Prospect Info: Prospect and Marlies Thread: 2017 - 2018 (continued) Part II

[saltming]

Who do you guys think is better going into next season, Andreas Johnsson or Josh Leivo? Lets say they were fighting for a spot in the top 9 and only one of them could take it, who do you think does?

Leivo has proven more but if Johnsson translates his game to the nhl I would give him the nod over Leivo
Better 2 way game and skater but it's a close race for sure

 

[saltming]

Is Garret Sparks an NHL goalie? posting incredible numbers this season, albeit on a very good Toronto Marlies team. Is it time he becomes the Leafs backup with eyes on the starting job?

He will not steal the starter spot for Andersen. Mayne we could flip him later for something.
Sparks will have to get another cup of coffee to be sure if he's an NHL goalie atm I still see him as a drew McIntyre

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I've had this before, no fun. It's not debilitating by any means, but man it's annoying and nagging.

I'm not really sure what it is to be honest. I just feel bad because he's on fire right now and was probably on the brink of getting a shot

 

[KDOTO]

We have more openings at LW so Leivo. Only chance Johnsson plays up in the lineup is (barring any major changes) if Kapanen slides over to the left side, Nylander moves to C..or if Johnsson himself plays the left side.

Overall, Johnsson's road will be a bit tougher, and he'll also have to outplay Johnsson for that spot....Babcock can pretty stubborn about the leash he gives certain players. Unfortunately (or not) for Leivo, his leash is likely, extremely short compared to guys like Komarov, Martin, Polak, etc.

I mean, last year, Leivo was extremely good for a decent stretch on that 4th line and he still couldn't buy Martin's spot secondary to Martin's leash...and the fact he couldn't play on the PK/a speed game. There's not much more he could have done last year with his minutes, usage, IMO (to be fair, his injury also may have contributed to it).

Johnsson is primarily a left winger, also can play rw but I've only seen him play mostly lw since his frolunda days. On the Marlies it was kap and sosh that played the opposite side of him. Don't know who it is now since those two moved up.

As for your question, Id say johnsson will be on the team if that was the choice. Lievo just doesn't look like a Babcock type. Johnsson looks ready for the bump up and wouldn't be surprised he moved up the line up by mid point.

 

[stickty111]

Johnsson - Aaltonen - Timashov
Moore - Mueller - Smith
Rychel - Gauthier - Greening Marchment - Brooks - Clune

Borgman - Marincin
Valiev - LoVerde
Nielsen - Rosen

Sparks

Lilly getting a rest I guess.

 

[Kiwi]

Johnsson - Aaltonen - Timashov
Moore - Mueller - Smith
Rychel - Gauthier - Greening Marchment - Brooks - Clune

Borgman - Marincin
Valiev - LoVerde
Nielsen - Rosen

Sparks

Lilly getting a rest I guess.

Good to see Johnsson back

 

[saltming]

Good to see Johnsson back

And a point already!!

 

[saltming]

Joshua with the tying goal.
Greenway on the sheet too with a slashing call

 

[saltming]

Has to be a good sign that greenway starts the 5on3 pk

 

[Kiwi]

Has to be a good sign that greenway starts the 5on3 pk

Hopefully the young fella is getting himself back together

 

[saltming]

Hopefully the young fella is getting himself back together

He certainly sounds like he's having a sound game defensively. Ohio doesn't seem to generate much when he's on the ice and the puck usually ends up in the other end quickly.
Fingers crossed he gets close to his potential

 

[Kiwi]

He certainly sounds like he's having a sound game defensively. Ohio doesn't seem to generate much when he's on the ice and the puck usually ends up in the other end quickly.
Fingers crossed he gets close to his potential

Some of those big boys we drafted are starting to look at lot better

Greenway Middleton Gordeev Rasanen

Hopefully one of them will hit

 

[saltming]

Greenway might be ejected from the game.
Some old school going on in Wisconsin haha

 

[Kiwi]

Greenway might be ejected from the game.
Some old school going on in Wisconsin haha

Boys will be boys

Marlies win by the way Aaltonen with an empty netter at the end

 

[saltming]

Boys will be boys

Marlies win by the way Aaltonen with an empty netter at the end

Haha ya sounded like they were having a good brewhaha

Good comeback for the Marlies being down early

 

[ToMaLe]

was at the Marlies game tonight in Rochester, nice comeback in the third period. Was really impressed with Rosen more then anyone. Sadly Lily and Bracco was not in the lineup, wanted to see both play.

 

[Prominence]

Andreas Johnsson has a legitimate shot at winning all scoring race. He seems to be hot as of late. Only strome can outpace him if he makes it back to the all.

 

[Duke16]

I hope we see Nielsen and Timashov make strides with their skating this offseason. I'd really like to see these 2 take the next step and hopefully push for the NHL the following season.

 

[darrylsittler27]

I was a fan of Nielsen but no longer like his odds with us. I think Borgman already earned that spot next year. Lily has jumped him because of his skating and elite skills. Where is the room?

 

[Liminality]

I haven't really seen much of Johnsson a part from the highlights but he sounds like he's one of our best guys in the system right now.

 

[4thline]

Grundstrom the forgotten man- 11 goals in 28 SHL games has him 3rd in SHL U21 gpg behind Lindblom and our own Johnsson, ahead of the likes of Hornqvist/Silvferberg/Arvidsson

 

[Per Sjoblom]

Grundstrom the forgotten man- 11 goals in 28 SHL games has him 3rd in SHL U21 gpg behind Lindblom and our own Johnsson, ahead of the likes of Hornqvist/Silvferberg/Arvidsson

Grundström has scored both of Frölunda's goals today.

 

[Swedish Gretzky]

Grundström has scored both of Frölunda's goals today.

Grundstrom is turning out to be quite the prospect for us!

 

[LeafChief]

Grundström has scored both of Frölunda's goals today.

I am in love with this kid.

 

[Mikeyg]

I am in love with this kid.

Its funny because the rest of the league thinks that this is the best the leafs will be depth wise up front for awhile.... they don't understand how many crazy good winger prospects we have.....