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Recalled/Assigned: Leafs recall Mason Marchment
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I didn't think Timo would be strong enough for the NHL but he has gotten better and better .
Know he takes runs at players.
Once you get a taste of the NHL , you never know.
Heart and passion.
It's all up to Mason now.
Ideally a 13th forward who can suit up against the larger teams in the league and for the playoffs. We could use a few more in the system long term.
I liked this because I agree it needs works but I also hope it was just first game and some confusion of not knowing where to be and when. I did love that the first thing he did was make a nice big hit in the corner and grab some momentum for the good guys.
Mess
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Less enforcer?? you mean you can do worse than lose all your fights?
I wouldn't worry about it, I don't think Marchment is good enough to make the roster when all are healthy. He's getting a reward from the org right now, that's likely all this is.
ShaneFalco
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Still a bit behind NHL play in my opinon. Happy he is getting a chance to see NHL paced hockey... interested to see if its just about adapting for him.
BorntoLose
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looks a bit weak out there got knocked around a bit aint the strongest skater as we know so hopefully we cant see a bit more if he gets another game or two
Haven't been impressed. His skating is atrocious, he looks weak, awkward and lanky. I think he hit someone on the first shift in his first game but beyond that didn't see any hitting.
Obviously he needs more time to be judged fairly but I want to see a crasher and banger.
Obviously he needs more time to be judged fairly but I want to see a crasher and banger.
I thought he was going to be at least a little bid pesty or 'sandy'.
Didn't see much of that, though it's early; maybe he's afraid of making a mistake and taking a bad penalty. He's not been too much of a liability on that line and with that little ice time.
It's not a bad idea for him to be patient, hopefully, he'll get a few good hits in and that'll help his confidence. I guess it's the same as scoring, (hitting that is), you can't force it if it's not there.
Didn't see much of that, though it's early; maybe he's afraid of making a mistake and taking a bad penalty. He's not been too much of a liability on that line and with that little ice time.
It's not a bad idea for him to be patient, hopefully, he'll get a few good hits in and that'll help his confidence. I guess it's the same as scoring, (hitting that is), you can't force it if it's not there.
MyBudJT
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I tend to think the hitting is not there because he is to slow of a skater to create hitting opportunities...
The Iceman
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I like that he is getting a taste of NHL action.
His time with the team is not now however. Back down to get ripe even though he is an older prospect.
This taste allows the coaching staff to show him where he is in development, and how he needs to play to carve out an NHL niche.
Long shot still to be an NHL contributor IMO.
His time with the team is not now however. Back down to get ripe even though he is an older prospect.
This taste allows the coaching staff to show him where he is in development, and how he needs to play to carve out an NHL niche.
Long shot still to be an NHL contributor IMO.
I thought he played pretty well. Broke up a few plays with his positioning, I was hoping for some crashing and banging but the game as a whole was pretty bogged down.
Nylander88
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Ive wanted him up for a long time, but i think his skating still needs some work. Faster he is the easier itll be for him to hit and forecheck. Thats going to be his game at the NHL level. Id like to see Agostino or hometown boy Wilson get a shot there now
CelticDruid
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ULF_55
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Too soon to tell.
Yes, you can see speed might be an issue, but he obviously won't be up to the speed of the NHL yet.
Not speed as in skating, but speed as in reacting to activity on the ice.
There is always going to be the slowest player on the team.
Other than Komarov's unnecessary hit on marner, there really wasn't much last night.
Yes, you can see speed might be an issue, but he obviously won't be up to the speed of the NHL yet.
Not speed as in skating, but speed as in reacting to activity on the ice.
There is always going to be the slowest player on the team.
Other than Komarov's unnecessary hit on marner, there really wasn't much last night.
He might be a bit too slow to really catch people. Hard to say after 2 games on the fourth line, though.
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Myopic
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I know it's a first impression, and a small sample size, but Marchment looks really unimpressive to me. He hasn't thrown his weight around much either. I was worried about Matt Martin beating the crap out of him all game. You can't have a heavyweight grinder who has never won a fight at the pro level. It lessens the intimidation factor. Now, if he could skate and throw checks like Komarov that's a different story. Leo can't fight either.
