So much speculation about contracts and trades and who promised what and not trying hard after signing for big money, my focus is watching the games. That is more fun for me than playing analyst/GM. What can I say, I guess that I am just old school.
Being fast is not flashy. Comparing to Nylander, Kapanan hits more, plays better defence and kills penalties.He's not as flashy as Kapanen but he doesn't need to be.
He should play with the Marlies for a couple of games to get into game shape.Clearly Nylander is not in game shape.
Nylander cannot play in the Marlies. A team will claim him off waivers.He should play with the Marlies for a couple of games to get into game shape.
The Wings deserve the win as they were better in the first two periods and overtime. It didn't help when your goalie let in a couple of softies early.
Isn't there such a thing as "conditioning assignment" ?Nylander cannot play in the Marlies. A team will claim him off waivers.
Yes, there is. And yes, he could have.Isn't there such a thing as "conditioning assignment" ?
Advanced stats suggest Nylander is far superior. But that was using Nylander's stats from last year, we'll have to see how he does after sitting for 8 monthsBeing fast is not flashy. Comparing to Nylander, Kapanan hits more, plays better defence and kills penalties.
Kapanen and Nylander should never be in the same car at the same time again.Kapanen is is fast but Nylander is an extremely smooth skater.
Definitely. For two periods yesterday Detroit dominated the entire team - it wasn't one shift or one player.Willy deserves some slack. His first competitive game since last year's playoffs. That's almost 8 months.
Why? It's the first time in his entire career that Nylander has hit something...Kapanen and Nylander should never be in the same car at the same time again.
Actually, I just want the Leafs to do well. Fans can be critical of the team and enjoy talking sports.I think shaolinx wants willy off of Leafs so he could say he was right all along
Definitely. For two periods yesterday Detroit dominated the entire team - it wasn't one shift or one player.
He hadn't even practised with them yet, so if anything blame a poor coaching decision.
Why? It's the first time in his entire career that Nylander has hit something...
No Nylander will not want to go to the Marlies.Yes, there is. And yes, he could have.
So, he could have gone to the Marlies, had the parent club suggested it, and young William agreed to it.No Nylander will not want to go to the Marlies.
The rules for conditioning.
13.8 Conditioning Loan. Unless a Player consents, he shall not be Loaned on a Conditioning Loan to a minor league club. Such Conditioning Loan shall not extend for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days. The Commissioner may take whatever steps he deems necessary to investigate the circumstances under which a Player is Loaned on a Conditioning Loan. If the Commissioner has reason to believe or determines that the Club has used the Conditioning Loan to evade the Re-Entry Waivers, or otherwise Circumvent any provision of this Agreement, he may take such disciplinary action against the Club, as he deems appropriate. The Player shall continue, during the period of such Conditioning Loan, to receive the same Paragraph 1 NHL Salary, and be entitled to the same benefits, that he would have received had he continued to play with the Club.