Marlies Prospects in 2010-11: Forwards

For the first time in years, the Marlies will be bristling with young talent hoping to make the big club. From top prospect Nazem Kadri to hopeful enforcer Richard Greenop, this Marlies squad should be a team to watch. Let’s take a look at the forward prospects that can be reasonably expected to be on this Marlies team:

Nazem Kadri

Position: C

Bio: Nazem should be expected to play at least a few games for the Marlies in 2010-11, if not the full season. Regardless, Kadri will need to assume a leadership role on the ice in order to graduate to the next level. When on the team he will be the number one center and should be expected to produce like one.

Estimated totals if he plays the full season: 25 goals, 45 assists, 70 points

Jerry D’Amigo

Position: LW/RW

Bio: D’Amigo definitely did not leave RPI to play in the OHL. He should see the majority of the season in the minors, precluding an amazing NHL preseason. He will not be counted on as a main contributor, with that role being more suited to Mike Zigomanis and Joey Crabb. Instead, D’Amigo will be counted on as a secondary point producer and should perform as such.

Estimated totals if he plays the full season: 13 goals, 28 assists, 41 points

Marcel Müller

Position: LW

Bio: Müller is coming off a very strong fourth full season of German Elite League play. His more physical brand of body contact should not overshadow his good playmaking skills, but expecting immediate results from the young German might be a tad optimistic. He’ll likely go between the third and second line throughout the year, with a few call ups to the Leafs roster here and there when injuries set in.

Estimated totals if he plays the full season: 19 goals, 15 assists, 34 points

Mikhail Stefanovich

Position: C

Bio: Stefanovich is the prototypical enigmatic player. Following his draft year, Stefanovich went on to score 49 goals in QMJHL, shooting him up the Leafs’ depth chart. However, after reportedly asking to be kept out of the Leafs’ roster before a preseason game, Stefanovich was cut from the Leafs, with a cut from the Marlies not short after. That’s when the laziness set in. He finished his 09-10 season with just 25 goals in the QMJHL. Stefanovich has a lot to prove and will not be babied. If he staves off a demotion to the Reading Royals of the ECHL, Stefanovich could be on either the second or third line; it’s up to him. My estimation is low, but he could easily score 20 goals if he begins to play with the flair he lost last season.

Estimated totals if he plays the full season: 11 goals, 14 assists, 25 points

Estimated totals if he plays like his 08-09 self: 25 goals, 19 assists, 44 points

Christian Hanson

Position: C/RW

Bio: I had to think a bit before putting Hanson on this report. Hanson proved so little during his time with the Leafs that it seems he’s currently under the shadow of Luca Caputi. If he does spend time on the Marlies, he’ll be expected to produce like a first liner if he wants another shot at the NHL.

Estimated totals if he plays the full season: 29 goals, 42 assists, 71 points

Brayden Irwin

Position: RW

Bio: The latest of Brian Burke’s college project, Irwin has the size (6’5”, 216lbs.) of a power forward in the making. For his first pro season, Irwin should be expected to fill a complementary role.

Estimated totals if he plays the full season: 12 goals, 26 assists, 38 points

Tyler Ruegsegger

Position: C

Bio: With a knack for creative plays, Ruegsegger is playing to get a NHL contract. His expected role will be minimal, likely that of a third or fourth line center. His biggest drawback at this point in his career is his awkward, slow skating. If his skating is improved, he could become a legitimate NHL prospect.

Estimated totals if he plays the full season: 8 goals, 9 assists, 17 points

Greg Scott

Position: RW

Bio: Signed by Cliff Fletcher as an undrafted free agent 2 seasons ago, Greg Scott surprised some with his good rookie season with the Marlies. A modest improvement on last year’s 10 goals and 32 points should be expected, but NHL aspirations in a top 6 role are slim. He should fully develop into an AHL superstar in a few years.

Estimated totals if he plays the full season: 13 goals, 23 assists, 36 points

Dale Mitchell

Position: RW

Bio: It’s hard to dislike Mitchell. He’s a hard worker and he has a pretty sweet ‘stache. Unfortunately his NHL upside appears limited. If he fully develops, he could become a capable energy player at the NHL level. Still, he should be able to get a handful of points this coming season.

Estimated totals if he plays the full season: 16 goals, 8 assists, 24 points

Robert Slaney

Position: LW/C

Bio: Slaney seemed lost last year in his first pro season. At the AHL level he was well below average and he was unable to become a scorer in the ECHL either. Slaney has two more years to prove he belongs, but at this point it seems doubtful he’ll be retained at the end of his contract.

Estimated totals if he plays the full season: 3 goals, 7 assists, 10 points

Richard Greenop

Position: C

Bio: Greenop is a rare case of an old style enforcer. His puck skills are poor and he makes his living by beating the opponent into submission. Even as an enforcer, it seems Greenop is not good enough for the NHL. In the new NHL, enforcers need to be capable forecheckers and energy players in addition to their fighting prowess. Greenop does not have these abilities.

Estimated totals if he plays the full season: 1 goal, 3 assists, 4 points

Likely to spend time on the Reading Royals of the ECHL: Robert Slaney, Dale Mitchell, Greg Scott, Tyler Ruegsegger

Veteran forwards: Mike Zigomanis, Joey Crabb, Ryan Hamilton, Darryl Boyce, Alex Foster, Tim Brent

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  • luke

    Nabeel,
    I see “Luke” in your fantasy league (League C, division 1). I’m assuming it’s not me, but on the off chance it is, I’ll play.

  • GreekLeafer

    I gotta say, the annual is pretty damn nice. Bought it last night at the Chapters in downtown Ottawa. Is the 127 pages a subtle hint at Gilmour’s record season with the Leafs in 1993? Lol it’s silly but hey, am I the only one who was reminded of it? Thanks for putting together a sweet ass magazine like this.

  • Steele

    Did anyone else notice that LeafsTV is all Game in an Hour all long weekend? I am in heaven! The better half? Not so much!

  • Doorman

    Chilly Chilly Chilly! 1 dg here this morning. That must mean that Hockey is just around the corner. Yea Baby!

  • kb

    Only_crime wrote:

    Cloud09 wrote:
    @ Lukey DeSchennion:
    If i wasnt at work right now i would try and dig up some #’s. The point im trying to make is that Elias, despite his age can still put up points, and that is something this team will need if they want to make the playoffs this year.
    same with rolston yet i hear some much hate on him latly. he was a beast in minny and yes hes got a shitty contract but hes a heart and sole guy who given 2nd line minutes can produce. I undetstand were not going to trade a first rounder for him but rolston for a lower tier prospect straight up works for me.

    Again, we ran Blake out of town for 50-60 point seasons making MUCH less, and Rolston has trouble hitting 30 points AND he is an over-35 cap hit. Don’t expect anyone to value anything you say or take you seriously if you keep up with this.

  • Stanley goes to White Kessel

    Doorman wrote:

    Chilly Chilly Chilly! 1 dg here this morning. That must mean that Hockey is just around the corner. Yea Baby!

    Yeah, east of TO’s a bit chilly too. I think I’ll pop in my LOTR box set and start watching… until 3am, baby!

    …(pause)…
    I wonder what Frodo and the rest of the hobbits would look like on skates…
    (TOTALLY unrelated sidenote )… I can’t wait for that Opening Night Game against the Habs!

    Perhaps we could call them the ‘Hab-bits’ and crush them like Sauron. Yes, full inner-geek mode this fine Monday(!) morning.

  • Doorman

    Stanley goes to White Kessel wrote:

    Doorman wrote:
    Chilly Chilly Chilly! 1 dg here this morning. That must mean that Hockey is just around the corner. Yea Baby!
    Yeah, east of TO’s a bit chilly too. I think I’ll pop in my LOTR box set and start watching… until 3am, baby!
    …(pause)…
    I wonder what Frodo and the rest of the hobbits would look like on skates…
    (TOTALLY unrelated sidenote )… I can’t wait for that Opening Night Game against the Habs!
    Perhaps we could call them the ‘Hab-bits’ and crush them like Sauron. Yes, full inner-geek mode this fine Monday(!) morning.

    Hey: I really enjoyed watching the whole thing! 2.00 am. Get those bads hab-its. Yea Baby!

  • Only_crime

    GreekLeafer wrote:

    I gotta say, the annual is pretty damn nice. Bought it last night at the Chapters in downtown Ottawa. Is the 127 pages a subtle hint at Gilmour’s record season with the Leafs in 1993? Lol it’s silly but hey, am I the only one who was reminded of it? Thanks for putting together a sweet ass magazine like this.

    the one on rideau street?

  • mitch92

    kb wrote:

    Only_crime wrote:
    Cloud09 wrote:
    @ Lukey DeSchennion:
    If i wasnt at work right now i would try and dig up some #’s. The point im trying to make is that Elias, despite his age can still put up points, and that is something this team will need if they want to make the playoffs this year.
    same with rolston yet i hear some much hate on him latly. he was a beast in minny and yes hes got a shitty contract but hes a heart and sole guy who given 2nd line minutes can produce. I undetstand were not going to trade a first rounder for him but rolston for a lower tier prospect straight up works for me.
    Again, we ran Blake out of town for 50-60 point seasons making MUCH less, and Rolston has trouble hitting 30 points AND he is an over-35 cap hit. Don’t expect anyone to value anything you say or take you seriously if you keep up with this.

    Comparing the free agent signing of Jason Blake to the possibility of acquiring Brian Rolston for a “lower tier prospect”, is not exactly a parallel comparison. Blake was an aging UFA coming off a career year who was signed for five years and 20 million dollars. He was never going to be able to live up to the hype. If the Leafs acquire Rolston now we get a veteran role player who brings leadership and experience for two years at just over 5 million a year. He would not be expected to play regular top six minutes but can slide in seamlessly when injuries occur. Last year he played behind Parise, Elias and eventually Kovalchuk which is why his point totals were so low. Personally I would much rather acquire Elias who would immediately improve our top six but Rolston for two years would not be a horrible deal because it buys our young guys development time rather than giving them the sink or swim treatment. If Lou tosses in a first rounder for helping him out of his cap situation and allowing him to keep most of his team in tact I would consider it.

  • Only_crime

    kb wrote:

    Only_crime wrote:
    Cloud09 wrote:
    @ Lukey DeSchennion:
    If i wasnt at work right now i would try and dig up some #’s. The point im trying to make is that Elias, despite his age can still put up points, and that is something this team will need if they want to make the playoffs this year.
    same with rolston yet i hear some much hate on him latly. he was a beast in minny and yes hes got a shitty contract but hes a heart and sole guy who given 2nd line minutes can produce. I undetstand were not going to trade a first rounder for him but rolston for a lower tier prospect straight up works for me.
    Again, we ran Blake out of town for 50-60 point seasons making MUCH less, and Rolston has trouble hitting 30 points AND he is an over-35 cap hit. Don’t expect anyone to value anything you say or take you seriously if you keep up with this.

    his cap hit is 5 mill one mill more than blake. Blake and rolston have almost IDENTICAL NUMBERS the last 3 years and rolston has been playing on the third line for all three. Did i say break the bank for the guy? hell no i said people keep ripping on him and its unjustified i mean if you want to say his contract is shit then say it dont rip the player whos still a pretty decent hockey player. As well rolston would be a perfect fit on this team except like you keep pointing hes apparently making MUCH more thank blake because hes paid a million more. My point was people rip rolston because of his contract even though rolston is a heart and soul great guy and he has always been a late bloomer so age shouldnt be a concern for the next two years of his contract. So we ran blake out of town thats cause he wasnt helping the cause at all he wasnt contributing and he didnt fit in on any of the leafs lines. With rolston (if you can justify his contract) your going to get exactly what the leafs need a potential heart and soul third line centre who can also play any other forward position if the leafs need him to do so. If we were able to pick up rolston for a bargain the we could sport a line of kulemin-rolston-armstrong which would be a nice line to throw out their to generate offense and knock some guys around. Like i said the only thing that sucks about rolston is his cap hit and thats it. as long as we dont over pay for him and we just part with late round picks or a fringe prospects like stefanovich i think rolston would be a great pick up plus his shitty cap hit is off the books in two seasons.

  • Only_crime

    mitch92 wrote:

    kb wrote:
    Only_crime wrote:
    Cloud09 wrote:
    @ Lukey DeSchennion:
    If i wasnt at work right now i would try and dig up some #’s. The point im trying to make is that Elias, despite his age can still put up points, and that is something this team will need if they want to make the playoffs this year.
    same with rolston yet i hear some much hate on him latly. he was a beast in minny and yes hes got a shitty contract but hes a heart and sole guy who given 2nd line minutes can produce. I undetstand were not going to trade a first rounder for him but rolston for a lower tier prospect straight up works for me.
    Again, we ran Blake out of town for 50-60 point seasons making MUCH less, and Rolston has trouble hitting 30 points AND he is an over-35 cap hit. Don’t expect anyone to value anything you say or take you seriously if you keep up with this.
    Comparing the free agent signing of Jason Blake to the possibility of acquiring Brian Rolston for a “lower tier prospect”, is not exactly a parallel comparison. Blake was an aging UFA coming off a career year who was signed for five years and 20 million dollars. He was never going to be able to live up to the hype. If the Leafs acquire Rolston now we get a veteran role player who brings leadership and experience for two years at just over 5 million a year. He would not be expected to play regular top six minutes but can slide in seamlessly when injuries occur. Last year he played behind Parise, Elias and eventually Kovalchuk which is why his point totals were so low. Personally I would much rather acquire Elias who would immediately improve our top six but Rolston for two years would not be a horrible deal because it buys our young guys development time rather than giving them the sink or swim treatment. If Lou tosses in a first rounder for helping him out of his cap situation and allowing him to keep most of his team in tact I would consider it.

    my thoughts exactly elias would be a great pick up as long as its a fair deal. Same time though im sure we could offer something like 2011 4th round pick and stefanovich for rolston and that would get it done. then weve got that captain for our offense.

    kadri-bozak-kessel
    versteeg-grabovski-macarthur
    kulemin-rolston-armstrong
    brown/sjostrom-hanson/mitchel-orr

    that would be a nice forward crop

  • mitch92

    @ Only_crime:
    So I think we pretty much agree on Rolston. He would be a good pick-up as long as we do not over pay for his services on top of his already large contract. Seeing as he really does not fit into the Devils plans (as they are very deep on the left wing) we would be doing them a cap favor by taking him off their books so that should be worth a decent pick. What we do not want to do is to give up any bluechip prospects for two years of an expensive aging veteran. Now as I read what I have typed, trading for Rolston makes less sense than waiting for the Devils to waive him and then getting him for nothing unless the Devils are willing to throw in a first rounder in a trade. We can afford to wait as we want to give our young guys every opportunity to earn the roster spots before filling them with highly paid veterans.

  • rpearce76

    if we need a 3rd line heart and soul centre, Metrpolit is still unsigned and would probably be available for 750k…

    No to Rolston unless a goooood prospect or high pick comes with him.

  • Bob is your uncle

    @ rpearce76:
    .
    I think Metropolit signed in Europe. (Switzerland?)

  • TuckerThomas

    Bob is your uncle wrote:

    Metropolit

    Bob is your uncle wrote:

    @ rpearce76:
    .
    I think Metropolit signed in Europe. (Switzerland?)

    You are correct Bob.
    http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=329359

  • keon

    Why is Ruegsegger included in this list, he’s not Leafs property anymore. He wasn’t signed by Aug 15th, so he’s a free agent now.

  • kb

    mitch92 wrote:

    @ Only_crime:
    So I think we pretty much agree on Rolston. He would be a good pick-up as long as we do not over pay for his services on top of his already large contract. Seeing as he really does not fit into the Devils plans (as they are very deep on the left wing) we would be doing them a cap favor by taking him off their books so that should be worth a decent pick. What we do not want to do is to give up any bluechip prospects for two years of an expensive aging veteran. Now as I read what I have typed, trading for Rolston makes less sense than waiting for the Devils to waive him and then getting him for nothing unless the Devils are willing to throw in a first rounder in a trade. We can afford to wait as we want to give our young guys every opportunity to earn the roster spots before filling them with highly paid veterans.

    OK, you saw what you wrote and realized the error of your ways. Taking an old guy who may only be able to put up 30 points now, and have his cap hit maybe forcing BB to trade away one of the prized RFA youngsters this upcoming summer – or preventing a key FA signing – because of his outrageous cap hit is just sheer lunacy. Especially if you have to give up anything at all AND have to take his full cap hit.
    .
    @ Only_crime:
    .
    Please see this reply. This is why you don’t pick him up.

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