Leafs rumours 4

11 Apr 2024 16:51:52
Whats everyones thoughts on opening night line-up?

Bertuzzi Mathews Domi
Mcmann Tavares marner
Knies holmberg nylander
Dewar kampf reaves

Reilly lybushkin
Mccabe benoit
Edmonson Liljgren

Samsonov
Woll

I know some guys want reaves out. Should Robertson get a look. Do we need gregors speed? What do ya think?

11 Apr 2024 20:27:07
I feel like a package of Liljegren and and Robertson should go towards a quality #2 RD. Benoit becomes the # 3D. Do teams even view those 2 as a decent package?

11 Apr 2024 21:07:23
I really like Benoit, but if he's in the top 4 we have a problem. He's an excellent bottom pairing D, nothing wrong with that, but it is what UT is.

11 Apr 2024 21:59:52
Package Brodie, Gregor, and Giordano for a solid player and have Timmins and Robertson as extras. Also just thought. Where would Jankrok fit in?

12 Apr 2024 05:24:45
Would prefer to see Reaves as the 13th forward with Jarnkrok on the line with Kampf and Dewar.

Treliving MUST do something about the Leafs defense in the off season.
There are not many good RHD available among the free agents but I think Leafs should focus on trying to sign Matt Roy if he doesn’t reap with LA Kings.
About the only suitable RHD that I can see available are Matt Roy, Sean Walker and Dylan DeMelo.
All three could be potentially resigned by their current teams.

Offer Robertson plus a prospect to San Jose for Ferraro

Reilly ($7.5) - Roy ($5.5)
Ferraro ($3.25) - McCabe ($2)
Benoit ($1.35) - Liljegren ($3.25)
Edmundson ($2.5) - Timmins ($1.1)

12 Apr 2024 12:50:11
Very disappointing WB. How quickly we forget our Leafs getting manhandled last year in playoffs. Reaves is a big part in a change. IMO. The team plays different with him in the lineup. Guys like MacDermaid (yesterday) aren’t running around looking to hurt people. If Reaves isn’t in the lineup game 1, I would be extremely disappointed in Sheldon’s decision making. Same goes for Benoit, he is a main stay.

12 Apr 2024 12:54:44
@86Arens that’s exactly how I would have my lines too. Marner and Nylander are interchangeable but I like the rest. Brodie is off your list too, I like it. Jarnkrok can sit for the first game or two until someone plays a bad game.

12 Apr 2024 14:12:25
I still think you put your best two Dmen on the top pairing and go from there.

Rielly - McCabe
Edmundson - Liljegren
Benoit - Lyubushkin

On the forward group I really liked the Willy-JT-Marner line, they out shot Jersey 14-1 last night. Maybe Leafs should stack top 2 lines again and include Jarnkrok on the 3rd line.

Bert - Papi - Domi
Willy - JT - Marner
McMann - Holmberg - Jarnkrok
Knies - Kampf - Reaves
Dewar/ Robbie.

12 Apr 2024 14:27:41
This is what I want, but won't happen

Domi Matthews Marner
Bert Tavares Nylander
McMann Kampf Knies
Dewar Holmberg Reaves

Reilly McCabe
Edmundson Liljgren (otherwise Brodie)
Benoit Lyubushkin.

12 Apr 2024 18:16:56
@Tags and RLF, then you are going back to a two line team and defeating the purpose of what they’re trying to do. I hope they stick to the lines spread out and becoming harder to defend against.

12 Apr 2024 20:35:05
Ckarky. The problem I have seen with the 3 lines spread out is that the Leafs 3rd line has trouble defending. I think McMann Kampf and Knies would surprise people in the playoffs with contributions and they would be solid defensively. Right now, I don't really see a line that can shut teams top line down. And shutting teams down in the playoffs is as important as the ability to have balanced scoring threats imo.

12 Apr 2024 22:04:58
I know Clarky.
I just don't gave much trust in the 3L defensively as RLF is eluding too. If Marner and Nykander switched, then I would be better with it.
I think it's definitely something Tre needs to explore in the off season, either a 2C, like Lindholm and move Tavares down (dreaming about getting Lindholm for $5/ $5.5M on a show me contract since he's not doing well after the trade) . Or Leafs pick up an actual 3C who defends and has offense as well.

13 Apr 2024 00:06:32
Leafs forever…. They can’t package Brodie, Gregor and Gio as none of them will be under contract once the season ends.

14 Apr 2024 11:18:12
I’m with RFL I don’t think holmberg can be our 3C but I’d try nylander kampf and knies this is the downside of keeping domi on the wing limits what the leafs can do in their bottom six like I still like domi in the middle and Tavares as the 3C.

Bert Matthews marner
Jarnkrok domi nylander
Knies Tavares mcmann
Dewar kampf reaves
Holmberg robbie

That 3rd line could be a problem matchup wise for other teams and when they take reaves out and put holmberg in they have a defensive line.

11 Apr 2024 13:13:09
What do you guys think it would take to get Jake Middleton? $2.45M for another season. I know he is an LD, but if the Leafs could get him and sign Roy, the top 4 is Rielly-Roy and Middleton-McCabe with Benoit-Timmins as the currently signed 3rd pair. Looks pretty solid enough. You could go cheaper and put Rielly and McCabe together and sign a guy like Carrier to play with Middleton.

Problem is that from what I can tell, Minny is still looking to compete now.

Would this work?

Minny
Liljegen RFA
Robertson RFA

Tor
Middleton $2.45M

Not sure if it works for Minny, as they have most of their team re-signed for next season. But it would allow them to move Johansson down to the 3rd line and try Robertson with Ek and Boldy, Liljegren would slot into 3RD and they get a little younger on the overall.

11 Apr 2024 17:31:13
RLF if you think Middleton can play 2LD, then I'm in. I would, however, like to get a mid pick back if possible (we are giving Minny to young cost controlled RFA's) .
I like targeting Roy as well, he is high on my UFA list.

11 Apr 2024 21:39:21
Looks good to me. I like Middleton well enough as well.

McCabe looks good on his offside right now, but is that something we want to commit to going forward? Depends on what's available I guess.

12 Apr 2024 05:30:27
What really hurts is that Dubas could have had Middleton from San Jose for a 2nd plus a prospect but instead choice to trade for Giordano (2 - 2nds & 3rd) when he could have signed Giordano in the summer for nothing.
Another one of Dubas’ multitude of blunders.
Instead Minnesota sent San Jose a 2nd plus Kahkonen for Jake Middleton.

13 Apr 2024 00:07:18
Not a good 3rd pair.

10 Apr 2024 22:11:50
To Boston: Nylander
To Toronto: Pastarnak
1 for 1, Pasta is just better than Nylander

To Edmonton: Robertson, Knies, Marner (Barring he waives his no move clauses)
To Toronto: McDavid and '25 1st

To Toronto: Rempe and Trouba
To New York: Kampf, Holmberg

To Predators: Samsonov, Niemela and EDM 1st
To Toronto: Saros

Leafs get better this way

11 Apr 2024 03:49:22
I like it. Great plan.

11 Apr 2024 13:07:10
It would be the leafs including the first to Edmonton not the other way around. Kamph and Holmberg don’t get just Trouba. And Rempe is a clown show.

11 Apr 2024 13:38:10
If Pastranak is “just way better than Nylander “ then why would Boston consider such a trade?

10 Apr 2024 16:31:16
Leafs trade Jarnknok Kampf

Arizona 2 Rd rounder 2024


Goat2.0

I don't know why everyone including you self thinks Robertson. Should be traded and has no value.

So far Leafs have not extended Domi and Bertuzzi. I'm not sure they are returning Bertuzzi has had a great last 30 games but what will teams pay him on a longer deal on the open market.

Domi seems fair value around $3 million.

It's clear next season these players are getting bigger role with leafs

Knies
Mcmann
Robertson
Holmberg
Quillan

Plus they will enter free agency and get more skill than Domi and Bertuzzi. Again not sure the future of Bertuzzi Domi Jarnknok and Kampf


Once Robertson is settled on a line he can score 30 to 40 goals if he has Marner as a line mate. His salary next season will be 2 Million on a multi year deal.

Why would Leaf's want to trade that kind of scorer who makes 2 million dollars.

Robertson isn't going anywhere

10 Apr 2024 18:38:52
I think Robertson to a rebuilding team might be attractive I honestly think it’s best for both parties if they split ways… to me he’s just too one dimensional if he didn’t have a shot he would be an ahl player and the fact is guys like holmberg knies mcmann can do other things other than score I mean Robertson you claim to be a 30-40 goal guy so if that’s the case so can mcmann and knies so why do we need 3 of them when we have weaknesses elsewhere.

10 Apr 2024 22:12:27
Nah, Robertson is bad, he needs a new team and leafs need a new coach.

11 Apr 2024 03:05:44
Surprised you mention Quillan without mentioning Minten who actually made the team out of training camp last summer?
I would imagine Quillan is headed for the Marlies.

If the Leafs are going to run Nylander on the 3rd line next season they need a suitable center for him if they are going to pay him $11.5 million.
Minten and Quillan do not cut it as 3rd line centers, at least not yet.
Henrique or Monahan would be suitable centers for Nylander and Knies!

If Leafs sign both Bertuzzi and Domi it is difficult to see where Robertson will fit on the roster.
Perhaps a trade of Robertson+ a prospect to San Jose for Ferraro to upgrade our defense would be a better idea.

11 Apr 2024 09:50:27
Robertson won't be on the playoff roster, why will he be given a bigger role then next season? Simply because of his lower salary. If he can be flipped for defensive help, I think it makes alot of sense. Especially with the way McMann has been playing.

10 Apr 2024 02:16:29
To San Jose: Robertson, 2024 - 1st round pick

To Leafs: Ferraro, 2024 - 2nd round pick (via NJ)

San Jose gets a young guy with obvious goal scoring ability for their rebuild and exchanges their mid 2nd round pick for a 20 - 25 1st round pick.

Leaf get a tough 2nd pairing defenseman and with the terrific job Leafs scouting staff has been doing a valuable, mid, 2nd round pick.

2024 25 defense

Reilly ($7.5) - Matt Roy ($5.5)
Ferraro ($3.25) - McCabe ($2)
Edmundson ($2.5) - Liljegren ($3.25)
Giordano ($800,000) - Timmins ($1.1)

Edmunson could be replaced by a younger, cheaper, similar player.
Giordano certainly seems to have enough left in the tank to be a spot, #7/#8 defenseman

10 Apr 2024 02:59:32
Like your post but Llyigren has to go! He is a Useless scared idiot.

10 Apr 2024 03:35:18
Where's Benoit just curious ?

10 Apr 2024 11:28:29
Robertson and a 1st for Ferraro is crazy Robertsons value just keeps climbing.

10 Apr 2024 12:48:54
I don't mind Ferraro, but I am not as sold on him as some are. And then Liljegren at $3.25M for a 3rd pair D. Why?

In all fairness to trades posted on here though, if this was anyone else suggesting this trade you be saying - Seriously, Ferarro is a -35 and you want to trade Robertson and a 1st for him. Ridiculous!

10 Apr 2024 13:49:29
@RLF touche, -35.
I do like Ferraro, but this is too much for him.

10 Apr 2024 14:05:57
Tags. Yes, along with last year a -31 and a career -92 would likely also have been brought up.

10 Apr 2024 22:27:59
@Tags/ RLF I'm not sure it is too much depending where the pick falls.

NJ will have a good second round pick, Leafs a late 1st. So it's essentially moving back 15 spots+Robertson for Ferraro.

11 Apr 2024 03:10:19
RLF

I use $3.25 as a guideline for Liljegren’s next contract solely based on the $4.6M the Washington Capitals paid Rasmus Sandin, whom I don’t see as being particularly better than Liljegren.
It would only cost a team like the Blackhawks a 2nd round pick to present an offer sheet to Liljegren (RFA) for up to $4.2M
I would see Liljegren more in the $2.75 x 2 year range myself but I do not think he will agree to take little more than half of what his chum received.

11 Apr 2024 03:13:35
I think it is very difficult to judge a defenseman by plus/ minus on a team that is as terrible as San Jose. Who at one point this season we’re getting 10 goals a game scored against them.

Similar to judging Peeke when he was playing for Columbus.
I think, on a good team with a partner like McCabe, Ferraro is probably a plus player.

11 Apr 2024 03:17:09
When I put Edmundson’s name in there I knew I was missing someone but I was having a seniors moment and drawing a blank.
As noted by my comment about replacing Edmundson with a younger/ cheaper version.
I would keep Benoit and let Edmundson walk in my opinion.

11 Apr 2024 12:23:36
Waterbuffalo

Can't really compare Lily and Sandin. Sandin has being playing top pair since he went to Washington and was ahead of Lily in Toronto as well. Not that my opinion matters that much, but I always had him ranked above Lily. Sandin got his money based on playing top pair and establishing himself as a top 4 NHL D-man. Lily hasn't established himself as anything more than a bottom pair D. I wouldn't offer him any more than around $2M per.

As for +/ -. Have you forgotten that it was you who always talked about Peeke's -41 and saying he was horrible because of it. You constantly judge D-men based off +/ -. Are you now saying that you shouldn't and realize this?

LL- I don't think the prop is horrible. My comment was more based the irony of who posted it based on their stance of defenceman with bad +/ - numbers. I don't mind Ferraro, I'm just not sure he translates to a game changing top 4 on a good team like he seems to be made out to be.

09 Apr 2024 16:15:15
A proposal if Samsonov is resigned.

Detroit Trades
Seider
3rd Round Pick 2025

Toronto Trades
NRobertson
DeWar
Liljegren
Woll
1st Round Pick 2026


Leafs focus on getting a Top 2 younger Defenceman get's them that in a big way, yes it's a lot to give up but worth the price imo.

Red Wings in that still rebuilding mode and yes trading Seider would be something they wouldn't normally do, but getting that package replaces more than what they have currently.


Thoughts ?

09 Apr 2024 16:36:43
Absolutely no chance unless Stevey Y is looking for a package when he's fired.

09 Apr 2024 17:23:36
I don't see that remotely moving the needle for Yzerman. It also terrifies me to have Samsonov as your lone #1. Woll could arguably win the job.

09 Apr 2024 18:46:46
Take out woll add in Cowan and another 1st.

09 Apr 2024 19:26:39
Wings laugh their asses off.

09 Apr 2024 20:46:16
@Randy I still don't see it. It's so difficult coming by a player like Seider.

10 Apr 2024 01:47:46
Seriously?

10 Apr 2024 18:39:33
Leafs life, I agree but he at least answers the phone to that proposal I think.

11 Apr 2024 13:11:28
Answers the phone to mock Treliving.

07 Apr 2024 03:36:46
Leafs trade Robertson

Calgary trade pospisil

I want to get ur reaction this one this is prototype of Player leafs need. He plays so hard and so big and he can score goals

I have such a man love for Robertson I probably wouldn't do it but I love this kid in Calgary

07 Apr 2024 13:58:08
I don’t care for how Popisil checks from behind, perhaps with intent to injure, and then turtles when challenged.

He needs to respect player safety; he will be avenged at some time.

So I’m ambivalent on him right now.

07 Apr 2024 17:30:03
He’s a goofball
No thanks.

07 Apr 2024 17:41:01
He played last night so he wasn’t suspended for that play Friday night … last night 13.5 min of ice time 4 shots on goal 2 hits zero pen min . He is paying on Flames top line with Kadri. and Kuzmenko .

My no trade list would be the top 5 plus

Matthews
Marner
Nylander
Tavaras
Reilly
Liljegren
McCabe
Benoit
McMann
Robertson
Cowan
Woll
Holmberg.

A lot of these players are decent players but there contracts are so team friendly. I don’t want to trade Holmberg as he adds something good and only costs 800k next season and McCabe just costs a million .

08 Apr 2024 03:56:20
@DM you know, I don't care about someone tsking a run at a guy. Even if it is a dirty play, but you can't turtle and refuse to fight afterwards.

Have no interest in the guy.

08 Apr 2024 13:34:32
I like the skill of the player but he reminds me of cousins light.

08 Apr 2024 13:37:46
Pospisil, for all the reasons mentioned are ones that Toronto should stay away from him, but Calgary also already extended him for 2 years, so not sure they would do the trade anyway. He has been getting more minutes since being put on the 2nd line, but he also takes a lot of minor penalties and hasn't really put up a lot of points. He does have a huge history of hits from behind as mentioned, even in the minors. I think the Leafs should search another target.

06 Apr 2024 20:30:08
Sign:
Monahan: 2M
Bertuzzi: 6M
Domi: 4M
Edmundson: 2.75M
Lyubushkin: 2.5M
Samsonov: 4M

Playoff Lineup Next Year

Bertuzzi-Matthews-Marner
McMann-Tavares-Domi
Knies-Monahan-Nylander
Holmberg-Dewar-Reaves

Rielly-Borgen
Benoit-McCabe
Edmunson-Lyubushkin

Samsonov - Woll

Leaves about 30,333$ in Cap Space

Thoughts?
Suggestions?

06 Apr 2024 21:21:36
Sorry Forgot to add.
Sign:
Dewar to 1.2M
As well, Trade Jankrok, Kampf and Timmins for Borgen.

06 Apr 2024 22:05:29
Your valuation is garbage. Monahan at 55% Facebook wins and 63 points. Leafs didn't want to sign boosh at 2.75m why would they do 2.5.

Monahan does look like a good target, but the cost will be about 6+.

07 Apr 2024 00:52:00
#Hrenklin
He's only aming 1.985M this year.

07 Apr 2024 04:44:24
I would venture to say that there is not even one (out of 32) GMs in the league who would pay Monahan $6+M
His age and injury history make it far to big a risk.

$6M for Bertuzzi is much to rich for Leafs cap flexibility.
$5M should be the maximum and if another team wants to pay him more with term then thanks for the run and all the best!

Similarly Domi at $4M is overly generous for a player who has managed to score all of 9 goals this season.
$3 x 3 years is all I would want to see the Leafs commit to Domi.

Resigning both Lyubushkin and Edmundson is a luxury.
With Benoit stepping up his game Edmundson is probably gone.
Leafs need to spend money on their defense but they should be looking at a proper partner for Morgan Reilly, something Lyubushkin (a 3rd pairing defender) isn’t
Matt Roy, Sean Walker or Will Borgen fit the mold I would like to see for Leafs top pairing.

Samsonov’s return and salary will be determined by how he plays in the playoffs.
As of right now I view Samsonov as a $3.5 - $3.75 x 3 year goaltender.
A good showing in the playoffs pushes that up to $4M while an inconsistent showing moves the needle down.

07 Apr 2024 13:59:47
WB, your assessment mirrors mine.

07 Apr 2024 23:34:35
If you don't want to give a raise to Bertuzzi or Domi who has been promoted more than one time then they'll be leaving. Guaranteed no matter what you say, they will not accept their current contracts again.

08 Apr 2024 12:43:50
L_F

You may be correct that they will not accept less than they are currently making.

And they may still be looking for a team at the start of next season.

I personally would not pay a 40-45 point player who has played L1 or L2 most of the season $5m, let alone $6m.

And Domi is only worth more IMO than his current $3m if his goal total was perhaps 50% higher.

But you feel it’s more and that’s fine; it’s your assessment.

08 Apr 2024 13:40:11
I would say off of first look, I think you are under on Monahan and over on the rest as well. Although, without term length on the contracts its hard to tell who would except what.

08 Apr 2024 14:44:09
Neither Bertuzzi or Domi has done enough to deserve more money, especially Domi. The Lybushkin love fest should be over by now as he’s been bad. Edmundson hasn’t played enough yet to know.! I don’t trust Samsonov enough. Trade for Sarros or Markstrom. Re-sign Brodie for 4million over 2 years .

08 Apr 2024 22:44:38
Ckps1976

I was nodding my until I got to the last two sentences.

First the goalies you mention are certainly solid but who are you giving up?

And I don’t see any reason, at any salary, to resign Brodie. He’s been on a steady decline for the last two years, IMO.

09 Apr 2024 02:39:43
@Rsears you wouldn't keep Brodie for league min? I would.

09 Apr 2024 12:06:54
LL
Brodie had a good game last night.
At league minimum I suppose, as a 7thD.
But honestly I’d rather give someone a look-see at the minimum.
Maybe Tre can duplicate a Benoit-like move.

09 Apr 2024 23:48:02
Agree, If Tre can find a Benoit like player at league minimum, than I would WAY rather that than Brodie.

06 Apr 2024 17:11:02
tor: lillgren

phi: ristolainen

im not a fan of how lily has been developing. sur he has some on day but, trade him now and youll get 3 more years of ristoleinen who is a hard ditting big body RHD. hes nothing fancy, but hasn't been playing well since his ice tim ehas been cut by almost 8m a night since 3 years ago. he could look well with reilly, then we can look at say montour. I think you can get him at the right price, hes only hasd the 1 exceptional season last year, 73 points, previous high was 37 pooints.

reilly ristoleinen
mccabe - montour
edmunson - lyubushkin
benoit - timmins.

06 Apr 2024 20:10:20
I have zero interest in Risto.

07 Apr 2024 04:46:57
No thank you!
Ristolainen is definitely not the answer at $5.1 M per year.
I would rather see that money spent on Matt Roy or Sean Walker.

08 Apr 2024 14:47:11
Hard pass on Ristolainen. Much better options will be available for similar money. Edmunson and Lybushkin would be slowest pair in the league and regularly exposed by the opposition.

06 Apr 2024 03:06:31
Jesperi kotkaniemi is said to be bought out in the offseason. This would cost the team 835k per year for 12 years totalling 10.2 mill.

Just putting it out there but if the Canes were willing the retain 1.52 mill per year it would save them 900k total and 6 years of cap hit.

Just asking would kotkaniemi at 3.3 mill for 6 years be of any interest or best to stay away.

He will be 24 at the beginning of next season, plays C/LW, decent face-off percent, decent possession numbers (albeit against weaker competition) and could obviously use a change of scenery
Thoughts?

06 Apr 2024 12:32:02
I like this add.
He has a nice mix of skill and size and as you state can play wing or center.
He’s still young with upside.

06 Apr 2024 15:26:04
Personally, why not just let the Canes buy him out and then offer him a show me deal instead of being locked on for 6 years at $3.3M?
I still like Kotkaniemi. I think Carolina's style of play doesn't suit him. If they are truly going to buy him out, I would rather wait it out and try and sign him for free in the off-season. Should be able to get him for less than the $3.3M if his stock has fallen so much.

06 Apr 2024 16:25:32
KK is a real tough one for me. Especially after the PLD trade and all the nonsense LAK are dealing with now.

06 Apr 2024 16:48:25
3.3 puts hime fair value for a 3LC that can play up on the wings if needed. I think he would actually do exceptionally well with marner on RW and mcmann on LW.

domi matthews bertuzzi
knies tavares nylander
mcmann kotkaniemi marner
holmberg kampf reaves

robertson becomes expendable to fill that much needed 1RHD.


now looking at the draft, leafs are projecting to be in the 20-24 range with their pick. Dean Letourneau (F) is standing out a bit. hes hard to read, but he had one hell of a solid year in the U18 AAA. hes 6'7 right handed center. hes cimmited to boston college for next year so he will have time to develop in one of the top NCAA hockey schools. its just a little to track his numbers, but hes got a better ppg in that league than joe sakic did, but not quite where the legends like ray whitney, patrick marleau, or ron francis.

06 Apr 2024 20:11:24
@Heenklin he's still going to need 2-5 years to develop if drafted. That's the big thing.

06 Apr 2024 22:43:13
Not trying to speak for him but I think Hrenklin was meaning Robertson could be moved out in a package to aquire a 1RD as well as who could be drafted with the 1st if kept.
Not trying to step on any toes, sorry if I am mistaken.

07 Apr 2024 00:50:38
Yes jmaxx, dean was a long term investment similar to knies. Robertson alone won't get what we need, but would be part of a larger package.

06 Apr 2024 01:00:00
Leafs sign Pavel Francouz this offseason and re-sign Bertuzzi, Domi, Dewar, Lyubushkin, and Edmundson. I am not sure how many years for any of them but here are the salaries that I thought of...

Bertuzzi: 6.1M
Domi: 4M
Lyubushkin: 3.5M
Edmundson: 2.5M
Francouz: 2.75M

Playoff Line-up Nexxt Year

Bertuzzi-Matthews-Marner
McMann-Tavares-Domi
Knies-Dewar-Nylander
Holmberg-Kampf-Reaves

Rielly-Lyubushkin
Benoit-McCabe
Edmunson-

Francouz-Woll

Not sure who fits in the bottom pair RHD but this lineup gives us approx. 3.6M to fill the hole.

Suggestions?
Thoughts?

06 Apr 2024 03:17:11
You are more generous than Kyle Dubas!

$6.1 for Bertuzzi? ($5 max)
$4 for Domi? ($3 max)
$3.5 for Lyubushkin a 3rd pairing defenseman? ($2.5 max)

Lyubushkin needs to be replaced with a proper #2, 1st pairing, RHD
Matt Roy, Sean Walker, Will Borgen (if he can be pried loose from Seattle)
Timmins (if he can stay healthy) might be a good, 3rd pairing partner for Edmundson.
I would rather resign Samsonov that Francouz
You have left no room for the possibility of one or more of Minten, Cowan or Niemala making the team out of training camp.
I would like to see Kampf traded and Dewar as Leafs 4th line center, as similar to Kampf he is not suited for 3rd line center duties.
Henrique, Monahan or more cheaply Bujgstad would be suitable targets for 3rd line center.
Jarnkrok is still under contract to the team and seems to be a favorite of Keefe’s though depending on their playoff performance, Keefe might not be back next season.
If Jarnkrok could be traded his $2.1M cap hit could be used towards a proper 3rd line center.

08 Apr 2024 14:50:10
Zero skilled players in your D core other than Reilly, and he seems to forget that his own zone is his priority. 6.1 for Bertuzzi is ridiculous.