Line Combos: Should Grundstrom be called up?

[ottomaddox]

I think fans think that the leafs will skill their way into success. Its true that you can have a team like this with all the regular season bragging rights. When the Leafs don't win the cup the defense and toughness conversation will happen all over again.

 

[DarkKnight]

Like, can’t like twice

No reason at all to start his nhl time yet. Some fans complain about cap trouble keep him down as long as possible and when he comes in we can more use his $900k caphit to help our team. He is an exciting prospect I wanna see him bit we need to play this smart with him

Nice to have him down there in case of injuries.

 

[Stephen]

I'd probably want to give him little stints in the NHL starting in the second half of this season, and some sporadic play next year so when his ELC expires he isn't making the case for a $3 million contract.

 

[indigobuffalo]

I think we should use the same scale for grit as they use for sandpaper.

Hyman is about 120 grit
Komarov is about 100 grit (now) but 3 seasons ago was 75 grit
Martin was 60 grit
Guy like Orr, Parros, etc were around 20 grit.

Grundstrom is around 100 grit. He’s not what you think you want. Like others said he’s a guy who comes to work with a Teflon-coated lunch pail. Tough as nails but not in a Don Cherry smash and tear human flesh kinda way.

He’s a guy that gets to where he’s going whether you want him to or not.

 

[Once]

Give him the Johnsson treatment. At this time though there is no reason to bring him up. We’re deep enough.

 

[lifelonghockeyfan]

Who does he replace? You'r not playing him on the fourth line.

When not sure of player's abilities to help a team, just say "grit" or "veteran leadership."

 

[Swedish Gretzky]

Bring marchment up stat

 

[AuraSphere]

If you're looking for skilled toughness, Mason Marchment. Grundstrom isn't really a fighter.

 

[Spirit of 67]

When he is called up it should be because he's ready and not some knee jerk fan reaction.

 

[MJ65]

I really like this kid but no need to rush him - so far so good playing in the AHL

Has played well all season long - has adjusted / adapted North American style pretty well

Need some seasoning that's all, going to be solid / regular NHLer

 

[Mr Hockey]

Grundstrom was beyond useless in the preseason, haven't seen him since but hopefully, he does better. I havent seen this grit everyone is talking about

He is playing good hockey now and he is not as gritty as people want to make him out to be, he has the skill and can grind and create a ruckus in front of net

 

[Leaffan1991]

I’m hoping next year looks like this:

Grundstrom Matthews Nylander
Johnsson Tavares Marner
Hyman Kadri Kapanen
Marchment Gauthier Moore
Ex: lindholm

Rielly RHD
Dermott Zaitsev
Rosen Liljgren

 

[Nooodles]

I would love to see him, but no. Let him grow with the Marlies this year. Bring him up for a few games at the end of the regular season and if he is too good to be sent down than great, if not we will definitely see him next year.

 

[93LEAFS]

I would have called him up over Moore for a top 9 LW role, but not for the 4th line. The kid is still a bit early in his North American development to give him limited usage. At least Kappenen in that usage got some PKing on the side. Long-term, Marleau's spot in the top 9 is his for the taking.

 

[Jozay]

No.

He needs more than 8 mins a night.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

No there needs to be an open spot

 

[AreBe]

I think we should use the same scale for grit as they use for sandpaper.

Hyman is about 120 grit
Komarov is about 100 grit (now) but 3 seasons ago was 75 grit
Martin was 60 grit
Guy like Orr, Parros, etc were around 20 grit.

Grundstrom is around 100 grit. He’s not what you think you want. Like others said he’s a guy who comes to work with a Teflon-coated lunch pail. Tough as nails but not in a Don Cherry smash and tear human flesh kinda way.

He’s a guy that gets to where he’s going whether you want him to or not.

Bring up the European and increase the skill set of the team that can never be too high!
In with Carl Grundström and down goes Brown!
Damn Euros! How the Leafs fans hate that Detroit style Stanley cup wining technique to get by!
Sure we want the Stanley cup, but with Europeans? Makes us Leafs fans frown!

 

[BlueBaron]

Not yet. After we trade Moore to get Petro he can be a playoff call up.

 

[Joey Hoser]

If you're looking for skilled toughness, Mason Marchment. Grundstrom isn't really a fighter.

There's noone to fight anymore.

 

[AreBe]

There's noone to fight anymore.

Your father's Philadelphia Flyers died with the Oldsmobile sedan
Good Canadian Kids rocking and socking their way to Post Concussion Syndrome is out
Skill wins and the demand for skill is an unofficial fighting ban
Good Canadian Kids need to skate, not learn how to draw blood from a snout!
(For clarity: I completely agree with the quote)

 

[7even]

Nah, he just turned 21, he's in his first NA season, seems to be finding a groove. Let him chill for a season.

 

[darrylsittler27]

I'm not voting but the upcoming expansion draft for Seattle is a good argument for making him wait.

 

[Boutette]

I think fans think that the leafs will skill their way into success. Its true that you can have a team like this with all the regular season bragging rights. When the Leafs don't win the cup the defense and toughness conversation will happen all over again.

And what happens when Tampa bay wins the cup without toughness after besting the Leafs in the second round?