Search results

Bullpen go boom (derogatory)

TLN 1. Easton Cowan I wanted him in the NHL last season for at least the first half to try to wean off the junior habits (long shifts, easy puck possession), but I think winning the Mem Cup in the fashion that he did was good too. We’ll see how he adjusts to Marlies minutes.

TLN 2. Ben Danford Plays actual, physical defense in junior. Relishes the kill. Lots of time and runway to absorb Chris Tanevisms

I think the Gausman splitter is my favourite pitch in recent memory

I enjoyed this one

I wouldn’t mind the Leafs taking a flier on Pharand. A similar option in Marshall Finnie as well. The Leafs glut of zippy LWs means forechecking RWs have some extended value if they can make space for the LW.

PPP t-11. Miroslav Holinka Made the jump to North America (WHL) last season and looks to be getting another year of seasoning as one of the go-to options on his team. I don’t know if he sticks at centre as he turns pro. t-11. Noah Chadwick I hope he gets a decent run with the Marlies instead...

TLN 3. Dennis Hildeby Dennis looks slated to be the third string goalie. PPP 13. Jacob Quillan Probably the first forward call up that’s still Calder eligible (I think Boyd/Lettieri get the first cracks).

This is funny Edit: but not as funny as this!

Hoffman sealed the deal on the late comeback win against the Twins’ farm team

TLN 4. Noah Chadwick He was Toronto’s final pick in 2023, in the 6th rd; got some world juniors attention from Hockey Canada for his positioning, size, and smarts. There’s a lot to like and I’m excited to see how he fares on the Marlies as the Leafs really lack a true two-way defenseman in their...

Bailing out the bullpen Edit: bullpen still poops the bed

I wouldn't think it'd be 1:1:1 given where each of those big tickets is in their effectiveness curve and their relative cap hits/term. Quinn Hughes 25 2 years left at 7.85M AAV due a sizeable raise (probably 12+) Dougie Hamilton 32 3 years left at 9M AAV at probably his final big ticket, and...

TLN 5. Artur Akhtyamov See above. I will say, despite his size (which is still not technically small), Akhtyamov is the most technically sound outside of the NHL pair, but his shorter reach gives him less margin for error. PPP 15. Luke Haymes Another Fraser Minten comp: two way centre. We...

I saw this floating around the non-mainstream speculators, and it would be very funny if it happened. New Jersey is not shopping him, but they are listening to overtures for Dougie Hamilton as his NMC shifted to mNTC. Vancouver is at a bit of a crossroads with their captain Quinn Hughes...

Kampf there makes some sense then. Too bad they already dumped Mikheyev.