04 Jan 2020 13:19:05
I really think we need to go after Kreider. He is a realistic target. He does everything the leafs need. Speed, big body who hits, and he gets points and scores.

I read that he loves the Rangers and would probably go back.

Not really sure what it would take to acquire him as a rental but maybe a package of

Bracco (born on Long Island)
2020 2nd round pick.

04 Jan 2020 15:58:00
Don’t kid yourself. Kreider is worth a 1st+. But the idea is good. I agree with it completely. Just have to cough up a bit more is all.

Would Kreider for our system though really?

I’m starting to have doubts about is “needing” a big honking brute like Kreider. We are all about smooth skating and skill. A good power forward like Kreider kinda lacks in both.

04 Jan 2020 16:52:26
He is one of the fastest skaters in the league and he's great in front of the net. You think Rangers will get a first + for a rental? Maybe, but remember, due to cap constraints their really might not be that many teams in the market. Leafs too obviously would have to be creative.

Bracco might jump right into the lineup and teams that would want a rental would only be able to offer a late first round pick. The difference between that and a 2nd round pick is pretty small.

04 Jan 2020 17:26:49
I like the target but bracco and a 2nd may not be enough. Toronto would need to up the price to a 1st and that wouldn't be until 2021 so rangers will probably take offers from other teams that have this years 1st. upcoming ufa top 6 forwards get 1st rounders plus prospect upcoming ufa top 4 dmen get 2nd-3rd rounders plus prospect

Krieder would fit better on a team like st. louis or vegas. i'd love him on the leafs but just can't see him staying in the east.

04 Jan 2020 20:44:28
I didn’t know Kreider was so fast. But I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. Everyone is fast these days. Even the slowest guy in the leagues is probably a better skater than Paul Coffey ever was.

I like Kreider. Absolutely. And with both Johnsson and Mikheyev hurt, it would be a good idea bringing in another LW. Our LW is so depleted right now we had to put our 3C on wing. It’s worked out well so far. So far.

I’m inclined to think Kreider will get a 1st from a playoff bound team looking to shore up scoring before heading into the playoffs. He’s too good a player not to get a 1st.

04 Jan 2020 23:28:56
If the Leafs give up a 1st for a rental it will be another mistake in a long list of trades dating back decades.

05 Jan 2020 01:01:59
A little off topic, but this posts seems to have run its course. Who is the best skater of all time? Federov gets my vote.

05 Jan 2020 13:40:42
Pure speed is pavel bure
Speed once around rink gartner
Acceleration no puck Coffey
Speed with puck McDavid
Agility with puck D. Savard

Overall best skater Federov

Skates sucked back then. put mcdavids skates on any of these guys and youll get a real taste of skating.

05 Jan 2020 15:45:05
All the equipment sucked back then. The pads were so heavy too. Useless in today’s nhl. A big part of the reason these kids can skate so fast is that the equipment has be designed to optimize every last minute detail imaginable

I forgot all about Feserov’s best buddy Bure how good a skater he was too. All those injuries really brought him down. He was definitely one of the most electrifying players in the game.

05 Jan 2020 20:36:54
Best skater?
Man I loved Paul Coffey.