GDT: Leafs vs Rangers

[stickty111]

Can we give this kid a proper chance now?
Anderson-Holmberg-McMann could be interesting

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[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I'm not sure Joey Anderson is the guy, but ZAR should not be a regular in the lineup. He's just not a very good player and they need to upgrade on him by the playoffs

 

[LeafalCrusader]

I really liked the ZAR Holmberg McMann line last night.

 

[Jacquestrapless]

Interesting. Apparently, not afraid to play a line with about 100 NHL games total experience.

 

[TMLAM34]

Interesting. Three potential graduates from the Marlies system potentially forming the fourth line. Anderson and McMann provide the forechecking while Holmberg plays a safe 200ft game. Could be a solid cheap line.

 

[Buds17]

The Marlie line! I have no strong feelings about Anderson potentially replacing ZAR for this game since I generally deem that to be the former's lot on this playoff bound team - a bottom six forward that draws in sporadically.

 

[crump]

Getting all these younger 4th line players time is fine. The more NHL experience they get the better. When they need to jump into the lineup they will be more comfortable. Is ZAR a player that might be more prominent in an intense short playoff series? Over a long season he seems rather pedestrian. Dunno. Would like someone forechecks like a young Clutterbuck on the 4th line. Big, solid D and not afraid to hit.

 

[1specter]

I have no problem giving Anderson another look. I didn't feel like he deserved to be sent down last time, but McMann has outplayed him so hopefully that will motivate him to step it up as well.

But again, whose dog did Steeves run over

 

[PromisedLand]

I thought ZAR was fine; this seems a bit odd. But meh....

Whats interesting to me is that there is no rumbling of trades on the trade forum; seems quite quiet; this is a new for me.

I guess all the sports channels are happy they will have something to talk about on the TDL

 

[Larcos_Unal]

 

[HomelessPepper]

But again, whose dog did Steeves run over

Can anyone who follows the Marlies provide any insight here? Are they keeping Steeves focused on a development plan they don't want to interrupt? Does he not translate to the NHL? Does he not have an NHL contract? Is he actually a robot and ineligible to play in the NHL? Is he really a bunch of squirrels dressed up like a hockey player? WHAT IS IT?

 

[Larcos_Unal]

Can anyone who follows the Marlies provide any insight here? Are they keeping Steeves focused on a development plan they don't want to interrupt? Does he not translate to the NHL? Does he not have an NHL contract? Is he actually a robot and ineligible to play in the NHL? Is he really a bunch of squirrels dressed up like a hockey player? WHAT IS IT?

Looking at this page, there is nary a mention of the Soo or the Greyhounds

 

[Fogelhund]

Can anyone who follows the Marlies provide any insight here? Are they keeping Steeves focused on a development plan they don't want to interrupt? Does he not translate to the NHL? Does he not have an NHL contract? Is he actually a robot and ineligible to play in the NHL? Is he really a bunch of squirrels dressed up like a hockey player? WHAT IS IT?

Steeves has been a very good PP player for us, but they've been outscored badly when he's on the ice 5v5.

 

[LeafSteel]

This feels an awful lot like looking at who are viable bottom 6 players we can win with.

Dubas does his major deals before TDL, end of January/early-mid February.

Feels like he and Keefe want to know their options, and it feels like Kerfoot and/or Engvall are options to be moved, particularly Kerfoot lately.

Maybe something, probably nothing but it sure seems like an awful lot of "let's see what we have here" tinkering.

 

[ACC1224]

Steeves is playing? Be interesting to get a look at him.

 

[ULF_55]

This feels an awful lot like looking at who are viable bottom 6 players we can win with.

Dubas does his major deals before TDL, end of January/early-mid February.

Feels like he and Keefe want to know their options, and it feels like Kerfoot and/or Engvall are options to be moved, particularly Kerfoot lately.

Maybe something, probably nothing but it sure seems like an awful lot of "let's see what we have here" tinkering.

Did they get a band aid on Kerfoots stick last night?

 

[Fogelhund]

Steeves is playing? Be interesting to get a look at him.

No, not for this game he isn’t. People are just asking why he hasn’t got a chance yet.

 

[Teeder Keon]

Can we give this kid a proper chance now?
Anderson-Holmberg-McMann could be interesting

I don’t know
I really like this kid and have been pulling for him and Steeves and Bobby and everyone else that has been given chances , and in his case , over the last couple years .
Unfortunately he hasn’t really done much , it’s been limited but he really has been a non factor
I hope he grabs this one and runs with it like Bobby has .
GLG

 

[Burnie97]

I'd take a win like that tonight

 

[horner]

Interesting. Three potential graduates from the Marlies system potentially forming the fourth line. Anderson and McMann provide the forechecking while Holmberg plays a safe 200ft game. Could be a solid cheap line.

Anderson needs to get involved physically hitting.
Love McMann and Holmberg

 

[ACC1224]

I'd take a win like that tonight

May be imaging it but it seems like the Leafs tend to struggle against the Rangers.

I do remember going to the Cullens car lot many times as a kid.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

I'd take a win like that tonight

I feel like it'll be a lot closer than that game. Rangers are a good team I think. Shesterkin is also a great goalie so it'll be interesting to see how the boys battle tonight.

 

[ACC1224]

I feel like it'll be a lot closer than that game. Rangers are a good team I think. Shesterkin is also a great goalie so it'll be interesting to see how the boys battle tonight.

Do we know the Goalies yet? Shesterkin played Monday so I think we can assume he's playing.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Do we know the Goalies yet? Shesterkin played Monday so I think we can assume he's playing.

I believe he will be the one in the net, no reason not to. Also Adam Fox has been on a bit of a tear of late it seems too.

 

[Burnie97]

May be imaging it but it seems like the Leafs tend to struggle against the Rangers.

I do remember going to the Cullens car lot many times as a kid.

I wouldn't say they've been great against them from what I can remember the past few years but I think they've won a couple.

I found some page online... looks like we're 2-5 against them since 2020... not sure about OT losses though.

Still would be nice to see the Leafs beat them up.