Confirmed Trade: [TOR/CGY] Morgan Klimchuk for Andrew Nielsen

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[Kamiccolo]

I'm assuming Klimchuk is a bust? Nielsen is nothing special average AHLer so I assume this is just to clear a logjam there from the Leafs side.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

The trade we've all been waiting for

 

[A4T1L6]

Good he’s a nice guy

 

[Nizdizzle]

Sorry Willy, you've been replaced.

 

[iginlafan77]

I'm assuming Klimchuk is a bust? Nielsen is nothing special average AHLer so I assume this is just to clear a logjam there from the Leafs side.

Nothing special, average AHLer sounds pretty accurate on klimchuk too

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Nielsen has some okay offensive tools and is big and physical, but he's not very smart and his skating is lousy. he might be a good AHLer one day, maybe even a good pressbox presence

 

[SharksCyclops]

Is this the big Toronto trade everyone keeps talking about?

 

[Wayne Primeau]

Klimchuk is a good two-way AHL forward with possible NHL upside. Former first-rounder. I could see him replacing Ennis at the 4LW position as soon as next year.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Nielson is very slow but has a heavy shot and is pretty physical. Might become something if speed /hockey iq improves but buried w Marlies. I've heard of klimchuk but not specifically familiar w his game. Any flames fan to chime in?

 

[bobholly39]

Confirmed Toronto trade and it's not Nylander?

Lame.

 

[Volica]

Nielson is very slow but has a heavy shot. Might become something if speed /hockey iq improves but buried w Marlies. I've heard if klimchuk but not specifically familiar w his game. Any flames fan to chime in?

Two way winger.
Little to no offence especially as it translates to the NHL.

Speedy and good IQ.

AHL tweener at best.

 

[Carlzner]

Nylander replacement

 

[Hostile Offer]

Yet another 2013 1st round bust traded. Man has that draft ever disappointed outside of the absolute top.

 

[Nizdizzle]

Neilson was ranked Toronto's 22nd best prospect by the fanbase.

Career depth AHL guy at this guy, assuming they see Klimchuk as the same. Depth move because the Leafs have lost a few good Marlies forwards to the Leafs.

 

[Xanner]

So they made space for a D-man in the ahl because there about to send one down because nylander is about to sign.

 

[613Leafer]

Leafs probably just making room for Sandin to stay with Marlies all season.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Interesting. Klimchuk has NHL upside. Flames just have too much depth.

 

[JawandaPuck]

Klimchuk is to replace Dave Gagner on the Marlies roster -- Gagner, who was on loan by the Canucks, was called back up and he looks to stick with the big club.

 

[Advanced stats]

Interesting. Klimchuk has NHL upside. Flames just have too much depth.

Toronto has even more depth, so he's probably an ahl lifer

 

[CraigsList]

I wish Klimchuk the best and hope he can crack an NHL roster. Never complained, just always tried to work his best. Injuries got the best of him a few years ago and slowed his development down.

 

[OVO16]

I wish Klimchuk the best and hope he can crack an NHL roster. Never complained, just always tried to work his best. Injuries got the best of him a few years ago and slowed his development down.

Is he all finness and skill or does he have some grit to his game

 

[TMLeafer]

Now there's a name I hadn't heard in a while. Any physicality in Klimchuk's game? Hows the skating?

Honestly had higher hopes for Nielsen but he was a healthy scratch for the Marlies wasn't he?

 

[LeafChief]

Nielsen started off his career in the AHL real hot. Was looking like a solid prospect at the time.

If he can re-find that form, he may be a good one. He's had a rough past few seasons.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Definitely a change of scenery type of trade, AHL reclamation projects of sorts.

Nielsen had a great rookie AHL season but has declined since. His average skating cannot compensate for his mediocre defensive IQ which has been his issue. Great offensive tools though (good shot and offensive awareness). Cody Franson-esque but an AHL version.

Klimchuk gives the Leafs some needed LW depth at the pro level... Likely just creates more competition for other guys in the system and should help the Marlies out overall.