Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] Maple Leafs sign Brennan Menell (1 year, $750k, two-way)

[Obvious Fabertism]

The Marlies also play in Toronto, which makes it a lot easier to get a call up if needed plus access to the NHL level training facilities whenever he needs them.

Was a different situation with the Wild's affiliate being based in Iowa

He’s not waiver exempt so this isn’t really a factor, and Iowa’s facilities are top notch after the recent move from Houston, it’s a 3.5 hour drive, not exactly a big deal for a potential NHLer.

 

[Rob Brown]

Are the Leafs out of Pyjama Boys to sign to league minimum so they've resorted to actually just league minimum guys?

You try way too hard.

 

[57special]

750K is the NHL minimum

AHL salary. Try to keep up.

 

[Menzinger]

He’s not waiver exempt so this isn’t really a factor, and Iowa’s facilities are top notch after the recent move from Houston, it’s a 3.5 hour drive, not exactly a big deal for a potential NHLer.

I'm not knocking Iowa's facilities. But the 15 min drive from the Marlies arena to Scotia Bank Arena is definitely an easier commute.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

I'm not knocking Iowa's facilities. But the 15 min drive from the Marlies arena to Scotia Bank Arena is definitely an easier commute.

Again though, he’s not waiver exempt, meaning that only matters once, when he gets called up.

 

[banks]

I have higher hopes and expectations for Menell than for Liljegren, at this point. I think he has a better chance to make the team and make an impact.

It's becoming a poorly kept secret that Liljegren is creeping toward a bust.

 

[CupcakeSprinkles]

I have higher hopes and expectations for Menell than for Liljegren, at this point. I think he has a better chance to make the team and make an impact.

It's becoming a poorly kept secret that Liljegren is creeping toward a bust.

Lil is 22 and has been a stud in the AHL the past two seasons when healthy. Talk to me in 3 years.

 

[Burkeocet]

Hopefully he can get the PP going.

 

[Finnish your Czech]

I have higher hopes and expectations for Menell than for Liljegren, at this point. I think he has a better chance to make the team and make an impact.

It's becoming a poorly kept secret that Liljegren is creeping toward a bust.

I don't understand how he can be a bust when he's been pretty good in the AHL and hasn't even been given a shot in the NHL yet.

 

[Tarmore]

I don't understand how he can be a bust when he's been pretty good in the AHL and hasn't even been given a shot in the NHL yet.

Lilly isn't, he still has time. The perceived knock on him is he has been in the AHL a long time. People fail to account for not spending time in the jr ranks.

Also Banks being over critical as well.