![]() ![]() ![]() Eric Wellwood deserves some attention for an AHL level job, possibly the Marlies, for the work he’s done with the Newfoundland Growlers. If you have a question, email me at and I’ll answer it in Friday’s Mailbag. The key question over the next two months isn’t so much who is going to be the next Maple Leafs GM? It’s what’s he going to do with Matthews? Let’s remember, they’re barely mid-career, just entering the prime of their playing lives. ![]() Maybe it’s more tantalizing to run them all back, and see if they can go further than the second round. If Matthews locks in, a GM looking for cap wiggle room will be tempted to move Nylander or Marner. Marner is signed for longer, but like Matthews, has a no-movement clause kicking in July 1. He has a 10-team no-trade clause that kicks in July 1. Then it’s what to do about Mitch Marner and William Nylander? Nylander is easily traded. Letting him walk to unrestricted free agency - a possible outcome once his no movement clause kicks in July 1 - would be unacceptable. Making sure Matthews is happy in Toronto, intending to stay, is the call that needs to be made first. Playoffs are virtually guaranteed in the new guy’s first year. Shanahan has told his players he expects them all back, but left the window open for the new GM to make the final call.Īny GM worth his salt will want the Leafs core back. It’s been reported that prospective GMs are asking president Brendan Shanahan what he really thinks of his core players. And assistant GM Hayley Wickenheiser never really stops her player development program. There may be some unrestricted free agents - like Luke Schenn - who will be happy to wait and see who the new guy is before they sign on the bottom line, but the work for what each side expects can carry on without a GM.Īssistant GM Ryan Hardy can continue his recruiting magic when it comes to finding unheralded, undrafted players. Outside of perhaps making a trade to go up or down the draft list, the scouting staff typically handles the draft.Īssistant GMs Brandon Pridham and Laurence Gilman can handle the contracts, ensuring restricted free agents like Ilya Samsonov receive their qualifying offers. Wes Clark, the team’s more than capable director of amateur scouting, can handle the draft. Breakaway Basketball will be sharing personal stories and messages to help inspire and motivate the players in camp.There are a lot of moving parts, a lot of deadlines, a lot of work to be done.īut there’s really only one thing the next general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs has to figure out: What to do about Auston Matthews. Players will learn life skills and messages that will help instill confidence, discipline, respect, and truly learning how to operate outside of their comfort zone. Live Scrimmage Work that will be utilized: ![]() Shooting off the dribble using our Change of Direction Dribbles.Finishing moves using our Freeze moves and Change of Direction Dribbles.Breakaway Shooting Footwork and Mindset.Finishing School( 5 different finishes at the rim).Players will learn the following Breakaway Progressions: This clinic is a great way for current and future Downers Grove Wolfpack players to GET BETTER and prepared for August tryouts.Įach day 45 minutes of offensive and defensive skill development and 30 minutes of team type transfer drills and live scrimmages. These 5 day clinics are for the players and programs who want to take their development to the next level. 2023 Downers Grove North WolfPack Experience ![]()
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