Current Avatar:
No Avatar image uploaded
No Avatar image uploaded
Leafs Rumours Member Posts
Clarky17's Profile
Clarky17's Posts and Other Poster's Replies To Clarky17's Posts
To Clarky17's last 5 rumours posts
To Clarky17's last 5 banter posts
To Clarky17's last 5 rumour replies
To Clarky17's last 5 banter replies
Clarky17's rumours posts with other poster's replies to Clarky17's rumours posts
09 Sep 2026 20:34:21
Roslovic and Lorentz to Red Wings
For a 3rd rd pick 2028.
Leafs sign Kreider 4M X 2.
1.) 10 Sep 2026 01:49:31
If it was only thst easy, I'd also look at trading Lorentz and Joshua to create space.
2.) 10 Sep 2026 07:54:49
Tbh we don’t need anymore past their prime players.
3.) 10 Sep 2026 13:43:48
We just signed Roslovic and he has a right handed stick while onna fair contract for a 20 goal scorer.
4.) 10 Sep 2026 18:49:54
35yrs old turning 36. No thank you.
5.) 12 Sep 2026 22:10:00
At least you were willing to pay Kreider almost twice what he actually signed for.
20 Aug 2026 11:00:39
At the deadline if Leafs aren’t in a playoff spot.
To ANH: Nylander, Stetcher
To Tor: Kreider or Killorn (cap reasons), McQueen, Luneau 1st, 2nd 2027. Too much, too little or just right?
1.) 20 Aug 2026 12:37:37
Unfortunately if Anaheim want to sign Gauthier still, they will have to move some contracts just to get that done. I don't see how they will be able to bring on Nylander as well this season.
That Carlsson offer sheet really screwed Anaheim. I had said that Gauthier's ask will go up if they match and by the sounds of it, he now wants over $15M per iirc.
2.) 20 Aug 2026 14:24:15
@RLF. Yeah, Anaheim has a big problem on their plate. It’s sounding more and more that they are exploring trade options for him. It could be an interesting scenario to follow. Any thoughts on who could be players that have assets and prospects Anaheim would consider that they could fit in their cap and who could fit Gauthier in their cap?
3.) 20 Aug 2026 21:41:08
Yes, I agree. There in a very tough spot. I personally would have let him go and took the draft picks. Use a few of them to be a contender via trades. That set a terrible precedent for the rest of the team. Now they are going to overpay Gauthier plus they already overpaid Mintuykov.
Plus I think they gave too much to McTavish before he proved himself. Why over pay all these players when they have a city and team most players wouldn’t mind being apart of? We have already seen how this story goes as Leaf fans.
4.) 20 Aug 2026 23:05:59
Here is one to ponder on the Gauthier possible trade front. Seattle was desperate to make a splash on trying to get Jason Robertson. We already know that Gauthier likes to be in the limelight. Could this be a match made in heaven?
Gauthier would give Seattle a big name scorer that is a exciting player that puts seats in the stands. They have the money to do the deal at $15 that is reportedly being talked about.
This trade would fill Anaheims needs to a point. Vince Dunn, Shane Wright and a 1st in 2027. Anahiem gets that elusive D-man (Seattle has some good prospects in the Minors and Chase Reid coming next year after he gets a year of NCAA under his belt) Wright needs a change of scenery and Anaheim still gets another good draft pick. Money works for all involved.
5.) 20 Aug 2026 23:38:57
You may have called it Suff. That does look like a match made in heaven. ANH was starting to look good too. One selfish decision ruined their chances of being a contender for the next 5 years.
6.) 21 Aug 2026 14:38:19
Suffering. Seattle could be a good landing spot for Gauthier, but I am not sure what you mean by that "elusive d-man" that Dunn would fill that void. They just gave LaCombe and Minty big contracts on the left side. Not sure they need another LD whose game has been declining the last couple of seasons. Dunn's physicality has really dropped off, he is not as safe with the puck and without producing on the PP, he isn't producing a lot. Plus, he doesn't PK. I would think they are searching for a two way RD that can play a physical game. No?
My guess would be that Seattle is getting that much needed goal scorer in Gauthier they have lacked and Anaheim would want a roster player in return +.
Anaheim would need a winger coming back, I would think. They may want Catton. Seattle likely good with futures over solid roster players as they want to add without taking away I would guess. You have said you think Nyman will break out. So if it's a package of lesser profile players, like Nyman, Miettinen and a 1st and 2nd or similar. Anaheim could use more NHL ready cost controlled players after their disaster with Carlsson, especially with Sennecke going to need a new deal in a couple season.
What would be interesting is if a trade revolved around Gauthier going to Detroit and Larkin went to the Ducks.
7.) 21 Aug 2026 16:02:22
What I should said is elusive veteran d-man. That’s why they kept coming in Reilly trade rumours. Other than Nick Jensen, it’s a very young defense. I think Dunn would increase his numbers with Anaheim’s more open offense. I think as you said, with that deep prospect base though Seattle has what it would take to do it.
I think though Catton would be a no-go as Seattle would want him as Gauthier's set up man. The Larkin one I have thought about, too. Who of the two would have the most pressure to perform immediately?
8.) 21 Aug 2026 17:16:42
Fair enough on the vet D part, although if I were Anaheim, the drop in Dunn's game would be a concern.
Larkin or Gauthier for more pressure? That's tough. Honestly I don't think either will match the pressure Carlsson will have on him. But if I had to choose, I would say more pressure on Larkin. For one. He wanted out. Two, Anaheim is a much more ready team to contend and he would be expected to perform, but also be a leader.
Three, he is a vet in his prime years compared to a young kid trying to prove himself. That said, Gauthier holding out for so much cash better make an impact in Detroit or I would think the fans will turn on him relatively quickly.
9.) 21 Aug 2026 18:13:20
Yeah Detroit's fans can be nasty. That’s why Seattle would be a good spot. Kind of mellow fans and if he only potted 35 goals in his first year the fans would be very happy.
10.) 22 Aug 2026 00:05:56
If he put up 35/35 for 70, I don't think the Red Wings fans would get angry either. He's a 22 year old. But he goes back to 20 goals and that would be a problem.
We all have seen guys sign huge contracts and try to hard to live up to it and crash. If he does that, he's getting roasted in Seattle as well imo.
11.) 22 Aug 2026 01:31:25
Verbeek really screwed himself by matching on Carlsson. If he would have let him walk and taken the 4 first round picks. He could have parlayed them into something for sure. Plus by not matching he would have basically said to the league and to Gauthier. Philly made a mistake and overpaid by a bunch. He then could probably have got Gauthier for that $12 to $13 million everyone said he and Carlsson would most likely have got leading into the off season.
By matching he gave Gauthier and his agent ammunition to swing for the fences. It was a bizarre move by Verbeek. Certainly not his style or character in regards to contracts. Which makes me wonder if he was told by powers higher up to not let Carlsson go.
12.) 22 Aug 2026 02:11:56
Verbeek will dump either Kreider or Killorn and then he’ll have his money to pay Cutter. It’s that simple.
13.) 22 Aug 2026 12:27:58
Ok I'll bite. Who does he dump one of them off to so simply (a player that is 35 or 36 years old depending which one he attempts to trade) with a limited no-trade list that are earning over $6 million. There are not many teams willing to do that at this point in the season.
Most are trying to keep what cap they have that are probably on destinations Killorn or Kreider would want to go to. Then they have to find a winger to replace one of them.
14.) 22 Aug 2026 14:56:00
Kreider had 50 pts last season, 22 g in 75 g. He’s still a very good goal scorer. Teams that need offence will take him, like Seattle, who need scoring and have lots of cap space. It’s one year. $6.5m for a 50 pt guy I’m sure there’s lots of takers. Seattle would be ideal.
Kreider
2nd 2027
Good Prospect
For Wright.
15.) 22 Aug 2026 16:05:11
That is a reasonable package but I think Seattle is really looking to take a step in filling roster spots with younger players rather than stop gaps like Kreider.
Either way this Gauthier thing is going to be interesting. Because it also is affecting another team right now as well. Columbus knows Fantilli's agent is in all likelihood going to see where the Gauthier contract lands at for $'s. Another team in rough shape. They need to move someone to sign Fantilli and it may be Marchenko, which weakens the team. Then next year they have Voronkov, Johnson and Mateychuk as RFA's.
16 Aug 2026 14:39:34
I know this isn’t going to be a popular post on here but I’m doing it anyway.
To Cgy: Roslovic
To Tor: Andreas Englund, 3rd pick 2028
Free Agency: sign Evander Kane 1 yr - 3.25M
A little protection for the big boys.
Kane Matthews McKenna
Knies JT Nylander
Cowan Paul Sissons Joshua Blueger Duhaime
McEwen/ Groulx
OEL Raddysh
Reilly Tanev
McCabe Andrae
Englund/ Stetcher
Move Myers, Lorentz for cap space.
Interchange Kane and Cowan, Knies on this top 3 lines even Joshua. I know everyone is gonna ? on Kane but he has spunk, character, not afraid to mix it up or protect teammates. Little older, yes, hips going on him. See if we can get another year or two out of him like we did with Pacioretty. If it doesn’t work first half of the year, move him when Domi gets back.
Have at her, boys!
1.) 16 Aug 2026 15:23:13
Clarky, I actually like the signing man. We do need someone who will go. Kane will! He’s bigger, plays physical, and will stick up for teammates if he’s invested with the team. A PTO might be the move tho. See if he can gel with the team at all. He’s does. He’ll be an asset. He doesn’t, he’s a plug that can be a distraction.
Still like the idea, Roslosvic isn’t going anywhere yet tho. Gotta see how he plays and what he adds to the lineup. He does what they think he stays, for now. He doesn’t, they’ll look to move him to open a spot. We will need to make a move to add, but again I like it!
2.) 16 Aug 2026 18:09:18
I'm not a fan of Kane. He's been an issue in every city he went to.
I agree a player who is physical would be great on the wing in the middle 6, but just not him specifically.
3.) 16 Aug 2026 21:42:00
Kane is an idiot. Problem on every team he’s played on. Not trading roslovic for a pick and a player who won’t make the team
4.) 22 Aug 2026 02:17:07
Give it a rest with the Roslovic trades. ?
01 Aug 2026 15:38:32
Try one for fun:
To Tor: McMann, Lindgren
To Seattle: Reilly, Roslovic, Quillan, 2nd 2027 (2nd of 2), 3rd rd pick 2028
Move Lorentz for a late draft pick or future considerations
Pick up Stanley for 4M X 2
Knies Matthews McKenna
Cowan JT Nylander
McMann Paul Sissons (shut down line that can produce)
Joshua Blueger Duhaime
McEwen
Lindgren Raddysh
McCabe Tanev
Stanley OEL
Andrae
Have at er boys! ?.
1.) 01 Aug 2026 15:51:06
I doubt anyone has anything negative to say about this other than not sure either team is going to trade their new toys lol McMann and Roslovic but McMann and two potential top six dman would get us really close to complete.
2.) 01 Aug 2026 16:10:58
McMann has a no-trade and let's be honest. He was never going to be coming back to Toronto. He knew it and so did the team. Sorry Clarky, he is gone in the wind.
3.) 01 Aug 2026 16:40:53
No general manager will ever hire a free agent again if they trade ant new players before they even play a game with the organization.
This is why every trade with Roslovic is the dumbest thing I'm seeing every day.
4.) 01 Aug 2026 17:58:57
No mirrors in your house Hrenklin?
Not many trades out there that make sense for both teams. Thought I’d try one to bring Bobby back. That would be one of the best 3rd lines in the league though.
5.) 01 Aug 2026 18:14:11
I don’t believe that to be true I think Mcmann know the GM was a moron he expressed his wanting to stay a I believe he has a better chance of winning a championship here with a bigger role than he previously had
6.) 01 Aug 2026 18:44:27
Which GM?
7.) 01 Aug 2026 19:49:40
Which GM is a moron? Tre?
8.) 01 Aug 2026 20:17:33
That's what I meant too LeafsLife? I know Tre did have a offer on the table and McManns camp turned it down. Hence the trade. Granted he waited to long on the trade and could have got a 1st from a couple teams.
As far as current GM. He could have had McMann back as a UFA but he also did not want to pay the amount.
9.) 01 Aug 2026 20:24:21
@Hrenkin.... The Roslovic thing is not that dumb. He is one of the few UFA's that has signed for that $ range amount to not have any trade protection in the last few years. I think even if he gets off to a quick start he may be moved by the end of the year. It is because it is a pattern with him. Quick starter Slow finisher.
@ Clarky ...
Now I know Hrenkin should not have used the term Dumb but don't stoop to Champs nasty comments by insulting Hreenkin with the Mirror comment. We are generally a group of people who may disagree and such and maybe have a comeback of some sort. But we don't have to stoop to personal appearnace comments or similar. I know you are better than that Buddy.
10.) 01 Aug 2026 20:55:17
Ya TRE is a moron
11.) 02 Aug 2026 00:16:23
Tre built the Flames into contenders and in his first yesr made this team into a division winning team. I don't hate him the way some do.
Carlo was said to be a good trade at the time and Laughton was an overpay. Now, we sit back and say he f***ed up, but basically the same team exists where it matters.
Tre brought in Tanev and Chayka brought in Raddysh. Those two are the big acquisitions that are still here. Let's see which GM did better in September.
12.) 02 Aug 2026 13:29:52
@Suffering, I agree with you. But just tend to give back the same energy they give me. Hrenklin always has an ignorant comment to make so I tend to respond with one.
@the rest; I have to agree that Tre was a bad GM. I give him his credit though, no one has got these players to sign note team friendly contracts then Tre. I would have kept him for negotiations purposes only.
Not to make any decisions about players coming on and off this team. The whole changing identity thing and going out and getting Maccelli first thing rubbed me wrong off the bat. I know everyone is gonna say it was no risk because it was short term but that was also another 3.5M we couldn’t use to get someone we actually needed. I like that Chatka has gone out and got defined role players.
You know when you get a name like Sissons, he is playing a shut down 3rd line role on almost any team. Paul is a great compliment to that shut down line, giving the coach an opportunity to use this line against tough match ups freeing up Matthews line for a more favourable 5 on 5 game. Same with Blueger and Duhaime, rounds out a solid 4th line on most teams as well and if Joshua can get back to where he was a few years ago, that will be a very reliable line that can produce from time to time.
With Chayka so far I just didn’t like some of the trades and what we got back for guys like Woll and Robertson, don’t like the Roslovic pick up. But he sees the value in Knies for this team so not moving him(hopefully) makes me like him and solidified the goaltending with a solid vet for AA to learn from and to take over for in a few years. I would of liked another tough guy two that can play in the everyday lineup but I think this team can at least compete for playoffs in the toughest division in the league.
13.) 02 Aug 2026 16:59:14
My issue with the Sissons contract is we gave him almost a 50% pay hike after going from 35 points to 21 points to 11 points in last 3 seasons. When JT took that huge hometown discount to allow for the team to gain massive cap space.
And still put up 31 goals and 71 points and he and Sissons are now earning almost the same amount.
14.) 02 Aug 2026 18:38:43
Take McMann and Roslovic out of the proposal not gonna happen. If u r getting Lindgren in the deal for Reilly why spend $4m on Stanley? You don’t need him. Tbh I would do an even swap cause Lindgren not better than Rielly only difference is age. He’s been a 3rd pair guy his whole career so far. Never put up 20pts in his career so far. Lorentz thing is what it is if u get a draft pick fine if not you waiver him.
He clears u save $1.2m in cap hit from his $1.35m. So he’s a non factor anyways. So let’s say he’s gone that’s $4.35m- $2.75m=$1.6m left. Once u LTIR Domi’s $3.75m you got $5.35m. Not giving Stanley $4mx2. No other team thinks he’s worth it or he would have been signed already. That’s my take Clarky save the cap see what else can be done during the season
McCabe Raddysh
OEL Tanev
Lindgren Andrae/Stecher
15.) 02 Aug 2026 19:18:56
@suffering. It's dumb because of the long term effects. If you get a moniker like a GM will sign you just to trade you right away. No player would ever sign for that GM again. It is essentially career suicide
16.) 02 Aug 2026 22:12:24
Hey …. If any player signs as a UFA without trade protection and he gets traded. What does he expect might happen? Oh they shook my hand and said don’t worry we won’t trade you no need for us to put in in writing. Lol.
17.) 02 Aug 2026 23:25:58
Before ever playing a game. Sure trade him at the deadline. But to trade anyone before they even play a game is career suicide for a GM. No player will ever sign for him. Unless there's 23 active NMC on 1 team.
18.) 02 Aug 2026 23:45:02
For starters, Hrenkin, the trade we know would not take place because McMann is not going to waive and it is all just a fantasy suggested trade. Regarding Roslovic, if the right deal was there and salary had to be chopped and it works that he goes. Any GM would do the same thing if they had to let him go as soon as they are allowed which isn't for another few weeks. Truthfully. He may end up getting beat out for his job at training camp anyway.
I wouldn't shed to many tears for him if he was traded. This is a guy who is on his 3rd agent anyway, and the reason as well he doesn't have trade protection is because even though his cap is $4 million for 2 years he got have up front as signing bonus. So UFA's in that position would still sign here no matter what. It is still about money for guys who are 3rd and 4th line calibre and he is a 3rd liner on a good day.
19.) 03 Aug 2026 01:22:30
Half up front
20.) 03 Aug 2026 04:13:15
Suffering, you had this whole conversation with Hrenklin to come to the same conclusion as everyone else. They are not being traded either of them.
21.) 03 Aug 2026 18:06:30
@champ And why is that any concern of yours, my conversation with Hrenkin? Worry about your own interactions with others.
27 Jul 2026 21:05:40
Leafs final move and start the season.
To Cgy: Roslovic, Quillan, Stetcher, 3rd rd pick 2029
To Toronto: Klapka, Whitecloud
Knies Matthews McKenna
Cowan JT Nylander
Paul Sissons Klapka
Joshua Blueger Duhaime
Reilly Raddysh
McCabe Tanev
OEL Whitecloud
Andrae.
1.) 28 Jul 2026 00:10:09
That should be your final move ???
2.) 28 Jul 2026 00:48:47
Why would any free agent sign here if they could be traded before the season started ?
3.) 28 Jul 2026 01:20:43
@Matty, Roslovic was a mistake just like Maccelli was last year and I went off on that one at the time too. It’s like they say they wanted to change their identity at the end of last season and one of the first moves was getting Maccelli and I was like ?.
This smells a lot like another Maccelli but other than that move, the Woll trade and Robertson trade the rest were not bad, at least you can see a direction and we’re bringing in role players and not a bunch of projects to play in our bottom 6.
4.) 28 Jul 2026 01:55:24
@Clarky I didn't like the Woll trade either. Would rather have kept his as a backup, but that really only works if Stolarz could be moved which I assume he couldn't be.
5.) 28 Jul 2026 07:09:24
Champ, you’re one of the only people here that agrees with me that Knies should not be traded from this team. Just too bad you have to be a meatball.
6.) 28 Jul 2026 17:17:21
Clarky 100% am on board with u about Knies not being traded. But when u include 2 players that were both just signed to 2yr deals by the new GM in your trade proposal B4 playing a game you leave me no choice but to ridicule u.
Roslovic has consistently scored 20+ goals in the last 2 seasons last year scored 21 after playing only 69g.
He’s not going anywhere until he plays. Stecher at his price is a great 3rd pairing rd or a 7th man option. You want to get rid of these guys plus more for 2 guys that bring what? I guy that won’t even make the roster and a dman that cost u dbl what the guy u r trading him for and is worse. Not to mention u r getting rid of a prospect and draft pick
7.) 28 Jul 2026 20:32:44
Champ, Roslovic is gonna be another Maccelli. Doesn’t fit can’t find a spot for him plus he is soft and not very good defensively. Klapka has a huge presence on the ice and can be intimidating. That’s what we need. Sticks up for teammates willing to drop the gloves and Whitecloud is a solid 6D and RHD. Solid hits, good defensively and also sticks up for teammates.
Looking for solid team guys that have heart and care to win or lose. I like the way Stetcher plays too but he is too small and not much skill either. He will get eaten up by the teams in our division. If Cgy agreed it’s an easy yes for me on this one.
8.) 29 Jul 2026 00:49:52
Berube is gone, Clarky, wake up. You don’t need Rempe part deux in Klapka. Guy got 12pts last season. So what you’re saying is Duhaime, Sissons, McEwen, Blueger won’t stick up for teammates? Roslovic was brought in for his 20+ goals, not to drop the gloves.
You make no sense. Stecher at 1.35m compared to 2.75m for Whitecloud, not a chance I’m swapping. He’s not worth paying dbl for. Not a good trade proposal. Not by a long shot.
9.) 29 Jul 2026 11:06:46
What the heck are you talking about Berube and Rempe for? It’s about our division we play in, everyone got tougher around us. McEwen probably won’t even play. All those other guys have barely dropped the mitts except for Duhaime and he is a middleweight. Not sure what you’re watching but I will Whitecloud all day over Stetcher. Stetcher has heart but cause of his size he gets bullied off pucks.
Can’t believe I’m having a debate of whether Whitecloud is better than Stetcher rn? Plus you have Andrae to fill that roll of a small mobile defenceman. Andrae should be better than Stetcher too. I don’t care if Roslovic scored 20G every season of his career, because if he plays like Nylander away from the puck, I don’t want him.
10.) 29 Jul 2026 12:18:04
It’s called having a balance. Klapka doesn’t even make opening roster. You have him on the third line ????? Whitecloud is a bum. Getting 2.75m to be a 3rd pair Simon Benoit. Get real. 12pts plays 10mins a night if lucky but he’s a third liner lol lol you r a dreamer. It’s a trade that doesn’t move the needle makes u worse offensively.
11.) 29 Jul 2026 13:36:23
I hate to say it Clarky but I agree with Champ on this one. Stecher doesn't get bullied off the puck because when he gets it he executes very quickly and adeptly exit zone passes. When the opposition is coming at us. He is the best D-man on our the team for closing the gap. That actually is one of Andrae's criticism is gap control. Possibly Stecher being of similar stature (Slightly bigger than Andrae) he can tutor him a bit on that aspect. And yes for bang for the buck Stecher is a steal. Whitecloud can unload with hits (As Knies knows) but he also commits early on some and gets hung out to dry.
Re: Klapka..... No no no ten times no. My best man has season tickets to the Flames and he says he has never seen a guy spend so much time on the ice. Literally..... he falls more than any player he said he was watched play the game. And as a fighter.... he is actually not very good. He is big but is not a good fighter even though he trys. He will never be in the league of guys like Olivier, Wilson, Jeannot and Kastelic that not only are very very good fighters, but also very good hockey players as well.
I am not a fan of Roslovic either but we can do better than Klapka.
12.) 29 Jul 2026 15:54:04
@Clarky17
In my opinion you have the right idea, just wrong targets buddy.
?
13.) 29 Jul 2026 20:38:33
Suffering, I hate to say it but thank u for backing me up. I agree with king Matty on the idea but the targets are all wrong for what u r giving up.
14.) 30 Jul 2026 02:58:28
@Champ
Congrats on a respectful response. Hope this continues… ?
Clarky17's banter posts with other poster's replies to Clarky17's banter posts
20 Sep 2026 11:39:08
Well…. How did that look for everyone last night? Who stood out and who didn’t look too good?
My personal opinion is I don’t think I like the 2 exhibition pre-season. I would have liked to see more from Koblar, Nansi line. MacEwen looked much better than I would have predicted. Skates well and even handles the puck well. Made some nice plays. I didn’t watch much of the other game other than the last 2-3 minutes. I’m excited to see what Paul, Sissons, Blueger, Duhaime all play like. Still a big fan of Rifai, love the kids heart and character, this team needs that. Would love to see him get some looks this year maybe as a 7/8 D.
Matthews had some jump which is promising and McKenna looks like he feels comfortable out there making some nice plays but he will have to learn that you can’t hold the puck too long in this league and have to find options faster then he has in the past. Goalies looked good. PP is going to take some time and I would like to see Raddysh shoot the puck more. That’s the problem with every D we get for the top of the umbrella, they always choose to defer to Matthews or Nylander instead of shooting the puck. Pretty sure he scored his only shot of the game. What was everyone else’s thoughts?
1.) 20 Sep 2026 19:11:52
I thought the Matthews Roslovic chemistry was good last night. Matthews needs to learn how to hit the net tho… I thought Andre stood out on the blueline. Other than that, Knies looked out of place a bit and the second line was ok, didn’t generate a ton. All in all it was a preseason game; it’s what I expected.
08 Sep 2026 20:13:14
Did you guys see Bruins sign Minten to 7.2M X 7 year contract? Am I missing something here? Even though the cap is rising every year, in what world is he worth 7.2M at this point in his career? And for 7 years? I’d say his peak is 3rd line C maybe 2nd line with injuries or teams with no depth but come on.
Like the kid though so don’t wish bad things on him but I’d hate to see Boston make this look like a good deal down the road.
1.) 09 Sep 2026 15:19:41
Not sure honestly. Looks like a lot for Minten, but if the cap does jump another large chunk next year then 7.2 won't look like much for a 3C in 5 years.
Minten is in a good spot right now as a C. Many, many teams lack depth at centre right now.
If Chayka signed Minten for that much I'd be ok with it.
2.) 09 Sep 2026 17:53:07
I think it was a good signing. In 7 years that is peanuts. You can tell when they talk about him, the Bruins love him. The feeling obviously is reciprocated because he did 7 years. That actually eats up 2 years of his UFA years. He had amazing stats really for a Rookie Centreman. 17 goals with 15 and a half minutes a gzme is not to be sneezed at, especially when they had enough confidence in him to put him on PK for 10% of those minutes.
And when he was at 5 on 5, he let all rookies in plus minus. He is very very good defensively and has a good offensive side when he gets the opportunity. The other thing that was impressive as well was the hits. 142 of them, that’s only 10 less than Knies. I see him as a #3 Centreman this year but getting some #2 and #1 minutes s well as injuries hits. They are comfortable with him in any situation. I wish we would have kept him.
3.) 09 Sep 2026 20:50:36
The contracts in general being thrown out are ridiculous. Players and agents are looking at % of cap and for the most part, they all want as much as they can get. You have 22 year olds with one year under their belt now looking at $50M bucks. It's nuts. If I hear an NHLer whine anymore about needing to make as much as they can because their career is so short, it would just show how greedy athletes have become.
In the past that argument may have held some water, but now, not even close. The scary part is that if he is getting more than he should for the first couple of years and projected less than he should for the last couple years of the deal, (which is often how they balance the long terms on really young players), then how much do they think he is going to be worth the last 2-3 years of his contract? $9M, $10m? More?
4.) 10 Sep 2026 08:00:28
I think getting use to the cap jumps is what’s happening here. Is Minten overpaid or is it on par? I guess only time will tell, but I see him more as a 5 million dollar player. But then again, in the last decade how often does Boston lose a signing? I think this deal will look alright in 2-3 years.
31 Aug 2026 19:20:14
Is it just me or is the NHL turning more and more into the NBA? I can’t believe all these players taking deals for almost 20% of their team's cap space. Makar making over 20M now, Celebrini, Carlsson, Kaprizov, to name a few.
That tells me they don’t care to win. Just want a payday. How are you suppose to build a well rounded team when one player eats up so much cap space? The days of the Crosby type players are a dying breed. Sad to see.
1.) 31 Aug 2026 21:04:18
Crosby took his bag on his first deal. He signed for 104m almost 20 years ago when the cap was much, much, lower. I'm not sure where this narrative comes from that he took some huge discount to win.
He just didn't.
JT is the guy that took a huge discount and only because he was older and already made his money. That's generally how it always goes.
2.) 01 Sep 2026 10:37:43
You mean his huge 12 year contract? He's never taken more than 8.7m.
3.) 01 Sep 2026 11:09:09
@Captlou and how much was 8.7 against the cap at the time in comparison? He didn't take a huge discount. That was 13.5% of the cap.
Before that 12 year deal he was on a 5 year deal worth 8.7 which was 15.3% of the cap.
Just because the cap was lower, doesn't mean he took a discount. He probably could have asked for a bit more, but let's not pretend he signed for a massive discount
4.) 01 Sep 2026 12:14:15
Makar’s contract doesn’t kick in until next season so his percentage of the team's cap would be 17.97 percent. The contract that Crosby signed then was 13.5 percent and may have been much higher had they not had Malkin whose contract was identical. Ovechkin’s that same year was 16.82 percent. The numbers are not that far off really. In fact Celebrini with next year's cap will be 16.56. I don’t see a close comparison at all to the NBA. The NHL has a hard cap and teams are working within the guidelines. The NBA has a soft cap with a luxury tax the teams pay that go over. Steph Curry earns $62,587,158 which is 37.9 percent of the league's $164.96 standard cap.
Their actual team salary is $221,121,390.
Nothing has really changed massively in the NHL as far as the top players' compensation levels. What has made things harder is the talent level of the rest of the players is razor thin on separation. There are so many very very good players it is hard for them to accept lower salaries to be 3rd line players. That is the juggling act for agents and GMs and reality will dictate eventually in the future more and more arbitration hearings will become the norm I think and players will have to accept that mid level salaries will have to come back in line.
5.) 01 Sep 2026 15:35:37
Sorry I meant Crosby and Malkins were 15.3 percent not 13.5. A little dislexic today lol.
6.) 01 Sep 2026 19:24:14
LL, so you think Celebrini takes the same amount next contract? Crosby 13.5% of the salary cap when he was at his best. Not 17-20%. That's a big difference when we are talking tens of millions of dollars.
7.) 01 Sep 2026 20:14:21
I just said Crosby was 15,3 and so was Malkin. If Malkin was not there he would have been possibly higher than Ovechkin at that time. One thing is written in stone. No player will be higher than 20%.
8.) 01 Sep 2026 20:17:17
@Clarky I doubt it, but if he signed for 5 years at 20yo then 12 years at 25, maybe he would.
Are you not taking into account that Crosby signed his 2 year 8.7m deal at thirty seven years old? He was close to 40 when he signed that deal. That is not even remotely the same.
Crosby maximized his earnings through his 20s and 30s until he was 37. You're now doing the revisionist history I see a lot with Crosby and saying Celebrini should do the same thing Crosby did at 37 except when Celebrini is 25.
I think the most apt comparison is if Makar is a top 4 D after his current deal he then signs at a discount after he made as much as he could.
The Crosby glazing as a leader based on his contract really befuddled me when he signed his current deal and it still does. He left no money on the table and people just look at the number.
If anything, McDavid could have asked for a max deal on a one year contract and probably gotten it. He took a large discount compared to his worth to try and win.
28 Jul 2026 01:23:14
Am I on an island here or would anyone else here rather pay Robertson 3.25M then pay Roslovic 4M? I feel Robertson is gonna come back to haunt us.
1.) 28 Jul 2026 01:54:16
I would have been fine keeping Robertson as well. In a better system he's probably a 20g scorer. I don't think he comes back to haunt us as in he's a superstar, but I can see him being a decent middle 6 guy.
2.) 28 Jul 2026 02:50:34
I don't know whether Roslovic will be better or not, but I'm happy Robertson is gone. He's a ME first player, not a team first guy.
3.) 28 Jul 2026 04:30:38
@Tags I really never saw Robertson as that kind of guy.
I always thought the effort was there, but he needed better mentorship when he was young.
4.) 28 Jul 2026 09:48:19
The thing that worries me the most about Roslovic is his career -46. He hasn’t been in the + for over 5x years now.
Definitely gonna miss Robertson's shot. That kid can finish. My knock on Robertson is he looked like a boy playing a man’s game.
5.) 28 Jul 2026 13:20:45
I didn't want either, simple as that.
6.) 28 Jul 2026 14:33:51
Robertson needed a change of scenery no matter what. I do think we could have done better with Roslovic and that $4 million. However... The saving grace is he has no restrictions for moving him at any point.
7.) 28 Jul 2026 15:24:21
@LeafsLife
My buddies nephew played on the Marlies with Robertson for a couple of years. He says Robertson is a selfish player, he's all about himself and just looks to score for himself. Btw it's not just his nephew who feels this way, many other players on the team have said the same thing.
Anyways, Robertson is now gone and I wish him the best of luck.
Roslovic is another story, and I'm not high on him either same as you guys feel. I would have loved Arvidsson, but that ship has sailed.
Let's hope Chayka has a couple more bullets in the chamber. We need another solid piece or two.
8.) 28 Jul 2026 20:51:35
@Tags I wouldn't have thought before you mentioned it. Good post.
9.) 28 Jul 2026 21:39:43
@Tags... I heard a similar thing in regards to his just wanting to shoot as much as possible to score. Similar thing a buddy of mine has a son that is in another organization and that was the book on him. Defenders now know to play him in that he will shoot most of the time, so they push him to shoot from bad angles and low percentage shots, which would drive coaches crazy.
They would tell him over and over to look towards passing more often, and it would separate the defenders more. But he would never listen and kept thinking he could replicate that 55 goal season from Junior.
10.) 31 Jul 2026 15:57:55
I mentioned about Robertson being selfish a long time ago and Tags backed it up with this information. He has always come across as a guy who thinks he deserves to be in the top 6 playing with the best players even if he isn't consistent enough in his play.
11 Jul 2026 10:58:21
Other thing is, this isn’t about me being a huge Knies fan. I’m a passionate Leafs fan. I want this team to do well and win in playoffs. If Knies played more like Nylander, I’d be putting him in all my trades too.
I want passion, guys that want to win here. So it’s not about the player, it’s about what he brings and how bad this team needs more of that, not less.
1.) 11 Jul 2026 11:10:20
Not sure this ended up here, this was part of the chat on the other side. Weird.
2.) 11 Jul 2026 11:57:04
Great debate!!!!!
?
The sooner you guys realize I’m right and you’re wrong the better (jokes).
????
3.) 11 Jul 2026 13:19:17
Truthfully I don't understand the Knies trade debate. He's a unicorn type player, tbh I would like to see the forward group stay intact to start. No team is perfect and I think the Leafs have a nice blend of young and old. The only move I look for now is if they can move Reilly and maybe look for an upgrade ex. Stanley.
4.) 11 Jul 2026 13:40:37
?? Breaking news ??
The Times of India ?? (very reliable source ???) is reporting that “Canucks are urged to raid Maple Leafs for the $46.5M winger (Knies) who could change everything”.
Not even making this up, Swear!!!
5.) 11 Jul 2026 14:20:16
Yeah I read the article. No information whatsoever about what would offer etc. Most likely generated AI for click bait.
6.) 11 Jul 2026 14:29:13
Ya, I just posted it for comic relief.
???
7.) 11 Jul 2026 15:16:20
I will give the Times of India props though. They are the 2nd largest selling English newspaper in the world. Sadly. What used to be our Bible when younger was The Hockey News and was a reliable source when Bob McKenzie was in charge.
Now it’s a shadow of its former self and no more informative than The Times of India. I've said it before that some people on here actually have better sources.
16 Sep 2026 09:32:23
? Still trying to move Knies eh.
31 Aug 2026 19:13:56
Everyone seems to forget that OEL has been our best D since acquiring him and he was Florida's that year when they had a couple key injuries. But Hrenklin likes trading our better players and role players for long shots.
26 Aug 2026 20:27:33
That’s out of the question, LL. Why don’t we just leave this team as is right now. Not winning nothing this year anyway. See how Andrae works out. Move Nylander next off season and get that D via trade.
No point in trading any futures for a Veteran D. If we are close to playoffs, make a decision at trade deadline but other then that go with this roster and see what we do.
21 Aug 2026 20:36:12
This trade makes us worse. Ceci? We’ve already been down this road. OEL, even if he did regress a bit, is still 10x better than Ceci. OEL’s hockey IQ absolutely blows Ceci out of the water. Let’s not make a trade just to make a trade.
20 Aug 2026 23:38:57
You may have called it Suff. That does look like a match made in heaven. ANH was starting to look good too. One selfish decision ruined their chances of being a contender for the next 5 years.
08 Sep 2026 20:17:32
@LL I did suggest Anders Lee would have been my target over Roslovic.
It’s funny to hear you say Tkachuk and Wilson are hard to get because they are so rare but you are willing to move Knies at 23yo.
04 Sep 2026 19:59:16
I was trying to make them tougher all off season, but Chayka didn’t listen. 1st player I would have went for is Anders Lee. Has the ability to put up 30 and won’t back down from absolutely anybody. Yea he is getting a little older but he has heart. The major organ that the Leafs are missing. That’s why I also suggested getting a sheriff on the back end, so if Bennett is taking liberties with McKenna, Logan Stanley could be on the ice to send a message back, but most people here want a soft team that puts up points in the regular season, unfortunately.
Not sure why, but I’m having a gut feeling this is going to be Reilly's best year as a Leaf, really thinking of picking him up for my fantasy teams too in the last round.
01 Sep 2026 19:24:14
LL, so you think Celebrini takes the same amount next contract? Crosby 13.5% of the salary cap when he was at his best. Not 17-20%. That's a big difference when we are talking tens of millions of dollars.
07 Aug 2026 21:43:26
Thanks RLF, that is a fair post. People were making him out be Bambi skates. He is good for what he brings to the table. I’d play him against the tougher teams and play Andrae against the more finesse/mobile teams.
But I definitely think he could make this team more confident. No, he isn’t an Olivier, but he is in the top 5% for tough guys in the league.
07 Aug 2026 00:22:47
Fun fact for you, since you love your facts. TB, Boston, Florida lead the NHL in PIMs last year. Panthers were 1st and 2nd in PIMs the 2 years they won the SC.