Confirmed with Link: TOR signs F Yegor Korshkov to 2 year ELC

[Morbo]

I hope they give this player a chance. I see a lot of raw talent here.

He can shoot it. Looks slow though on first glance.

 

[Buds17]

Prior to the trade to LA, I thought Grundstrom would have made the team next season. Would be great if Korshkov could bring similar elements of skill, sandpaper and size to next season's Leafs. Think there's a good opportunity at hand.

 

[Blueboy]

Korshkov last night was more physical than Grundstrom was in his Marlies tenure.

Let’s hope he brings that every night and continues to produce, not a bad skater, but if he improves his first few steps and adds 20lbs in the next couple years (hard to do both, I know) we could have a valuable player.

It’s one game and I’m still not pencilling him in anywhere, but I liked what I saw.

 

[Cor]

It was Shanny doubling down on a bad decision. Taking the young GM over Lou and Hunter. I don't think any moves were part of the decision.

Only a year in and clearly that was a colossal mistake by the first time President.

lol

 

[lifelonghockeyfan]

I actually wasn't impressed. Admitting he just came over, and it's hard to be up to game speed. He seemed lost out there, though a shot scored that should've been stopped. For his sake and the Leafs, a long playoff will get him use to North American hockey. Definitely a spot for him in the NHL if he good enough.

 

[pylon17]

Korshkov last night was more physical than Grundstrom was in his Marlies tenure.

Oh? That’s quite the praise considering how Grundstrom was regarded as a physical, feisty, agitating Hornqvist type.

 

[taurine330]

Oh? That’s quite the praise considering how Grundstrom was regarded as a physical, feisty, agitating Hornqvist type.

Grundstrom has not been that physical for a while now.

 

[member 262271]

Low key happy that there wasn't an offside issue challenge on that Korshkov tally

Can you challenge offsides in the A?

 

[Blueboy]

Oh? That’s quite the praise considering how Grundstrom was regarded as a physical, feisty, agitating Hornqvist type.

That’s how he was regarded but it didn’t translate much to the AHL imo. Korshkov was very physical with his limited ice time.

 

[MJ65]

Sandin to Korshkov (3:00) for his 1st AHL (Playoffs goal) - he was quiet impressive last night

Monsters vs. Marlies | Game 2

 

[GoldenGOOSE]

I always liked this kid. But I am greedy and would like him AND Debrincat. But there is no question, if this kid gets the right guidance etc... he is exactly what we need. Some size and oomph.

Timishaov is starting to look like something.

 

[nobody]

I actually have seen Korshkov intentionally lay the body more in one game than I've ever seen Grundy hit.

Grundy was more of a tough/ grit guy. Take the hit to make the play, stand in front of the net and take the abuse sort. He wasn't necessarily a bruiser who finished all his checks. Korshkov finishes his checks and he looks mean while doing it too. I must admit I have watched him a fair bit before but even I was taken aback by the hitting and physicality I saw yesterday. Even in the post-game scrum he talked about how his job today was just to play simple, get the puck out and take the body every chance he got. He was focusing on finishing his checks and it clearly showed. That alone will be a huge breath of fresh air on the Leafs who have wingers that are allergic to initiating contact outside of Moore and Hyman.

 

[diceman934]

He is a straight legged skater and it is fixable. I never got a good read on his feet so I will hold off until I do. He was very good at being a option for a pass supporting the puck as he did that very well. His hands seem ok. The best part of his game last night was his willingness to engage physically. He was also good defensively in our zone last night.

Let’s see what tomorrow holds for him. Dirk who was the reason we drafted him liked him a lot and I trust his opinion. He was also the guy who wanted Brooks who looks like a good selection as well as is Scott who he drafted him into the WHL very high.
Dirk is Dale derkatch

 

[Its not your fault]

Korshkov injurys must be mostly about his physical play or are they more freak in nature like fractured leg bone. Think Reilly is really the last leaf to break a leg bone and thats probably how we got Reilly.

 

[Spirit of 67]

at this point we're in salvage mode on this guy. Not sure how else we can look at it.

Would you feel the same way if he were coming out of the NCAA?

 

[DopeyFish]

Korshkov injurys must be mostly about his physical play or are they more freak in nature like fractured leg bone. Think Reilly is really the last leaf to break a leg bone and thats probably how we got Reilly.

Last one was Matthews, btw.

 

[LaPlante94]

For those complaining about not taking Debrincat over him should look at it this way. What Debrincat brings we have lots of, what Korshkov brings we don't have much of. Guys a beast below the goal line and in front of the net and you need those kinds of players for the playoffs and unfortunately Tavares is one of the only players on our team who consistently grinds down there. Matthews is a beast also down there because of his size but it just seems like he only decides to play that kinda way when he gets pissed off or just randomly and not all the time.

 

[Spirit of 67]

In the future

Korshkov Mathews Nylander

Everyone on the ice will be worried about him hitting them .
Being a brick in front of the net.

I think this kid is going to be really good.

One of our posters mentioned that Hunter got fired over this pick . To funny.

Exactly what we need
Hyman ++

The Rasanen pick was worse imo.

 

[ICBM]

I must admit I have watched him a fair bit before but even I was taken aback by the hitting and physicality I saw yesterday. Even in the post-game scrum he talked about how his job today was just to play simple, get the puck out and take the body every chance he got. He was focusing on finishing his checks and it clearly showed.

For Korshkov playing on small ice is like a feast. So much easier to catch targets. You can't teach belligerence. It's either there or not. And the Leafs badly need guys like that. They already have Muzzin and Moore. If we add Korshkov, the effect could be cumulative. Team mentality could be changed. But I think they gonna need at least one more thug or a couple of moderately aggressive dudes like Hyman.

 

[Its not your fault]

Last one was Matthews, btw.

So they where all freak injurys then?

 

[pylon17]

The Rasanen pick was worse imo.

I loved the Rasanen pick.

 

[MJ65]

Look like he is one of those kids that every team would love to have it on their roster and Leafs badly need these kind of players that are tough to play against, hopefully he can make the roster next year (we already have Moore on our roster and probably need similar players with more skill and Korshkov is one of them)

 

[Leafs at Knight]

Sandin to Korshkov (3:00) for his 1st AHL (Playoffs goal) - he was quiet impressive last night

Monsters vs. Marlies | Game 2

I swear the Leafs never score goals like this right up the middle. Not sure why either.

 

[pylon17]

For Korshkov playing on small ice is like a feast. So much easier to catch targets. You can't teach belligerence. It's either there or not. And the Leafs badly need guys like that. They already have Muzzin and Moore. If we add Korshkov, the effect could be cumulative. Team mentality could be changed. But I think they gonna need at least one more thug or a couple of moderately aggressive dudes like Hyman.

Agreed.

 

[Spirit of 67]

I loved the Rasanen pick.

Hope you're right.

Not looking good at this point.