He had NHL offers.

Literally just said it.
- Santo_44

They must have been incredible too.

If you think Alex Nylander is anything more than a longshot to become a good NHL player at this point, I don't know what to tell you.

I don't think Kamala has met the criteria for a white dress for a LOOOOOOOOONG time
- Whipper

Cause shes already married?

He intrigues me a lot.

Has the Willy shot, is a good skater and has the tools.

I mean 11 goals in 20 something games is not easy.

I can already tell you now Cowan will look better than him, and will be better offensively.

Like Berube said Cowan needs to prove he doesn't have the junior habits....if he does that then Robertson will have a new home.
- Santo_44

We'll see. Cowan is good. Does he have a man's shot yet? I don't mean that as some random criticism - I mean that I watched him in the first couple games against Montreal in the rookie camp and he moves well, he passes well, he has good instincts, but I wasn't really impressed by his shot. One thing that does set Robertson apart is his shot. He is also a decent competitor. Something that set Alex Nylander apart when he was drafted 8th overall was his offensive toolkit - including vision and shot.

Cowan is 19 years old and while someone like Kloke on the Athletic says it's a disservice to not include him on the roster this year - I point out that he was a 28th overall pick and looks great standing in a barren cupboard with little to compare against. If he's ready, he's ready. If he isn't, let him to crush the OHL again.

They must have been incredible too.

If you think Alex Nylander is anything more than a longshot to become a good NHL player at this point, I don't know what to tell you.
- Scabeh

He got NHL deals. Its not hard to understand.

And why can't he? "I don't know what to tell you"

If you ever think Caufiled will be a 40 goal scorer I don't know what to tell you.

I watched Cowan in the rookie games vs the Habs.

I thought he's the one who stood out the most for the Leafs, he's not blowing past anyone with speed or skill but he feels like a pretty complete player and was a notch above the other rookies on his team.

I don't think he's obviously making the team, in fact the odds are probably against him, but he certainly has a chance.
- Scabeh

agreed...!
I remember that I posted this after the game:

Minten looked like a future top6 player

We'll see. Cowan is good. Does he have a man's shot yet? I don't mean that as some random criticism - I mean that I watched him in the first couple games against Montreal in the rookie camp and he moves well, he passes well, he has good instincts, but I wasn't really impressed by his shot. One thing that does set Robertson apart is his shot. He is also a decent competitor. Something that set Alex Nylander apart when he was drafted 8th overall was his offensive toolkit - including vision and shot.

Cowan is 19 years old and while someone like Kloke on the Athletic says it's a disservice to not include him on the roster this year - I point out that he was a 28th overall pick and looks great standing in a barren cupboard with little to compare against. If he's ready, he's ready. If he isn't, let him to crush the OHL again.
- Monkeypunk

Well thats exactly it...if he is ready he will make it.

He can follow Wyatt Johnstons path if he is.

I see 3 players challenging for the same spot.

Maybe if they all impress then they find a way to get 2 of them on the roster.

Jarnkrok, Robertson and Holmberg are players that their jobs can be stolen, and traded.

Big welcome to our first line LW

https://x.com/markhmaster...tatus/1836794070540145113

Big welcome to out first line LW

https://x.com/markhmaster...tatus/1836794070540145113
- Snot Dillingham

67 is breaking the curse

67 is breaking the curse
- Santo_44

Absolutely, its just a question of 30 or 40 goals.

Big welcome to our first line LW

https://x.com/markhmaster...tatus/1836794070540145113
- Snot Dillingham

not so fast...


need some Skalapy approval first!

He's bounced around the league for a while now. Maybe he figures it out but it still seems like a longshot at best.

There's a reason he only has a AHL contract....
- Scabeh

It's absolutely a longshot. Anytime you go after a former high first round pick that was a bust and you think you can fix him, the odds are slim.

In the case of Alex Nylander I am very curious to see what he brings to the table and if he recognizes that this is sort of his NHL Waterloo - you're either headed back to Sweden to carve out a niche in the SHL, or you can show up here, but you have to work. There are thousands and thousands of ridiculously talented hockey players around the world who aren't capable of playing in the NHL because they don't have the dedication to it. There are even more who have the dedication and don't have an iota of the talent and skill that most NHL players do. For a guy like Nylander - he has that skill. But he will have to show that he can be going when the going gets tough, so to speak.

not so fast...


need some Skalapy approval first!
- 21peter

Six two, 217lbs, but I cannot find his neck size anywhere...

Group 2 is highlighting the competition at camp.

Patches-Holmberg-Grebenkin

I think they are giving the kid a shot at a path to a spot if he works for it.


Over 200 pounds and scrappy, berube player.

Looking forward to seeing him in some pre season games.

Group 2 is highlighting the competition at camp.

Patches-Holmberg-Grebenkin

I think they are giving the kid a shot at a path to a spot if he works for it.


Over 200 pounds and scrappy, berube player.

Looking forward to seeing him in some pre season games.
- Santo_44

Speaking of preseason games, will they be available to stream on Sportsnet+?

Speaking of preseason games, will they be available to stream on Sportsnet+?
- Whipper

Yes. Yes they are.

Go Leafs Go

Say the goddamn words
- Zezel

Ditto

new blog everyone

Trade with CBJ

Plan the parade 💙

So bust!!!!



frek that

IT"S CUP BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- dmnted

With 2 girls!!!😍