Up to Manchester, sure. Up to LA, no way. Don't rush the kid, reward him with a showcase at the AHL level. Even the ECHL would be fine for a few games, just to throw him a bone and say great season young man.
Up to Manchester, sure. Up to LA, no way. Don't rush the kid, reward him with a showcase at the AHL level. Even the ECHL would be fine for a few games, just to throw him a bone and say great season young man.
I totally agree with rewarding players for solid seasons. However I wonder if DL feels the same way. When kopitar went down I expected a player to be called up to play on the 4th line. Westgarth has no reason to play down the stretch as we need to start getting some line chemistry going into the playoffs. Also call ups usaully have very solid debuts due to the fact they are pumped up to be in the NHL.
A two week promotion also doubles their annual salary and seems like a good faith gesture. Bud Holloway would be an ideal fit on the 4th line and has had a very solid season on the ice and is also up for AHL Man of the year award.
But instead we have to watch westgarth occupy a spot on the bench and likely see guys like Voynov leave to the KHL for bigger dollars.
I totally agree with rewarding players for solid seasons. However I wonder if DL feels the same way. When kopitar went down I expected a player to be called up to play on the 4th line. Westgarth has no reason to play down the stretch as we need to start getting some line chemistry going into the playoffs. Also call ups usaully have very solid debuts due to the fact they are pumped up to be in the NHL.
A two week promotion also doubles their annual salary and seems like a good faith gesture. Bud Holloway would be an ideal fit on the 4th line and has had a very solid season on the ice and is also up for AHL Man of the year award.
But instead we have to watch westgarth occupy a spot on the bench and likely see guys like Voynov leave to the KHL for bigger dollars.
Teams are only allowed four recalls after the trade deadline. I know we used one on Moller. How many do we have left? Maybe DL didn't want to burn one now, in case there was another injury?
One of TT's biggest weakness' is his skating. And I've heard a little lax on the defensive responsibility (taking those Heatly comparisons a little to far) those two combined lead to a bad call up at this time.
He is not as NHL ready as Schenn is. He needs to go to Manchester.
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For those who have asked about the short-term destination of Kings prospect Tyler Toffoli, there’s a partial answer. The Kings are talking to Toffoli about a contract, and the current plan is to have him play for the Manchester Monarchs for the rest of the American Hockey League season. Toffoli, a second-round draft pick last year, led the Ontario Hockey League with 108 points (57 goals, 51 assists) in 68 regular-season games for the Ottawa 67s, but the 67s were swept in the first round of the OHL playoffs. Toffoli had three goals and five assists in the four playoff games. The Monarchs are battling for first place in their division and have three games remaining in the regular season.
This is pretty much what I had and said this past Thursday in this and the chl thread.
He is perfectly ready for a call up to Manchester and would be a nice add going into the play offs. I don't think he gets time with the Kings yet but it wouldn't be impossible.
Imo he is two years away from NHL play. One more year in Jr's wouldn't hurt him though he would do just as well or maybe slightly better in Manchester now that there will be on opening on LW. Either way the brass decides to go with him is easily the right way to go. He is one scary talented sniper, he still needs to round out a couple of things.
This is pretty much what I had and said this past Thursday in this and the chl thread.
He is perfectly ready for a call up to Manchester and would be a nice add going into the play offs. I don't think he gets time with the Kings yet but it wouldn't be impossible.
Imo he is two years away from NHL play. One more year in Jr's wouldn't hurt him though he would do just as well or maybe slightly better in Manchester now that there will be on opening on LW. Either way the brass decides to go with him is easily the right way to go. He is one scary talented sniper, he still needs to round out a couple of things.
This is pretty much what I had and said this past Thursday in this and the chl thread.
He is perfectly ready for a call up to Manchester and would be a nice add going into the play offs. I don't think he gets time with the Kings yet but it wouldn't be impossible.
Imo he is two years away from NHL play. One more year in Jr's wouldn't hurt him though he would do just as well or maybe slightly better in Manchester now that there will be on opening on LW. Either way the brass decides to go with him is easily the right way to go. He is one scary talented sniper, he still needs to round out a couple of things.
He's a deadly sniper but his skating is suspect. He needs to work on it A LOT.
He's a deadly sniper but his skating is suspect. He needs to work on it A LOT.
Everything I've read says he's vastly improved his skating over last season. Have you watched him play extensively this season or are you basing that off of the scouting reports from the draft?
Everything I've read says he's vastly improved his skating over last season. Have you watched him play extensively this season or are you basing that off of the scouting reports from the draft?
I've downloaded a few games from torrents websites. Yes, he's improved from the beginning of the season, but still needs to get a lot better. His skating is still a huge weakness imo. Btw, just my .2.
His skating is comparable with the majority of the player4s on the Monarchs (not all but most) and that will be made obvious once he gets there. The major trouble with his skating is his first step and his stride mechanics. He is overly criticized for this due to slow development in these two area's. If you watch him skate you can see the reason for this line of thinking as he takes a wider stride and stance during his power strokes then is necessary, that said it isn't anything that can't be addressed and improved upon in time (and has been throughout this past season). The majority of his detractors come from his draft year analysis. His coach say's that he (TT) is one of the most improved skaters on the team and that he has come a long way in a short time.
His speed is fine and so is his ability to step move as made evident by his exceptional ability to get and remain open.
It will be interesting to see what happens the next two weeks.
) those two combined lead to a bad call up at this time.
