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06 Apr 2024 03:06:31
Jesperi kotkaniemi is said to be bought out in the offseason. This would cost the team 835k per year for 12 years totalling 10.2 mill.
Just putting it out there but if the Canes were willing the retain 1.52 mill per year it would save them 900k total and 6 years of cap hit.
Just asking would kotkaniemi at 3.3 mill for 6 years be of any interest or best to stay away.
He will be 24 at the beginning of next season, plays C/LW, decent face-off percent, decent possession numbers (albeit against weaker competition) and could obviously use a change of scenery
Thoughts?
1.) 06 Apr 2024 12:32:02
I like this add.
He has a nice mix of skill and size and as you state can play wing or center.
He’s still young with upside.
2.) 06 Apr 2024 15:26:04
Personally, why not just let the Canes buy him out and then offer him a show me deal instead of being locked on for 6 years at $3.3M?
I still like Kotkaniemi. I think Carolina's style of play doesn't suit him. If they are truly going to buy him out, I would rather wait it out and try and sign him for free in the off-season. Should be able to get him for less than the $3.3M if his stock has fallen so much.
3.) 06 Apr 2024 16:25:32
KK is a real tough one for me. Especially after the PLD trade and all the nonsense LAK are dealing with now.
4.) 06 Apr 2024 16:48:25
3.3 puts hime fair value for a 3LC that can play up on the wings if needed. I think he would actually do exceptionally well with marner on RW and mcmann on LW.
domi matthews bertuzzi
knies tavares nylander
mcmann kotkaniemi marner
holmberg kampf reaves
robertson becomes expendable to fill that much needed 1RHD.
now looking at the draft, leafs are projecting to be in the 20-24 range with their pick. Dean Letourneau (F) is standing out a bit. hes hard to read, but he had one hell of a solid year in the U18 AAA. hes 6'7 right handed center. hes cimmited to boston college for next year so he will have time to develop in one of the top NCAA hockey schools. its just a little to track his numbers, but hes got a better ppg in that league than joe sakic did, but not quite where the legends like ray whitney, patrick marleau, or ron francis.
5.) 06 Apr 2024 20:11:24
@Heenklin he's still going to need 2-5 years to develop if drafted. That's the big thing.
6.) 06 Apr 2024 22:43:13
Not trying to speak for him but I think Hrenklin was meaning Robertson could be moved out in a package to aquire a 1RD as well as who could be drafted with the 1st if kept.
Not trying to step on any toes, sorry if I am mistaken.
7.) 07 Apr 2024 00:50:38
Yes jmaxx, dean was a long term investment similar to knies. Robertson alone won't get what we need, but would be part of a larger package.
21 Jan 2024 07:07:29
Rebuilding the Leafs right defense
There are NTC`s involved so very unlikely but possible.
Leafs trade
Tj Brodie
Connor Timmins
2024 4th
2024 6th
Minnesota trades
Zach Bogosian
2024 2nd
Jonas Brodin is out for the rest of the year,so need help on the back end. Could also use a powerplay quarterback and cost certainty thus Timmins.
Leafs trade
Liljegren
2024 1st
2024 2nd (Minnesota`s)
Calgary trades
Mackenzie Weegar
2024 3rd
Then
Leafs trade
2024 3rd
2024 3rd (Calgary`s)
Kraken trade
Will Borgen 750k retained
New d pairs
Rielly Weegar
McCabe Borgen
Benoit Bogosian
Giordano Lagasen
Or
Rielly Borgen
McCabe Weegar
Thoughts?
1.) 21 Jan 2024 09:18:56
Bogosian?
I like Weegar but his $6.25M dollar cap hit would be difficult to navigate.
Will Borgen is by far the most realistic and likely the best fit for the Leafs.
14 Jan 2024 13:01:16
Has anybody else heard the rumor of Zegras to the Rangers for Kaapo Kakko, Braden Schneider and a first.
Pretty unbelievable but if they are available definitely worth pursuing.
Both are RFAs at the end of the season.
If still available in the off season what trade package would it take to get one or both?
1.) 14 Jan 2024 13:28:59
I personally find it crazy that the Rangers would take Zegras for these two. Schneider alone should have way more value than this guy that is one dimensional forward that doesn’t put up much points. I personally don’t care about all that Michigan crap and I think he is overrated. IMO opinion, I don’t see Schneider alone (nm adding Kakko) being moved for Z. Leafs could make a better offer than that.
2.) 14 Jan 2024 14:50:48
Yes, Schneider & Kakko have always been on our lists of targets. Would love to find a way to get them.
Don't like Zegras at all. I think he's way tooooo cocky!
3.) 14 Jan 2024 15:06:30
Zegras is the most overrated player in hockey right now, and possibly as long as I've been alive. He does nothing on the ice, has a flashy goal occasionally, and everyone goes nuts.
He is Nylander if Willy took his effort down to 10%.
4.) 14 Jan 2024 15:54:12
I was originally gonna say he was a Walmart version of Willy but I’m trying not to just single out Nylander if I can help it. Out of respect for some of the people in here that still like him. I’m glad others took their turn today. Lol insiders and Leafs podcast guys were all over Willy and I thought he has played much worse in the past but not gonna lie, I like it just a little bit.
5.) 14 Jan 2024 21:45:46
@Clarky Tags has been on his island alone with Willy for a long time. He's a good sport lol.
6.) 14 Jan 2024 23:33:33
No worries Clarky!
I'll die alone on my hill, lol.
07 Jan 2024 00:38:38
Anybody else heard the rumor of the Leafs trading Robertson straight-up for Phillip Broberg.
Just wondering whether this is the trade to make. Basically futures for futures, or whether they should include him in a bigger package for other needs. Or possibly just hang on to him (cheap depth).
Thoughts?
1.) 07 Jan 2024 04:17:04
Yeah, get it done.
Made that exact prop on here myself. Would love to see it.
23 Dec 2023 04:38:31
Leafs trade
Samsonov 3.55 mill
2024 3rd (Islanders)
Sharks trade
Mackenzie Blackwood 2.35 mill 2 years remaining
Samsonov is pretty much unusable at this point.
Blackwood is putting up an .894 save percentage on a terrible Sharks team, which would likely improve to over .900 on a better team.
Sharks acquired Blackwood for a 6th in the summer so upgrading pick.
Leafs get over 1 mill in cap savings.
Thoughts?
1.) 23 Dec 2023 10:19:53
The way Blackwood has played this year he could fetch the sharks a 1st or 2nd.
2.) 23 Dec 2023 16:05:58
Lol
Blackwood 894 save percentage
That Blackwood?
??.
3.) 24 Dec 2023 06:30:23
Blackwood and Jones backing up Woll would work.
Samsonov and a 3rd round pick doesn’t seem overly expensive.
It also creates $1.2M in cap space.
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12 Apr 2024 21:03:08
With the signing of Lane Hudson the Canadiens will have 10 to 12 defenceman under contract pushing for Nhl jobs next year.
Some may say this is a position of strength but with the rumblings of the problem of cracking the lineup it could become a issue.
I would say that this is an opportunity to acquire good young defenceman at a discount.
Just wondering what others thought, personally I would target Kaiden Guhle or Justin Barron.
Thoughts?
1.) 12 Apr 2024 23:03:44
I don't think Guhle is available, but Barron might be. Hard to say, but they do need scoring and have far more defenceman than they need. Good target.
2.) 13 Apr 2024 01:16:03
Would a Robertson for Barron be fair, both RFAs at seasons end?
3.) 13 Apr 2024 02:07:26
@Jmaxx I have a really hard time evaluating Robertson's value personally. If I was another team, I wouldn't want him for more than a 3rd, but I'm really not sure how other teams view him.
4.) 13 Apr 2024 13:38:26
Yes, Habs would be a good target for a D. I had a discussion on here with someone else earlier in the season about their young D depth. I mentioned Struble at the time as a possible target who was still in the minors. Mailloux could be a good target as well. I'd do Robertson for Mailloux if the Habs would.
5.) 13 Apr 2024 18:32:55
Honestly there are so many quality dmen in this years draft trade Robertson for a pick and develop your own guy.
20 Mar 2024 01:05:07
Since the trade deadline has past, does anyone have any draft day props.
Such as where the first round pick will be, whether the pick is traded and if so for who (what kind of package). If they trade back in the draft or keep the first and who they draft with said pick or picks.
Just wanted to open up the discussion.
1.) 20 Mar 2024 04:52:39
Macklin is going to SJ, I can feel it. Attendance down? Here comes super Bettman with the rigged draft!
2.) 20 Mar 2024 20:05:00
Yeah kinda funny last year that the Blackhawks didn't get their PP's slapped for the whole Kyle Beach thing and have to give up their first to draft Bedard. But the Senators forget about a players no trade list and lose theirs.
Great league Gary.
3.) 21 Mar 2024 18:17:05
I got excited read macklin as mackin.
09 Jan 2024 05:04:19
I hope Willy raises that check above his head, cause it will never be a cup.
1.) 09 Jan 2024 12:15:49
He can now buy his own cup and keep it forever.
09 Jan 2024 04:59:51
Great news!! Heard a rumor that the salary cap is going up to 150 million next year. Lol. Good thing we got Willy locked up, he could have gotten 18 to 20 mill. Lol
23 Dec 2023 05:00:52
I know they need to address other issues first, but if the devils are still out of the playoff picture it would be nice if the leafs went after Michael Mcleod.
He would be the perfect third line center they need. 65 percent on the draw, about half a point per game, defensively responsible and throws a ton of hits. Makes 1.4 this year Rfa at the end.
Not sure what to acquire him but I think it fits what Treliving is looking for.
1.) 23 Dec 2023 14:54:23
Haven’t got a chance to see him much this year but that is a great FO%. And physical + responsible? Would be a welcome addition. Trade for Robertson and a 3rd.
2.) 23 Dec 2023 17:35:50
@Clarky with all of that considered, why do they make a trade for Robertson?
3.) 23 Dec 2023 22:34:16
@LL I just don’t see a future for him in Toronto. We have too many goal scorers for him to be in the top 6. I think Minten and/ or Cowan will get there before him. We could also use that defensive reliability and size to our bottom 6. IMO of course.
4.) 24 Dec 2023 03:13:51
Who is this McLeod character?
5.) 24 Dec 2023 07:30:29
Chuck Norris movie from the 80s
Lone Wolf Mcleod.
6.) 24 Dec 2023 15:05:56
JMaxx. LOL.
Thanks for playing along. Anyone that has been on this site for any length of time knows how often I have pumped McLeod's tires. We still haven't seen the best of him yet. imo.
06 Apr 2024 22:43:13
Not trying to speak for him but I think Hrenklin was meaning Robertson could be moved out in a package to aquire a 1RD as well as who could be drafted with the 1st if kept.
Not trying to step on any toes, sorry if I am mistaken.
22 Mar 2024 00:13:38
Brodie made a comment earlier in the season that
"hockey isn't everything "
I'm guessing all that's going on in his life is effecting his play.
Gotta feel for the guy.
20 Mar 2024 20:11:14
Honestly Brodie hasn't looked the same since his dad died. Tough to deal with.
13 Jan 2024 11:32:51
Philly has been playing Risto on the third pair to try to prop up his numbers, and they still aren't good.
07 Jan 2024 04:53:10
Go pig power!
13 Apr 2024 01:16:03
Would a Robertson for Barron be fair, both RFAs at seasons end?
12 Apr 2024 21:13:23
Sorry just read not a super high-end talent.
12 Apr 2024 21:11:56
A lot won't like this but Matthew Tkachuk. After last year's playoffs how could you not, dudes a beast.
That being said I hope the Leafs destroy the Panthers.
08 Apr 2024 21:45:16
They play them in one of the last two games of the year. Hopefully no shenanigans, but that will be the measuring stick.
20 Mar 2024 20:05:00
Yeah kinda funny last year that the Blackhawks didn't get their PP's slapped for the whole Kyle Beach thing and have to give up their first to draft Bedard. But the Senators forget about a players no trade list and lose theirs.
Great league Gary.