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08 Apr 2026 14:46:11
Tor: Rielly, Benoit, Robertson
EDM: Nurse (2m retain), Quinn Hutson, 3rd (2028)
1.) 08 Apr 2026 15:46:38
I can see the Quinn Hutson for Robertson and the 3rd round pick for Benoit. But other than the salary being a wash with Edmonton if they retain $2 mil of Nurse. I don't see it. Nurse is in a worse decline than Reilly. Plus Reilly doesn't take the penalties that Nurse does which hurts Edmonton.
I like Reilly and think he is a pretty class guy but truthfully it is his contract that is killing him. If he was $4.5- $5 million instead of $7.5 we most likely would not be talking of trading him.
2.) 08 Apr 2026 16:19:39
This is more of a offense for toughness trade. And Leafs need people who will actually be tough. Benoit is okay, but Nurse is an upgrade over him. Ideally I'd want the Leafs to try and lock up Logan Stanley.
3.) 08 Apr 2026 16:50:40
The problem is Nurse is not a very bright guy and picks his spots to be tough. Case in Point. When Edmonto Played Toronto in February Nurse took on Carlo in a fight after Carlo hit McDavid with a clean hit. He won the fight but not a butt whipping at all. What stook out to me is Nurse came on the Ice to Go after Carlo for the hit but he was only 10 seconds or so into his Shift and Carlo was at the end of a long full shift.
Now.... comes the stupidity of Nurse.... there was no instigator but he came off the point to go and challenge Carlo near the net. It was a 0-O game in the second period and Edmonton had the leafs pinned in and had control and look poised to score but Nurse negated that. You can be tough but don't be stupid on when you are tough. It truly jumped out at me how selfish that play was.
4.) 08 Apr 2026 22:02:15
Rather keep Rielly over Nurse even with retention. He just declining so badly and quickly. No need for him.
5.) 08 Apr 2026 22:41:32
Howard needs to come back in any trade with Edmonton.
25 Mar 2026 12:53:13
Tor: Nylander
Ana: Senneke, McTavish, 2x 2nd Rd pick.
This is how the Leafs should look at a retool. Is then look at flipping McTavish for Robert Thomas.
1.) 25 Mar 2026 16:09:17
I don't see much of a return there. Sennecke is a good on and hopefully will continue to progress. McTavish is more of a 50 point guy so not sure how you would pry Thomas loose by flipping him to St.
Louis. Anaheim right now sitting at the top of their Division really is not in any rush to make a Trade for a Nylander or a Mattews. They have a good young nucleus and could add a veteran piece or two via Free Agancy.
2.) 25 Mar 2026 17:06:30
I like that trade! Maybe we throw in something else so we can get a 1st and a 2nd. Keep McTavish, he can be second line center. Then we trade Mathews to L. A. and use some of that capital to trade for Thomas!
3.) 25 Mar 2026 19:43:04
M4L - We'd have to be keeping Matthews is essential for maintaining our center depth. Thomas is a better center as a whole and right handed. Which is better long term since there is a need to have both left and right handed centers for specific situations.
4.) 25 Mar 2026 21:39:24
Don’t want McTavish. You need Gauthier or Carlsson to come back in this trade. Then there is no need for Thomas cause either of those guys will easily fill C2 spot. Throw in Stolarz as they need a back up for Dostal. Then u turn a 2nd into a 1st.
5.) 25 Mar 2026 22:29:52
So Champ... you want the trade to be
Anaheim gets: Nylander and Stolarz
Toronto gets: Sennecke, one of either Gauthier or Carlsson, a 1st and a 2nd correct?
Well if I am the Leafs I am doing it. If I am the GM in Anaheim I am frantically waving for someone who knows the Heimlich because I am choking on my sandwich when I hear the proposal. Lol
Nylander is a good piece but you are not getting 2 out of the top 3 scorers off a team that made the playoffs and also throwing in a 1st round pick.
The other 2nd round pick might do the Stolarz part of the deal.
I do agree with not wanting McTavish. I think people overrate him because of his insane WJC year. But he just has not turned into that player in the NHL.
6.) 26 Mar 2026 01:14:56
McTavish the healthy scratch? No thanks. Could be most overrated player in the league.
7.) 26 Mar 2026 13:39:26
Cops Senneke is the prize. McTavish is having a down year like so many players have had after missing 1/2 or training camp due to contract negotiations. Ullmark, Nylander, Gaudreau had a terrible season right after signing a big contract. I expect a solid bounce back.
8.) 26 Mar 2026 17:09:23
McTavish had not exactly lit the league on fire the previous 3 seasons. Solid seasons for a 3rd line centre but not eye opening stuff.
9.) 27 Mar 2026 19:30:10
So take out Sennecke if he’s such a prize, insert Carlsson or Gauthier and drop in Luneau. Now u got C2, a RD and a 1st and 2nd. U trying to tell me Nylander and Stolarz not worth that?
20 Mar 2026 12:03:36
Tor: Villeneuve
Ana: rights to Ethan Procyszyn
Ethan is a 19yr RW from Wasaga Beach whose rights are set to expire June 1st. 6'3, 190ish lbs and likes to hit. He's a touch under ppg playing for the Battalion.
1.) 20 Mar 2026 13:35:55
He's worth a look right shot center.
2.) 20 Mar 2026 15:40:40
He actually looks like he could be a good one to develop. Might not even have to trade for him. If he has not signed by June 1. That is 2 years after he has been drafted and is a UFA.
3.) 20 Mar 2026 19:34:44
The issue is, I think, if he doesn't sign, he reenters the draft, but using an asset that seems to have stalled in the Leafs organization to bring him in to resign. He look quite likely middle 6.
4.) 20 Mar 2026 21:15:02
That's true. I didn't realize he had an after-draft birthday so yes he would be under 20 and re-enter the draft. It's tricky though in that the Leafs would only be trading Villeneuve for the chance to negotiate to sign the kid before the draft. Vice versa, with Villeneuve, Anaheim is getting a player they either have to give a qualifying offer to or let him walk.
I think the chances are not bad for him to sign with Toronto if, and I say if, Toronto does a complete rebuild and he knows he has a chance to move up the ladder. He has probably not signed in Anaheim because of their depth chart.
5.) 20 Mar 2026 21:34:32
Leafs pool is very shallow at RW. (Well everywhere). Plus, being from Wasaga Beach, I'd expect he would jump at the opportunity. Anaheim could use some depth with Trouba and Gudas being FA this year.
6.) 20 Mar 2026 21:59:39
While I like him, I’m not convinced the Ducks trade him before he is evaluated at the pro level.
At least for Villeneuve.
7.) 20 Mar 2026 23:07:12
Don't forget, Randy, he has to agree to sign with the Ducks for that to happen.
8.) 21 Mar 2026 13:07:11
For sure he has to sign this summer.
I’m just not convinced the Ducks won’t do that, simply because he’s done very well in the OHL and has yet to play in the AHL.
Having said that I’d definitely do the deal probably because I don’t see Villeneuve playing in the NHL. He might be a 7th in my eyes.
9.) 21 Mar 2026 14:11:18
@hrenkin Wasaga Beach? I live in the beach, buddy. Imma have to watch for this kid! Nice post!
10.) 22 Mar 2026 14:07:49
Ethan Procyszyn can play center or wing, so he's not strictly a pure center, but he's great on draws and can hold his own at center while being versatile on the wing too.
I'd pull the trigger on that trade for sure. Villeneuve's just a basic good D-man, and Toronto's got a bunch of those already.
12 Mar 2026 16:10:42
Tor: Rielly, Maccelli, 2027 2nd
Van: Pettersson
If Vancouver bites with might be decent for both teams. Van gets a younger player and a 2nd, plus a skilled lhd. While Toronto address their #2C.
Tor: Benoit
Ana: 4th
Benoit can be replaced cheaply, or expensively if you target Logan Stanley, so moving him for anything Isnt a loss.
Sign Laine 3yr x4m
R. Andersson 7x8.5m
Most people don't like Laine but, if you look at the raw info, past his injury history, he's a high skilled talent with an amazing shot. He would pair well in a 3rd line with Joshua and JT.
Cowen Matthews Nylander
Knies Pettersson XXXXX
Joshua JT Laine
Lorentz Domi XXXXX
We still have some depth prospects and cap space after the moves.
We could find someone to fill the specific spots marked in X's, now as for defense
OEL Andersson
McCabe Tanev
Stanley Carlo
We can switch up OEL and McCabe for balancince. It everyone plays their natural side. We have the toughness some skill, and a potnetion of Stanley having another strong season like he is now.
And behind that we still have
Stolarz, Woll, and Hildeby. One will have to be moved. I'd predict Woll is the right peice, giving Hildeby 4 years to develop at the NHL level behind stolarz. Philly might be interested
Tor: Woll, Robertson
Phi: 2027 1st (Tor).
1.) 12 Mar 2026 17:43:42
I didn't look at cap, but looks like to much with a quick look. I could be wrong though. I don't hate Petterson the way some do, but definitely way over paid. Laine, I think you offered to much. He struggles to get playing time in Montreal.
I would consider him on a show me deal though. As good as Andersson is, I think we will all be severely disappointed giving him that kind of money. He is very good, but at that price I think our fans run him out of town pretty quick.
2.) 12 Mar 2026 18:06:36
The thing with Laine is he's averaging only 14m a night because of his injuries. He's an offensive right winger to boost the 3rd line which will compliment JT and Joshua, who can help cover his defensive lapses.
As for the money and term with Laine, the unfortunate part is he will need at least 4m-5m due to the cap increasing.
And at 4-5m for a 7 time 20 goal scorer who will only be turning 28 in April. His career possession numbers are directly comparable to Phil Kessel. And with enough cap space, maybe we can land roslovoc to pay with Petterson.
3.) 12 Mar 2026 19:53:47
I don’t mind the first trade, the rest are crap, but Vancouver would have to retain like 3 million for that deal to work for me.
4.) 12 Mar 2026 21:23:05
Laine is a tough one for me!
He’s been on three teams already which is often a tell-tale sign that there’s a problem.
Injuries have been a problem, addiction was a problem (has he conquered is perhaps unknown) and he has shown unhappiness before.
Those are the minuses I guess. The positives are how impactful he can be when he’s healthy (both physically and mentally), motivated and in shape. He can change a game on his own.
I’d have a chat with his agent when it’s allowed to get the down-low. If it’s positive I might offer 1-year @ $4m “show me” contract. If it works the GM is a hero, if not c’est la vie.
5.) 12 Mar 2026 21:57:22
@randy I'm really banking on Laine being that impactful player who would compliment JT's offense and gritty side. I was truly hoping the Leafs would have traded for him (still could before the season ends once he's ready to come off LTIR) as the sample run.
We have the cap space to take on the cap hit and get a not terrible asset for helping Montreal cap situation.
6.) 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.
7.) 13 Mar 2026 20:01:27
Clarky, you're just a goof.
8.) 14 Mar 2026 12:20:49
I would expect all teams are having discussions about Laine; contemplating what would their walk-away position (AAV & term) be for his talent.
If a GM doesn’t have him on the radar and doesn’t plan to have a dialogue with Laine’s agent in the allowed window just prior to opening UFA signing period, they are not doing their job.
9.) 15 Mar 2026 00:23:30
The problem with Laine, besides all of those mentioned above is that he is a one way player who doesn’t play defensive hockey, at all, ever.
No thanks.
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.
1.) 06 Mar 2026 14:31:15
Knies and a second. Keep Danford.
Rather do Knies and Robertson to NJ for Nemec (extension in place).
2.) 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?
3.) 06 Mar 2026 18:16:15
Clarky, still think the Leafs are gonna get a #2 center by trading Benoit and a 3rd.
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29 Nov 2023 01:31:40
Anyone else starting to feel like this season is going to end up as a wash and they just trade out their UFAs to bring in assets.
1.) 29 Nov 2023 13:12:10
Hrenklin. We are basically having this discussion below. So, yea, I think a few of this could see this happening.
01 Oct 2023 20:53:55
philippe myers was placed on waivers. might be a decent pick up for a big bodied RHD.
1.) 01 Oct 2023 22:34:02
Always liked the idea of Myers as bottom pair D. jeans gave passed on him before . might be time with timmins injury . if only he used that big frame of his more than ge does.
2.) 02 Oct 2023 00:17:17
Not a big fan of Myers. I'd rather keep what we have.
3.) 02 Oct 2023 01:58:55
I've always liked P. Myers. Seemed to have all the tools etc, but just fell off the cliff. Confidence issue? The $1.4M contract is a problem.
20 Aug 2023 16:07:25
so ive ben thinking
which players would you consider trading knies for? i know hes a young prospect that doesnt look out of place on the leafs, but, we need to upgrade.
id consider knies for a few players if it came with multiple years of service
trouba: is exactly the type of player the leafs need. still has 3 years on his contrat and is NYR rangers captian so its a pipe dream.
but in a deal for like Elias lindholm (50% retained this year) at 6yr x 8m extension or 7x7 for knies and a 1st would be a considearion. or in a larger package for like bedard or something absolutely crazy.
who would you guys trade him for?
1.) 20 Aug 2023 16:38:26
I'd trade him for a lot of players. The main issue is finding a team that has a solid top6/ 4 peice, they don't want, and he has to be on a rebuilding team.
2.) 20 Aug 2023 16:55:23
Hrenklin. Good question. Definitely Lindholm would be one I would consider as long as Lindholm will extend as you said. Then it would be moving Willy for younger prospects and hopefully a D.
In a package to get Dobson, I would possibly.
He is not untouchable to me, but not far off because our prospect pool is so bad for guys with size that can play.
3.) 22 Aug 2023 18:07:26
Had to think about this one for a few days. tough thing about moving Knies is the cap issues we have. so can't just be moving knies out. would still need to move Willy out. I think I'd move move him and maybe a first for Konecny. we would not need Knies if top six is like this.
Bertuzzi. Matthews. Marner
Domi. Tavares. konecny
Then maybe Willy can be moved for a topD like Dobson and something to improve bottom 6.
4.) 23 Aug 2023 01:56:35
I agree with all here.
It's a very interesting suggestion, especially because of how his end of season/ playoffs went.
Very good topic @Hrenklin
As much as I like Knies, he could be one of many that start out fantastic, and turn to poo. It's worth a look at least.
5.) 23 Aug 2023 03:14:01
@LL I agree. likethevudea if Knies and the fact he played as well as he did just jumping onto the team and blending in so well. he's at hs highest potential in a way as everyone expects good things and he worked out well. night be time to strike when iron is hot. he plays the coaches style if hockey in a rebuilding teamwhere as my original idea of moving willy there does not fit theur rebuild. konecny wont come cheap. so maybe konecny at 50% for Knies to ertson and a 1st round pick. then move Willy ut for defensive D. I like Dobson but is he not more of an offensive Dman?
03 Dec 2022 15:51:13
Thoughts on claiming Myers from the waiver wire. 2.5m is pricy, but, we can probably make some things works once players get healthy.
1.) 03 Dec 2022 22:52:43
Leafs cannot make any waiver claim at the moment.
They have 50 contracts.
31 Jul 2021 00:21:18
So what are the leafs going to give up to get pk subban at the deadline 50% retained? I think that's the top trick up dubas's sleeve.
1.) 31 Jul 2021 06:29:41
What's the point in adding PK? Is it so he can play 3rd pair?
2.) 31 Jul 2021 11:43:40
Kyle wants everyone to see him do his stupid skating drills irl so everyone can laugh.
3.) 31 Jul 2021 12:18:14
@LG lmao.
08 Apr 2026 16:19:39
This is more of a offense for toughness trade. And Leafs need people who will actually be tough. Benoit is okay, but Nurse is an upgrade over him. Ideally I'd want the Leafs to try and lock up Logan Stanley.
08 Apr 2026 14:51:44
@suffer, I wouldn't be so sure about that. Chicago is going to need to draft dmen aswell. I'd a solitely put the thinking they have some top tier d options in their pick they should really consider. As the Leafs have proven you need more than 1 skilled dmen.
07 Apr 2026 13:34:47
I don't think investing that much for that long to a player who only come out of nowhere and had 1 good season. Plus Tampa would be stupid to let him walk as Hedman gets older.
07 Apr 2026 13:32:50
And what are you going to offer Colorado for Drury?
05 Apr 2026 17:05:48
For the 3RW I'd absolutely take a shot at Laine. He won't be over expensive and is still skilled out of the ass.
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