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06 Mar 2026 13:29:34
Tor: Knies, Danford, 3rd
STL: Thomas
This is an upgrade we need vs the upgrade we want. I love Knies, but we need a legit 2C to move JT to 3C. We can then tinker better on the wings in the off season.
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06 Mar 2026 14:31:15
Knies and a second. Keep Danford.
Rather do Knies and Robertson to NJ for Nemec (extension in place).
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06 Mar 2026 15:59:07
Hrenkin, still holding title for worst trades on the site. Are we going back to the soft, heartless team or are we changing our identity?
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06 Mar 2026 18:16:15
Clarky, still think the Leafs are gonna get a #2 center by trading Benoit and a 3rd.
06 Mar 2026 12:59:42
After last night's game against New York it’s clear we are several players away from a legitimate playoff run. Auston has been good for us but it’s time to let him go to start the rebuild. Auston looks like he wants out. He is the only player that we can trade that can keep this rebuild under 5 years.
So I’m proposing the following:
To St. Louis
Auston Matthews
3rd round pick 2027
To Toronto
Robert Thomas
Logan Mailloux
2026 First Round Pick (Top 5 protected)
Keep Nylander and Knies. Try to resign Laughton. Give the “C” back to Tavares.
Trade Reilly in the offseason for a D prospect and pick.
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06 Mar 2026 12:07:20
Trade Nylander before anyone else. If you want a change in identity, that’s where you start.
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06 Mar 2026 12:31:00
Trade both Nylander and Mathews!
One to LA, the other to Utah.
Players coming back…
Byfield, Clarke, Guenther, Crouse, Iginla
1st, 2nd plus.
Then flip the picks and one or two players to St Louis for Thomas!
We will be competitive next year!
05 Mar 2026 23:29:51
Ist trade. Good one for the Leafs
2nd trade great one for the Leafs.
3 Trade extraordinary good one. For the Blues.
Love Robert Thomas but Knies has to be part of any rebuild here as a conerstone and I think Holinka is one of those picks that got picked lower because he had not filled out quite yet physically has turned into a force.
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06 Mar 2026 00:04:10
If Knies is shipped out I want to see A+ prospect or a lot of picks. It would signal a massive 5-7 year rebuild.
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06 Mar 2026 00:18:04
I know this statement will be met by a storm of criticism but I’ll make it and try and weather the venom sent my way.
I’ve been disappointed in him after last year’s growth. I am aware he was dealing with an injury. This is not new in the NHL; it happens all the time.
He’s a big boy who doesn’t use his body enough. That is an important feature of his game and it’s not happening.
His shot, stick-handing and hockey sense could certainly be described as a little above average. His skating is also decent.
He’s a 60-65 point player in my eyes right now and certainly not a line driver.
He gets lots of PP time and PK time.
He’s a valuable mid-6 forward not someone you build around.
He can be on my team but he’s not untouchable.
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06 Mar 2026 11:38:13
@Randy Interesting.
I would never say a player is untouchable no matter the player either, but I would say Knies is as close as it gets.
Knies is not having a good year, but as a young guy this is not an easy season to stay motivated. He's been injured off and on and nobody around him looks like they give a s***.
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06 Mar 2026 12:10:24
Exactly LL. You guys willing to trade Knies because of this season? In T.O, the give a 💩 meter is so low and you expect this year being injured all year to be a lone stand out player?
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06 Mar 2026 12:39:31
With Knies, the injury has affected his speed, I believe. Not that I think he is fast, but even a step slower can really throw the effectiveness of your game off. Unless the deal is overwhelming, keep Knies. He has no trade protection for years, so there is no rush to move him now.
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06 Mar 2026 12:53:47
@randysears I like Knies as well and know he has been hurt but he is definitely the most immediate bang for their buck in a trade because of the fact is has no restrictions for being traded anywhere. That opens up every team in the league rather than a list of teams the player selects.
As far as taking heat I will take heat again for standing somewhat in Nylanders corner. Push comes to shove. You keep him and let Matthews go. If Willy was not hurt with the missed games because of the groin injury, he would at the pace he has put up all year be 6th in the league in scoring.
If Matthews was the player who everyone said would be a lock to score 60 and maybe challenge Ovechkin down the road then thats a different story. But his in not that anymore and he will still regardless want a hike on his contract in 2 years. Willy's contract in 2 years will be a bargain in this league. You know salaries are going nuts when Sherwood gets a contract worth $5.75 million a year.
05 Mar 2026 23:56:28
How about Stolaz, Domi, McMann and our new 1st for
Thomas.
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05 Mar 2026 23:42:03
I’m pretty sure St. Louis will want a center coming back in any trade they make that includes Thomas.
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06 Mar 2026 09:15:10
How bout we don't need Thomas?
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06 Mar 2026 10:22:34
Suddenly Robert Thomas is a superstar? He’s a good player, not a great player. Deadline hype. Having said that, St. Louis has zero interest in that offer. Domi has zero value at best. McMann is UFA. They have Binnington and not taking Stolarz.
05 Mar 2026 22:34:15
Solid deal for Roy. Very surprised.
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05 Mar 2026 23:37:40
There was also a side deal that the Avalanche get to eat and drink as a team at any Boston Pizza for free on Canadian Game Road Trips. Works out to $8 million a year non salary cap, those boys can put them down lol lol.
05 Mar 2026 19:19:43
Domi, Benoit and Jarnkrok to Ducks for '26 3rd and Mintyukov
Maccelli to Pens for Dumba '26 3rd
Carlo to Buffalo or Detroit for a '26 1st. (settle for a 2nd)
Resign McMann 5x5, Laughton 3x3.
Strip the "A" from Reilly, put him in the press box until he wants to move, then send him and Stolarz to San Jose for Smith and '26 1st.
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05 Mar 2026 19:24:23
Sharks hang up the phone quickly
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05 Mar 2026 23:47:40
Can’t see the Sharks having any interest in that proposal.
Carlo or OEL seem like a good fit for Detroit.
Mintyukov is an excellent target for the Leafs.
I don’t think that Jarnkrok’s expiring contract, Benoit, whom the Ducks let go previously and the square peg in a round hole, Max Domi are going to generate much interest on the part of the Ducks.Ducks.
05 Mar 2026 18:34:10
There has to be a deal possible with either Ducks or Sharks. Some say Sharks won't add. Why not? They are just a couple points out with games in hand.
Anaheim bleeds in goals against. They could use an experienced RD that is steady defensively and a vet defensive forward would not hurt.
Ana
Carlo $3.485M
Laughton $1.5M
Tor
Strome $5M
Luneau ELC
Gaucher ELC
2026 1st
Leafs get extra value for taking on Strome at full cap hit.
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05 Mar 2026 19:49:47
After what we just got for Roy from the Avs I don’t think we need to take anything to get back value. It just goes to show how ppl here are undervaluing Leaf players. I like the package but don’t have to take back Strong to get it.
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05 Mar 2026 23:49:51
Good deal for both parties.
Taking back Strome is just part of doing business.
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06 Mar 2026 09:17:37
Business we don't need. Look at these trades happening Carlson straight up for a two picks.
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06 Mar 2026 12:42:55
Unfortunately picking up Carlson means this has no chance - like it ever did anyway. lol
Carlson got what he did because he still plays 22 mins a night and puts up almost a point per game. Can't really compare him to Carlo.
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06 Mar 2026 19:27:13
Most people always talk about Karlson's offensive talent. Other thing that John Karlson brings to the table that a lot of people don't realize is that once he blocks 4 more shots, he will be all-time career NHL leader in blocked shots.
Great shooter, great passer and skater and one durable dude to play as long as he has at the level and still is blocking shots 13 in his last 5 games. Great pickup by Anaheim.
05 Mar 2026 17:39:14
Good return for Roy, but if that’s the price for him, the three that were held out should fetch something similar? I think Toronto should take advantage of the Buffalo Parayko thing. Send Carlo for the same package; they will be scrambling.
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05 Mar 2026 16:50:59
I’m with you on that idea Goat.
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05 Mar 2026 17:16:34
Good idea, except Carlo could nix it as well if they are on his list 8 team list. Can hope, though.
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05 Mar 2026 19:50:56
Yes I believe these 3 will fetch a 1st rd plus prospect on their own to different teams.
05 Mar 2026 16:28:38
So Roy goes to the Avs for a conditional R1 in 2027 (top 10 protected) and a conditional R5 in 2026 (the lowest of their three I read).
Question 1: According to PuckPedia, they do not have a 2027 R1. How can they trade something they don’t have? Are the Avs hoping to acquire this piece in the future? If not accomplished, are we getting an unconditional R1 in 2028?
Question 2: Again, Puck says the Avs have only two picks in R5 in 2026.
Is this similar to above where the Avs are hoping to get another R2?
I do think I’m unclear and need someone’s help!
What am I missing?
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05 Mar 2026 16:32:34
Aah, I understand now that PuckPedia is showing the Avs draft picks AFTER the trade.
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05 Mar 2026 16:36:06
Can’t believe he got a 1st for Roy, even if it is next year’s draft.
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05 Mar 2026 19:53:58
Why? Because he didn’t work out with the Leafs? He won a Stanley Cup and has been a solid 3c for years and is only 28yrs old and still signed at $3m. You guys have been undervaluing Leaf players since the beginning. It’s time to open your eyes. More 1st rd picks coming and prospects. Problem this team has is not the players, it’s the coach.
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05 Mar 2026 23:07:12
I agree, Blowhard. There are players on the Leafs when you look around the league that are worth more than we think. Blow it up and go get those picks and prospects and utilize some to get some more established players but not at overpayment prices. Regarding Roy....
Yes he won a cup in Vegas.... but he was part of a structure I alluded to on another post. He was part of a organization that said "Let's fire 4 lines at the opposition and keep them guessing which is our number 2 3 and 4 lines. Balance..... something we have lacked in years.
05 Mar 2026 15:59:39
My two trades to start things off:
I don’t want to see Bobby McMann traded but if they do, this one would interest me.
To Seattle: McMann
To Toronto: Berkeley Catton, 1st in 2026. Catton is 20 years old with offensive upside but he also hits everything that moves.
2nd trade:
To SJ: Nylander, Reilly
To Toronto: Misa, Ferraro, 2026 1st rd pick.
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05 Mar 2026 19:54:38
Nylander going nowhere and neither is Matthews. Reilly offseason.
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05 Mar 2026 23:24:02
As far as the McMann for Catton deal. I would love that one, Clarky. Problem is, so would 30 other teams that have a comparative McMann to trade for Catton. I love that kid. He doesn't care if he is on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th line. Just happy to get the ice time and learning time. His point totals are not nearly what they could be but when he is on the lower lines his linemates are caught off guard with his passing ability and at times miss great open shots.
Hey is the Leafs had paid attention to just putting a kid in lineup for experience Cowan would have played and learned not say in the press box for a month. That was a crying shame to watch.
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05 Mar 2026 23:56:57
Do you mean Berkeley Catton or a 1st in 2026 for McMann?
Seattle certainly isn’t giving up both for McMann, who is more a complementary player, not an impact player.
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06 Mar 2026 09:23:27
Have u learned nothing from the Roy trade, WB? Mcmann will fetch a 1st and a prospect. Especially if the team getting him works out an extension before trade. Which I'm sure Trev will give them permission to negotiate if it sweetens the package
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06 Mar 2026 21:39:10 So much for that 1st and a prospect.