You're probably right, he's young a year in the AHL won't hurt his development....but I am looking forward to seeing him.

We have to have one Parayko type in our system. One D man that works out better than expected....when is the last time that has happened for the Leafs?
- underhill14

Kaberle / Mironov?

JVR Bozak Brown

Michalek Kadri Marner

Komarov Matthews Nylander

Martin Laich Hyman
- jimi james

I bet Matthews is not on the 3rd line to start the season.. Just sayin.


I predict he takes the opening faceoff to start the season.

At first, I thought he was a bust.

Then I was surprised and thought he'd be a decent 2nd line center... 50ish points per season guy.

Now I'm not so sure he can be that guy, or at least the guy I'd want fulfilling that role on my team.

If you see him as a great 3rd line center who can fill in on your top 6? He's great!
- Scabeh

This is still my expectation. A new season without being snake bit for the first 20 games, and being more comfortable with the defensive commitments he's made to his game, linemates better than Parenteau and Komarov will help him settle into this role and excel there.

JVR Bozak Brown

Michalek Kadri Marner

Komarov Matthews Nylander

Martin Laich Hyman
- jimi james

Not bad James, Sosh or Leivo the 13th forward? Or Greening?

It's not a blogging site or is it?
- LeafMan

No just a stats site I believe

Kaberle / Mironov?
- bullethead7

and Stralman and Gunnarsson.

Well, not necessarily for the Leafs, and the other nowhere near as good as Parayko, but still low D draft picks that turned out much better than expected.

I bet Matthews is not on the 3rd line to start the season.. Just sayin.


I predict he takes the opening faceoff to start the season.
- bixll

these lines are not in any order

these lines are not in any order
- jimi james

Then I like them. We have talked about this before. I just think Matthews is far better than any of us suspected.

JVR Bozak Brown

Michalek Kadri Marner

Komarov Matthews Nylander

Martin Laich Hyman
- jimi james

Jvr Kadri Brown ( not sure about this side )
Michalek Matthews Nylander
Komarov Bozak Marner

That's about what I think the top 3 should look like

Then I like them. We have talked about this before. I just think Matthews is far better than any of us suspected.
- bixll

He definitely looked better than I expected playing for TNA

Anyone heard what Spatso's latest assessment of the 2016 draft is?

Freaking kokes linking to that analysis site

I have to keep fixing it when someone quotes him.
- LeafMan

Sorry!

Then I like them. We have talked about this before. I just think Matthews is far better than any of us suspected.
- bixll

So is Zaitsev..

I bet Matthews is not on the 3rd line to start the season.. Just sayin.


I predict he takes the opening faceoff to start the season.
- bixll

Just a post, not really delegating 1st, 2nd, 3rd.

I think you see a pretty close TOI between the top 9

So is Zaitsev..
- the_eye

I believe that Zaitsev will be top pair with Rielly, and they will be solid

The question is who plays with Gardiner?

Corrado (who was there last night), Polak (who shouldn't be top 4), Carrick (who might not be ready for top 4)?

So many questions

Prepping for a battle with Tanner?
- 1979AD

lol

While I hate agreeing with Travis Yost... there you have it.
- Scabeh

Trouba played as many games as Doughty. Therefore he is as good.

Not bad James, Sosh or Leivo the 13th forward? Or Greening?
- LeafMan

this is an important question Lou, though the waiver thing I believe will determine the answer as you prev mentioned.

I also believe that the 13th forward will/could be determined by chemistry with Marner because like was also prev mentioned, Marner will prob outgrow Kadri quickly...maybe do this:

JVR Bozak Marner

Michalek Kadri Brown

So is Zaitsev..
- the_eye

Jvr Kadri Brown ( not sure about this side )
Michalek Matthews Nylander
Komarov Bozak Marner

That's about what I think the top 3 should look like
- Garnie

JVR Bozak Marner
Soshnikov Kadri Brown
Komarov Matthews Nylander
Martin Laich Michalek/Hyman/Leivo

He definitely looked better than I expected playing for TNA

Anyone heard what Spatso's latest assessment of the 2016 draft is?
- 1979AD

It's obvious to me Matthews will be on the first line/1st powerplay wave to begin the season.

Worst case scenario, by the end of November.

Kid is just too good to justify playing Kadri or Bozak ahead of him.

Potential first pairing defenseman, that would compliment Reilly pretty well.

Trouba at 22 has time left for development compared to Gardiner at his age.

Gardiner's a decent defenseman, but you can't teach someone how to play smart hockey, which he does not.
- Nastradamus

I am sure coaches everywhere won't like to hear this.

Why piss her off.. You are not married yet are you ??
- bixll

Nope. Not anywhere on the radar either.

this is an important question Lou, though the waiver thing I believe will determine the answer as you prev mentioned.

I also believe that the 13th forward will/could be determined by chemistry with Marner because like was also prev mentioned, Marner will prob outgrow Kadri quickly...maybe do this:

JVR Bozak Marner

Michalek Kadri Brown
- jimi james

Or just trade Bozak and play Marner at center.

Nope. Not anywhere on the radar either.
- RickJames77

Jvr Kadri Brown ( not sure about this side )
Michalek Matthews Nylander
Komarov Bozak Marner

That's about what I think the top 3 should look like
- Garnie

hmmm....I like this too Garnie


I can't wait to see what Babcock sees