Leafs sign 4 guys to entry deals, one of them is Igor Ozhiganov
https://www.tsn.ca/leafs-sign-four-t...eals-1.1088137
Rumours are that the Leafs are looking at Justin Faulk. I kinda doubt the Leafs get Faulk though
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G, A, Pts, PPP, FW, SOG, Hits, Blocks
W, Saves, S%, GAA, Game Started
2C, 2LW, 2RW, 4D, 1Util, 2G, 5BN, 2IR, 1IR+, 1NA
C: Horvat, Trocheck
LW: J. Robertson, Byfield (C), Guenther
RW: Pavelski (C), Giroux (C), Svechnikov (LW)
D: Fox, Makar, Bouchard, Morrissey, Gudas
Util: Meier (LW, RW)
G: Oettinger, Georgiev, Samsonov, Woll
If that's all it would cost to get Faulk (Kapanen), the Oilers should be pounding on Carolina's door. Makes the Risto for Klefbom + 10 OA trade scenario even worse.
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25 Man Roster (no position), top 20 point getters count at end of month
Keep 20/25 at seasons end, Cut 5 to FA for redrafting
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G- Vasilevskiy, Sorokin, Oettinger
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One offensive weapon the Leafs lack right now is a booming shot from the point. Zaitsev has a decent one.. but he uses it like twice a year... someone tell that dude to wind it up.
I like the Ozhigenov signing... should slide into bottom pair immediately and has 2nd pair upside. Literally slid into Zaitsev's slot on his KHL team when Zaitsev signed with Tor. Leafs have high regard for him becoming a top 4. One of the main reasons (I'm convinced) they felt they didn't need to make a deal for a Dman).. time will tell if they're right.
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and I guess I'm alone on the Dubas - Potter thing eh?
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I'd be very surprised to see Ozhiganov being a top-four defenseman. He's turning 26, so it's not like he's young anymore. He played behind Nesterov and Marchenko who couldn't find a permanent home in the NHL. I like his skating and physical play but don't see him doing anything offensively in the NHL and I don't see him being a true shutdown defenseman either.
I like Engvall, he has some real talent. Needs to add a lot of muscle, though.
Carrick has the hardest shot on the Leafs Blue line, maybe Polak did. Zaitsev seems to try and be like Franson where he just tries to get it through than to blast it.
Honestly I like how the D on 5on5 are just putting it at the net, but on the PP they need the defenseman to be able to blast it to keep the killers honest. Tampas and Washingtons PP showcase a defenseman who can shoot, but pass is their first shot.
12 Team, H2H, Keep 6 (in Bold)
G, A, Pts, PPP, FW, SOG, Hits, Blocks
W, Saves, S%, GAA, Game Started
2C, 2LW, 2RW, 4D, 1Util, 2G, 5BN, 2IR, 1IR+, 1NA
C: Horvat, Trocheck
LW: J. Robertson, Byfield (C), Guenther
RW: Pavelski (C), Giroux (C), Svechnikov (LW)
D: Fox, Makar, Bouchard, Morrissey, Gudas
Util: Meier (LW, RW)
G: Oettinger, Georgiev, Samsonov, Woll
There's no doubt in 2015 the Leafs went pure - high ceiling (well Desrochers aside) but last year, Liljigren aside - they really seemed to go safe especially with Rasanen, & Gordeev.
I don't think anyone can make a rational argument that Korshkov '16 was a safe pick. not with the guys that were drafted immediately after him -Benson, Asplund, Kyrou, just a touch further down - Hajek, Mascherin, DeBrincat. -- I'll be tuning into Korshkov a lot this upcoming KHL season with the hopes he gets playing time & this doesn't like such a wild blind stab of a pick anymore.
Dubas definitely has a different philosophy than Hunter - he throws in some analytics as well - but does not rely on them or ignore old school hockey intangibles.
I'll go on record - I think 2018 NHL Draft for Toronto is going to be the best draft - rounds 2-7 of the past 5 years (yes, including '15 with Dermott, Bracco, Dzierkals, Timashov, Nielsen)
That was Hunters 1st draft - 1st year he and Dubas were AGM's - wonder if Dubas held more influence on that draft than the following drafts? Hunter's prowess to an extent has ridden the success of that draft. I can't say the next two would rank in the top drafts when compared to how other teams fared
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random thought - I'd love to see after a huge Andersen save, have "Here's Freddy" - with some slashing sounds from Nightmare on Elm Street play in the arena....
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Austin Powers theme song would be fantastic.
It would become just as annoying to visiting players and fans as Chelsea Dagger song in Chicago.
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4 weekly goalie appearances minimum
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C: Bennett
LW: E.Kane, Kaprizov
LW/C: Draisaitl, Stutzle
RW: Marner
RW/C: T.Thompson, Necas
RW/LW: Svechnikov
D: Dahlin, Bouchard, Sergachev, Gudas
G: Vasilevskiy , Skinner, Gustavsson
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Prospects being interviewed by Dubas have had nothing but glowing reviews at how smart he is. Saying he's one of the best they've met.
12 Team, H2H, Keep 6 (in Bold)
G, A, Pts, PPP, FW, SOG, Hits, Blocks
W, Saves, S%, GAA, Game Started
2C, 2LW, 2RW, 4D, 1Util, 2G, 5BN, 2IR, 1IR+, 1NA
C: Horvat, Trocheck
LW: J. Robertson, Byfield (C), Guenther
RW: Pavelski (C), Giroux (C), Svechnikov (LW)
D: Fox, Makar, Bouchard, Morrissey, Gudas
Util: Meier (LW, RW)
G: Oettinger, Georgiev, Samsonov, Woll
12 Team, H2H, Keep 6 (in Bold)
G, A, Pts, PPP, FW, SOG, Hits, Blocks
W, Saves, S%, GAA, Game Started
2C, 2LW, 2RW, 4D, 1Util, 2G, 5BN, 2IR, 1IR+, 1NA
C: Horvat, Trocheck
LW: J. Robertson, Byfield (C), Guenther
RW: Pavelski (C), Giroux (C), Svechnikov (LW)
D: Fox, Makar, Bouchard, Morrissey, Gudas
Util: Meier (LW, RW)
G: Oettinger, Georgiev, Samsonov, Woll
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