kondratiev seems to be on the lead

[p.l.f.]

toronto star-

john ferguson on maxim kondratiev:

"his hockey sense seems good. his body positioning seems good. he seems to be defensively conscientious. we like the way he's competing.

[Epoch]

i'd like to see the Russian kid make the team. but I would much rather see Harrison make it.

GO HARRISON GO!

[p.l.f.]

maxim is 20 yrs old, 6-1 180pds

ferguson's favorite band is U2

[monkey_00*]

I think he's on the club for the season opener.

[Epoch]

Originally Posted by p.l.f.

ferguson's favorite band is U2

What's wrong with U2?

[p.l.f.]

bono

[Epoch]

Originally Posted by p.l.f.

bono

so what about bono!They still make some good music!

[p.l.f.]

ya, i guess thats true
hehe

[Pinto]

I think he will definelty be on the club this year, if not the next

[Epoch]

Originally Posted by pinto80

I think he will definelty be on the club this year, if not the next

Yes, but he has some stiff competition ahead of him.

[monkey_00*]

Originally Posted by ¤TÕR-TØWѤ

Yes, but he has some stiff competition ahead of him.

What do you think the Leafs starting 6 on defence will look like at the start of the regular season?

[Epoch]

Originally Posted by monkey_00

What do you think the Leafs starting 6 on defence will look like at the start of the regular season?

McCabe/Kaberle
Berg/Marchment
Jackman/Hedin*

*Results may vary.

[monkey_00*]

Originally Posted by ¤TÕR-TØWѤ

McCabe/Kaberle
Berg/Marchment
Jackman/Hedin*

*Results may vary.

Jackman I agree with.......he's doing great..........should have been a regular last season.........Hedin?.......interesting.

[Epoch]

Originally Posted by monkey_00

Jackman I agree with.......he's doing great..........should have been a regular last season.........Hedin?.......interesting.

Hedin's 25,he ain't getting any younger. I'm not saying that I want him there, but I have a feeling he will since he is the oldest 'prospect'.

I'm guessing Pushor (assuming he doesn't get greedy and is willing to sign for something reasonable) has the inside track on landing the 6th spot, which kind of puts to rest any fears we might have been fielding a youthful blueline this year ( ). It wouldn't shock me to see Pilar in the mix after he gets back to 100% though. I think Hedin's mediocre play in Europe might have raised some flags. I would say it would take either a few great preseason games in NA or a month or two of notable AHL play to get back in the running. One thing for sure, we don't lack for lower-tier defensive depth...

[p.l.f.]

kaberle mccabe
marchment pilar
berg jackman
pushor

if pilar isnt ready theyll probably put belak as the 7th d

hedin and kondratiev still have a chance tho

there's no real solid defensive defenseman here.
unless mccabe comes of age
scary

[A.J. ¹]

Originally Posted by p.l.f.

Kaberle McCabe
Marchment Pilar
Berg Jackman
Pushor

Those are the exact pairings I'd like to see aswell.