Prospect Info: Marlies/Prospects Thread - 2021/22 PART III

[Leafs1991]

LMAO, that's not what I said at all. I said in hockey, confidence is very often misconstrued as cockiness because having any sort of personality is literally shut down or frowned upon. It's why the game is boring OUTSIDE of hockey being played. Having some swagger and confidence should be celebrated. Players giving honest and candid interviews about their emotions and feelings should be celebrated and welcomed. That's what drives entertainment, that's what gives buzz. The NHL could learn more from the other major leagues.

I want Nick Robertson to be pissed that he's not in the NHL right now, hopefully that motivates him enough to keep producing and getting there. But this idea that players have to be happy all the time or being oh so grateful to be in the AHL is utopian BS. The goal for most of them is to be in the NHL.

Also I don't know how many times I can say this, I don't give a shit what you think you do or don't know about me lol. It's an online forum, you can't accurately perceive anything my personality, personal life, how I am in real life from anything I post. So if it makes you feel good at night to think I'm some certain way that's cool, if you don't that's also cool.

You can Francis. People who decide to post online will show their true colours because it's anonymous. I know you may find it hard to believe but it's the truth.

 

[francis246]

You can Francis. People who decide to post online will show their true colours because it's anonymous. I know you may find it hard to believe but it's the truth.

For some maybe, but I don’t believe that’s the case for all. And definitely not the case for me. I do enjoy bringing other perspectives and looking through different lenses. Playing devils advocate, doesn’t mean I always agree with the takes, but I like discussions. Everyone knows it’s not good to be a cocky person in life, but having some swagger and confidence as an athlete is actually beneficial.

you couldn’t be more wrong about me, so maybe you should get your rose coloured glasses fixed a bit buddy!

 

[Apotheosis]

I can honestly see Abruzzese being in the top 9 or at least bottom 6 next year. Dude has done nothing but impress.

 

[diehardleafsfan9878]

It is the look he had as a Leaf too.
No passion, urgency or excitment.

I don't have a history of following Ritchie prior to this season but my take is something has changed and he looks ready to take a break away from the game.
He is getting by on name value and that he is 220 lbs every day. Certainly has not shown a nasty streak that I thought he would bring.

Maybe a break is what he needs to decide if he still has the stomach for what is required for him to be a successful NHL player.

If Ritchie was only 220lbs he might be useful. But he's 231lbs, 11 lbs heavier than Matthews according to hockey reference, but I think Matthews was down to 210 at the start of the year. Wayne Simmonds has the same listed height, and he weighs 185lbs. Ritchie is simply to big to keep up in skating.

 

[LeafParade]

I can honestly see Abruzzese being in the top 9 or at least bottom 6 next year. Dude has done nothing but impress.

Out of the crop of youngsters not playing with the Leafs... I think he may have the best shot to make next year's team out of the gate.

I wasn't that high on him before, as I thought he would need at least a year in the AHL. But after seeing him playing for Team USA, a top 9 spot next year looks very possible.

He could take Kerfoot's spot on the line with Nylander and Tavares, or if Kerfoot is still around next year by some miracle... I could see him with Tavares, and Nylander/Kerfoot on another line.

Unless Robertson has a great camp, he probably starts next year in the AHL. Steeves is likely a good candidate for the bottom 6 next year.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

No surprise Ritchie is out given he missed all of the 3rd period yesterday and played in the two previous games.

It is stupid to see Clifford on the 3rd line instead of Gogolev though.

 

[aingefan]

No surprise Ritchie is out given he missed all of the 3rd period yesterday and played in the two previous games.

It is stupid to see Clifford on the 3rd line instead of Gogolev though.

He’s gotta start forcing the issue with his play, but I agree with the premise.

 

[Magic Man]

No surprise Ritchie is out given he missed all of the 3rd period yesterday and played in the two previous games.

It is stupid to see Clifford on the 3rd line instead of Gogolev though.

Moore really does not like Gogolev this season. He looks fine in his few minutes of ice, but he's been relegated to 4th line/healthy scratch duty.

That being said, you can see how much quicker Clifford looks against AHL competition.

 

[stickty111]

If the Marlies go far this season, it would be in spite of Moore.

 

[zeke]

 

[Burnie97]

Love to see it. Really rooting for this kid. I think he's going to be really good on the Leafs soon enough.

 

[Magic Man]

Don't show his next shift.

 

[supermann_98]

No surprise Ritchie is out given he missed all of the 3rd period yesterday and played in the two previous games.

It is stupid to see Clifford on the 3rd line instead of Gogolev though.

Something happen to Duszak? Sorry I haven't caught a Marlies game lately as the games have been so few and far between

 

[francis246]

Call the cocky boy up!!

 

[Knies iT]

Apple for 89. 1+1:



Immediate chemistry with SDA who has a couple points. Robertson back to PPG.

 

[LeafChief]

Apple for 89. 1+1:



Immediate chemistry with SDA who has a couple points. Robertson back to PPG.

Love it. Shame he got hurt because it would be awesome to see where he would be with 30-40 games under his belt this year.

Keep it up! Hopefully he sees some NHL games soon.

 

[Ashdown2]

woot ... comeback ! 4-4 shots 37 - 20 little buds .....

 

[Stephen]

If the Marlies go far this season, it would be in spite of Moore.

What's up with Moore? Sounds like an unliked guy on the Marlies?

 

[Maplebeasts]

What's up with Moore? Sounds like an unliked guy on the Marlies?

He's just not a good coach. The Marlies systems are worse under him than they were with Keefe and in interviews he throws the players under the bus when they lose.

 

[Stephen]

He's just not a good coach. The Marlies systems are worse under him than they were with Keefe and in interviews he throws the players under the bus when they lose.

You'd think MLSE would be keen to get a young up and coming coach in that role.

 

[LeafChief]

You'd think MLSE would be keen to get a young up and coming coach in that role.

That's exactly what he was supposed to be but they definitely missed the mark with this clown.

 

[zeke]

Bunting --- Matthews --- Marner
Robertson --- Tavares --- Nylander
Mikheyev --- Kampf --- Kase
Kerfoot --- Spezza --- Engvall​

 

[SeaOfBlue]

He's just not a good coach. The Marlies systems are worse under him than they were with Keefe and in interviews he throws the players under the bus when they lose.

He also sucks at teaching defense, whereas Keefe could turn guys who were one-dimensional into solid two-way players + PKers.

Case in point: Trevor Moore and Dmytro Timashov.

 

[Maplebeasts]

He also sucks at teaching defense, whereas Keefe could turn guys who were one-dimensional into solid two-way players + PKers.

Case in point: Trevor Moore and Dmytro Timashov.

Yeah it's wild how the Marlies went from the envy of the AHL to being a defensive nightmare the minute Moore came aboard. All of the structure was gone.

 

[Morgs]

He also sucks at teaching defense, whereas Keefe could turn guys who were one-dimensional into solid two-way players + PKers.

Case in point: Trevor Moore and Dmytro Timashov.

Liljegren has to be the crown jewel of 1-way player to 2-way dominance for Keefe.