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Marlies Talk 14/15 | aka What's Nylander up to?

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David Nonis, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced Tuesday that Gord Dineen has been named head coach of the American Hockey League?s Toronto Marlies. Dineen becomes the fifth head coach in Marlies franchise history. Along with the appointment of Dineen, Derek King has been promoted to associate coach.

Dineen, 51, had previously served as an assistant coach with the Marlies for the past five seasons. Over that span, Dineen helped lead the team to a record of 202-139-17-30, three consecutive North Division championships and one Western Conference title.

Dineen has served as a head coach in the American Hockey League on one previous occasion, leading the Iowa Chops to a record of 33-33-0-14 in 2008-09. Throughout his coaching career, Dineen has also been an assistant coach with the Springfield Falcons, Utah Grizzlies, San Antonio Rampage and Portland Pirates.

The Toronto, Ontario native was drafted 42nd overall by the New York Islanders during the 1981 NHL Draft. During his playing career, Dineen registered 106 points (16 goals, 90 assists) in 528 NHL games as a defenceman. Over his NHL career, he played for the New York Islanders, Minnesota North Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators.
 
The Marlies announced their training camp roster, which opens today:

http://www.marlies.ca/news/news.asp?story_id=3190

The one name that stands out is Blake Kessel, Phil's brother. He's a training camp invite, battling for an AHL contract. I didn't realize that he actually played for Orlando in the ECHL for much of last season. Even if the Marlies do sign him I'd imagine he'll end up back there until injuries hit.
 
CarltonTheBear said:
The Marlies announced their training camp roster, which opens today:

http://www.marlies.ca/news/news.asp?story_id=3190

The one name that stands out is Blake Kessel, Phil's brother. He's a training camp invite, battling for an AHL contract. I didn't realize that he actually played for Orlando in the ECHL for much of last season. Even if the Marlies do sign him I'd imagine he'll end up back there until injuries hit.
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He was in the Philly organization last season, was he not?
 
I like the guys attitude, he paid 600K of his own dosh to buy himself out of the KHL. Nonis said he was playing injured and a step behind in his few games.  Lets hope he comes back when we need him and makes a difference. Would be a nice story. 
 
think down the road 4 years, when 5 of our 7 defensemen may be Swedes
I think Loov is on the fast track for sure.
 
Blake Kessel has indeed made the cut and will play for the Marlies this season. Brother Phil should be happy to have his brother living in town and playing just down the road...

http://theahl.com/stats/transactions.php?f_season_id=48&f_team_id=335
 
I dont know how much game time he will get, he is one of 8 d on the roster and Percy has still to be added to the mix when Franson returns.

He does appear to be one of the more offensive minded d which might help his case as they try to replace Brennans production.
 
Patrick said:
I dont know how much game time he will get, he is one of 8 d on the roster and Percy has still to be added to the mix when Franson returns.

He does appear to be one of the more offensive minded d which might help his case as they try to replace Brennans production.
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If Percy does go down to the Marlies, that would leave the Leafs with 6 dmen on the roster so one of the others (Holzer?) would be likely to get called up.

But right now, they've got 10 dmen:
Andrew MacWilliam
Brendan Mikkelson
Korbinian Holzer
Matt Finn
Petter Granberg
Tom Nilsson
Kevin Marshall
Eric Knodel
Viktor Loov
Blake Kessel

Finn is hurt. Most of them are defensive dmen so Kessel could well stay on the Marlies. Probably at least one will go to the ECHL.

This is the most physical Marlies team I think I've ever seen. They're stacked with muscle (probably due to Brian Burke). They're not as deep with top 6 skill or offensive D.
 
Potvin29 said:
@sunhornby 

In Marlieville, looks like neither Orr or McLaren will be in the starting lineup for Saturday's 3 p.m. season opener @ Ricoh vs. Utica.
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They've got to keep Bodie sharp. And they have Biggs, Broll, Devane and Ross to sort through - who are not top 6 wingers.
 
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