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AJM2466

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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 23, 2020 at 5:49 p.m.
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsJan. 15, 2020 at 1:18 p.m.
Thread: relax for a bit
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Leafs09</b></div><div>What bothers me on , is everyone on here thinks lets put Sandin and Lily together, that will solve it, and they are going to be great,
There is a reason why Lily has not stepped in. Both are too Small and not developed enough yet to be in that position. I think they will be good, but why rush these kids?
NHL is a pretty big jump in level of play from the AHL.</div></div>

First of all, definitely not "everyone" feels that Sandin and Liljegren should play together, let alone that Liljegren should even be in the lineup. At least call it like it is. My point is you have 2 big-game defenders out. You have Travis Dermott now being relied upon for more and bigger minutes, and although the Leafs won last night, Travis did not have a good game. All season, defensively, Barrie has been a bit of a question mark. Marincin is just pure awful. Holl is hit or miss without Muzzin on his left. And Ceci, unfortunately, is what he is. So, the Leafs are treading water on their back end trying to shore up some holes temporarily. What do you do? Well, Dubas could make a trade, but between the inflexible cap situation the Leafs are in, and Dubas being Dubas, I doubt that happens until after the all-star break. So, the only other alternative is a call up. Who has played well on D for the Marlies? If you've paid attention to the baby Leafs/watched any of their games, you would know that their 2 best defenders were Sandin and Liljegren. So, do you give them a shot as a reward for some great play, or do you keep them down there to further "develop". If you believe in the sport philosophy of rewarding good play, then I don't think the Leafs, or rather, Dubas, have much of a choice. Especially with how he played at the World Juniors, I fully expect 19-year old Sandin to stick with the Leafs for the rest of the season, unless he gives them a reason not to be recalled. If last night's game is any indication, Sandin was probably the Leaf's best defender. At 5'11, he skates incredibly well, smooth, can clearly give you offense and can lay hits as well. Saying they are too small is a complete excuse for rewarding your prospects when the time calls for it. As for Liljegren, he's really stepped up his defensive game since starting in the AHL. I am actually, honestly, unsure why, he hasn't slotted into a game yet ahead of Martin Marincin. I have full confidence that whether they play as a pairing, or are split up but are both in the lineup, they will at least show flashes as to why this team is so high on them. They are young, yes, so expect mistakes, but it's for everyone's benefit to see what the Leafs have to work with because guess what? Next year, I expect both to be full-time Leafers.
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsJan. 14, 2020 at 4:12 p.m.
Thread: relax for a bit
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AJM2466</b></div><div>i agree with giving lily a shot but because of the cap situation, wasn't there a worry about his bonuses? i remember that being a talking point about why he may not get into games. if you have any insight that would be dope</div></div>

Anytime ELC bonuses are involved it's tough with a team at the cap (or just under) because you try to calculate for the future, but between the unknown of the salary cap limit from season to season, and if the performance bonus being attained (or not), you have to account for things, just in case. Liljegren has PB of $400,000 max. I would say that's not a huge concern, but certainly the Leafs have to be wary of anything that will mess with this fragile cap of theirs.
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsJan. 14, 2020 at 4:04 p.m.
Thread: relax for a bit
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MG1986</b></div><div>Problem is that Muzzin in lineup does not automatically guarantee anything, especially with Rielly now out. It's just one player amongst of group of guys that just cannot seem to show up on time most nights. What the Leafs should really do is sit Marincin (who is terrible) and Ceci, once Muzzin gets back and give Liljegren a shot in the lineup. Let's see what the kid can do. We know that Sandin will be in the lineup for the foreseeable future with Rielly out, so why not pair the 2 kids together, who have been playing well as a pairing in the AHL. Considering the state of this season, I say it's worth a shot.</div></div>
I am actually with you on this one. I would give Lilly and sandin both a shot.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 11, 2020 at 3:20 p.m.
Thread: Trade deadline
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AJM2466</b></div><div>trades need to be more balanced.... kings most likely move forbort and hutton before cheap RFA's. incentive of the 3rd with ceci and Deslauriers is fine but they dont have the space to take on ceci's 4.5. no reason for habs to take that deal unless they get a late pick or actually like petan, which I doubt they do.</div></div>

Trade values are hard to nail down for depth players that im not 100% familiar with. So ya likely adjusted values. My main points is the type of player the leafs are looking at or should be and not affecting the current roster with the exception current bottom depth guys in Ceci and Timashov. Im not on the i hate Ceci train and i think he is fine in his current role however looking at it strategically moving his money in order to aquire more depth is something i would accept
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 21, 2019 at 5:01 p.m.
Thread: backup options at what cost tho
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AJM2466</b></div><div>just seem like some viable options. bernier didn't do so bad in the sick game, but i'd agree the retention and cost outweigh getting him for the most part. Stalock seems hard to get a judge on, but if he did put up numbers somewhat above .900-.905 on that contract, I wouldn't be disappointed. age being another factor for him but idk, just options.</div></div>

The way Minnesota plays is only defense. They are one of the beat teams at not allowing cross ice passes, just like the kings when they won the cup and were ein their prime. The reason Minnesota is bad is because they cant score an their goalies arent that great.

Pretty much the hardest shot to stop are ones after a cross ice pass, especially like a 2 on 1. As a goalie you have to respect the shot but you also have to respect the pass, the same can be said for a regular shift in the DZ. You have to be careful of the backdoor pass along with the shot. Minnesota almost takes the passing option away completely so stalock is really only facing head on shots that hes ready for. To have that low of a sv% isnt that good is alarming. While Minnesota isn't good anymore they still have great structure under Bruce Boudreau. Quick was the same way in LA. He only faced shots head on and LA was one of the best teams at clearing rebounds so quick put up really good numbers, once LA fell off you can see that quick's numbers were a product of LA's system.

I have no reason to believe that stalock can be any better then hutch playing if he were to play behind the leafs system. If he is only a .905ish goalie playing in minny facing easier shots I find it hard to believe he can be good in a system that doeant takeaway the passing lane or the shot very often.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 28, 2019 at 2:33 p.m.
Thread: Well would you look at that
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>AJM2466</b></div><div>From what it sounds like the cap could either go up as much as that or stay at 81.5 for next year but it doesn't sound very concrete lol. Like the Dermott deal, not sure if he would fit as a top pair guy though. Barrie deal seems about right but idk man. I'd resign him over muzzin but it's gonna be tricky. leafs could have a shot at pietrangelo in that price range as well considering blues added faulk so he *could* be available as well. if they got him,
rielly-pietrangelo
sandin-dermott
X-liljegren (like the marincin guess too)
I doubt they run 23 on the roster as well but if it fits like that, eh maybe</div></div>

I have no problem with anything you said, Im curious what happens with Pietrangelo, i think hes slightly overhyped coming to toronto. but i think we're on the same page