2021-22 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion

[herman]

https://twitter.com/jshannonhl/status/1436004513647824905
https://twitter.com/mccownpodcast/status/1436027141351694339

 

[herman]

https://theathletic.com/2816297/2021/09/09/what-to-watch-for-in-maple-leafs-development-camp-is-nick-robertson-good-enough-to-make-the-leafs-roster-full-time/

Nick Robertson, on paper, is the top dog, at forward, at the dev camp.

Wickenheiser will oversee the development camp, the first time many will be able to observe her work with prospects since she was named the Leafs senior director of player development in May.

When she was hired, she promised brutal honesty.

?I don?t sugarcoat things. If something needs to be said to a player, I?m not afraid to say it, which I think benefits the player down the road,? Wickenheiser said in May.

If she does opt to take more of a tough-love approach, I?m curious to see how that translates on the ice, if at all. Former director of player development Scott Pellerin also favoured constant communication with players, and many prospects The Athletic spoke to about Pellerin said he was often heavy on positivity to build confidence.

 

[L K]

https://twitter.com/jshannonhl/status/1436004513647824905

Logical fans - oh good, everyone will be vaccinated
Twitter fans - I guess Nylander's getting traded

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/jshannonhl/status/1436004513647824905

Logical fans - oh good, everyone will be vaccinated
Twitter fans - I guess Nylander's getting traded

I'm mostly seeing jabs that they're going to finally experience the second round of something.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/kristen_shilton/status/1436056996462145536
https://twitter.com/dalter/status/1436055958246014982
https://twitter.com/koshtorontosun/status/1436069082609094662

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/koshtorontosun/status/1436076250062331908
Wth

She is going to make some of them cry

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/jshannonhl/status/1436004513647824905
https://twitter.com/mccownpodcast/status/1436027141351694339

https://twitter.com/leafsnews/status/1436112995915124736

 

[ZBBM]

https://twitter.com/jshannonhl/status/1436004513647824905

Logical fans - oh good, everyone will be vaccinated
Twitter fans - I guess Nylander's getting traded

I'm mostly seeing jabs that they're going to finally experience the second round of something.

That's brutal ? but brilliant.

 

[herman]

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/sabres-re-engage-interested-teams-meeting-eichels-representatives/

According to several sources, Toronto winger Ilya Mikheyev asked for a trade following the 2020-21 season. But, what is important to the story is that the Maple Leafs made it clear they do not want to accommodate this request. With Zach Hyman and Joe Thornton gone from the left wing, the organization told Mikheyev it considers him a key part of their team and are counting on him to have a big year.

Neither GM Kyle Dubas nor agent Dan Milstein were willing to comment. At issue appears to be role and ice-time, heading into the final year of his contract. His 14:13 per game last season was eighth among Toronto forwards.

This better not be about losing his nickname

 

[Arn]

Eichel for Mikheyev, seems fair.

 

[Guilt Trip]

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/sabres-re-engage-interested-teams-meeting-eichels-representatives/

According to several sources, Toronto winger Ilya Mikheyev asked for a trade following the 2020-21 season. But, what is important to the story is that the Maple Leafs made it clear they do not want to accommodate this request. With Zach Hyman and Joe Thornton gone from the left wing, the organization told Mikheyev it considers him a key part of their team and are counting on him to have a big year.

Neither GM Kyle Dubas nor agent Dan Milstein were willing to comment. At issue appears to be role and ice-time, heading into the final year of his contract. His 14:13 per game last season was eighth among Toronto forwards.

This better not be about losing his nickname

Haha. Trade Campbell immediately lol. Seeing he's strictly a defensive player I'd guess he'd like to be given a chance at a little more offence. I always wanted to see him get a chance on the PP. He did put up decent numbers in the KHL and in his first year here before the injury. Can't really blame him but we'll see what they do.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

I don't think it'd be crazy to trade him. He's a UFA next offseason and based off these comments he'll either be leaving because he'll want a bigger opportunity or he'll get top-6 ice time this season and he'll be leaving because the Leafs can't afford him. Hyman and Thornton are both gone, yes, but the Leafs also added a number of wingers this offseason. Also if the Leafs don't trade him it might cost them a player like Engvall who could play a similar role to waivers.

 

[rdowdall]

Trade Mikheyev and Rielly to the Devils for Subban, Graves and picks.  Devils need to retain 50% of Subban's contract. 

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

NO SOUP FOR YOU!

 

[ZBBM]

Mikheyev wants a trade?  Maybe he'd better focus his energies on converting one or two of some of those high-danger chances he gets.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/mostlyleafies/status/1412087185042546689
Woulda shoulda coulda

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Mikheyev wants a trade?  Maybe he'd better focus his energies on converting one or two of some of those high-danger chances he gets.

I've seen a lot of comments elsewhere about how he plays with a very long stick. That's great for his defensive efforts, especially on the PK, but it likely holds him back offensively.

 

[Highlander]

Souperman wants to go elsewhere. How does this affect my applecart of thinking the Leafs are the center of the hockey universe?

 

[Bullfrog]

If it means anything, I play Mikheyev on the 1st line with Matthews and Nylander in NHL 21 and it works out pretty well.
;D

 

[Zee]

I guess he should have scored in game 5 then.