Toronto Maple Leafs

[2014olympicgold]

no games until Sat... do we see the return of AM? I sure as hell hope so.

He's been skating everyday since, but didn't join the Leafs on the road trip, so I'd say there's a high chance of that.

[Dennis]

http://torontosun.com/sports/hockey/...l-from-marlies

While Matthews will watch again on Wednesday, forward Andreas Johnsson will make his National Hockey League debut on the Leafs? fourth line, playing the left wing with centre Tomas Plekanec and Kasperi Kapanen.

Let's see what he can do with the big boys!

[havanablast21]

http://torontosun.com/sports/hockey/...l-from-marlies



Let's see what he can do with the big boys!

Oh man... I'm excited to see this.

Is Rosen just a pre-emptive call up due to Dermott getting sick? There's no room for him to stay up is there?

Love seeing Johnsson projected on the 2nd PP unit as well on LWL and DFO

[Hunter9]

What is Johnssons upside like? I haven't heard much about him

[havanablast21]

What is Johnssons upside like? I haven't heard much about him

https://dobberprospects.com/andreas-johnson/

Harling has it pretty much summarized here. Looks intriguing to say the least.

Wasn't Zetterberg a 6th or 7th Rounder too?

[Dennis]

Is Rosen just a pre-emptive call up due to Dermott getting sick? There's no room for him to stay up is there?

That is correct.

[havanablast21]

That is correct.

Thanks Dennis. I'll hold off on my own pre-emptive "Call UP" or acquisition.

[Zorro]

Definitely going to be checking in on the Leafs game tonight now!! I have been hearing nothing but great things about this kid..

[Cdot588]

What is Johnssons upside like? I haven't heard much about him

He's much too good for the AHL but is stuck behind a boat load of Talented wingers in Toronto. He will compete for JVR's spot next year with Kapanen, but don't be surprised if Toronto really goes for it next year and signs a less expensive FA rental in July to replace JVR.

[havanablast21]

He's much too good for the AHL but is stuck behind a boat load of Talented wingers in Toronto. He will compete for JVR's spot next year with Kapanen, but don't be surprised if Toronto really goes for it next year and signs a less expensive FA rental in July to replace JVR.

Perhaps... but they may actually be looking for replacements for JVR, Bozak and Komarov. There will be room if he can prove he deserves it. I don't see it as Kapanen OR Johnsson... we'll see both (if they earn it). The cheap FA add will be a C likely. Not sure if Aaltonen will crack it.

[Cdot588]

Perhaps... but they may actually be looking for replacements for JVR, Bozak and Komarov. There will be room if he can prove he deserves it. I don't see it as Kapanen OR Johnsson... we'll see both (if they earn it). The cheap FA add will be a C likely. Not sure if Aaltonen will crack it.

Im just not sure management will want to see all of those veterans go without replacing them with more veterens. Stepping into their shoes it would be hard to think that they would see themselves as better cup contenders with a younger more inexperienced line up. That's why I think it may be one of the two and not both, and Kapanen will be picked due to his penalty killing abilities

[Dennis]

I fell asleep during the game but liked what little I saw in Johnsson. Babcock could've been more impressed apparently.

Mark Masters‏@markhmasters

Johnsson sits tonight as Martin draws back in for Leafs

[Cdot588]

This likely has little to do with Babcock not liking his play. I think Martin coming back in is meant to be some insurance against Buffalo who were a little teste last time the two played. Buffalo is not playing for anything right now, and seem to hate the Leafs.
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[Mr. Guru]

We prefer Bruins or Lightning?

[2014olympicgold]

We prefer Bruins or Lightning?

Pick your poison. Doesn't matter to me who they play as the 1st 2 rounds go through them for the Leafs I think. But, it would be fun seeing TBL vs Florida so it would be in the first round:

1v8
TBL vs Florida

2v7
Pitts vs Philly

3v6
Boston vs Toronto

4v5
Caps vs CBJ