Quote Originally Posted by 2014olympicgold View Post
What's peoples thoughts on guys like Robertson and Caufield being on the NHL squads potentially? More Robertson because the Leafs really made moves that look like they moved players to get him a spot.

If the NHL is actually starting early to mid-January, that would mean these players will likely be not starting with the team, or coming in to the team right when the season starts.
Well yes and no. they moved out a couple, but then brought in Simmonds, Thornton, Vesey, Boyd & brought Engvall & Spezza back - also added Barabanov. I wouldn't say anything is being directly set up for Robertson. he's will need to earn 9 games and then earn more to stay.

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Personally, I think USA & Canada are a couple steps behind. The rest of the world has played a regular season for the most part to date. Game shape... that's a massive advantage.