Questions for Dave Morrison

Who do you expect to surprise at camp this year based on what you’ve seen/heard of their offseason training program, if not just a hunch?

Kool idea by the way Alex, scouts are not recognized enough for their efforts. Long travel days and many hrs in cold middle of nowhere rinks.

Alex I would like to hear his scouting report on Garrett Sparks

MacArthur was a great ‘chemistry’ fit last year while Versteeg wasn’t. Can you scout for chemistry and, if so, what do you look for to fit in with the Leafs current lineup?

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How important is a player’s build? Some players are already filled out at age 17/18 (an example would be Tyler Biggs) and that means that they could be more NHL ready, could mean that they will be more likely to be a bigger player, and also shows that the player is serious about working hard to make the NHL. On the other hand, a player like Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is thin as a rail, and considering what he can do at that weight, you can only imagine what he could do once he filled out. So is one better than the other? Is it looked at on an individual basis? Or is it too hard to define?

How about the way Maltby and Lilja block out distractions? Talk about gamers.

Similar question. Is the prototypical player going to become a 6’3″ 230+lb fast skater with wide wing span? Is this more for D and O players may be smaller but will need wheels and high level of skill? Also interested in the evolution of the Power Forward and what he is looking for in such a player.

I’ve heard the plan is if he doesn’t make the Leafs he will be playing for Erie with Sondre Olden on his wing.( just drafted by Erie this summer ) Should make for an interesting season for Erie fans.

Hi Dave! We all knew the defensive upside Nikolai Kulemin had but with a breakout season where he notched 30 goals and was arguably our best 2 way foward all year do you see him making another step forward offensively or do you believe 30 goals is a fair assessment of his offensive skills?