Leafs Rookie Tournament
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According to Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun, D'Amigo will miss the rookie tournament with a back injury. He's expected to be ready for training camp though.
http://leafsprospects.com/2011/08/09/leafs-rookie-tournament-roster-announced/
This link has a scouting report on some of the players that dont stand out on the Rookie Tourni roster.. (dont know if there is any truth to this..)
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For those who may not recognize the above mentioned players, a quick scouting report on them?
Garrett Clarke - Once a highly touted Dman coming into the Q, Clarke?s stock fell because of internal issues with his team. An offensive blueliner, He brings an edge to his game, along with the ability to rush the puck. He?s a tremendous skater, as well. There was talk of attitude problems throughout his career, though if Burke has invited him? he must have looked into it.
Kyle Neuber ? A big physical presence, Neuber has been a member of the Columbus organization since he was drafted in 09. He?s a clear cut enforcer who can drop the gloves and rattle some bodies. Otherwise, he?s a kid who needs work in the defensive side of the game, and lacks the true footspeed to be much of an NHL?er. How he?s on this roster? I?m not sure, as he should still be under contract with the Blue Jackets.
Mike Schwindt ? Another big boy, Schwindt is a nice defensive presence who can rattle a few bodies. You won?t get any offense from him? absolutely none, but he may be able to crack an NHL roster as a 6th or 7th Defenseman. He was recently traded to the Soo Greyhounds and could be a steadying presence on their backend.
Matt Stanisz ? While not overly big, Stanisz is a pretty calming defensive defender who saw his offense blossom in his Overage year, playing with Jesse Blacker?s Owen Sound Attack. He likely won?t have that offensive game in the pros, but it?s worth noting. He?s usually the defenseman who makes smart and calm decisions and plays sound defense.
Denny (Dennis) Urban ? A small offensively gifted defender, Urban saw brief time with the ECHL?s Reading Royals, where the Leafs brass would have seen him. He was one of the better defenders in the country, and had gained some support for the Hobey Baker this past year, after beating the record for most points by a defenseman in Robert Morris (his NCAA team) history.
Dave Cowan ? Cowan was on the roster last year, and was a teammate of the aforementioned Urban. He?s another big defender, with some steadying skills defensively and a long wingspan.
This link has a scouting report on some of the players that dont stand out on the Rookie Tourni roster.. (dont know if there is any truth to this..)
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For those who may not recognize the above mentioned players, a quick scouting report on them?
Garrett Clarke - Once a highly touted Dman coming into the Q, Clarke?s stock fell because of internal issues with his team. An offensive blueliner, He brings an edge to his game, along with the ability to rush the puck. He?s a tremendous skater, as well. There was talk of attitude problems throughout his career, though if Burke has invited him? he must have looked into it.
Kyle Neuber ? A big physical presence, Neuber has been a member of the Columbus organization since he was drafted in 09. He?s a clear cut enforcer who can drop the gloves and rattle some bodies. Otherwise, he?s a kid who needs work in the defensive side of the game, and lacks the true footspeed to be much of an NHL?er. How he?s on this roster? I?m not sure, as he should still be under contract with the Blue Jackets.
Mike Schwindt ? Another big boy, Schwindt is a nice defensive presence who can rattle a few bodies. You won?t get any offense from him? absolutely none, but he may be able to crack an NHL roster as a 6th or 7th Defenseman. He was recently traded to the Soo Greyhounds and could be a steadying presence on their backend.
Matt Stanisz ? While not overly big, Stanisz is a pretty calming defensive defender who saw his offense blossom in his Overage year, playing with Jesse Blacker?s Owen Sound Attack. He likely won?t have that offensive game in the pros, but it?s worth noting. He?s usually the defenseman who makes smart and calm decisions and plays sound defense.
Denny (Dennis) Urban ? A small offensively gifted defender, Urban saw brief time with the ECHL?s Reading Royals, where the Leafs brass would have seen him. He was one of the better defenders in the country, and had gained some support for the Hobey Baker this past year, after beating the record for most points by a defenseman in Robert Morris (his NCAA team) history.
Dave Cowan ? Cowan was on the roster last year, and was a teammate of the aforementioned Urban. He?s another big defender, with some steadying skills defensively and a long wingspan.
A couple of notes on tonight's game:
1) Two forward lines have been confirmed so far: McKegg-Crescenzi-Nicholls and Broll-Heard-Frattin
2) Mark Owuya will start in net for the Leafs, with Garrett Sparks taking over at the half-way mark
1) Two forward lines have been confirmed so far: McKegg-Crescenzi-Nicholls and Broll-Heard-Frattin
2) Mark Owuya will start in net for the Leafs, with Garrett Sparks taking over at the half-way mark
A full line-up for tonight's game has now been released, courtesy of Marlies reporter Clayton Hansler:
McKegg - Crescenzi - Nicholls
Broll - Heard - Frattin
Ross - Ryan - Devane
Olden - Carrick - Leivo
Clarke - Gardiner
Stanisz - Blacker
Urban - Percy
Owuya/Sparks
Clearly Eakins is trying to spread out the talent, particularly on the blue-line. That 3rd line could potentially be the Leafs 3rd line in a few years, or at least 2/3 of it with Ross and Ryan. Would have liked to see Olden and McKegg together, since they'll both be playing for Erie this season in the OHL.
McKegg - Crescenzi - Nicholls
Broll - Heard - Frattin
Ross - Ryan - Devane
Olden - Carrick - Leivo
Clarke - Gardiner
Stanisz - Blacker
Urban - Percy
Owuya/Sparks
Clearly Eakins is trying to spread out the talent, particularly on the blue-line. That 3rd line could potentially be the Leafs 3rd line in a few years, or at least 2/3 of it with Ross and Ryan. Would have liked to see Olden and McKegg together, since they'll both be playing for Erie this season in the OHL.
LittleHockeyFan
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Matt Stanisz?!
LittleHockeyFan
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nm...yep, it is THAT Matt Stanisz......
LittleHockeyFan
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Blacker is playing too, for whoever was thinking he was out
LittleHockeyFan
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DiDomenico (sp?) is playing too.....
Tigger said:
Sorry, what's the connection there? Former junior teammates?
LittleHockeyFan said:
Hayes should be there too.
LittleHockeyFan
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Stanisz was a Barrie Colt for years, before being traded to Owen Sound for their championship team last year.....he was also billeted by one of my neighbours 
when he was here in Barrie
when he was here in Barrie