Marincin. Why is he in our top 6?

[moon111]

I don't think he's done any worst then Rielly or Barrie would of done if you told them they had to become stay-at-home defensemen.

 

[taurine330]

I'd take Schenn, who is on waivers, over Marincin.

What a terrible take. Schenn's NHL career is pretty much over.

 

[cookie]

They're trying to develop him into the 6'4" defensive defenseman who can play the "Red Rover" position. People always act surprised that Mike Babcock plays these guys, but in lieu of an Alex Pietrangelo they're trying to build someone up in house who can fill that role.

Which is kind of weird given Holl's treatment. Could Gravel be next in line?

As for the thread: Marincin's a relatively cheap defenseman that can play both sides of the ice, who can play quality PK minutes, and one that shows offensive upside. He's also shown chemistry with Rielly, and Sandin, and is thick enough for Babcock's liking.

 

[Beaninfritz]

I'd take Schenn, who is on waivers, over Marincin.

Schenn handles skating as well as a bathtub handles driving on a race track. They both can go forward, eventually. But turning is a whole new ballgame.

 

[The Beyonder]

Marincin is like a case of herpes; he goes away but always comes back. Every damn year he's back, can't get rid of this bum. I still haven't forgotten that Johansson OT goal in game 6.

 

[The Man with a Plan]

I don't think he's done any worst then Rielly or Barrie would of done if you told them they had to become stay-at-home defensemen.

Especially given the fact that he is only a short term stop gap till Dermott is healthy and Lilly is ready to take his spot next to Sandman for good.

 

[HandshakeLineRespect]

How brilliant would it be if this is the year Marty put it all together and got a tool box for his tools?

 

[MattySnipes]

Because he's a thick, thick, man. Babcock likes that a lot. He also admires his long stick and the way Marty positions it on the ice.

Why does this sound dirty? Hockey is a dirty game b'y.

 

[Macallan18]

He has the tools. Question is whether he has become mentally tougher and will avoid the breakdowns.
Short answer appears to be he has gained confidence through his time at the Marlies and the Worlds.
Easy to give him a try while Dermott is out.
Honestly, I think he is better than Ceci (not that that is saying much) and could be a better pairing with Rielly when Dermott is back.
But who knows what Babs is thinking?
And Lily is still with the team, makes you wonder?

 

[Macallan18]

Hell no Schenn sucks

Schenn could be worse than Ceci!!!

 

[SprDaVE]

Pretty good defensively and exactly what people want more on the roster. Excels at stopping easy zone entries and breaking up cycles with his reach and size.

He handles the puck like a grenade but he's capable of making passes.

He's a pretty solid depth defenseman.

 

[Blue Nate]

Marty is good as long as he's confident. Unfortunately he lets his mistakes undermine his confidence at which points his game falls apart.

Hopefully his strong showing at the worlds will keep him mentally strong until Travis gets back.

 

[tmlmatus]

He's exactly the type of player that needs to spend serious time with a sports psychologist.

 

[pheasant]

I don't think he's done any worst then Rielly or Barrie would of done if you told them they had to become stay-at-home defensemen.

 

[moon111]

In case you haven't noticed, they're not good in their own end.

 

[ULF_55]

He earned it while others fell on their swords.

Don't blame the coaches blame the players who failed to be better than he was.

 

[thewave]

He earned it while others fell on their swords.

Don't blame the coaches blame the players who failed to be better than he was.

The guy is a sub NHL Dman. He can string a few low quality pre season games and work out, big whoop. I am sure he is a fantastic practice player. People just love that in Toronto, intangibles everywhere, paint the city intangireene

 

[mccabe2424]

He flat out earned it

 

[ACC1224]

Bottom pairing player that is not much different than many of the bottom pairing players that came before him.

 

[thewave]

Bottom pairing player that is not much different than many of the bottom pairing players that came before him.

So much so he has 201 games in 8 years in the league. Well rested player. Intangible.

 

[ULF_55]

The guy is a sub NHL Dman. He can string a few low quality pre season games and work out, big whoop. I am sure he is a fantastic practice player. People just love that in Toronto, intangibles everywhere, paint the city intangireene

Yeah, kind of disappointing Liljegren couldn't separate himself, Schmaltz, Gravel, Lindgren, Kivihalme didn't show and Holl still looks like Holl.

But Sandin really showed something.

But it was just preseason and we remember how Percy looked until the NHLers got up to speed.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

A ton?

You cannot even name one.

Go ahead and list them. We'll wait.

I don't want to blast our own guys. But I think most of us have seen enough over the years to know the issues. I always hope for the best for guys that is why I asked the question. In my mind if he can handle the pressure of opposing speed and forecheck without giving up the puck I would be very happy. He is not blessed with hands and unfortunately it is an innate skill which if you don't have it oh well not much you can do about that. Also I would like a big man like him to insert himself into the game physically. This watching from the sidelines as an observer must end. Anyways lets hope for the best and maybe he can develop late as big men often do.

 

[Ashdown2]

we should pick up djoos and drop marincin ........ babs seems to be in love with marincin and that love affair needs to go away.

 

[thewave]

Yeah, kind of disappointing Liljegren couldn't separate himself, Schmaltz, Gravel, Lindgren, Kivihalme didn't show and Holl still looks like Holl.

But Sandin really showed something.

But it was just preseason and we remember how Percy looked until the NHLers got up to speed.

Lilj was miles ahead of Mari in pre. He really was.

 

[therealkoho]

Schenn could be worse than Ceci!!!

Could?