05 Jul 2026 17:54:56
So if the Ducks decline to match. Philly will only have $11m left in cap space but still have Drysdale and Zegras to sign. Is that enough? I’m thinking they will either ship one of them out or have to make room to sign them both. Zegras is not taking $7m and I don’t think Drysdale is taking $4m.
To Tor
Tippett $6.2m
Seeler $2.7m
To Philly
Rielly $7.5m
1st 2027
2nd 2027
Quillan
$8.9m out and $7.5m in. $1.4m added to cap. $12.4m to sign RFAS.
Or
To Tor
Konecny $8.75m
Seeler $2.7m
To Philly
Rielly $7.5m
1st 2027
2nd 2027
Quillan
$11.45m out and $7.5m in.
$3.95m added to cap. $14.95m to sign RFAS.
Then u trade Joshua $3.25m and Lorentz $1.35m. That's $4.6m added to your cap space covers either overage you will have. Domi’s LTIR covers the overage you already have on the books if u go the second route.
Knies Matthews Tippett/Konecny
McKenna Tavares Nylander
Cowan Paul Roslovic
Duhaime Blueger Sissons
McCabe Raddysh
OEL Tanev
Seeler Andrae/Stetcher
Bob
Stol
May take more from Leafs but with their cap restraint Philly would be a little more willing as long as the money works to sign RFAS. 🤷🏼♂️
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05 Jul 2026 01:25:36
Seattle is trying to facilitate a trade for Shane Wright.
Leafs should at least attempt an offer. Wright's value is low right now. Also, Vince Dunn is in the final year of his deal.
Leafs trade
Morgan Rielly
Dakota Joshua
2nd in 2028
Kraken trade
Shane Wright
4th in 2027
Leafs get cap space, while sending Rielly closer to home.
Wright is a bit of a project at this point, but playing him on RW with one of the veteran centers gives him time to learn with insulation. Wright hopefully becomes a future 2C eventually.
Kraken get offensive defenseman as insurance in case Dunn wants a bazillion dollars or just refuses to resign. They can trade Dunn for a good return.
Joshua is unfortunately a cap dump at this point and the second is included because a to make up the value. (apparently Rielly has little value around the league)
Leafs then talk to Mintyukov's camp about an offer sheet. One year 4.775 million costs a second (which Leafs have). Promise him top 4 minutes and power play time to sweeten the deal.
If Mintyukov is acquired lines could look like this.
Knies Matthews Roslovic
Mckenna Tavares Nylander
Cowen Paul Wright
Bluger Sissons Duhaime
Extras Lorentz MacEwan
McCabe Raddysh
Mintyukov Tanev
Andrea OEL
Extras Stecher Villenueve Danford
A lot of what if's, but maybe possible?
Thoughts?
05 Jul 2026 02:25:29
My biggest problem with that lineup is Roslovic on the 1st line.
Roslovic is, at best, a 3rd line olayer who is bad defensively.
Plus he is a shooter not a passer and Matthews needs passers.
That’s why McKenna needs to be on the 1st line with Matthews.
Knies is another shooter who doesn’t seem to mesh well with Matthews.
I was hoping to see a 1st line & 2nd line of;
McKenna - Matthews - Kane
Knies - Tavares - Nylander
Two elite passers with one of the better shooters in the League.
But Kane doesn’t seem to be interested in in the Leafs.
Then a 3rd line of Cowan - Paul - Duhaime.
05 Jul 2026 03:18:52
I see your point, was trying to spread out the talent. Could try a few different ways with the lineup from my prop. Such as
McKenna Matthews Nylander
Knies Tavares Roslovic
Or
McKenna Matthews Wright
Knies Tavares Nylander
Cowen Paul Roslovic
Hate to have 2 young ones with Matthews, but Wright has one hell of a motor on him and plays on the right side of the puck.
His troubles have been finishing and opportunity.
05 Jul 2026 15:44:43
Get realistic on your trades, as Reilly does not have the value to be the key piece in a trade for Wright!
Not even close!
Think!
05 Jul 2026 16:12:37
Thanks RealASStic Gm, your the best.
05 Jul 2026 16:29:28
Seattle's biggest issue last year was the inability to score, so if the Leafs wanted Wright, someone that can help in the goals/points department upfront is likely what they will be looking for.
Their 226 goals had them 4th last in the Western Conference. Not one team in the East had less goals.
Not sure the Leafs have anyone to offer other than likely something around Cowan.
05 Jul 2026 17:00:42
I believe the plan is to have Roslovic on Matthews right side. I know some ppl won’t like it, but he did put in 21g and started late last season, had no training camp. I believe he will surprise a lot of ppl this year with a full camp and be in full game shape.
05 Jul 2026 00:09:59
Ducks
Knies
Rielly
Quillan
Hopkins
Leafs
Mintyukov signs 5 years 6 million per
Killorn
McQueen
Ducks get cap certainty leaves them some space to sign Gauthier
Leafs finish off the defence rebuild, add a solid 2 way stud pair him with Raddysh
Killorn for cap but is still a useful third line contributor
McKenna and Cowan top 2 LW
McQueen is for the future
Koblar Holinka McQueen down the middle in 3 years
05 Jul 2026 03:01:09
You and King must be eating the same 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴 sandwiches. Giving up Knies, Rielly, Quillan and Hopkins for Mintyukov, Killorn, and McQueen. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🥴🥴🥴🥴 Not only that, then sign him to $6m per for a guy the Ducks aren’t sold on at all and would be happy to unload.
05 Jul 2026 09:09:22
Come on @Champ!! Grow up!
@LukeFox
Unfortunately I do agree with champ here. If and I mean “if” we ship Knies the return has to be HUGE!!
Still gotta wait for the dust to settle w Flyers/Ducks before actually agreeing to a package.
My starting point would be 2x Chicago 1st and then go from there.
05 Jul 2026 16:05:39
Ok King, trying to be funny. Must have hit a nerve. I’ll cool it. I appreciate u seeing my point, and you r right; until this Carlsson situation is finalized we won’t know what the Ducks are going to want to do in terms of trades, seeing as if they retain he eats up a lot of cap, plus Gauthier will as well, which will leave Mintyukov and Hinds the odd men out as other RFAS.
Won’t be able to sign all four. One has to go. Philly has really put the Ducks in a pickle with that huge offer. If they don’t match now, they get 4 1sts, lots of cap space. It’s going to be interesting to see what Berbers does here.
04 Jul 2026 22:59:12
If Anaheim doesn't match the Carlsson offer sheet, they will have a massive hole to fill at C and over $35M in cap space with Gauthier licking his chops at what he might get. July 1 is gone, and so are most UFA's. Anaheim will be loaded with 1st round picks and lots of prospects. Would that be a good time to go to Matthews and ask if wants to go to Anaheim? After losing Carlsson, what would Anaheim be willing to pay to get Matthews who is cost controlled for two more seasons?
Would they be willing to pay something like
Sennecke, Luneau, McQueen, Masse and a 1st or two? Or more?
Anaheim thought they were building a contender.
They didn't do much in free agency, I assume keeping cap space for Carlsson and Gauthier. If Carlsson is gone, would they be willing to sell the future farm in order to try and continue to compete now and save face as well.
04 Jul 2026 22:16:44
Never thought about that 🤔. I’m convinced the Leafs are sold on Matthews but I definitely appreciate your thoughts. Wish more Leaf fans thought outside the box like yourself 👊
05 Jul 2026 02:51:57
Awesome idea.
Matthews to the Ducks is brilliant.
McKenna - McQeen - Sennecke.
As Leafs future 1st line.
I just don’t see Matthews extending with the Leafs next summer.
05 Jul 2026 09:17:57
Right!!!! Definitely on my mind. Also, how will he preform this year? I’m nervous after the wrist and knee injuries. Can he still score 50? 🤞🤞🤞
05 Jul 2026 16:08:08
Hiller using him in the offensive zone for the majority of his shifts plus not having to be on the pk means he will be totally fine. I’m seeing over 55g this season. He will play 75-80g.
04 Jul 2026 19:21:44
Tor Tor
3rd 2027
To Chi
Joshua
To Tor
2nd 2027
Warren
To Ana
Rielly
Or
To Tor
1st 2027 (Tampa)
To Seattle
Rielly
2nd 2027
Quillan
Sign Stanley.
04 Jul 2026 19:11:09
Again!!! 🥴🥴🥴. In my opinion you are over rating Reilly’s value in today’s market and the fact he’s only willing to wave his no trade clause to 4x teams doesn’t help. His value to the Leafs is cash flexibility and all GM’s know this.
04 Jul 2026 19:50:07
A definite no for the Chicago trade. Lorenz Blueger and Joshua 4th line looks really good. There’s a history with Blueger and Joshua that clicked. That’s my fourth line at this point.
04 Jul 2026 20:23:47
I couldn’t agree more!!! Definitely, when it comes to the Chicago trade and “if” Joshua has a great season we can keep him or trade for more assets.
04 Jul 2026 20:32:45
Please 🤫. Nurse got a top 20 pick d prospect with no retention at a way higher cap hit than Rielly. Please don’t tell me Warren a second rd pick and a late 2nd draft pick is over valuing. Have u seen the contracts that r being offered and signed out there by worse Dmen? Only 🥴🥴🥴 is u King🥴.
Don't tell me a package put together with Quillan and a 2nd plus Rielly doesn’t warrant that late 1st rd pick. You’re clueless
04 Jul 2026 20:40:05
Options!!!!! The more we create the better the future 🤷♂️.
04 Jul 2026 21:01:15
So big question? Simple question? Why didn’t the Lesfs get that haul for Rielly?
I can answer that for you. Teams don’t value Rielly like you do.
🤷♂️
04 Jul 2026 21:06:59
You telling me the Leafs said “no” to that Nurse trade 😂🤣😂????
04 Jul 2026 22:12:32
Joshua and Lorentz will both be traded.
YOUR 4th line is a pure joke.
Knies Matthews Roslovic
McKenna Tavares Nylander
Cowan Paul Sissons
Duhaime Blueger Groulx McEwen
Lorentz and Joshua are gonzo
That’s $4.6m of cap space u save on 2 guys that were brought in by Treliving. With Rielly gone as well that’s $12.1m in cap space plus you still have Domi on the roster at $3.75m but he will be LTIR there’s a total of $15.85m.
Minus the $2.75m they are currently over the cap that leaves This is Chayka’s plan it’s so obvious to ppl with a normal 🧠. Get rid of the Treliving and Dubass mistakes and revamp the bottom six and D. Which he has with bottom six and almost done with the D once Rielly is sent packing and chayka brings in a LD to replace him whether through trade or FA. 🥴🥴🥴🥴
05 Jul 2026 09:26:10
Who are you fighting w now?
Sounds like ur arguing w yourself?
Dude! Take a deep breath. Chill out!!
04 Jul 2026 18:12:49
Trade idea.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Drew O'Connor
2027 2nd-round pick
To Vancouver Canucks
Morgan Rielly.
04 Jul 2026 18:22:40
We r trying to get rid of the log name of forwards and you are adding more. Not interested in O’Connor.
04 Jul 2026 16:59:00
So the Karlsson contract and the timing of the Bedard shoulder injury could make for interesting negotiations in Chicago? Depending on the results when the swelling goes down and they assess him on Monday. Having 2 shoulders that have issues could end up costing him dearly depending on that diagnosis. The team will probably now approach his camp with a bridge deal rather than what they probably initially had in mind. His injury could have just cost him millions.
I am sure if that is the case some slimy lawyer will approach him and his agent to sue the skate company or the arena for bad ice for lost future earnings. We all know there are 100's of lawyers who would go for it.
Depending on severity and recuperation time or just for the sake of having another offensive weapon, does Chicago ramp up the approach on Knies? What do they have to offer for him? Bearing in mind they may have to overpay us if Bedard can't start the season.
04 Jul 2026 16:47:35
Ya! Saw that yesterday, hope the kid bounces back.
04 Jul 2026 17:03:20
I woulda wanted the 4th overall pick as a started but that ship has sailed. 😂🤣😂
04 Jul 2026 17:12:15
This is the funniest thing I’ve read up to date. This is the icing on the cake for all the other hair brain things I’ve read on this site. He will get paid and handsomely. He’s a 20yr old #1 overall pick and a future elite player in the NHL.
You think a shoulder injury is going to cost him millions and Chicago will overpay us for Knies? Keep dreaming that ship has sailed Suffering.
04 Jul 2026 17:30:00
Once the dust settles with Flyers/Ducks and the Ducks get 4x unprotected 1st rounders, I’m circling the Ducks like a vulture over a carcass.
Knies/Rielly!!!!
Lets go!!!!
*prospects and draft picks for tomorrow
*lots of money for today
Lets go!!!!!
That’s how you flip a team.
04 Jul 2026 17:58:09
Keeping posting your 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴 proposals.
04 Jul 2026 18:09:48
I assume you mean Leo Carlsson's contract? If so, I am not sure how that means Bedard will get less money based on an apparent shoulder injury and now he will only get offered a bridge contract as you suggest. He led his team in points, by a lot. Compared to Carlsson, he is decent on the draw. He put up better numbers than Carlsson on a much worse team.
His minutes aren't as sheltered as Carlsson's. Matthews had shoulder issue as well when he was young and it didn't prevent him from taking the Leafs to the bank. Bedard's their franchise player and face of the team, I can't imagine the Hawks play hardball with him.
04 Jul 2026 18:15:56
I never said he wasn't going to get paid handsomely Champ. He is just probably not getting a 8 year deal as initially anticipated and it could turn into a bridge deal. You know they will use the injuries as leverage in negotiations and I can guarantee you that if you were a fly on the wall Josh Norris name will come up in conversation. Concussions and Shoulder issues are the 2 injuries that make players adjust to how they play the game after they sustain them, moreso than knee injuries actually.
You may think my post was hilarious, but the reality is if Bedard will be out for a while Davidson would not be doing his job if he didn't try to offer a Bridge deal. If it was just a impingement and he won't miss time or need rehab or surgery then they maybe look at a long term deal.
04 Jul 2026 18:53:29
@Champ You talking to me about posting the same thing 🥴🥴🥴?
If so, ur probably right! 😂🤣😂
Everyone including yourself wants and thinks we have a chance to win the cup this year only if we did…..
Not happening!
The best way forward is competing today (representing the Blue and White) while building for tomorrow.
Do you or anyone else really believe if we only did…….
That we can compete w Montreal, Carolina, Florida, Washington or Tampa? And that’s just Eastern Conference teams.
The key go’n forward in my opinion is building assets (picks and prospect) for tomorrow while competing today (cash flexibility) and I believe the Ducks are the right team to target 🤷♂️.
You got better ideas or theories, I’m all ears 👊.
04 Jul 2026 18:54:59
I’m sorry you’re dreaming wake up suffering he’s getting paid and handsomely Chicago not taking any chances for Bedard to get offer sheeted after the bridge deal is over. You don’t want a bitter Bedard u want him happy.
04 Jul 2026 19:36:29
Chayka signed his majority UFAS to 2yr terms for a reason. Thats the window to compete. Cause he’s preparing to see what happens after that. You think he signed Bobrovsky cause he’s building a future prospect and draft pick pool?
04 Jul 2026 21:20:59
No! But you just proved my point! Having that cash flexibility helped us today so let’s now think about the future. Having options for today and tomorrow is the key.
04 Jul 2026 21:38:39
And!!!! And!!!! “Yes” signing Bobrovsky will help the Leafs prospect pool go’n forward. He’ll be a perfect mentor for Artur Akhtyamov 🤷♂️
04 Jul 2026 21:53:21
Like I have stated b4 you r the King of the 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴.
04 Jul 2026 22:20:45
I’m ok w you disagreeing w me 👊
04 Jul 2026 22:36:04
If you wanna continue this adult conversation w adult responses let me know. Until then 👊
04 Jul 2026 22:45:36
@Matty, Knies is the future. You think someone we get in a trade is going to replace what he does? We have enough perimeter skilled guys, we need guys that drive the net, get in the corners. Leafs need to start hanging on to these types of players instead of trading them every time they become something.
04 Jul 2026 23:00:46
I definitely appreciate that. Love Knies and his contract. But if we have an opportunity to send him to another conference and get an insane return, I’m definitely listening.
05 Jul 2026 01:40:06
@ Champ. Re Chicago and your comment. " you don't want a bitter Connor Bedard" I Chicago is more concerned about wanting a healthy Connor Bedard. If he is healthy he will get paid handsomely which I never said he would not be. But it will be about the term of the contract if he isn't healthy. For you in your ultimate wisdom which I really don't think you possess a lot of to be honest,to suggest you would still give him a full tilt long term top dollar even if he was hurt again, is not responsible thinking for a GM.
But of course... you aren't a GM just like none of us are. Although you think you are and the more you insult others you think it gives you credence. Trust me it doesn't. This is just a site to throw ideas around good or bad and to analyze others ideas. You love to toss out the jabs at people but then again every reality show needs one guy like you right? I could trading the insults in a battle of wits, but my father told me if you get in a battle of wits never battle a unarmed man. So I will take mercy.
05 Jul 2026 10:01:27
Well said @Suffering 😂🤣😂
04 Jul 2026 14:29:26
To SEA: D - M. Reilly + C - T. Luc Koblar
To TOR: F - S. Wright + 2028 2nd
Seattle gets a young C prospect and Reilly and the Leafs see if Wright can turn the page on his career.
04 Jul 2026 15:19:12
The thing is.... Is Koblar possibly already at a par with Wright and a year from now past him with more North America exposure?
04 Jul 2026 16:52:33
Editor in Leafs
By - Spencer Lazary
Leafs are asking the Ducks for Noah Warren (10th best prospect), a 7th round pick and no retention for Morgan Rielly.
04 Jul 2026 17:05:24
SEA already has a glut of young centres in Beniers, O'Brien, and Catton. They won't want our young center.
If we could somehow pry Dunn from them for Reilly and COL's 1st then that'd make a lot of sense, but unfortunately that wouldn't clear up any needed cap space, which is an issue at the moment.
If they get Dunn, then they need to clear Joshua off the books. If they get Wright, then great, but then they still need to add on the left side of the D corps, and that becomes harder to do if they give up the COL 1st for Wright.
If Chayka really wants to get nuts, you can move Knies and Reilly for Wright, O'Brien, and Dunn, which I'm not actually crazy about, but I think that'd be something SEA would listen to as they want a quality top 6 player.
04 Jul 2026 17:44:04
I still believe the team the Leafs need to target is the Ducks. But again, we gotta wait for the dust to settle w Flyers/Ducks first.
04 Jul 2026 13:00:39
Trade idea.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Ryan Pulock
New York Islander
Morgan Rielly
Phil Myers.
04 Jul 2026 15:36:07
What part of Rielly won’t wave unless it’s the 4-5 teams in west. If by some chance he does it won’t be for the Islanders 🥴🤣🤣
04 Jul 2026 04:32:26
Sounds like Shane Wright has requested a trade according to Friedman.
Assuming that Rielly waives:
TOR Gets: Shane Wright + Josh Mahura
SEA Gets: Rielly + ‘27 2nd + ‘29 3rd.
04 Jul 2026 12:48:10
I would add Joshua to that deal, take out Mahora and our 2nd and 3rd picks. I think Joshua and Rielly get it done.
04 Jul 2026 13:20:14
Rielly and Joshua is not getting Shane Wright.
Rielly, Joshua and throw in 1st from Colorado next season so they don’t have to retain on Rielly.
04 Jul 2026 14:25:34
Rielly and the 1st
Wright and a 3rd
04 Jul 2026 14:56:39
Is that the same Shane Wright that got 27 points last year… What do you mean sending a 1st for him? What are you expecting from weight?
04 Jul 2026 15:37:17
Then how bout Seattle keeps him and we just take picks back if they want Rielly. Cause he’s not worth 1st and Rielly.
04 Jul 2026 15:39:13
FYI they don’t need to retain on Rielly cause Dunn is a UFA after this year and he will cost way more than the $7.5m they’ll be paying Rielly for the next 4yrs. He’s the insurance when Dunn doesn’t resign.
04 Jul 2026 17:13:44
If it's a case of Reilly and a couple mid round picks you absolutely do that deal.
Getting Wright thrown in will cost you Knies, which you're not doing unless you're also getting O'Brien and Furkus back too.
04 Jul 2026 04:41:02
Ahhh my bad. What about this.
Toronto
Reilly
Danford
2027 2nd
2027 6th
Detroit
Simon Edvinsson
04 Jul 2026 12:24:46
How bout u just stop. Rielly not going to wave for Detroit. End of story.
04 Jul 2026 12:44:48
Only team in the East he “might” except a trade to is Pittsburgh. How do you say no to playing w Crosby. That’s just the proud Canadian in me. Don’t see it happening.
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