Leafs Defeat Sens 2-1 OT in Rookie Tourney

[Newfie John]

Hoffman and Landolt had the goals for the leafs. From what I've read, Steen was the most dangerous player out there every time he stepped on the ice, and came close to scoring a few times. But overall, the most impressive player was Staffan Kronvall. He did have 2 assists and had a very physical outing. He was solid on D also. Maybe we'll see him on the NHL team in a year or 2.

[Madferret]

John did you happen to catch who was in nets for the Sens? Glass? Guard?

[PDO]

John did you happen to catch who was in nets for the Sens? Glass? Guard?

I'd wager they both played, one in the first half and one in the second?

[Man.Utd]

Gaurd was in net, Ferret. More on that particular game.

Well, from what I heard from people / read on other boards, the whole Ottawa team seemed to be very flat in the beginning and got better as the game went on. The Leafs put in a good, consistant effort. Maybe they were better prepared thanks to a comparetively much older squad than that of the other teams. Some people were making jokes that even the Toronto prospects are too old. :laughing: Seriously though, on Toronto for winning their first game of the tourney. What I gathered regarding the big names, from friends who went to the game and other board reviews:

- Steen was clearly the best player on the ice having a small but quite apparent edge over the rest of the blue-chippers (Eaves, Meszaros) of the competition.

- The Ottawa team wasn't at all impressive until the end of the game when everyone turned it up and looked like stars.

- Meszaros was by far the most reliable, consistant player for us despite seemingly floating for a shift or two. He played alright but wasn't a very big standout or anything, and that left us Sens fans wanting more from argueably our #1 prospect. He wasn't overly physical in the boarderline dirty way like he was in the WHL with the Giants, but seemed content to rather just throw and finish regular checks ala Chris Phillips. He has an absolute cannon of a shot which would be one of Ottawa's best from the point as is. He needs to learn to get it off quicker though as he still takes too much time to unleash it. Could stand to add some more pounds to his frame. Despite being listed as anything from 5'10 - 6'3 I can say from wathcing the practises live that he does seem to be around the 6'2 listed in an article I posted. No way way he's the 220lbs though, as already stated, he could use more bulk. Good skating ability.

- Eaves is indeed pretty small, as he seems to be about 5'11 boarderline 6'. He could use some more muscle too, for sure. He got hit early, went straight to the bench, and seemed shaken. Even a few shifts after he was a bit troubled. But then he really turned it up ans was reportedly the 2nd best player behind Steen. Pretty much what we already knew about him; fiesty, versitile, some offensive skill. Created some nice offensive chances.

- Wikner is a really dirty player. I don't like him much at all and if we want a 4th liner would rather just take a scrapper like McGratton. He didn't even appear to want to play hockey but rather just try and head-hunt. Maybe a 4th liner for us down the road if management likes him? He's the type of guy who will be ending careers and nobody needs that.

- Guard was very solid but played far too deep in his net. He's not very comfortable leaving his crease be it to cut down the angle or play the puck. Very similar to Theodore style-wise in his lateral movement. If only he can be half as good.....

- Roman Wick barely got any playing time. He wasn't impressive when he was iced. As expected, this one is still years away. He does have the raw talent though with nice speed, offensive instincts, and deked a Leaf defender out of his skates. He turned a Leaf defender inside out, threw him totally off balance, and he ended up right on his behind.

- Other than Steen, who I was quite impressed with going by the reviews, Toronto's sqaud was almost as bad as ours. Either because it was a poor outing for both teams or a lack of star-power for them both past a select few, I don't know.

[Newfie John]

Man U, you weren't hearing anything about Kronvall? I heard he was the leaf's best defencemen clearly. Those 2 assists must have meant something also. Other then that, there's no clear cut NHL talent from what I can see.

[Man.Utd]

Man U, you weren't hearing anything about Kronvall? I heard he was the leaf's best defencemen clearly. Those 2 assists must have meant something also. Other then that, there's no clear cut NHL talent from what I can see.

Nope, nothing on Kronvall. That's not to say he didn't have a strong game, but I guess he didn't stand out to anyone. Or at least any of the people I know who went down to the Corel Center to see the games / posters on other boards.

[Leafs_Fa_Life]

Really? A Hab fan that posts on another board I visited said Kronwall was by far the best player on the ice. He's not as flashly as Steen, so that's probably why he didn't get the same praise. On the local radio I've also been hearing good things about Kronwall too. He added another assist in the second game against Carolina, and apparently the Leafs have beaten the Habs 3-2 tonight. Maybe they added to his assist totals tonight :nod:

[leaferfan87]

I read in the Citizen today that Guard was quite impressive in the loss. He stopped 38 shots.

[Newfie John]

I'm still trying to dig up the details in that 3-2 victory over the habs. I do know though that "Making The Cut" pickup Dominic Noel had 2 goals.

[Amoroq]

Pogge Solid, Leafs Rookies Win Another One

September 8, 2005
LINK (http://www.torontomapleleafs.com/story.ml?title=News&ctype=News&n=4953&e=AdminGroup)


(OTTAWA) -- Justin Pogge, the Maple Leafs first pick, 90th overall in the 2004 Entry Draft allowed a power play goal less than two minutes into the game then stood tall while keeping the Carolina Hurricanes prospects off the scoresheet for the remainder of the game in a 3-1 Leafs victory.

http://www.torontomapleleafs.com/images/home/pogge_250_save_RookCamp.jpg Justin Pogge stood tall Wednesday in Ottawa.
(Phillip MacCallum)
This game was remarkably similar to the previous night's win for the Leafs: hits, fights, solid goaltending and a wide advantage in shots.

The Leafs spread the scoring around with nine different players each earning a point in the win.

Another first choice for the Leafs, Alex Steen (24th overall, 2002 Entry Draft) opened the scoring for the Leafs on a five-on-three powerplay in a three-goal second period for Toronto. Luke Fulghum, on an amateur try-out and Martin Sagat, a 2003 draft pick, 91st overall, each scored at even-strength in a dominant second period.

Brett Engelhardt, signed as a free agent by the Leafs in December 2004, led the way with nine of the team's 51 total shots. Engelhardt played on a line with Steen and Brent Aubin (signed to an amateur try-out this summer) for the second consecutive game and the trio earned several scoring chances along with 15 shots on goal.

The Leafs complete their three games in three nights on Thursday with an 8 pm match-up against the Canadiens prospects at the Corel Centre. Their final game of the rookie tournament is Saturday afternoon against the Panthers rookies.

[Max Power]

- Guard was very solid but played far too deep in his net. He's not very comfortable leaving his crease be it to cut down the angle or play the puck. Very similar to Theodore style-wise in his lateral movement. If only he can be half as good.....



I must of missed this post because I comented on this in the Sens forum
I heard guard was very solid from a few who were there?

[Man.Utd]

I must of missed this post because I comented on this in the Sens forum
I heard guard was very solid from a few who were there?

Guard was quite solid by all accounts, don't get me wrong. Particularly at stopping the puck. But apparently he didn't look great playing it and doesn't like to come too far out of his net too often. Maybe he picked up some bad habbits behind that great Kelowna D when he was in the WHL? He'd just kick a huge rebound out to the corner and let the talented bluelinrs deal with it / lug it up ice, rarely playing the puck himself.