it's likely he will match or better Kucherov's statistics at the same age.

Have a feeling that if he dominates the Q we will move him to the Marlies for 2016-17, especially with Nylander, Brown and Kapanen potential graduates.

 

[HarrisonFord]

I keep loving this pick more and more. You know that the scouting staff saw something special in him when he wasn't really on anybody elses radar

 

[Bullseye]

Have a feeling that if he dominates the Q we will move him to the Marlies for 2016-17, especially with Nylander, Brown and Kapanen potential graduates.

Not necessarily - it's could be crowded with 2 more college players graduating into the AHL as well next season.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Not necessarily - it's could be crowded with 2 more college players graduating into the AHL as well next season.

Likely have Toninato graduating.

Maybe 2/3 of Nylander, Brown, and Kap graduate...a lot of young guys coming up otherwise.

 

[Bullseye]

Likely have Toninato graduating.

Maybe 2/3 of Nylander, Brown, and Kap graduate...a lot of young guys coming up otherwise.

Your right - I forgot about some of the current AHler's graduating to the Leafs.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Your right - I forgot about some of the current AHler's graduating to the Leafs.

Yeah...but not too many. You don't want too many young guys graduating at once... I worry about becoming Edmonton East in that scenario.

 

[Guy Boucher]

I keep loving this pick more and more. You know that the scouting staff saw something special in him when he wasn't really on anybody elses radar

I heard Nashville was the only other team seriously interested in him.

 

[mikebel111*]

but Mark Hunter is ruining this team with his draft picks

One thing to know for everybody, when its Mark Hunter seeing something in a player, its a good thing

 

[Bullseye]

Likely have Toninato graduating.

Maybe 2/3 of Nylander, Brown, and Kap graduate...a lot of young guys coming up otherwise.

Actually Tony Cameranesi is in his 4th year at UMD and graduates next season - Toninato was drafted a year later and is able to play his 4th year next fall.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Actually Tony Cameranesi is in his 4th year at UMD and graduates next season - Toninato was drafted a year later and is able to play his 4th year next fall.

I don't think Toninato is going to get more out of the college game...i'd sign him at the conclusion of this season.

Not that intrigued by Cameranesi.

 

[Duke16]

Ya, I don't think Cameranesi has much of a future in Toronto. Toninato on the other hand could be an integral part of our team in the future.

 

[93LEAFS]

Likely have Toninato graduating.

Maybe 2/3 of Nylander, Brown, and Kap graduate...a lot of young guys coming up otherwise.

But we are also getting to decision time with guys like Leivo who will need to clear waivers next year, if Dzierkals dominates the Q a space will be found for him.

 

[Menzinger]

Looking more and more like Hunter got a great young player.

 

[highslot]

Ya, I don't think Cameranesi has much of a future in Toronto. Toninato on the other hand could be an integral part of our team in the future.

i think his ultimate potential would be a booth or mayray at best. he has the speed for sure. i'd give him a try on the marlies. i'd be intrigued if he could play with nylander or kapanen.

 

[Byron Bitz]

After the draft i said it was a mistake to trade down the second time from 29 to 34. I didnt think a 68th overall pick return was good enough and i wanted to stay at 29 and select Jeremy Roy who ended up going 31. After seeing how Dzierkals has looked in rookie tournament and in the Q so far, i now really like him as a prospect and im happy with what we did at the draft.

 

[WTFMAN99]

But we are also getting to decision time with guys like Leivo who will need to clear waivers next year, if Dzierkals dominates the Q a space will be found for him.

Yep and shame on me for forgetting but we also have Andreas Johnson to think about next year too.

 

[darrylsittler27]

Are you happy about Konency leading the OHL?

Won't that be great if Philly ends up with a player who is better than Marner? It is still way too early to know if Hunter made the right move. Whoever gets the best player wins a trade and right now Konency is that player and we will being playing against him for about 10 to 12 years. The Leafs no longer need more prospects with no size, eventually you just end up with too much of one thing. That being said , trading Konency could still end up being a huge mistake.

 

[Cor]

Won't that be great if Philly ends up with a player who is better than Marner? It is still way too early to know if Hunter made the right move. Whoever gets the best player wins a trade and right now Konency is that player and we will being playing against him for about 10 to 12 years. The Leafs no longer need more prospects with no size, eventually you just end up with too much of one thing. That being said , trading Konency could still end up being a huge mistake.

......

(Sigh)

 

[LeafChief]

Won't that be great if Philly ends up with a player who is better than Marner? It is still way too early to know if Hunter made the right move. Whoever gets the best player wins a trade and right now Konency is that player and we will being playing against him for about 10 to 12 years. The Leafs no longer need more prospects with no size, eventually you just end up with too much of one thing. That being said , trading Konency could still end up being a huge mistake.

LOL. Nice.

 

[hamzarocks]

Won't that be great if Philly ends up with a player who is better than Marner? It is still way too early to know if Hunter made the right move. Whoever gets the best player wins a trade and right now Konency is that player and we will being playing against him for about 10 to 12 years. The Leafs no longer need more prospects with no size, eventually you just end up with too much of one thing. That being said , trading Konency could still end up being a huge mistake.

your obvious hate for marner is obvious. Really why are you posting this non sense in every thread, are you really leaf fan. Your always trying to stir up controversy for no reason, and your wrong, the leafs made the right choice with marner and im happy with dermott, nielson, bracco

 

[apollo]

This kid has looked great!!

 

[TheGroceryStick]

Won't that be great if Philly ends up with a player who is better than Marner? It is still way too early to know if Hunter made the right move. Whoever gets the best player wins a trade and right now Konency is that player and we will being playing against him for about 10 to 12 years. The Leafs no longer need more prospects with no size, eventually you just end up with too much of one thing. That being said , trading Konency could still end up being a huge mistake.

The pessimist in me would have been happier with Hanifin + Konecny.

But, i am confident in our guys

 

[Mats13]

Won't that be great if Philly ends up with a player who is better than Marner? It is still way too early to know if Hunter made the right move. Whoever gets the best player wins a trade and right now Konency is that player and we will being playing against him for about 10 to 12 years. The Leafs no longer need more prospects with no size, eventually you just end up with too much of one thing. That being said , trading Konency could still end up being a huge mistake.

That was actually hilarious

Konecny is a rather small forward with average speed. He will be nothing special. Oh and let's not forget the concussion issues. There's a reason he fell

 

[Wendelstache]

Won't that be great if Philly ends up with a player who is better than Marner? It is still way too early to know if Hunter made the right move. Whoever gets the best player wins a trade and right now Konency is that player and we will being playing against him for about 10 to 12 years. The Leafs no longer need more prospects with no size, eventually you just end up with too much of one thing. That being said , trading Konency could still end up being a huge mistake.

Both Bracco and Dzierkals are going to be better NHL players than Konency.