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TDotMassive said:Really? That's interesting... he was drafted as a C though, no?
I remember reports being that he was being used on the wing primarily in the SEL too although I'm less sure of that.
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TDotMassive said:Really? That's interesting... he was drafted as a C though, no?
TDotMassive said:Really? That's interesting... he was drafted as a C though, no?
TDotMassive said:Michael said:L K said:It's highly unlikely that the Leafs lose out the rest of the year so I'm figuring on 64 to 66 points by season end. That is likely too many points to move into the top 3 but will leave them comfortably in 4th.
Strome/Marner is a fantastic consolation prize.
I am not convinced that Strome will be around at # 4. Maybe I am just nuts, but other than the # 1 spot I do not see any others as a lock to go at # 2, 3 etc.
Hanafin seems like the better all round talent right now over Strome, but either of them would be great for us. Kinda hoping Strome goes 3rd if we have 4th, as Hanafin/Reilly for a 1-2 D seems really sick. We also have Nylander coming up at C, and he is a real blue-chip prospect.
CarltonTheBear said:TDotMassive said:Really? That's interesting... he was drafted as a C though, no?
He played centre when he was younger. Moved to the wing when he started playing in the highest Swedish league last season as young players generally don't take that responsibility over there. When he was sent back to Sweden this season it seemed like the Leafs requested his team play him at centre and he had a ton of success there in that spot. When he was returned to the Marlies the Leafs basically said that they hadn't decided where he would play and that they weren't ruling out a future for him as a centre. He hasn't played there at all with the Marlies yet though. Could be they're just easing him into the North America game at the easier position. I wouldn't be entirely surprised if the plan is to have him play wing this season with the Marlies, start at centre next season with the Marlies and then potentially bring him up to the Leafs once they deem him ready.
CarltonTheBear said:TDotMassive said:Really? That's interesting... he was drafted as a C though, no?
He played centre when he was younger. Moved to the wing when he started playing in the highest Swedish league last season as young players generally don't take that responsibility over there. When he was sent back to Sweden this season it seemed like the Leafs requested his team play him at centre and he had a ton of success there in that spot. When he was returned to the Marlies the Leafs basically said that they hadn't decided where he would play and that they weren't ruling out a future for him as a centre. He hasn't played there at all with the Marlies yet though. Could be they're just easing him into the North America game at the easier position. I wouldn't be entirely surprised if the plan is to have him play wing this season with the Marlies, start at centre next season with the Marlies and then potentially bring him up to the Leafs once they deem him ready.
Frank E said:Didn't Kadri start on the wing with the Marlies too?
CarltonTheBear said:TDotMassive said:Really? That's interesting... he was drafted as a C though, no?
He played centre when he was younger. Moved to the wing when he started playing in the highest Swedish league last season as young players generally don't take that responsibility over there. When he was sent back to Sweden this season it seemed like the Leafs requested his team play him at centre and he had a ton of success there in that spot. When he was returned to the Marlies the Leafs basically said that they hadn't decided where he would play and that they weren't ruling out a future for him as a centre. He hasn't played there at all with the Marlies yet though. Could be they're just easing him into the North America game at the easier position. I wouldn't be entirely surprised if the plan is to have him play wing this season with the Marlies, start at centre next season with the Marlies and then potentially bring him up to the Leafs once they deem him ready.
cw said:TDotMassive said:Michael said:L K said:It's highly unlikely that the Leafs lose out the rest of the year so I'm figuring on 64 to 66 points by season end. That is likely too many points to move into the top 3 but will leave them comfortably in 4th.
Strome/Marner is a fantastic consolation prize.
I am not convinced that Strome will be around at # 4. Maybe I am just nuts, but other than the # 1 spot I do not see any others as a lock to go at # 2, 3 etc.
Hanafin seems like the better all round talent right now over Strome, but either of them would be great for us. Kinda hoping Strome goes 3rd if we have 4th, as Hanafin/Reilly for a 1-2 D seems really sick. We also have Nylander coming up at C, and he is a real blue-chip prospect.
I haven't look really recently but a few weeks ago, it seemed nearly every credible/semi-credible ranking I looked at had Hanifan 3rd. I think it was ISS who surprised me with him 4th - behind Crouse.
Jolly good show chaps said:Ok, another "what if?"
What if we finish with the 3rd pick - any chance of a trade with Edmonton involving the 4th pick? Either involving us and our first with something extra coming back (assuming they want a defensive prospect in Hanafin) or Phaneuf + (assume a goalie plus more if necessary) for their 4th overall outright?
Jolly good show chaps said:In terms of swapping firsts? The way I see it is that we'd still get a high potential first and another asset.
slapshot said:So say if the Leafs end up picking 3rd. Do they go with what would amount to perhaps the 3rd best centre in the draft (Strome or Marner), or do the pick the best defenceman, Hanifin?
If they could land another top 10 pick somehow via the trade route, you might go with Hanifin and then try to land a guy like Pavel Zacha. Or do you go Don Cherry style all the way and pick hometown boys?
TDotMassive said:slapshot said:So say if the Leafs end up picking 3rd. Do they go with what would amount to perhaps the 3rd best centre in the draft (Strome or Marner), or do the pick the best defenceman, Hanifin?
If they could land another top 10 pick somehow via the trade route, you might go with Hanifin and then try to land a guy like Pavel Zacha. Or do you go Don Cherry style all the way and pick hometown boys?
I think Bozak and Kessel pretty much tanked the tank last night with that effort... little chance Edmonton catches us for 3rd pick after that shocking display of "skill" last night. Apparently they still have some left...
RedLeaf said:We don't need emotion getting in the way of securing Strome at the draft.
Big Daddy said:Here is to hoping the Leafs win the lottery and draft McDavid then trade Phaneuf to Oilers for their pick and get Hanafin/Strome. Now drink up its Sunday!!!!!