SalarySwishSalarySwish
Avatar

brenfox31

Brendan Fox
Member Since
Jul. 13, 2017
Favourite Team
Toronto Maple Leafs
2nd Favourite Team
Vancouver Canucks
Forum Posts
511
Posts per Day
0.2
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 25, 2019 at 5:42 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 11, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.
Thread: Marlies Update 4
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Leafsfan23</b></div><div>There has been a lot of hype around Sandin lately but is that just because of Liljegren's injury or is he legitimately the better prospect? Who do you believe has the higher ceiling?</div></div>

Personally, I don't know if I can choose. I find Sandin to be a bit more promising because he has excelled so quickly at this level, but at the same time Lilly has shown skills that most players don't have, and it could make him a potential top 2 dman if he hits all the right strides. Unlikely tho, both of these guys are more likely going to be top 4 dmen for this leafs team in the next 2-3 years. I wouldn't compare them too much, but rather appreciate the fact that we have two relatively high level defence prospects, who will be an important part of this team for years to come.
Sandin is somewhat similar to Rielly in a lot of ways. Great skater and puck mover, with a decent shot and serious offensive talent. Is he a stud defensively? No. But he's capable, and hasn't been burned too often. One more year in the AHL will have him ready, tho he will likely have to play next to someone of decent size in the NHL.

Lilly could be very good as well, and it looks like his defensive game is coming together a bit. His skating (especially lateral movement and crossovers) is A+. However, his shot has some accuracy troubles, and he takes weak scoring chances too often. Luckily for his development, he plays with Borgman a lot, who is a shutdown AHL dman, so he can be a bit more "spontaneous". His SuperElite League stats are amazing, whereas Sandin has looked slightly better as an AHL rookie.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 10, 2019 at 10:13 p.m.
Thread: Marlies Update 4
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>notKyleDUbas123</b></div><div>1. How have Sandin/Liljegren looked in their own end and do you think they can make the jump next year? Possibly another year for Sandin in the AHL for him to become more complete/bulk up.

2. Can Trevor Moore kill penalties?

3. Any surprises that could make the leafs out of camp? Bracco, Marchement, Engvall?

4. I assume Rosen is a lock for the leafs next year, does he look NHL ready?</div></div>

Alright I can’t answer all of these yet, but I’ll see what I can do:

- Liljegren and Sandin have looked good in both ends, and have had substantial seasons for their development in terms of point production. That being said, they’ve been out for a lot of the season with injuries, and I don’t think they’re NHL ready yet. I think next year will be their Rosen/Dermott year, where they spend an extra year developing and forcing Dubas to call them up. I think they’ll play after injuries, and will be immediate callups, but one more year before they get full time. That also allows them to come in after a full season without injuries.

Can Trevor Moore kill penalties? Absolutely. Will he under Babcock? I don’t know. He hasn’t been amazing in the PK, but he has looked more capable than many others. If guys like Brown are gone next year, he will spend some one on the PK, but won’t be a regular like Kappy and Hyman.

Surprises to make the team? Probably none, but Moore, Rosen and Bracco will imo. Borgman is obviously close, and Sandin/Lilly will be too, but I think they’ll be in the AHL for one more year. Marchment is going to be a 3/4 liner at tops, and Brooks is hard to tell. The next after the obvious ones on Forward will likely be Marchment, Timashov and Brooks, but an interesting option could be to actually acquire Sam Gagner from Van city and use him as an option.

Rosen looks amazing in the AHL. He will def be a Leaf next year, whether as a 6th or 7th dman.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 10, 2019 at 4:32 p.m.
Thread: Marlies Update 4
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>BeterChiarelli</b></div><div>What's Timashov's future with the Leafs going to look like? As an outside it appears he's slowly being phased out, will Dubas look to find some form of value for him?</div></div>

IMO: He's not going anywhere in a trade unless they get another forward prospect in return. He hasn't got the potential he used to have, but he's still solid for the Marlies and he's cheap depth for another year. Leafs need that. With the upcoming cap crunch he is important, and I think (from what I've seen) he is starting to grow some chemistry with Carcone, who is in a very similar position. Also, once Bracco and Moore are in the NHL (probably next year), he and Engvall will get more ice time and will better develop. He's got room to grow, and now it's up to him to take the spot from Macmaster, Gagne, or Carcone. He has more potential than them, he just hasn't quite hit it yet.

He was also good in the POs last year, so if the Marlies make another cup run he could be an important asset.
Forum: GM Game 2018-19Feb. 5, 2019 at 4:02 p.m.
Thread: 2018-19 GM Game - Pacific Trade Block Thread
<img class="for_img" src="https://www.capfriendly.com/assets/images/icons/forums/smilies/ducks.svg" alt="ducks.svg">

The Anaheim Ducks Trade Block contains:
<strong>- Tyler Myers </strong>
Looking for a top 4ish Dman and picks or prospects in return, looking for someone with term.

<strong>-Jay Bouwmeester</strong>
Looking for a top 6 Dman, pick.

<strong>-Ryan Miller</strong>
Backup/Fringe starter with term

<strong>-Matt Cullen</strong>
Depth forward

<strong>-Nate Thompson </strong>
Draft Pick or depth forward 24&gt; years old

<strong>-Sam Carrick</strong>
Depth or pick

Ryan Kesler!!!
IDK

<strong>Willing to sell some other pieces for replacements!
</strong>
<strong>LOOKING FOR:</strong>
- 2nd rounder, 3rd rounder, low picks in 2019 Draft.
- BACKUP GOALIE (anybody, i'm at 1 goalie atm)
-Top 9 forwards and top 4 defence are great!
-Depth with term or RFA status.
- Replacements for rentals
-Players with Term
-Players who don't get hurt every 5 games lol.