LEAFS SIGN CALLE ROSEN, ANDREAS BORGMAN

[@oskarvalek6781]

Ok I don't know if my opinion is worth anything but I live in Växjö, Sweden and for the last years I have followed my hometown team closely. After watching almost every home and away game I can say that leafs may have found something. Last year Calle Rosen and Phillip Holm was THE defensively and offensively dynamo of the best regular season team in Sweden. With their speed and fast puck movement they were feared by the whole league. Calle in particular has one of the hardest shots in the SHL and often manages to get the shot through traffic. The only week side in their game is the physical side of the game but both have a fantastic feel for the game so they often don't need to resort to lay big hits. Borgman is also a great defenseman. He has good hands and can lay devastating hits that can be sometimes questionable. Great in the defensive zone and strong around the crease. All and all three offensively good defenseman that with great vision and feel for the game.

[@halfstatic]

Thanks for info! Greatly appreciated. My favourite part was "devastating hits" :D

[@jennifere.259]

Oskar Valek You have firsthand info on these guys and you don't know if your opinion is worth anything? YES, IT'S WORTH SOMETHING, LOL. Share what you know, lol

[@wilhelmh7777]

TheEpicProgram hv71 and Växjö are in the same league, SHL

[@oskarvalek6781]

TheEpicProgram Well this year they faced good competition. 8 of 14 teams had both the depth, skill and goaltending to really make a push to be the Swedish champion of the year. The playoffs this year was a bloodbath. Andreas Borgman managed to tally 10 points in 16 playoff games where the majority were in key moments of the games. He is an another beast in the playoffs;) Calle suffered from a concussion in the last games of the regular season and didn't come back to form until the last playoff game for lakers. After the loss against Malmö he has played with the national team and is for now a kind of healthy scratch but trains with the NHL regulars that are with the national team today.

[@oskarvalek6781]

Jennifer E. thanks :) I could talk more about these guys, maybe write an article or make a KZbin video in my basement, screaming about some guys that a whole city can't stop talking about... Oh sorry Steve;)

[@pennalty9]

Time to look these guys up on NHL 17

[@volcanope]

Your babcock impression is so good though

[@gurbss]

OMG that Babcock impression was golden

[@rileyradiuk]

Gurbir Grewal literally always is

[@professorfoxtrot]

The moment you realize that Randy Carlyle, Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel are in the hunt for the Stanley Cup.

[@Mnot6]

"We get big buy", "Its a bold strategy, but what if big guy not good". This killed me XD

[@QUlCKDRAG]

As a fan of the opposing team (Brynäs) of Andreas Borgmans team (HV71) in the SHL-playoffs I can easily tell you leafs fans that Borgman is going to be great, he play as an NHLer and belong in the NHL allready

[@beesouljah]

Your Mike Babcock impersonation voice is so good. You should do more impersonations on these videos. Makes people want to see your videos more.

[@CorruptCameldotCom]

Based on the topic, this video has every excuse to be boring, but damn this is good stuff. Your enthusiasm is infectious.

[@SteveDangle]

lol thank you. I definitely sat down and was like "OK, this'll be like 90 seconds."

[@michaeledson8421]

Hey Steve, I'm not even a Leaf fan but ever since watching these videos there now my second favorite team. Keep up the great work

[@Burnsyx95]

I miss you Stevey Dangleman pls make the Podcast 7 days a week so I can hear your voice every day :)

[@Scionofgreyhaven]

Tobias "Enberg" cmon Steve...

[@SteveDangle]

Lol did I say that? Totally missed it. Oops.

[@michaelbacon8698]

Stevie

[@LanternArson]

Tobias Enberg is my favourite Manitoba Moose.

[@Derproxify]

I really like Rosen, dude has a bomb of a shot and an excellent skater

[@jersey1346]

I have family in Sweden & when I get over there during hockey season I try and get to a game proudly showing off my Sundin jersey. I buy a jersey from the local team I cheer for. My last 2 visits were to HV71 & Vaxjo! This has to be a good sign!!! Go leafs Go!

[@kevmullins27]

Steve's Babcock impression keeps improving with each video.

[@BigAvrilfan1988]

That was nice to hear some leafs talk.

[@admiraljackbar7041]

Thanks for making this video dangleson

[@agusmolfino]

Steve's Babs impression is spot on and makes me giggle.

[@judithmarmefelt4301]

Vaxjo. OMG Steve i havent laughed this much in years.

[@shaqsdadproductions]

ive seen some of there highlights there pretty good defenders in the SHL

[@lukecanning94]

"Just got back from school squad" where you at?

[@RichCoffey]

Luke Canning preach

[@jordydorris6167]

The way a team environment works is that you have a competitive environment to drive everyone to be better. Right now, its too easy for the young guys to gain spots on the roster. Signing these two guys says to Dermot and Nielsen for example...hey, you did good this year. Next years going to be harder to get ice time so you HAVE to get better to secure a job even after what you did this year. I love it! Great job management

[@ollelarsson5979]

i have a nice one, borgman won the swedish campionship with hv71 a few weeks ago

[@frowningcat7989]

Well we needed young, promising defenders and they certainly fit the bill

[@Hushoo]

Going 50/50 contracts during an offseason that features an expansion draft (and hopefully tons of player movement) means that the Leafs are gearing themselves up for quantity for quality kind of trades. Or they're gonna load up on 2018, 2019 draft picks. Or both.

[@aaronr164]

The Babcock impression gets me every time 😂

[@LJkAze]

You know what bold well with me about these signings? When you stated Swedish Defenseman!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nikolasbon9558]

For the time being, I feel like these signing are just to give the Leafs some depth on defence. If any of these guys become full time NHLers, thats just a bonus

[@ethanminard2917]

Steves Babcock impression is on point😂😂

[@mccabber24]

I love his Babs impression

[@blackwolf073]

All I can say from watching from the limited games Ive seen! there is alot of low risk/high potential! Stoked!

[@Kim-dq6cz]

I'm from Syracuse but I've been cheering for the Marlies. Is that wrong of me?

[@GordonGekko98]

you< Joseph Stalin

[@TheComedyHangnail]

Kim P 😂

[@Jeppmeister]

You will love Borgman! Physical, puckmoving d-man. Essential for my team HV71 winning the league.

[@Ryan-bj1xc]

If I were to make a "Best of Steve Dangle" do I have your permission Steve and what moments should I add?

[@KimJongUnnum1]

Golden Ninja He already made one, it's called his LFR intro.

[@Ryan-bj1xc]

Joseph Caravette valid point

[@sam93931]

you could make a vid where it takes all of his intro (of this year, cause there are many lol), they are always hilarious! if steve want of course...

[@harrykane9593]

Golden Ninja , do one where he's imitating bab's.

[@sam93931]

^ lol yeah thats could be a good one xD

[@emiljacobsson4698]

Steve, your swedish pronunciation is hilarious

[@SteveDangle]

Ohhh I know

[@emiljacobsson4698]

Your pronunciation is better than most swedes where I live

[@TheComedyHangnail]

I was waiiiiting for this 😊

[@breakaway2x]

When it's free, you can't complain.

[@hawkeye4205]

great signings by leafs. borgman could get a shot which is probably why he ddnt sign with other teams like NYR since they signed a few dmen who are fighting for spots next season. really excited for next season!!!

[@IMLabman]

I look forward to tweeting The Borg's first NHL goal. Resistance is futile!

[@xnbomb]

I have to think that from KHL and SHL, defenders are better bet than forwards. And the reason is the bigger ice. On the bigger ice, forwards can by time by trying to evade defenders while their teammates get into a better position and they figure out what to do. And in that sense, a defender's job is harder ... chase a forward out into the wide ice and you leave a a lot of space. Now, take these guys, who have managed to be effective defencemen on the big ice and bring them to the smaller ice .... it must be like a gift to them in the defensive aspects of the game ... which are presumably their primary concern. When it comes to doing something good with the puck once they have it, they have the same problems as a forward moving to the small ice ... less space and thus less time, so they better have that part of their game dialed in. A little part of me wonders if this is basically Marincin's problem, that he cannot do the right things fast enough when he has the puck (because he is used to having more space and time) ... so he tends to do the wrong things instead.

[@whittman22]

Steve, I love your videos, but sometimes they are hard to listen to just due to sound quality, especially when you get loud and excited. May I humbly suggest investing in a nice USB microphone, or some sort of equalizer, to filter out the harsh frequencies (1k-4k). Keep up the great work!

[@SteveDangle]

That's in the summer plans

[@whittman22]

These shouldn't break the bank :) www.amazon.ca/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=yeti+microphone&tag=googcana-20&index=aps&hvadid=152453278795&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2925316748078599809&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001086&hvtargid=kwd-19620353243&ref=pd_sl_29x7poeuev_e

[@Ryan-0413]

I think think this could be to prepare for losing Marincin(while unlikely), to the expansion draft, or to prepare for injuries or free agents. I'd expect them to be in the minors next year, but this will allow guys like Dermott to jump up if needed

[@atarileaf]

Stevie danglin' truth nuggets!

[@mysticmac4017]

Love you Steve 🐐🐐🐐

[@xBenefitx]

I think its safe to say that one of these signing's is a future Norris winner.

[@308MiA]

I'm so excited for next season it's not even funny

[@wristsniper0552]

i hope washington finds some sweet prospects also! for next season

[@Callzorify]

never thought i'd see my first name on a steve dangle video title!

[@JorDan-zf8rl]

I love his imitation of Babcock

[@Uroste]

I don't know how it is in Sweden, but in Finland we have a ton of Kalle named people, but almost none of "Calle's". I wonder if it's reversed in Sweden...

[@Nick-ue5qo]

mike babcock impression was perfect

[@rodchallis8031]

A few thoughts. I think it fits with the idea of creating competition within the team for spots. I don't like creating high expectations for defensemen in Toronto. Once the fans get on a defenseman in that town, he's done. Yeah, you can say that about others too, but it seems worse for defensemen. Leave them alone. Forget about them for a while. And, we're still lacking the veteran defenseman everyone thinks we need. If we don't get one before October, then our playoff hopes revolve around some other team getting worse like Tampa Bay did last year.

[@dalekitchen6833]

Please for the life of me. Explain how the Marlies struggled so badly against the crunch away from home. I am on the west coast so very difficult to see Marlies games or meaningful news. I understand for the life of me doesn't mean anything to you Mr. Dangle but know this #1 I am a huge hockey fan love the sport. #2 I love the Leafs. #3 as crazy as your podcasts are and as much as your a leafs fan you still have the ability to see the bigger picture.

[@angeloginocchi82]

NOTIFICATION SQUAD WHERE YOU AT?!

[@ManCaveStudios1]

Right here!

[@MikeJTL]

xD

[@kolemcilmoyle381]

Yep.

[@noobman1500]

Wasted Hockey here

[@JackEBoy-el4hs]

leafs suck

[@Timmerz84]

Holm was then signed by the Canucks nine days later

[@isamarchambers]

i dont know which goalie trade was worse, Reimer for Stalock and Smith or Bishop for a 4th rounder

[@euginate1344]

Isaac Chambers bishop for a 4th rounder

[@GravitehHockey]

Insider Man: Rosen and Borgman for hall #TotallyLegit

[@Nemireck]

Holy Shit Steve does a spot-on Babcock.

[@SNFDNSD]

Do you think the Sens winning the cup hurts the Leafs in any way?

[@itsnothardev]

small tangent: which fans are the new kings of HF Boards? my vote is for Vancouver

[@niklasmerikallio43]

Some players might stay in KHL or SHL just because there they are in top 6 forwards or top 4 defenseman. That gives them a lot of time on ice and change to improve their game, in top scoeing lines. When the option is that or the bottom 6 forward/ bottom 2 defenseman in NHL... You might want to give it a year or two to get your game to the level when you eventually come to NHL training camp, you just take the position you want ;) For example Artturi Lehkonen. SHL was the right move for him, instead of AHL...

[@andrewj72]

Borgman is pretty good, Leafs may have found a decent top 4 defenseman. Top 6 for sure though.

[@orangeunderscore]

thank god. Dangleitis was setting in.

[@justind3583]

Steve Even tho Montreal and Toronto got money the tax rates are hurting them isn't like 52 % in Ontario and Quebec? In other words if you get 7 M $ in Toronto the player is gonna have less in percentage than what he would get in Florida (38% tax rates)

[@orangeunderscore]

The tax rates for NHL teams are the same in Québec and Ontario. With Florida having the least. Just go to cap friendly and the post tax calculator to see how much players actually make.

[@justind3583]

Charmin Ultra Strong Toilet Paper still less in the states

[@heliumtrophy]

I've always assumed that because it's Swedish, Växjö must be pronounced Vekshuh or something like that. I claim no authority over this. Their Lakers side had a decent year overall. Remember seeing them lose out to HC Sparta Prague in the Champions Hockey League semi final....

[@miken8889]

but steve i dont wana read everything

[@Phudge3]

you got that shirt or free

[@Scionofgreyhaven]

2018 Cup champs

[@justind3583]

Kyle Broflovski calm down

[@orangeunderscore]

Just hold on. We have to see who the leafs draft.

[@bofadeese2715]

Won't even make the playoffs

[@mYuNcLeeRiC21]

Not Swedish but i think Vaxjo is pronounced "wek-yeah"

[@taylorwoolston8856]

Tobias EnBERG? I think you mean Enstrom...

[@ThatDavidkid34]

Good signings. Getting some more sexy Swedes on the team I like it.

[@wc5216]

Vaxjo is pronounced "Veh-QWA" for no apparent reason.

[@beatle11]

These signings carry very little risk. If they don't work out they can just walk away from them in 2 years.

[@Robinwithoutahood]

växjö is actually pronounced 'Ve-eh-q-wah' but it was a good try, its also in the middle of god damn nowhere haha

[@brandonducks]

Vecksyuh works too

[@Robinwithoutahood]

Brandon Johnson True, depends on where you're from and accents really. Certainly one of the more difficult Swedish towns to pronounce!

[@joffasco2453]

Tobias Enberg ?

[@xXPyrophorusXx]

Close the door on Hunwick and Polak.

[@mattdkfg]

YOU DON'T COVER ENOUGH VANCOUVER CANUCKS NEWS CMON MAN BE REASONABLE.

[@derickmarchand6390]

Out Hunwick , Marincin , Laich, Michalek , Horton and Lupul

[@EVE101Patt]

calleberg, borgberg, ensberg.. keep those swedes comin ;-)

[@estorikizm]

växjö is pronounce weck-show :)

[@NHLChunky]

Tobias Enberg. Nice

[@NHLChunky]

(Im just bugging u Steve)

[@LeafsLova]

Accumulating depth

[@tbone3147]

No more Marincin! That guy is a mix of Todd Gill/Aki Berg bad...... I'm getting flashbacks right now. *Make it Stop*

[@AD-Dom]

We are Borg.

[@Ryuzakku]

SIGN ALL OF THE POSSIBLE NICK LIDSTROMS!

[@bwaffle9319]

What does Babcock know about sweden that we dont? seems like the Wings got a bunch of swedish talent while he was coach and now this? call it a coincidence but you'd be wrong

[@TheIceBreaker]

???????

[@TSFBman]

steve eat this

[@mattheww7846]

Rosen is the next Salming Steve, come on we are leafs fans it's time to overreact!

[@PortugueseLMPAO]

WHAT NO MFR THIS TIME AROUND??? SLACKING SMH.

[@MrFelixify]

Two more Swedes. :)

[@michaelbacon8698]

DIRTY DANGLES

[@jennifere.259]

re: Leafs $ - I had a "discussion" with someone from California who said without the Cali teams the NHL would fold. After I finished laughing, I sent him a link from the Toronto Star about how much the Leafs are worth & the concept of revenue sharing. He told me it was #fakenews So...we didn't get far, lol. People don't seem to get just how much money the Leafs, Habs, Hawks, Rangers, etc have & earn for the league.

[@emilyhuang4625]

Jennifer E. lol don't even bother to talk to this ignorance idiot

[@AlexFantasy88]

oh my god. what if big guy no good? so funny

[@unipegallamasus6889]

Steve can I get abducted into a leafs fan. I'm done with my capitals choking

[@dylanjones268]

Are you a fat guy that doesn't hit girls wearing penguins jerseys but instead walks through them?

[@unipegallamasus6889]

Lmao no. I'm 16 and skinny af. I have been suffering for too long

[@GordonGekko98]

We need europenan talent with North American heart

[@PavelGaborik]

Nice to see you Jim!

[@phil1057minecraft]

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[@johnf1137]

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