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I would guess they'll keep Robertson with Holmberg and Willy like they practiced today, and possibly play Alex with Minten and Grebenkin on L3 (they were a trio on the Marlies before the call-ups began).It will be fun to watch Nylander and Nylander on the same line. Who would be the third forward?
Males the most sense.I would guess they'll keep Robertson with Holmberg and Willy like they practiced today, and possibly play Alex with Minten and Grebenkin on L3 (they were a trio on the Marlies before the call-ups began).
Surprised about this, but, with all the injuries, having another layer of insurance makes some sense.Oh hohohAdding some more Style 😎 pic.twitter.com/WJdZ5vLCe0
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) November 22, 2024
I assume he has to be waived to be sent down? Is Willy losing his brother living in Toronto more detrimental to Willy's well-being than not having Alex play for the big club? I thought the Alex Marlie's signing was more for Willy than it was for Alex actually contributing to the big club.By most reports Nylander hasn't exactly dummied the AHL like we had probably hoped he would (although he is coming off of a 3-point game, just his 2nd multi-point effort of the season). But with 6 forwards now on the IR/LTIR and also Reaves suspended obviously options were getting pretty limited. Hope he makes the best out of this.
In all honesty though if he does get claimed, is it that much of a loss?A decision is coming. Alex Nylander has to clear waivers to return to the Marlies. Other teams had offered him a NHL deal so there's a good chance he won't clear. Someone else might get sent down to avoid it. He has a little window to win a spot.
Nylanders on all top 3 lines? I like it!![]()
Maple Leafs Sign Alex Nylander to a one-year Contract | Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Alex Nylander to a one- year contract. The contract is worth $775,000. With the signing, Nylander has been recalled to the Maple Leafs while forward Matthew Knies has been placed on injured reserve (upper body)...www.nhl.com
It will be fun to watch Nylander and Nylander on the same line. Who would be the third forward?
A. Nylander - Minten - W. Nylander
Robertson - W. Nylander - A. Nylander
A. Nylander - Holmberg - W. Nylander
The Leafs promote Alex Nylander the big club with a one year one way NHL contract.
— Rink Rat Report (@RinkRatReport) November 22, 2024
He has skill and with so many Leafs forwards injured will get a look.
Here are some of his goals, assists and scoring chances from this season pic.twitter.com/wIhRSLgAz5
Probably not.In all honesty though if he does get claimed, is it that much of a loss?
This impressed me the mostNew for @Sportsnet:
— Justin Bourne (@jtbourne) November 22, 2024
Couple stats, couple style thoughts, and a vibe check on the Leafs at the season's quarter mark:https://t.co/mEsa9vQBVJ
by not taking chances, they’ve avoided turning one-goal deficits into bigger holes. Here’s where they’ve ranked in turnover chances against per game in each of the past two seasons:
2023-24: 3.84 (31st)
2024-25: 2.90 (6th)
In all honesty though if he does get claimed, is it that much of a loss?
He was recently added to the top of it.So, I guess he was in the pecking order after all.
Maple Leafs lines at practice:
— Nick Barden (@nickbarden) November 23, 2024
McMann - Tavares - Marner
Robertson - Holmberg - W. Nylander
Grebenkin - Minten - A. Nylander
Steeves - Dewar - Lorentz
Reaves (suspended)
Rielly - Ekman-Larsson
McCabe - Tanev
Benoit - Timmins
Myers - Hakanpaa
Stolarz & Woll
Per Berube a couple of days ago, they’re taking this lull in the schedule to focus on some offense work that was not a priority previously.Maple Leafs power play units at practice:
— Nick Barden (@nickbarden) November 23, 2024
PP1: Marner, W. Nylander, Tavares, Minten, Rielly
PP2: McMann, Robertson, A. Nylander, Ekman-Larsson, Timmins
Matthews is a maybe for Wednesday, but I think after such a long layoff it would be very funny if he did an AHL conditioning stintMatthews on spending five days in Germany: "(The injury) flared up in pre-season, felt better and started getting worse. I just felt it was time to take a step back, re-evaluate. It hasn't neccesarily gotten worse, but wasn't getting better. I wanted to be pro-active."
— Lance Hornby 🇺🇦🇨🇦 (@sunhornby) November 23, 2024
And then he suddenly started playing better too. Everyone should get cut-resistant neck protection (and amulets)."That was it for me."
— David Alter (@dalter) November 23, 2024
How a close call in a game against the Sens made #Leafs forward Pontus Holmberg wear a neck guard for good. ⤵️https://t.co/I9i5CtQtR4
I remember that when it happened and thinking about so many other times it went bad. Probably the most horrific thing that happens in hockey.And then he suddenly started playing better too. Everyone should get cut-resistant neck protection (and amulets)."That was it for me."
— David Alter (@dalter) November 23, 2024
How a close call in a game against the Sens made #Leafs forward Pontus Holmberg wear a neck guard for good. ⤵️https://t.co/I9i5CtQtR4