20 May 2016 18:28:20
If Mo Rielly is our Duncan Keith, in my opinion we need a Brent Seabrook to play with him.

I'm curious to see what we can come up with to fill this need.

We have a coach who can maximise potential - so a partner that allows Babs to mould is a must have.

Put together a trade for the right side on the top defensive pair to play with 44.

Must be 1) +/ - 24 years old 2) shoot right 3) play physical.

1.) 20 May 2016
20 May 2016 20:16:35
Matt Dumba from the Wild!

Wild are in cap trouble, and need picks! Good trade partners for the Leafs!

Connor Carrick (who the Leafs already have) is someone to keep an eye on as well. Having a fantastic playoff run right now with the Marlies (leading all players in scoring I believe).

2.) 20 May 2016
20 May 2016 20:22:17
Lindholm would be a huge upgrade over Seabrook, Rielly might not be as good as keith though so it evens out.

3.) 21 May 2016
21 May 2016 01:21:58
Connor Carrick is only 5'10" and 195lbs compare to Seabrook who is 6'3" and 225lbs and mean as a pit bull. I will give Connor credit, he doesn't back down from anyone. He's just a different type/style of player than Seabrook. If Reilly is going to be in the top pair, you would prefer to have a tougher guy at #2 man.

4.) 21 May 2016
21 May 2016 14:22:56
Maybe Trouba but it doesn't seem likely. After that we're better off drafting wisely with the Pitt Pick all the way to the third round.

5.) 21 May 2016
21 May 2016 16:51:53
Trouba is the only guy that fits your criteria. Trouba is not as offensively gifted as Vatenan, Barrie, or Dumba but Vatenan and Barrie are on the smaller side (5'10") and I often question Dumba's skating and defensive ability. I still think JVR should be dangled to get one of these guys. But the answer may also be in the 2017 draft as Liljgren will go top 3 and Cal Foote probably top 10

6.) 21 May 2016
21 May 2016 17:24:39
Trouba or Charles Mcavory

7.) 22 May 2016
22 May 2016 18:30:51
I agree with DL7. Trouba is the guy and JVR is probably the main piece if there's a deal to be made. He's on a great contract for two more years which also holds a lot of value but could be a problem for the Leafs when he becomes a UFA. As for the 2017 draft, If you're realistic about next seasons results in the standings for the Toronto just look at Buffalo.

They have some good young stars and some decent vets and made a big jump in the standings but they're still drafting in the top ten because to go from worst to first is a very hard thing to do. Signing Stamkos and Vesey and whoever else people are hoping the Leafs aquire still might not make them a playoff team right away. The draft rankings will change significantly between now and then but IMO it is a foregone conclusion Liljegren and Foote go top ten.

Both right handed D who play different styles but both have top pairing upside. It's definitely going to be an exciting offseason.

8.) 23 May 2016
23 May 2016 05:15:30
Top lines I'd like

Forwards
JVR Stamkos/Matthews Vessy

Defence
Reilly Byfuglin/Chara

9.) 23 May 2016
23 May 2016 15:42:01
Chara? Really? Why?