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To be honest cant say his linemates Haydar and Helm have done anything in the past 5-6 games. I guess its just been hard for the entire line, maybe communication isnt at its best and they are getting frustrated when not producing. And actually the whole team has been abit sloppy recently, after the really hot start they have started losing alot games.

Does anyone of you know what the injury that Leino had some time ago was? He sat out few games and after that his production is completely gone. Before the injury he had like 18 points in 14 games and now 20 points in 21 games. So im just wondering was the injury on leg or something that forces him to play at 50% so if anyone of you watches grand rapids games can someone lighten me up and tell if he is slower or something. Getting kinda worried becose if Helm is getting more points than Leino then its not looking good!

He is out for a month.

Yes, its true. Leino has indeed been called up and this is from 100% trustable source. It was in the finnish sports news this morning In his last ahl game he had 3 assists, ending up with 9 points (4+5) in 5 games. He leads the GR with points and has 2nd best +/- with +5. Still one of the best things about Leino, he had 0 pim. And its also true that he was good in PK which suprised me too. In the finnish elite league he didnt play PK becose of his poor defensive abilities. But when i watched grand rapids game he was always defending when the puck was in their zone. He is also good in PP. He is expected to play tomorrow against the Kings. And please guys dont expect 3 goals from him like brunnstrom did. I doubt that Leino gets a chance to play with Z or datsyuk to make that happen, and i doubt he will have as much luck as brunnstrom did Anyways if he gets to the 2nd or 3rd line i'd expect something Nice to see this happen though.

I wouldnt say that 6 pts in AHL is same as 0 points in NHL, its proven many times that players that have point per game in AHL can do almost the same in NHL if they get to a proper line. But, i have to agree with you, and i hope no one is expecting a hat trick from Leino in his first NHL game. Actually, its better to not expect anything, just give him chance to get to know the NHL hockey.

Sure he wasnt impressive in Detroit but this season he has played very well so far. But, honestly i think moving to the Kings was good thing for him and now he can play without worrying about roster spot. In detroit he wouldnt play that good. So, trading him was the right move imo.

I bought this 1 game pass from ahl live and the rapids are quite solid. Some bad turnovers (for example ericsson, but excellent diving pokecheck) but the marlies havent been able to score. Good finishing from the rapids although powerplay could have been better, give credit to toronto's pk though. Good game by everybody on the bench so far, not so good for toronto guys though hehe

Maltby is precious player for us, no doubt about it and i think we should use him as long as he is willing to continue with his career.

Hmm, i bought 1 game pass in ahl live tonight to watch how leino is doing and after period and half im little disappointed. Not bad play but nothing special. I hope he can keep on pushing in ahl, 1+1 in 3 games isnt bad but im expecting more from him EDIT: Haha, seems like he heard me. Minute later after i posted he scored EDIT2: And helper on the board, keep it coming!!

Again, even i would have scored from that position. Great play from Richards and Morrow to give Brunnstrom wide open net.

Of course everybody thinks that Brunnstrom is a sensation now or something like that but the way i see it, not everyone can play with Brad Richards in their first NHL game and put the puck in to empty net. Besides, he did nothing in his second game. But heck, 3 (4) goals in debut is good, im not saying its not. And i dont think its wise to expect Leino put up 3 goals in his debut becose i doubt he can play with Datsyuk and other than that he isnt sniper.

=D My favourite player, really complete player but a little disappointment last year becose the final breakout is still missing. But now, 9 points in 3 games i think he wont be underrated player after this year!

Fingers crossed!

Get Leino and Helm in the lineup, drop Kopecky and Hudler and mix the lines abit. I dont think Hudler is bringing much to the team honestly, and i prefer Maltby over Kopecky. And for the first post, Leino plays LW or center but i guess he could learn to play RW too!