You can sign AHL contacts that don't count against the allotted 50 contracts, but you also have the slide rule with some players which makes contracts not count against the 50.
- LeafMan

Have we ever seen a drafted prospect (protection list) signing an AHL contract before signing his ELC?

There are a few teams hurting at centre. Maybe a bad contract and a good prospect + a pick. So when we fall out of the playoffs and go into seller mode, that could maybe work?

(FYI, I don't want to trade Grabo because I still believe in him. He's a great 2c when he is going)
- markmark

Using the term great is a stretch to say the least.

A bit. I agree with the people saying be patient before throwing him into the fire. It makes me sad that Edmonton didnt give Schultz more.
- sanfordnson

And Schultz is four years older

And who are you, the proud lord said that I must bow so low?
Only a cat of a different coat, that's all the truth I know.
In a coat of gold, or a coat of red; a lion still has claws.
And mine are long and sharp my lord, as long and sharp as yours.
- AdamFrench

"The Lion king".

And who are you, the proud lord said that I must bow so low?
Only a cat of a different coat, that's all the truth I know.
In a coat of gold, or a coat of red; a lion still has claws.
And mine are long and sharp my lord, as long and sharp as yours.
- AdamFrench

Easy now Lannister

There are a few teams hurting at centre. Maybe a bad contract and a good prospect + a pick. So when we fall out of the playoffs and go into seller mode, that could maybe work?

(FYI, I don't want to trade Grabo because I still believe in him. He's a great 2c when he is going)
- markmark

I don't think Nonis needs to wait and see if the leafs 'fall out of the playoffs', if he finds a buyer for Grabovski (which is slim to none), he'd be gone in a heartbeat.
McClement can fill the third line centre position permanently.

- sanfordnson

What's wrong with Schultz except that he's considered an early Calder candidate?

Have we ever seen a drafted prospect (protection list) signing an AHL contract before signing his ELC?
- Toball777

Good question, I'm not sure, only seen it in the NHL, B. Schenn was one with the LA Kings a few years back.

And at first I thought you were being serious.

Silly me
- faceto27

Imagine if Reilly adapted greatly and could keep up with guys like that at 19 years old. I wonder what that would do for his confidence???

It would be interesting to see if he could keep up considering his skating skills.

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050

Randy Carlyle pushing his group today at practice. "It's not good enough guys," he said after halting a forechecking drill.

Easy now Lannister
- LeafMan

The new trailer is sick

Using the term great is a stretch to say the least.
- faceto27

IMO, I disagree. A great 2C player means still not good enough for the first line so I stand by it. Not saying he is "a great," just that he fits a 2C position perfectly when he is playing his best. (Also dont forget the "when he is going" part haha)

Edmonton is not deep enough on the back end and are too young up front.
Leafs atleast have Dion, Franson and Fraser plus a much better team system than Edmonton to reduce the hottest of that fire.
- HipHopisDead

I wont respond with venom. I will point out that the GA and SA/G per team between Edm and Tor is essentially a wash. Wont point out Phaneufs numbers either. Franson has provided dece offence. Fraser? Really not sure where youre going with this actually.

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050

Randy Carlyle pushing his group today at practice. "It's not good enough guys," he said after halting a forechecking drill.
- faceto27

I feel bad for TB ....They gonna feel the wrath come Wed night..

The new trailer is sick
- AdamFrench

Can't wait, although I believe the season ender of The Walking Dead is on the same night.

The new trailer is sick
- AdamFrench

2 sideouts???

What's wrong with Schultz except that he's considered an early Calder candidate?
- Toball777

Nothing that most rookie dmen dont go through. Learning to control his gaps properly and getting schooled occasionally. I wont complain. Kids got crazy talent.

Jonas Siegel ‏@jonasTSN1050

Randy Carlyle pushing his group today at practice. "It's not good enough guys," he said after halting a forechecking drill.
- faceto27

Finally some practice time.

I actually like this better as the checking line then Grabovski being on it.
- LeafMan

Me too.

Can't wait, although I believe the season ender of The Walking Dead is on the same night.
- LeafMan

PVR

Nothing that most rookie dmen dont go through. Learning to control his gaps properly and getting schooled occasionally. I wont complain. Kids got crazy talent.
- sanfordnson

yeah he's impressive.

Can't wait, although I believe the season ender of The Walking Dead is on the same night.
- LeafMan

I will be watching it. Game Of Thrones will be PVRd.

Mad Men premiers a week later.

Good stuff. Then enjoy summer after those end and get ready for SOA in the fall.

Good question, I'm not sure, only seen it in the NHL, B. Schenn was one with the LA Kings a few years back.
- LeafMan

Thx man, i'll check that. I was asking because I find this weird because we usually see undrafted player joining AHL after their CHL playoff are over. And giving an AHL tryout or contract before the ELC doesn'T sound right to me.

I wont respond with venom. I will point out that the GA and SA/G per team between Edm and Tor is essentially a wash. Wont point out Phaneufs numbers either. Franson has provided dece offence. Fraser? Really not sure where youre going with this actually.
- sanfordnson

No sense in arguing with him when his perception is so far off reality.

Can you guys STFU about TV please ?

Holy poop , our team is in the middle of a COMPLETE COLLAPSE ,
we have no assets , we have no future , and there is no way to pull out of this (frank)ing nose dive !

FOCUS ON HOCKEY YOU JACKASSES !