Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
mjmgrand said:Yah he looked really good last night. At times I saw what Carlyle said after - how had this guy never played a single game before? He is an NHL-ready player if there ever was one. Extraordinary positioning, and I didn't realize he played big as well at 6'2".
nutman said:mjmgrand said:Yah he looked really good last night. At times I saw what Carlyle said after - how had this guy never played a single game before? He is an NHL-ready player if there ever was one. Extraordinary positioning, and I didn't realize he played big as well at 6'2".
Its nice having a defensive coach.
It is really remarkable when you think about it? Going from cracking the NHL first games to top minutes in the league AND not looking out of place. There is quite a bit to like about his game. He seems to always have his head up. He makes good break out passes and has a decent shot. For the most part, he makes good decisions, especially considering this level and speed is all new to him. When he does mess up a little, he seems to know it immediately and hustles quick to try to recover. He also seems to be aware of what's going on his zone and generally has some opposing player covered, as opposed to letting them room free. Not perfect, but I like a lot about him, especially given the circumstances. I think he'd adapt well with any pairing.Justin said:Unbelievable stat: Kostka's 5th in the NHL in total ice time (Phaneuf is first). How do you call up a guy for his first stint in the NHL and throw him to the wolves giving him more ice time than every single player in the NHL save for 4 others?
Zee said:Nice interview with Kostka on TSN1050 right now.
highlites:
Local guy who grew up a Leafs fan, he knows everyone has an opinion on the team and how to "fix it"
Tries to tune out all the media stuff, doesn't listen to radio call in shows/talk shows
describes the experience playing for the Leafs as "surreal"
Biggest adjustment is speed of game and making decisions faster from the AHL
RedLeaf said:Zee said:Nice interview with Kostka on TSN1050 right now.
highlites:
Local guy who grew up a Leafs fan, he knows everyone has an opinion on the team and how to "fix it"
Tries to tune out all the media stuff, doesn't listen to radio call in shows/talk shows
describes the experience playing for the Leafs as "surreal"
Biggest adjustment is speed of game and making decisions faster from the AHL
Has he ever fit in well, eh? I've never seen a defenseman come into the NHL like this and help anchor the blue line so quickly. He's not great in any one aspect of the game, just good at almost every job and can play some solid minutes. Real nice pick up for the Leafs. I think we can part ways soon with Liles, and Komi because of his emergence. Nonis needs to go out and find a real good shut down type defenseman with both Gardiner and Rielly coming into the fold.
Zee said:It's strange because I never really heard of this guy before the season.