Prospect Info: Marlies & Prospects Thread

[stickty111]

Rocket score on a tip. Sandin says high stick.
No review because AHL.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Once guys like Harpur and Schmaltz were sent down. Ice time for the kids was going to be limited. I think Keefe has done a good job balancing it out. Lindgren is one example.

The defense is not a problem.

Sandin and Liljegren play every day, and Lindgren/Rubins are 97's with at least one usually in the lineup. Our "old guys" are Gravel, Schmaltz, Harpur and Kivihalme, all of which could still have some future usefulness for the Leafs at some point. They usually try to make the defense at least half prospects and half guys with some experience. They are actually doing a good job at keeping guys with usefulness in there at all times... Which is probably why they never used and eventually traded Ryan Johnston.

I think if the Leafs move Marincin, they will call up either Gravel or Schmaltz to be the new #7. At that point, we may see Hollowell or Duszak if they are okay with them playing in a rotation this year. Otherwise, they'll probably call up Kapla or Gudbranson and get someone with a bit more experience.

Forward is likely what people are more concerned about, but at the same time Marchment and Kossila will eventually come back and at best I think Luchuk and Conrad are the only ones worth playing over guys like Read and O'Brien.

 

[stickty111]

Just like that, game is 2-2.

 

[Kiwi]

I guess it is a matter of giving these guys more opportunities vs. playing at a higher level. Would you rather have these guys playing a ton of minutes in the ECHL or playing garbage minutes in the AHL like our 4th line typically does.

I would be aggressive with Luchuk and Conrad right now. Send O'Brien back down and maybe trade Read. Woods, Brazeau, Estephan and Bradley need more time in the ECHL.

Marchment and Kossila have still yet to get into a game. Marchment is still hurt, and Kossila I guess is still getting back up to speed. There will be even fewer opportunities for those lower tier guys to get into the lineup soon.

For the kids with talent I'd like to see more opportunities at the higher level

That's another part of this for me, the AHL team is loaded with guys, Luchuk and Conrad deserve an opportunity, Marchment, Kossila and Brooks will come back from injury at some point, a couple of bodies with the Leafs will need to go down soon

That's a mighty backlog

 

[stickty111]

2-2 after 2. Shots were 19-10 for the Rocket, and overall 33-16.
Rocket again the better team.

 

[stickty111]

Nice to see aggression, but he can't be doing stuff like this.

 

[Kiwi]

2-2 after 2. Shots were 19-10 for the Rocket, and overall 33-16.
Rocket again the better team.

Woll's giving them a chance to win

 

[stickty111]

Woll's giving them a chance to win

Unfortunately, in 3 of his 4 games, the team hasn't shown up in front of him.

 

[deletethis]

Was it his first game? Harvard’s website says he has 6 points in his first two games.



Nick Abruzzese

One of those games was a preseason scrimmage.

Excellent start to his NCAA career. He's a little older (20) but how often have our NCAA bound draft picks started like that? We've seen guys lucky to get 3 points in their first 10 games.

 

[Kiwi]

Unfortunately, in 3 of his 4 games, the team hasn't shown up in front of him.

He's the backup, in this organisation your life is going to suck

The fact he's giving the team a chance to win every time he's between the pipes is very positive for the organisation

 

[deletethis]

Friday night game then a 4 hour bus ride then an afternoon game on Saturday. If they manage to hang on to get even a point today, it'll be like a win.

 

[stickty111]

Nice forecheck by Archibald, and feeds Wilson in front of the net. 3-2 Marlies.

 

[Kiwi]

Bracco with a goal
4-2 Marlies

 

[Knies iT]

Liljegren picks up a PP apple on the Aberg goal.

Lilly's mobility is looking noticeably better this year, particularly his ability to change directions which was sloppy last season.

 

[Kiwi]

Liljegren picks up a PP apple on the Aberg goal.

Lilly's mobility is looking noticeably better this year, particularly his ability to change directions which was sloppy last season.

Lateral mobility looks above average, his straight line speed isn't as good though

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Marlies still the last team without a regulation loss

 

[stickty111]

Sorry guys, got busy and couldn't watch the rest. Sad to lose a 2 goal lead quick, but probably deserved in the end. Still undefeated in regulation.

 

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[stickty111]

Liljegren has 8 points in 10 games.

 

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[kb]

'Insert joke about matching the parent club here'

 

[Canada4Gold]

So in a 6-5 game the 1st star is Alex Belzile and his outstanding game of 0 goals, 0 assists, 3 shots and a -1.

He must of had a heck of a game at everything that doesn't show up on a scoresheet.

 

[TheGoldenJet]

So in a 6-5 game the 1st star is Alex Belzile and his outstanding game of 0 goals, 0 assists, 3 shots and a -1.

He must of had a heck of a game at everything that doesn't show up on a scoresheet.

He scored the only shootout goal. Had a decent game, but not first star worthy by any means.

 

[TheGoldenJet]

I thought Liljegren again showed off his offensive creativity tonight. He was dominant in the offensive zone both on the powerplay and at even strength, while continuing his steady defensive play.

I’ve said it before, but his skating is back to elite levels again this year. Looks to have recovered fully from that high ankle sprain, which can sometimes take many months to occur. Sky is the limit for him and he does have that top pairing potential the Leafs desperately need a couple years down the road.

 

[nuck]

Marlies playing some bad hockey with 52 shots allowed. Only 18 SOG last Sunday against the Crunch. For those who watched both games, what's happening? I am seeing a similar smoke and mirror show in Edmonton and we are loving the points but waiting for some players to start really stepping up before reality sets in. How is the rink being tilted against them? They seem like a pretty deep club but the goalies are working pretty hard.