Who doesn't make the starting 12?

[PuckMagi]

On opening night, which one of these 13 players will not be in the line-up?

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[AustonMitchWilly]

Frattin

 

[hockeyes]

I voted Holland because the rest are almost 100% forced to be in the line up due to their contracts or being shiny new toys (I include Frattin in the new toys category).

 

[frankthetank91]

Phil Kessel

 

[geary17]

I say Holland, especially since we have 5 other centres: Bozak, Kadri, Santorelli, Komarov, Kontiola.

 

[King85Kong]

Picked Frattin, but for me it came down to him or booth. Would of picked Clarkson, but obviously not a realistic option due to contract.

 

[ChickenMcNugget]

has to be one between Frattin or Holland.

For me It is frattin. he had 7 pts in 44 games wheras Holland had 10 points in 39 games. Holland was also PPG in the marlies playoffs so i cant see spott not playing him.

centers can always make adjustment to wing so i dont see too many centers being a problem either

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Really hard to say without seeing how these guys do at camp. Right now I'd probably say Frattin but I could also see Booth Holland or Kontiola stating as the 13th forward too.

 

[leafsfuture]

The correct answer is whoever is injured at that date.

The answer you want is either Holland or Frattin

 

[Super Mega]

I am guessing Holland because the leafs have historically buried him, hoping he finds his way on the roster though.

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

holland. he'll be dealt like colborne. hopefully for a better return.

 

[Kessely Snipes]

Holland or Frattin.

 

[CBinTokyo]

Kessel will have a 10 game suspension for jumping over the boards to protect Clarkson from St. Louis during the preseason.

 

[WildcatMapleLeafs28]

Peter Holland will start in the AHL.

 

[gravyface]

Peter Holland will start in the AHL.

Peter Holland is not waiver exempt so if he's good out of camp, he's sticking around; they're not going to risk losing him.

Ashton on the other hand...

 

[Mess]

With Santorelli age 28 and Kontiola 30 likely the favourites for 3rd and 4th line centers that would leave Holland in the pressbox.

 

[officialmark*]

Frattin, and Holland should both be in the lineup.

 

[Doc300c]

Peter Holland is not waiver exempt so if he's good out of camp, he's sticking around; they're not going to risk losing him.

Ashton on the other hand...

Out of those 12 who is waiver exempt?

 

[Mess]

Out of those 12 who is waiver exempt?

No one is waiver exempt. Either are Ashton or Bodie or others not on the list either.

If the Leafs drop Orr they may keep Bodie for his toughness on the 4th line so it might be even more than just one of those top 12 that are not in the line-up on opening night.

Both Holland and Frattin might be in the pressbox when the season starts.

 

[J1S]

I think Frattin sits opening night, but the first 10 games we'll be seeing a lot of different bottom six combinations.

 

[HockeyGuy82]

No one is waiver exempt. Either are Ashton or Bodie or others not on the list either.

If the Leafs drop Orr they may keep Bodie for his toughness on the 4th line so it might be even more than just one of those top 12 that are not in the line-up on opening night.

Both Holland and Frattin might be in the pressbox when the season starts.

This.

 

[crump]

I agree that out of those 12 somebody is bound to be injured, long term or short term, or gasp suspended. In a perfect world where all survive what is shaping up to be an intensely combative and competitive training camp and pre season, Frattin fall from grace over the last year makes him the most likely to sit. I think Orr gets sent down, Frattin and Bodie will be extras.

Somebody who may be slow out of the gate is Santorelli, who is coming off shoulder surgery. He should be 100% but he's been recouping for 6 months. May be rusty.

Also Kontiola, he hadn't played over here in years, so he isn't a shoe in for a spot either. Everything I have read, from journalists, people who gave seen him play daily, or on a consistent basis say he should compete for a second line centre spot but I find that a stretch for someone coming in to NA ice after so long away. He might take a few months to reacquaint himself with the rinks and play.

Booth hasn't done much to say he should be guaranteed a spot, but he ended the season strongly after injury filled seasons with the Canucks. He may be finally healthy after years of ankle problems, concussions and other problems. Hard to say if he will survive the preseason though, he doesn't seem to be able to stay healthy for very long.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

If there can be a trade involving some people, then that's likely the option. Given that we have 15 forwards on our roster right now, I'm going to say the 3 people who don't make the roster are Winnik/Booth, Kontiola and Ashton.

Well it's Holland over Kontiola essentially. Winnik or Booth for the 4th line LW spot and Bodie or Ashton for the 4th line RW spot. If Winnik or Booth could play RW, I might have said Frattin gets bumped but they can't so they get bumped. I also think Santorelli should play center, not RW.

 

[Mess]

If there can be a trade involving some people, then that's likely the option. Given that we have 15 forwards on our roster right now, I'm going to say the 3 people who don't make the roster are Winnik/Booth, Kontiola and Ashton.

That seems like a lot of new players on the outside looking in when musical chairs for roster spots is decided.

 

[Al14]

It has to be Phil Kessel!

Now really, why was he included in that list? Like, really!!!