Training Camp: September 16 - October 1

[Kaberle15]

Is it tomorrow yet ?

[Bender]

Didn't realize Kadri was 6', thought he was shorter.

Nope, he's just rail thin. I saw him last year at a Marlies game. Hopefully he's put on some muscle and has better balance. He needs to win more puck battles.

[Gerald The Duck]

Didn't realize Kadri was 6', thought he was shorter.

Nope, he's just rail thin. I saw him last year at a Marlies game. Hopefully he's put on some muscle and has better balance. He needs to win more puck battles.

Agreed, although he seemed to fare much better in his 2nd stint last season.

I think he stated in an interview earlier this summer (can't find the video now) that he has worked hard on his lower body strength so I guess we'll find out soon enough!

[Kaberle15]

yay! Hockey is back!

[Sarge]

Sounds like Orr's spot might not be up for grabs;

Tonyambrogio200 Tony Ambrogio #Leafs Colton Orr says he is "fully ready to go" and "do whatever it takes." Over his concussion

[bustaheims]

jonasTSN1050: Ron Wilson says he'll make at least 30 cuts by Wednesday. He plans to trim group down to 26/27 players by the following Wednesday.

[Zee]

Any fights in camp yet? 

[Crucialness Key]

Sounds like Orr's spot might not be up for grabs;
Tonyambrogio200 Tony Ambrogio #Leafs Colton Orr says he is "fully ready to go" and "do whatever it takes." Over his concussion

Why would Grabovski be playing in Orr's spot anyway?   HEY-OHHHHHH

[Bender]

jonasTSN1050: Ron Wilson says he'll make at least 30 cuts by Wednesday. He plans to trim group down to 26/27 players by the following Wednesday.

@mirtle Wilson: "For sure the playoffs are do-able." Says Lombardi is getting very close and will likely participate in some practices.

Sweet. I feel like finally we have some semblence of a competitive team.

[Deebo]

http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=73330&navid=DL|TOR|home

Live interviews going on now

[Nik]

The Lombardi thing is interesting. If he's able to play does that mean Kadri's potential spot is no longer available? Is Bozak bounced to the 4th line?

[bustaheims]

@mirtle Wilson: "For sure the playoffs are do-able." Says Lombardi is getting very close and will likely participate in some practices.

Sweet. I feel like finally we have some semblence of a competitive team.

Uh oh. Here comes another round of misinterpretations of a Ron Wilson/Brian Burke quote.

WILSON GUARANTEES PLAYOFF SPOT! RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE!

[bustaheims]

The Lombardi thing is interesting. If he's able to play does that mean Kadri's potential spot is no longer available? Is Bozak bounced to the 4th line?

Even with Lombardi, I only count 11 guys that will be "guaranteed" a spot on the opening day roster, barring a trade of some kind. It may mean that the bottom 6 isn't necessarily made up of 2 defined lines, but rather, a group of 6 guys given ice time situationally.

[Nik]

The Lombardi thing is interesting. If he's able to play does that mean Kadri's potential spot is no longer available? Is Bozak bounced to the 4th line?

Even with Lombardi, I only count 11 guys that will be "guaranteed" a spot on the opening day roster, barring a trade of some kind.

But where does Lombardi play/who does he bump? I mean, yeah, the 4th line C spot is open but Kadri isn't a candidate and I don't really think Bozak is either.

[bustaheims]

But where does Lombardi play/who does he bump? I mean, yeah, the 4th line C spot is open but Kadri isn't a candidate and I don't really think Bozak is either.

Like I said, maybe there aren't defined lines in the bottom 6.