Mackcanuck Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger 31m31 minutes ago William Nylander has been recalled by the Leafs from Modo. He will report to the Marlies.Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie 35m35 minutes ago As has been reported, TOR recalls William Nylander. He's expected to join the AHL Marlies at this time.Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie 31m31 minutes ago It's my understanding 2 reasons for move: 1. TOR wants him playing on smaller ice. 2. Situation in MoDo (coach fired recently) wasn't ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 We will see what he can do at the pro level in NA. Should be interesting. When does Utica play the Marlies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Pedan vs Nylander..should be a gooder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Here come the Nylander fans.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Here we go. I guess I'll start it: "BEnNNINZzzs! WHY U KNoW DRAFZ KNEELANDERZ!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRedYellow Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Here we go. I guess I'll start it: "BEnNNINZzzs! WHY U KNoW DRAFZ KNEELANDERZ!" Ha ha ha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Here we go. I guess I'll start it: "BEnNNINZzzs! WHY U KNoW DRAFZ KNEELANDERZ!" Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devoted Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Desperate move by a desperate franchise? Not the worst timing as he likely started to get used to the small ice surface again during the WJC's, but I'm never a fan of a team moving an 18 year old across the globe mid-season and having him try to adapt to a much more physically demanding league and schedule. There were whispers that Pittsburgh may have done the same with Kasperi Kapanen about a month ago, but i'm guessing his less than stellar WJC tourney coupled with the move for Perron has quieted those discussions. Regarding Nylander, at least it'll be interesting to see how it shakes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Wow. So much for him becoming the best swede league player evar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 It's not a good decision. He really needs to bulk up and he shouldn't touch the NHL until the 2016-2017 season. And yes, I know they've recalled him to the Marlies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 It's not a good decision. He really needs to bulk up and he shouldn't touch the NHL until the 2016-2017 season. And yes, I know they've recalled him to the Marlies.ya you know that won't happen. Kadri 2.0 right here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 the Leafs should probably wait until he hits puberty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Woah. Nylander's got the hair but Virt's kind of got the Joffrey face going on doesn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie 31m31 minutes agoSituation in MoDo (coach fired recently) wasn't ideal. SO BRINGING HIM TO THE LEAFS DYSFUNCTION IS AN IMPROVEMENT?? Now he can watch Kessel on the big club and learn how to play a 60 foot game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Was thinking the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Should be interesting to see how his game translates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 This move is premature, but I think it has a lot more to do with the Modo coach firing than this being good for his personal development. They're dead-last in the SHL and Nylander is a supposed leader on that team. Safe to say the new coach isn't going to go with the same approach. Meanwhile the Marlies have nothing to lose. They're dead-last in scoring, going nowhere fast, and can afford to give Nylander all the cushy icetime he wants. But is he ready to be a pro? From what I've seen, not even close. He's easily crumpled on hits from junior players and sought to duck out of any and all contact. He simply needs to build strength. TO has no other prospects to get even a little excited about at the moment, so there's that. Pressure's on now for him to become some half-cooked saviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Just trying to bring some revenue to the Marlies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absent Canuck Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Here we go. I guess I'll start it: "Benning , why did you draft a crashing winger when you could have drafted a high scoring play making center" Fixed it for you. Took out the spin that you used in order to invalidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyhee Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie 31m31 minutes agoSituation in MoDo (coach fired recently) wasn't ideal. SO BRINGING HIM TO THE LEAFS DYSFUNCTION IS AN IMPROVEMENT?? Now he can watch Kessel on the big club and learn how to play a 60 foot game. an early contender for post of the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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