Probably not this season or next season, to be honest. I think he'll be good to go in a couple of years.
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Babcock was a big fan of his and apparently the biggest reason he got cut was communication issues and he needed to learn more English.
Some Leaf fans believe he will be one of the first call ups and could get some NHL time this year. He looks like he will be a good goal scorer in the future.
Some Leaf fans believe he will be one of the first call ups and could get some NHL time this year. He looks like he will be a good goal scorer in the future.
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bobermay
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First 20 games or so he was put in a defensive shutdown role... recently he's been put more in an offensive role and starting to produce more because of it.
TheGroceryStick
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If I am not mistaken he was with Clune and Gauthier. Him having any points at all is quite good, consider how that line is likely deployed.
Once Brown and Nylander are back - he likely wont get much more mins; However, thankfully the big club will be in a position to promote internally after the deadline.
Once Brown and Nylander are back - he likely wont get much more mins; However, thankfully the big club will be in a position to promote internally after the deadline.
Atomos2
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He'll be good to go next season. He's more likely to get a call up before Kapanen tbh. I think he should be a good 3rd line option for Babcock.
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Something to keep in mind about Soshnikov's offensive production is that he's spent almost this entire season playing on the Marlies shut-down line with Rich Clune and Frederik Gauthier---not exactly the most offensively talented members of the Leaf organization.
Even with that being the case though, he's tied for second on the Marlies in goals with 14 in 35 games. And that's the same number of goals he scored all of last season in the KHL (in 57 games). So, offensively, I think it's fair to say he's continued his development and taken a step forward this year.
His tenacious, gritty style also translates pretty well to the North American style of play, which is part of the reason he's excelled in a shut-down role this year.
As for his immediate NHL future, it's hard to say. The Leafs seem to have made it a point to not call up any of their actual forward prospects from the AHL this year. So, once they sell-off their rentals at the deadline, it remains to be seen whether they'll call up any prospects to the NHL roster, or whether they'll leave them with the Marlies for a Calder Cup run and finish out the NHL season with veteran call-ups like Rich Clune. Next year in training camp though, I expect he'll be given a long look for a bottom-6 spot on the Leafs.
Even with that being the case though, he's tied for second on the Marlies in goals with 14 in 35 games. And that's the same number of goals he scored all of last season in the KHL (in 57 games). So, offensively, I think it's fair to say he's continued his development and taken a step forward this year.
His tenacious, gritty style also translates pretty well to the North American style of play, which is part of the reason he's excelled in a shut-down role this year.
As for his immediate NHL future, it's hard to say. The Leafs seem to have made it a point to not call up any of their actual forward prospects from the AHL this year. So, once they sell-off their rentals at the deadline, it remains to be seen whether they'll call up any prospects to the NHL roster, or whether they'll leave them with the Marlies for a Calder Cup run and finish out the NHL season with veteran call-ups like Rich Clune. Next year in training camp though, I expect he'll be given a long look for a bottom-6 spot on the Leafs.
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He'll be in the NHL next year as a call up because I see him getting near PPG in the minors next season on the 1st/2nd line.
McMatthews
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Very good player.
His release is elite. He's also a tenacious two-way forward.
Very interesting prospect.
His release is elite. He's also a tenacious two-way forward.
Very interesting prospect.
Great write-up! He's absolutely fearless on the ice and enough talent to put up decent points in his limited minutes. Because of his strong defensive game, I'd say he has a great chance at making the NHL in a bottom 6 role eventually, while his offensive talent gives him an outside chance at some top6 minutes. Similar to Komarov, his ceiling seems like a middle-six guy who can play all situations and contribute 30-40+ points. Doubt we see him in the NHL next year due to so many guys being ahead of him, personally I expect him to play a top6 role with a lot more offense on the Marlies. Intriguing prospect and a very fun player to watch.
Haven’t seen him play, but from the sound of it he looks like a 2-way guy with offensive ability. If Babcock develops a liking for him, I could definitely see him getting some games this year and sticking if he plays well
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He looked good in the few games I saw. I didn't know Toronto signed him already? I thought it was a ahl deal ? I guess I only saw the Toronto and thought ahl.
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He's got a better release than Grabo and seems stronger on his skates.
Similar size and skating ability.
Jyrki Lumme
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Does anyone know how his English is coming along? Apparently that was a huge stumbling block throughout the rookie tournament for him.
The crest on his sweater. You should check out some of his posts in the Timashov thread.
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Babcock really liked him but thought there was a language barrier, although if it gets good enough, there is always Komarov to help him along.
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