- Aetherial

Rookie hazing.

Yeah, but NHL Centre Ice "Lets" out of town fans watch their team!

Like I've said before, they smile and tell you they're doing you a favour while they (frank) you.
- 1979AD

Do they at least use lube?

- Aetherial

attitude and trying to do too much - its all part of the process!
my guess: 1 year sweden
1 year on marlies
and hes set.

but, ive been wrong before

Rookie hazing.
- 1979AD

- Aetherial

Too much coke in this city... makes you do funny stuff.

Do they at least use lube?
- TML60

Dude, they don't even take your trousers down first.

I wish Gallagher was stuck in the AHL all his life because of his size.
- 1979AD

Dude, they don't even take your trousers down first.
- Aetherial

I would. Whether he gets a chance or not remains to be seen. He might get stuck in the AHL all his life because of his size, which would be unfortunate.
- TML60

I was at the game last night, and his speed really stood out on the ice... crazy fast.
I'd love to see more of him and Leivo to start the season.
I feel as though Holland has more to offer also, but rarely plays with players of his calibre so he doesn't look as effective...

Nylander has not impressed me in any of the games he has played, I don't see anything "NHL" level about him, sorry, I call it as I see it.

Leivo as I predicted would be the standout of all the prospects.
- LeafMan

Really ?? Nothing NHL about him. Must say completely disagree with you.

He has undeniable skill out there. Just needs to add 15 lbs of muscle.

He is going to be very good in the league for a long time.

attitude and trying to do too much - its all part of the process!
my guess: 1 year sweden
1 year on marlies
and hes set.

but, ive been wrong before
- Lucas Neilson

I think that sounds about right.

People remember him scoring 7g in 1st 10 games of the lockout year. Problem is after that he had knee surgery and hasn't been the same( 2 goals in last 65 games).


He's not close to good enough to make it right now.
- burn

yeah seems like the LEafs certainly have better options

Why? What's not clear about his inability to play in the NHL effectively right now? It's only going to get worse when it's no longer pre-season. Why wouldn't you have him sort his poop out on the Marlies?
- 1979AD

Just think they give the vet older guy a shot in the regular season.I'm not saying he is on a long leash but he gets a chance. Not saying I would either but I think they will.

I was at the game last night, and his speed really stood out on the ice... crazy fast.
I'd love to see more of him and Leivo to start the season.
I feel as though Holland has more to offer also, but rarely plays with players of his calibre so he doesn't look as effective...
- Liger4

I agree. Holland showed a nice touch in the shootout. I think he has some offensive upside that will show if given the right opportunity. All 3 of those guys did well last night.

yeah seems like the LEafs certainly have better options
- DoubleDown

Leivo is the better option no doubt about it; and even he wasnt stellar last night, decent but not incredible - good work along the boards w the puck, i like that

Just think they give the vet older guy a shot in the regular season.I'm not saying he is on a long leash but he gets a chance. Not saying I would either but I think they will.
- D.Lemieux

Kind of been the topic of this thread though, it would expose the management team as liars if they give Booth or Frattin a spot over Leivo and Kozun who have earned one so far.

Kind of been the topic of this thread though, it would expose the management team as liars if they give Booth or Frattin a spot over Leivo and Kozun who have earned one so far.
- BetterCallSaul

booth i get it, frattin should be skating his bag off but hes not exactly been a stand out

Kind of been the topic of this thread though, it would expose the management team as liars if they give Booth or Frattin a spot over Leivo and Kozun who have earned one so far.
- BetterCallSaul

That's why I said Nonis/Carlyle have some tough decisions to make. Do they take the easy way out and keep Booth and Frattin over Leivo and Kozun or Carrick or do they trade or waive Booth and Frattin?

Kind of been the topic of this thread though, it would expose the management team as liars if they give Booth or Frattin a spot over Leivo and Kozun who have earned one so far.
- BetterCallSaul

So true. All that 'earn your spot' talk is BS; always has been. Look how long it took before Connolly lost his job. It seemed like he was challenging them to do it.

Leivo is the better option no doubt about it; and even he wasnt stellar last night, decent but not incredible - good work along the boards w the puck, i like that
- Lucas Neilson

Exactly why I think Leivo does make opening night. Even when he isn't putting up points he is doing everything else right out there.

So true. All that 'earn your spot' talk is BS; always has been. Look how long it took before Connolly lost his job. It looked like he was challenging them to do it.
- 1979AD

Leivo is their poster child this year. "See you can make it if you work hard enough" but only one. Kozun goes down I think.

Anybody else want to see Kozun stay up for a bit?
- TheMussel

*raise hand* I would like to but will not happen just yet.

Kind of been the topic of this thread though, it would expose the management team as liars if they give Booth or Frattin a spot over Leivo and Kozun who have earned one so far.
- BetterCallSaul

History would suggest they don't care

History would suggest they don't care
- burn

They can always come up with a bs reason why Player X was sent down. It happens far too often in many sports.

They can always come up with a bs reason why Player X was sent down. It happens far too often in many sports.
- TML60

And they most certainly will