Line Combos: Rounding out the Roster Next Season (2018-2019)

[kb]

Any lineup with Leivo in the top 12 will be incorrect.

 

[Battle Lin]

thats another big blow for leivo if he cant beat ennis for that last LW spot

and imo right now its about 50 50, its up for grabs

 

[ottomaddox]

1.Who do you see rounding out the Roster? Jooris, Holl, Marchment

2. Who will be the biggest surprise?
Mason Marchment. A long shot I know, but he's had a history of being a late bloomer and I think he has the training camp of his life. He had an impactful season and playoff with The Marlies. I think he could be the 4th line LW.

3. Who will the biggest let down?
Leivo once again. He is so close to being a bottom 6 forward in the NHL, but never seems to want to show enough heart to be part of it.


4. Do you see TOR trading/PTO for one of the spots?

I see TOR using Brown in a trade for a defenseman. It won't be a one for one trade. He will be a piece.

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[Magic Man]

Any lineup with Leivo in the top 12 will be incorrect.

Can't keep him in the press box forever. Use em' or lose em'.

 

[kb]

Can't keep him in the press box forever. Use em' or lose em'.

Well, Kapanen and Johnsson play faster, more complete 2-way games......the writing was on the wall last year when both leapfrogged Leivo.

 

[Magic Man]

Well, Kapanen and Johnsson play faster, more complete 2-way games......the writing was on the wall last year when both leapfrogged Leivo.

There is still a spot in the top-12 for him if they chose to use him.

 

[kb]

There is still a spot in the top-12 for him if they chose to use him.

Two words.

Mike Babcock.

 

[crump]

4th line left wing options:
Leivo- incumbent but needs to convince Babs
Ennis - press box fodder
Moore - injury call up
Marchment-injury call up
Grundstrom - long shot- needs ice time on Marlies

4th line Centre options
Lindholm - job to lose at camp
Jooris - needs to outplay Lindholm by a large margin - injury call up
Brooks-injury call up
Gauthier-dark horse- needs to have worked on skating during the summer and be fully recovered from injuries.

6th + 7th D man
Righties...
Carrick- incumbent
Holl- will be given opportunity to make team. Probably the #7 D
Liljegren - long shot- needs ice time on Marlies

Lefties..
Dermott - incumbent - lock
Rosen - injury call up
Borgman- injury call up

Any lineup with Leivo in the top 12 will be incorrect.

 

[hector morrison]

Read in the paper today ennis lindholm grundstrom, however it was just speculation of course

Speculation you say? I like it! I.m betting Ennis gets every opportunity to make this team and Lindholm didn't come to be a Marlie. Also Grundstrom brings an element the Leafs need! Was wondering if Marchment fits in,Leafs could use that sandpaper.

 

[Dzonna]

Speculation you say? I like it! I.m betting Ennis gets every opportunity to make this team and Lindholm didn't come to be a Marlie. Also Grundstrom brings an element the Leafs need! Was wondering if Marchment fits in,Leafs could use that sandpaper.

Ya, I would like to see all those given a true shot, whats the worst that could happen. Also off topic, hearing that nylander is hinting at wanting an 8 year deal. This is good right?

 

[hector morrison]

Ya, I would like to see all those given a true shot, whats the worst that could happen. Also off topic, hearing that nylander is hinting at wanting an 8 year deal. This is good right?

Willy will be a Leaf for life!

 

[Apollo Leaf]

Johnsson-Matthews-Nylander
Marleau-Tavares-Marner
Hyman-Kadri-Brown
Leivo/Ennis-Lindholm-Kapanen

Rielly-Zaitsev
Gardiner-Carrick
Dermott-Hainsey

Borgman, Rosen and Igor battling for #6 spot.

Seems unlikely Hyman will be separated from Matthews, but I feel like Johnsson is better suited for that line.

Hyman moves to Kadri's line. Brown and Kapanen are interchangeable.

As for the defence, this was the toughest part. I think Zaitsev bounces back and finds a spot next to Rielly again.

 

[Shanty]

Johnsson-Matthews-Nylander
Marleau-Tavares-Marner
Hyman-Kadri-Brown
Leivo/Ennis-Lindholm-Kapanen

Rielly-Zaitsev
Gardiner-Carrick
Dermott-Hainsey

Borgman, Rosen and Igor battling for #6 spot.

Seems unlikely Hyman will be separated from Matthews, but I feel like Johnsson is better suited for that line.

Hyman moves to Kadri's line. Brown and Kapanen are interchangeable.

As for the defence, this was the toughest part. I think Zaitsev bounces back and finds a spot next to Rielly again.

There's already been a lot of talk about Hyman playing with Tavares. I think, at least for game one, we see:

Hyman - Tavares - Marner
Marleau - Matthews - Nylander
Johnsson - Kadri - Brown
Free for all - Lindholm - Kapanen

I actually agree with you on Zaitsev though. If Zaitsev comes back to form, I think it makes a lot of sense to pair Hainsey with Gardiner.

Rielly - Zaitsev
Gardiner - Hainsey
Dermott - Free for all

 

[glue]

4th line left wing options:
Leivo- incumbent but needs to convince Babs
Ennis - press box fodder
Moore - injury call up
Marchment-injury call up
Grundstrom - long shot- needs ice time on Marlies

4th line Centre options
Lindholm - job to lose at camp
Jooris - needs to outplay Lindholm by a large margin - injury call up
Brooks-injury call up
Gauthier-dark horse- needs to have worked on skating during the summer and be fully recovered from injuries.

6th + 7th D man
Righties...
Carrick- incumbent
Holl- will be given opportunity to make team. Probably the #7 D
Ozighanov - will be given opportunity to make team
Liljegren - long shot- needs ice time on Marlies

Lefties..
Dermott - incumbent - lock
Rosen - injury call up
Borgman- injury call up

Looks solid, except I think you forgot one other RD that might even disperse Carrick if he's as good as his highlights appear to be.