why? is he injury prone?
apparently the cancer is gone so he won't pick up those bad habits
- the_eye

He's a kid who grew up in Europe.

He's played a half a season on the Marlies, plus 5 playoff games.

Is he really too good for the AHL now?

He has looked really good. Even if he really impresses in camp, if they want him to get experience and groom him at center then let him do it with the Marlies for full season. He will have some decent wingers to dish to and build chemistry with and hopefully they all make the jump together in the coming seasons.
- markmark

I bet he did, but how did he play?

Sprong was very good for Pittsburgh, on the other hand, Pouliot is a key player for them this season and I thought he was invisible last night except when he cross-checked Marner into the boards.

Fucale looked good for Montreal and Puempel for Ottawa, who has been to the rookie tournament 4 times.
- mikeinbuffalo

Good assessment Mike, I thought Pouliot would be the standout but he wasn't.

He's a kid who grew up in Europe.

He's played a half a season on the Marlies, plus 5 playoff games.

Is he really too good for the AHL now?
- Atomic Wedgie

I was thinking Legends Row, but since you put it that way, I guess a full season in the AHL might be a good idea.

Good assessment Mike, I thought Pouliot would be the standout but he wasn't.
- LeafMan

And he his supposed to carry their second pairing... *marks down Edmonton vs Pittsburgh games in calendar*

Nylander looks like he's out of place, he plays like he's been a pro for 5 years...he really is going to be a great nhl player. Better than Marner I think.

http://www.mynhldraft.com/NHL-Mock-Draft/


another 4th overall..seems bout right

http://www.mynhldraft.com/NHL-Mock-Draft/


another 4th overall..seems bout right
- poohcrumbs

http://nhllotterysimulator.com/#/

Nylanders brother is sneaking up to top 10, and that (frank)ing man child tumbled..I like watching who rises and falls throughout the year

http://nhllotterysimulator.com/#/
- TheMussel

thats not even set up right for this year..

thats not even set up right for this year..
- poohcrumbs

We should petition him to get it set up for 2016 so Leafs fans have something to look forward to.

We should petition him to get it set up for 2016 so Leafs fans have something to look forward to.
- TheMussel

I was all excited to click it 3 times

all was excited to click it 3 times
- poohcrumbs

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

¯\_(ツ)_/¯
- TheMussel

so what can we drop to if we finished 4th?

so what can we drop to if we finished 4th?
- poohcrumbs

in 2016 could go as low as 7

so what can we drop to if we finished 4th?
- poohcrumbs

7th

I bet he did, but how did he play?
- 1979AD

Oh you're a cheeky monkey.

in 2016 could go as low as 7
- TheMussel

Best case scenario: Leafs win lottery draft 1st. Penguins finish 16th and get swept in the first round.

Best case scenario: Leafs win lottery draft 1st. Penguins finish 16th and get swept in the first round.
- markmark

Worst case scenario, Leafs win the cup.

Oh wait

Nylanders brother is sneaking up to top 10, and that (frank)ing man child tumbled..I like watching who rises and falls throughout the year
- poohcrumbs

He's listed at 165lbs. Hunter will take him at #4 unless an even smaller skilled forward comes out of nowhere.

He's listed at 165lbs. Hunter will take him at #4 unless an even smaller skilled forward comes out of nowhere.
- 1979AD

I'd love to get Puljujärvi

I'd love to get Puljujärvi
- TheMussel

6'3/220 *shakes head* did you miss the conference call? We're after skill nowadays. Nobody that big could possibly have skill.

I'd love to get Puljujärvi
- TheMussel

When you're over 50 you can get vaccinated.

Winner
Toronto Maple Leafs


Toronto Maple Leafs had a 9.5% chance to win the lottery.

First pull on the slot machine. Boom

Winner
Toronto Maple Leafs


Toronto Maple Leafs had a 9.5% chance to win the lottery.

First pull on the slot machine. Boom
- fansince72

Now if we could only go back in time and draft Connor McDavid