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11 Mar 2026 23:58:35
Would you guys make this one?
To Seattle: Nylander
To Tor: Berkeley Catton, Vince Dunn, 2nd rd pick 2027.
1.) 12 Mar 2026 00:02:51
Not a chance,
Trade Rielly, Robertson, and Cowan
to
Seattle for Shane Wright & a 3rd round pick.
2.) 12 Mar 2026 00:29:00
I love Catton. That kid took whatever ice time he got this year and really applied himself to the defensive side of his game. His offense will not be a problem once they raise him in the lineup. However, Seattle would have to up that 2nd to a 1st to wet get my interest.
Good lead player to go after though, Clarkly with Catton. I just posted another Seattle proposed one as well. They have so many good assets.
11 Mar 2026 09:44:52
Well let’s mix up these teams a bit. Everyone has Willy going to ANH and Matthews to SJ. What if it was the other way around?
To ANH: Matthews, Reilly
To Tor: Sennecke, McTavish, Mintuykov
2nd:
To SJ: Nylander, Domi
To Tor: Misa, Ferraro (resigned 6M X 3)
1.) 11 Mar 2026 13:41:30
Clarky, absolute yes to both! If we could actually get that for AM and Nylander make it happen whomever and let’s go! Leafs with the cap space could still add some depth and we’d most likely make the playoffs next year.
Ntm drafting Keaton Verhoeff this year as well! This team would be ridiculous good if not right away but in a couple years look tf out!
2.) 11 Mar 2026 14:16:23
Like your enthusiasm, Henry77.
3.) 11 Mar 2026 14:27:24
I'd have to think Nylander gets more than an unproven first rounder and a bottom pair Dman alone.
4.) 11 Mar 2026 14:34:36
First trade, great for the Leafs.
2nd trade, I would think Nylander can get more than that. I assume you're taking off value for Domi, but Ferraro is a UFA, so I don't think the sign and trade carries a lot of value either as Leafs can just wait to offer that if he is willing to take it.
5.) 11 Mar 2026 15:15:18
Here’s why I shoot down this Anaheim trade. Why would the Ducks move cost-controlled young guys currently outplaying Matthews for a quick go-for-it move? Matthews is 28 with only two more years.
The Ducks with their young core could create a dynasty. It’s a great trade for Toronto, but I just don’t see the Ducks selling Senneke after they took so much crap for picking him 3rd overall.
6.) 11 Mar 2026 17:50:04
If you could get that haul in the first trade then yes. But realism always has to poke its nasty head up lol. To be honest, performance-wise of Matthews and Reilly of late and between them carrying $20.75 million of salary. That trade stands a lot better chance of flying with the year Nylander is having and with him and Domi bringing $5.5 less salary with them.
That second trade.... I agree with RLF, Nylander gets you way more than that just on his own. Right now he is still producing at 100 point season if he had not been hurt. Matthews value keeps dropping the longer that goal drought continues. 1 in his last 16 is not a real marketable player at the moment.
7.) 11 Mar 2026 18:20:50
In fact..... If the Ducks had a momeny of Insanity and did that first trade. Don't do the second trade. Put McTavish in the Middle and Sennecke on the left (He can play both sides) and Willy on the right. Now there is a line I could watch all season.
8.) 11 Mar 2026 23:45:09
Wow, this one got a lot of good feedback. Maybe Willy gets more, but I’m also paying to take Domi. I love that Sennecke kid. Plays like Knies did his first year. Seems to never run out of energy. Hits, scores and battles. I don’t think Anh would move him, but if they do, Matthews might be the one to change their mind.
9.) 12 Mar 2026 13:14:56
I’ve said it before and now again…. I would trade Matthews straight up for Sennecke. Especially how Matthews has played the past two seasons. Get the value while we can for him. I mean, maybe try for Solberg too as that’d be a nice 1 2 him and Verheoff ;)
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.
1.) 05 Mar 2026 19:54:38
Nylander going nowhere and neither is Matthews. Reilly offseason.
2.) 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.
3.) 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.
4.) 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
5.) 06 Mar 2026 21:39:10
So much for that 1st and a prospect.
02 Mar 2026 20:36:32
Wow, Chicago just screwed us with that horrible deal they just made for Connor Murphy. I get he is in the last year of his deal and 34 of age but really, a 2nd - 3 drafts from now for Murphy 50% retained is crazy. Maybe we won’t get as much for OEL as we thought and this deal isn’t gonna help that.
1.) 02 Mar 2026 21:53:09
I bet you see a deal comes back Chicago's way from Edmonton after the season that balances that out. The old behind close doors handshake deal to make this one work today.
01 Mar 2026 23:21:19
Why don’t we make this year a tryout for all our D that could have some potential.
Trade Reilly now so we can use his spot for experience.
Trade Reilly to CBJ for Olivier (I really want a tough guy on this team on F and on D). We play differently when we have toughness in the lineup.
- Trade OEL for a 1st+
- Sit Tanev for the rest of this year, maybe move Benoit if there interest in him.
We have Carlo, Stetcher and McCabe left.
Bring in Danford, Villeneuve as a PP D, Rifai, Thrun, Mermis, Chadwick. Test this out, then go get what you need in the off-season which is probably still a puck moving D that doeant hurt you in our own end (as I don’t have the faith in Villeneuve as some do). Any other D you’d like to see given a shot, please comment below ?.
1.) 01 Mar 2026 23:42:16
Why would Columbus trade Olivier, a very useful player for Rielly who has little to no value whatsoever?
That doesn’t make sense.
Since we are retooling not embarking on a long term rebuild, it would seem to be more logical to trade OEL for Draft+1, Draft+2 and Draft+3 players who are nearly ready to step into the lineup now or this fall.
A first round pick draft pick in 2026 won’t make the Leafs roster until 2028 at the earliest and a 2027 - 1st round pick (Edmonton’s offer) isn’t likely to play for the Leafs until 2029 or even 2030.
After Matthews’ contract has expired.
2.) 02 Mar 2026 00:13:12
@WB I think most Leafs fans fans agree with you on Reilly but he will do much better somewhere else, he needs a change of scenery.
I hear what you’re saying on the draft picks but I personally think we move on from Matthews and Nylander and call it a full rebuild in the off season. Get some young prospects like Sennecke type and build around that and FFS get some toughness.
I also got news for you WB, we ain’t winning with Matthews and Nylander here anyways, so the narrative of getting some ready-now pieces while we still have Matthews doesn’t appeal to me. Those two are gonna give us our most assets back, not nickle and diming with 3/4th line players.
3.) 02 Mar 2026 17:33:30
@ Clarky. Re: the Defense Tryout. I am all for it. I am looking forward to seeing Chadwick at that next level. Danford, I don't think we will see this year. The OHL schedule still has 3 weeks to go and their playoffs start March 26. Danford's team in Brantford looks like they could go pretty deep in the playoffs.
Even if they only go 2 rounds that would take them roughly to April 16 or so and that is when the NHL season ends. But... it would be nice if he could anchor a team to the Memorial Cup.
4.) 02 Mar 2026 22:58:00
I would sign UFS Logan Stanley, a behemoth who fights, skates well and can duke it out with anyone.
He also seems to have an offensive side this year.
Don’t think it’s a huge price.
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19 Mar 2026 21:20:40
Why not try some new things right now? Here is my lineup for next game:
Knies Domi Nylander
Reilly JT Robertson
Joshua Groulx Maccelli
Lorentz Quillan Cowan
McCabe Villeneuve
OEL Carlo
Rifai Stetcher
Hildeby
Woll
I’ve said for years to try Morgan Reilly at left wing. What do you have to lose? His value is so low that we won’t get any value back for him. Definitely IMO worth a shot rn.
1.) 20 Mar 2026 18:49:42
I like it Clarky, can't hurt to try. In fact maybe alternate the last games of the season with him and Stecher splitting the games at forward and defense. Stecher has great speed and good puckhandling skills too. Who knows, between the 2, one might be a diamond in the rough forward.
2.) 21 Mar 2026 15:23:28
Agree to the Rielly trial; as you both say “why not”.
I have less interest in a Stecher experiment; I’d prefer a look-see with Haymes and Valis, maybe even Tverberg.
Why are we playing Jarnkrok? He’s as good as gone without any return so just waive him and let him help the Marlies when no team claims him.
The Marlies are making the playoffs anyway.
3.) 21 Mar 2026 16:13:24
The one guy I would love to see get an 8-game stint with the Big club is Chadwick, but send him back to get a few games back with the Marlies just before their playoffs so he gets in the flow again with his defense partner.
14 Mar 2026 01:21:28
Let’s open this Maccelli talk up here. Yes he is playing better, congrats, we’re out. The problem is this type of player is redundant and he is the worst of them (well besides Domi). We can’t have a bunch of small only offensive guys. Robertson, Domi, Maccelli, Cowan. This is almost half of your top 9. This team needs to get tougher. Proof is that 3rd period. Only period all year where they played with heart and passion. It’s too bad it took their captain to get knocked out and their coach to yell at them in between periods.
This isn’t the only problem obviously because we also have the worst neutral zone play in the league. Gap control is terrible and no one is hitting or even forechecking with pace. Watch other games around the league, the pressure on the puck carriers are relentless. We give up way too much time and space and it hasn’t been corrected all year. Sorry to go in on 2 different topics but love to hear others opinions.
1.) 17 Mar 2026 01:10:27
@clarky The theme with the guys you mentioned is this: they always show up when it doesn’t matter … Love Robertson, kid works hard but when’s the last time he scored a goal where it wasn’t a 5-2 game? Maccelli same thing imo. He was a “guy” most of the year but now when the games don’t matter he’s gonna show up to pad his stats.
Domi is another one; he’s got no role on this team, hasn’t had one since he came to the Leafs. We need speed and skill but the Leafs need guys who contribute on a regular basis.
06 Mar 2026 12:13:36
I absolutely love what Buffalo went after this deadline. Exactly what I’ve been asking Toronto to do all year. Get some toughness, character, guys that stick up for teammates. They went out and got 3 of them. Well done to the GM of Buffalo! ? They might go far this year.
1.) 06 Mar 2026 16:17:24
It’s meh. I think they need to swing bigger up front to make it worth anything. Sure, they added size but they added a few slow guys to a fast team.
2.) 06 Mar 2026 20:29:03
Carrick is a guy that will do whatever it takes to win and for his team while playing a defensive role and killing penalties. He will block any shot and will fight anyone in the league if they hit one of his teammates. That goes far in a dressing room and on the ice.
Other two guys are built the same way on defence. Getting these players makes them a fairly complete team with how their offence and special teams are playing. Hopefully goaltending holds up for them like it has been.
20 Feb 2026 02:02:27
I know we are all grown ups here but I’d like to ask a would you rather type of question to see what other people think, as me personally I am not sure what I’d do in this situation.
Would you take Huberdeau’s full 10.5M X 4yr plus this year left on his contract, if Calgary tossed in Zane Parekh for free?
1.) 20 Feb 2026 13:01:32
In other words for the good old "Future Considerations". I would do it if we could get another team to take the same kind of deal with Reilly and his contract. That way we end up saving $3.5 million get a Centre who could still get 40 points (Maybe 60 with a change of scenery and Matthews or Nylander to capitalize on his passing, and we replace Reilly with Parekh. Although I think Calgary would want something substantial for Parekh to get included in this deal. Good kind of Idea though.
2.) 20 Feb 2026 21:14:48
Yes make the deal.
3.) 20 Feb 2026 22:14:03
No. I don't think this team has a lot of real albatross contracts right now. That Huberdeau contract is bad though. I would want major retention or as suffering said, pawn Mo off somewhere.
4.) 21 Feb 2026 16:10:33
It might be bad but based on getting Parekh and giving back Future Considerations it’s a no brainer to me.
Doing this deal would certainly necessitate sending Rielly packing saving cap space on Huberdeau.
It’s not like Huberdeau cannot contribute to offence; it’s not like he was playing with a strong group.
But yes he’s overpaid.
5.) 22 Feb 2026 22:30:29
I agree with you Randy about Huberdeau. He was playing with Barkov and Bennett in Florida and Tkachuk had the luxury of playing with those guys once he got dealt. Tkachuk also had Gaudreau in Calgary before. Huberdeau gets there and has no-one to play with . The only reason he is so overpaid isn;t because he wanted a massive salary. It's because after losing Gaudreau and Tkachuk Treliving wanted the league to know Calgary was willing to pay and keep players long term so offered a rediculous amount of money that no-one or their agent in their right mind would turn down.
04 Feb 2026 22:21:18
Best option for me is move off one of the two big guys and it’s Willy for me. Sell him while his value is high. We could get a couple grade A prospects and draft picks. That is how you rebuild or retool. Not to continue trading 3rd liners and 4-6 D men.
1.) 04 Feb 2026 23:57:27
Clarky, it’s definitely a consideration and for the right return I might do it.
The concern is we must get top6 player so we need to be confident on the A prospects. If both turn into bottom6 it’s a loss for me.
But it’s something to look at for sure.
For me I’d also consider Knies. He’s doesn’t look like he’s grown this year. Yes he may be hurt in which case I take back the suggestion.
2.) 05 Feb 2026 11:27:48
Randy, don’t be like the other goofballs and put Knies in your trades. He has openly talked about playing injured all year. This is our future captain. Ludicrous to move this guy while having an injury riddled season but he is still here, battling every day not missing any games. You do NOT trade your all heart guys. Leafs old management did that with Hyman, Kadri to mention a few and they couldn’t figure out why Matthews, Nylander, Marner, Mo couldn’t lead them to the promise land. It’s because they have an empty chest, NO ❤️.
3.) 05 Feb 2026 13:41:09
@clarky if your moving willy (which I’m not against) it would need to be talent for equal talent young guys are great but I think trading willy for said young guys I think might prolong the ability to get better sooner. Now if this trend continues next year nothing is off the table truthfully selling off the depth guys and stocking up on picks and prospects helps more so in the offseason via trades and free agents.
4.) 05 Feb 2026 19:37:50
@clarky I agree you need to pull the trigger on a big deal with one of Willy or Matthews. It comes down to a few factors on which one makes the most sense. Willy is 30 in May and Matthews is 29 in September. So kind of a saw off. Matthews has averaged roughly 1.2 points a game in the last 5 years and that was playing with Marner who also averaged 1.2 points a game over that timeframe. Matthews numbers have declined though. Nylander has averaged 1.1 points a game in the same timeframe playing with Tavares who averaged a little more that .9 points a game. Tavares is in decline on the points and Nylander is on the rise. On that end. Nylander is more of a upside for other teams to want and come in at 1,750,000 a year less that Matthews. So on the flip side that also makes him attractive to keep especially when locked in at his 11,500,000 for another 4 years. With Matthews . he is only locked in for another 2 years. With the way things are. he may want out or want an extension in the next year before free agency hits in 2 years. I think if not at the deadline. if the leafs miss the playoffs they need to talk to Matthews and see where he might like to go? They don't need another Marner scenario or a Panarin scenario. With 2 years to go on the contract at the end of this year, I think it could be the right time. I think he would like the sunny west coast and Anaheim, San Jose and Los Angeles all have very good prospects and picks . What do you think a good package for Matthews from any of those 3 would be? Feel free to lump in another player or 2 for a interesting large package that would benefit the leafs and their trading partner?
5.) 05 Feb 2026 20:54:07
Clarky, I agree on Knies.
If his injury is causing him to be at less than his best keep him for sure.
I have also read that he’s hurting as you have.
After the Olympic break we will no doubt see the true player.
I didn’t say it very well.
If he was shopped he’d get back a return similar or perhaps better than Nylander was my point I guess.
6.) 05 Feb 2026 22:13:56
So Suffering, a lot of good stuff in your response and you and Clarky might well be right.
Most people, as you have done, can put some facts on paper to support their position.
I won’t argue your ppg data or whether they support the premise of selling one of our core players, I would only ask two questions that have been broached on the site.
First is this a retool or rebuild and second what return would you see for either player?
7.) 06 Feb 2026 00:04:01
I would say it would be more of a younger retool than a rebuild with the right pieces and of course there are other players that will be moved but also some free agents to get as well. L A will desperately need a Centreman with Kopitar at the end of his career and retiring next year. Matthews with Panarin would be crazy. Also with Kuzmenko Probably getting let go as a UFA with his salary. A nice add in would be Steven Lorentz. Under contract for a few years for reasonable rate for 4th line.
So a reasonable return that doesn't kill L. A but helps the leafs immediately I would say Quinton Byfield and Brandt Clarke and a Second Round Pick for Matthews and Lorentz. Kings get the Centreman they for sure need and a depth player and the leafs get a big young winger, and a big young Defenseman who plays well in both ends of the rink and the leafs get a draft pick and money from contract savings . Would have loved a First round Pick but with Clarke and Byfield you are getting 2 First rounders for Matthews anyway. With Chadwick and Danford coming up the pipeline in the next 2 years with Clarke and them they will be set up well on the blueline. I would love to see a line of Nylander with Byfield and Knies. That would be entertaining. Still lots of other pieces to move and plug in but this would be a good start without a complete rebuild. Next piece is how to get something of value for Reilly without eating more than a 1/ 4 of the salary.
17 Mar 2026 21:19:56
Maccelli can go for nothing. We pay him 4+M then we are stuck with him. Need to let him walk and start changing our identity. Keep Robertson and Cowan, move on from Maccelli and Domi. Need to get some players with some jam.
13 Mar 2026 14:50:22
Hrenkin, I feel bad for you. You’re a soccer player trying to make hockey trades. Laine and Petterson. ? While we’re at it why don’t we get Huberdeau too. Joker.
11 Mar 2026 23:45:09
Wow, this one got a lot of good feedback. Maybe Willy gets more, but I’m also paying to take Domi. I love that Sennecke kid. Plays like Knies did his first year. Seems to never run out of energy. Hits, scores and battles. I don’t think Anh would move him, but if they do, Matthews might be the one to change their mind.
10 Mar 2026 00:02:48
I’m pretty sure the Blues would have been all over that deal. It’s a steal for them. Can get a much better and younger package for Matthews than that.
09 Mar 2026 20:19:56
Not getting that package RLF. I’ve become a Dicks fan and watch these guys frequently. Gauthier and Sennecke already have way more positive impact on the game than Willy does. I don’t think you will get any of them for Willy never mind 2 of them.
13 Mar 2026 19:56:20
No it’s that they need to change their tampons before getting in any physical altercations. I cannot wait for Reilly to be traded.
13 Mar 2026 20:00:06
Loved the way Groulx played. Which shows that we need to start bringing up more Marlies. They have a positive impact in this team. Would love to see Haymes this year too along with Marlies tough guys and some D. This should be a tryout the rest of the year but also try not to win.
06 Mar 2026 20:29:03
Carrick is a guy that will do whatever it takes to win and for his team while playing a defensive role and killing penalties. He will block any shot and will fight anyone in the league if they hit one of his teammates. That goes far in a dressing room and on the ice.
Other two guys are built the same way on defence. Getting these players makes them a fairly complete team with how their offence and special teams are playing. Hopefully goaltending holds up for them like it has been.
04 Mar 2026 12:50:29
@RLF, Move in from them both at this point and start rebuilding. Problem is Brad Treliving is the most boring GM in the league and has not made a significant move since he has been here. Doesn’t have the cohonas to pull it off.
26 Feb 2026 16:26:58
@RLF, I think you tell Matthews and Nylander that they are starting a rebuild and ask if they would like to be apart of it. With both of them being in their prime, I’d bet almost 100% that they would both want to move on even if they only give a 3-5 team trade window.
@Randy what in the last paragraph caught you in the feels? Talking about the early 2000’s teams?