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# This and that
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/leafs-news-july-9th/
- Published: 2011-07-09T10:01:03.000Z
- Updated: 2011-07-09T10:01:03.000Z
- Author: James Birkett
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43

And thus begins the long summer lull between free agency and the opening of rookie camp in mid-September. One cool tidbit gleaned from the Copper & Blue's 2009 Draft [story](http://www.coppernblue.com/2011/7/8/2266788/2009-draft-forwards-and-nhl-equivalencies?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) on forward equivalencies:

> Finally, [Nazem Kadri](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/71825/nazem-kadri?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) had the best AHL season of anyone from this draft class, and as I mentioned earlier, that's an awfully tough league. That he was the team's second-leading scorer despite only playing in 44 games - and runaway leader in points per game - also lets you know that the Marlies weren't exactly bulging at the seams with offensive talent: yes, he's a little further down the list than you'd probably like, but it seems to me that he's still a high-quality prospect.

Kadri is certainly going to spend his NHL career on the wing, but he could still be a solid 50-60 point guy, possibly even better, for years to come. Links after the jump...

**Saturday links:**

[Final thoughts on Leafs camp](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-beat/final-thoughts-from-the-leafs-development-camp/article2091345/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Mirtle breaks down the play of a few of the high profile attendees

[Leafs still putting together a mediocre puzzle](http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2011/07/08/leafs-still-putting-together-a-mediocre-puzzle/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

MLHS explains why the Leafs may still struggle to score

[A brief history of offer sheets](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2011/07/brief-history-of-nhl-offer-sheets.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

New DGB