Soshnikov

[Highlander]

What are your thoughts about this:
http://editorinleaf.com/2017/01/23/toronto-maple-leafs-rychel-nhl/

I havent watched enought games or noticed a drop in his play. I really liked him last year

 

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

No.

Soshnikov is being asked to perform a certain role on the fourth line, he's spoke about wanting to play a more offense first game, but he understands what the coach wants from him in the role he is currently in.

Rychel has not been terribly impressive at the AHL level either, so I'm not sure he'd be my first call-up.

Babcock has also spoken of being understanding of Sosh's frustrations but how he likes what he adds to the fourth line.

You'll notice Babs often plays him with Kadri and Komarov in place of Nylander in the third period of tight games.

 

[ZBBM]

Someone may want to point out to this fellow that the Leafs are currently 4th in PK percentage.

 

[Frank E]

Someone may want to point out to this fellow that the Leafs are currently 4th in PK percentage.

If you're not first, you're last.

-Mike Babcock

 

[herman]

This is what Babcock has cited as a team measure he values in terms of specialty teams:
https://www.sportingcharts.com/nhl/stats/team-power-play-plus-penalty-kill/2016/

 

[Highlander]

as mentioned I am a big Shosh fan so its good to hear this feedback, I want to see a few more game. seem to be catching the games in 6 most of the time. Thanks Redleaf

 

[Highlander]

Hey you start a thread on a guy and he scores a beauty.