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15 Oct 2026 16:36:45
When I look at LA's start and their roster, it doesn't look good. An aging Doughty still playing 20 mins a night. Two older goaltenders, an aging forward group and not a lot of young star type players on the roster.
Makes me wonder if things keep going bad, will they start to look at making moves and if so, could Mikey Anderson become available. He is not the big bruiser type, but plays physical, good motor and very good shutdown guy that can move the puck as well. He went from playing over 20 mins a night for the last 6 years to only 17+ this season. Laviolette has him on the 3rd pair most nights after playing so many years on the 1st pair with Doughty. He can't be happy about that.
What's Anderson worth? He would certainly fill a void for the Leafs, only 27 and signed long term at $4.125M per.
1.) 15 Oct 2026 19:19:17
I like the target. I'm not sure his worth. I feel like Joshua would have to go the other way for Cap purposes. Maybe
Joshua
1st
Prospect (Johansson?)
I would love to hear other people's thoughts on this as well!
2.) 15 Oct 2026 21:45:19
27 years old and still called Mikey? ?
I agree with Leafs forever
Joshua for sure is in the trade.
If not him then OEL.
Then add Haymes and Bilecki?
Nice post, RLF.
Never thought of him but he would be a nice add.
3.) 16 Oct 2026 03:30:06
I'd prefer Luneau from the Ducks I think it is.
20+ minutes a night.
Why didn't anyone mention him before?
4.) 16 Oct 2026 09:01:16
After last night's collapse something needs to happen soon cause Stetcher -3 and Reilly -2.
These guys are dumpster fires. Issue is the way Reilly is playing he needs to be packaged in a bigger deal with prospect or Col 1st plus some retention.
Stetcher can be also just thrown in on a bigger deal. Chayka needs to get things going. Supposedly that Raty move was to open up a NHL contract space on the 50 man limit they’ve at 49 right now so let’s see what he has in the works.
5.) 16 Oct 2026 12:14:32
Leafs Life, to answer your question he just got signed to a new contract worth over $7m and frankly has done nothing to prove he deserves it other than he’s young. He’s a third pairing guy who has 14 games NHL experience in 3 seasons prior to this one and in 6 games this season has 1a.
It’s his last season at 865k b4 $7.2m for the next 5 seasons kicks in. No thank you.
6.) 16 Oct 2026 12:15:51
@LL Anaheim won't trade a guy they just extended 2 weeks ago.
7.) 16 Oct 2026 14:35:19
Champ and Hrenklin. It's a joke. I am pretty sure LL's comments were because for a few years I have pushed for getting Luneau. Back to when he was still in Junior. Noe he gets the big contract out of the blue and playing 20+ mins a night. He is not a 3rd pair guy. He is a top 4 talent. He is being put in a more defensive role and is an offence d-man.
Almost no PP time and playing PK. Not the best situation for him, but Anaheim doesn't really have much choice. He is being thrown into the fire and pretty obvious the Ducks see massive value in him as well. He could very well end up being a steal at $7.2M. Worst case scenario, he becomes a 2nd pair D-man and his $7.2M will be fair.
8.) 16 Oct 2026 16:43:21
Look at his track record. Coulda would shoulda. Not taking a chance on a guy who got paid b4 proving he’s worth it. Ducks can keep him.
9.) 16 Oct 2026 17:07:24
This was all before the contract and it is moot anyway. They aren't moving him.
His track record is actually quite good though, so not sure what that means.
10.) 16 Oct 2026 17:43:06
@RLF Lol yeah.
You been having about him for years now.
08 Oct 2026 16:52:01
Ana
OEL $3.5M
Tverberg $.850M
2027 2nd
Tor
Solberg ELC
Gaucher $.866M
The one thing Anaheim could really use is a solid vet D-man. They are playing Luneau and LaCombe 25-30 mins a night. OEL would be a good steadying D for them. Tverberg is there for contract total reasons.
Leafs get 2 heavy, young players. Gaucher, imo, still has room to grow into a mid/bottom 6 power type forward who plays a physical game and Solberg is that hard hitting, defensive shut down guy who could get some NHL time even this season. Gaucher doesn't have to clear waivers if the Leafs assign him directly to the AHL. Leafs clear some cap and get younger on D.
1.) 09 Oct 2026 00:06:36
I like it except for losing OEL without a replacement. This D corps really concerns me for an 84 games season and (hopefully) playoffs. If another move comes after, I think it's a good one.
If it is this in a vacuum, I really don't want to lose OEL right now.
2.) 09 Oct 2026 16:14:51
From Anaheim I'm looking at Ethan Proczysyn. Is more of a middle 6, with leadership and already defensively responsible. While being center and RW power forward.
3.) 09 Oct 2026 16:45:34
Hrenklin. I get that, but Gaucher was already on waivers, so he doesn't hold much trade value. Switch him Pro and the asking price goes up.
05 Oct 2026 15:12:41
When you look at all the young talent in SJ, is there really room for Musty? If the Leafs are looking for a young, power forward type that may be available and will drop the gloves but can put up offence, Musty would be a good target.
45 pts in 61 games as a 20 year old in his first season on the A. He is currently injured and out long term after a puck t the face in camp (iirc).
What's his value in you guys opinion?
1.) 05 Oct 2026 19:31:13
Do we really need more offensive young forwards? We are having trouble defensively with the roster we got.
2.) 05 Oct 2026 22:05:14
You love Knies and don't want Musty?
3.) 06 Oct 2026 00:39:27
RLF,
Musty would be a great addition, as I have wanted Toronto to pursue him when all the Rielly talks started.
Would be a great add for when Nylander leaves.
4.) 06 Oct 2026 07:50:02
He would be a great target. If the Leafs could get him, what would be the ask tho, Tinus?
5.) 06 Oct 2026 12:33:20
My thought is if they got a 1st back they may consider it.
Wood, 2017 1st, 2028 4th for Musty.
Leafs need to send a contract spot back and SJ has tons of room to take on Wood. He also doesn't have to clear waivers this time if they send him straight to the minors. SJ gets a 4th as well for clearing cap space for the Leafs.
29 Sep 2026 15:26:42
Just something I was thinking about. With moving Knies and bringing in a right shot forward, do the Leafs have their eyes already on a Knies type of replacement on the left side?
The guy that would seem to fit the bill the best would be Lawson Crouse, imo. He is on the last year of his deal with no protection clauses.
He is a 20+ goal LW that plays an even more physical game than Knies and better defensively. He's also quicker than Knies and a local boy. I believe he was also a Leafs fan growing up.
What do you guys think about adding Crouse, the cost to acquire and if an extension is required before the deal like Marchenko?
1.) 29 Sep 2026 14:09:00
@RLF Buddy…… I like it! Ya think that’s the plan? Man, I hope ur right dude cause I think he’d be a great piece to pickup. Like you said already he’s quick he hit drops the gloves if needed plays with an edge and he can score some goals. I’d be all over that. So where would he play? Ur saying first line? Or second line? Thing is I think Cowan is gonna take a big step this year I think he’d be good on line 1 tbh but this addition would move pieces in places I don’t know they’re ready for yet. So,
Tor Bo Groulx and a 3rd in 28’
Utah Lawson Crouse?
Ya nah?
2.) 29 Sep 2026 14:54:00
Henry, I have no idea if that is the plan, but a GM that makes a trade the night before opening night and just before roster deadline, I would have to think is likely not done.
Although I think you are looking at more than that for Crouse and the money needs to work. Utah has cap space, the Leafs don't.
Crouse typically plays 3rd line, so I would think Utah would want a piece back they could fit in there and a good plus, especially if the Leafs want a deal in place.
My guess.
Utah
Joshua $3.25M
2028 1st (Col)
Tor
Crouse $4.3M (Signed to a 6 year $8M per extension).
3.) 29 Sep 2026 15:57:28
I agree he is not done.
I'm also thinking about Roster spots when Domi/Joshua/Merzlinkins
return, so maybe something like this...
I still like my trade proposal of
Dakota Joshua
For
Stephen Halliday
5th Round Draft Pick in 2028 (OTT)
I also don't see Miles Wood fitting into the NHL or Marlies lineup and I also believe that 6x8M is a slight overpayment so here's my proposal to get Lawson Crouse
Max Domi
Miles Wood
2nd Round Draft Pick in 2029 (TOR)
For
Lawson Crouse (Signed 5x7.2M).
4.) 29 Sep 2026 16:00:17
I like Crouse as the type of target. I just don’t see Utah parting with him as they look to move further in the playoffs this year.
5.) 29 Sep 2026 16:16:42
Suffering. I am sure they don't, but we don't know if Crouse is willing to re-sign or if Utah wants to re-sign him. If they got Joshua and a 1st in a return and have guys like But, Desnoyers, Iginla, Belchetz coming, I think Utah might rather have that return than losing Crouse for nothing.
6.) 29 Sep 2026 18:43:04
Yeah they do have a lot in the pipeline but I think Utah is in win now mode so Crouse is integral to that. If they fall flat of that goal they probably don’t bring him back and replace with Belchetz next year.
With the lineup they have they can afford to let the young guys develop another year yet. I would not be surprised if they package one of those young guys with another prospect and picks to Winnipeg for Hellebuyck.
7.) 29 Sep 2026 19:02:41
Interesting on Utah and Helly. I am not sure Helly would waive for Utah. Utah will have to give up something substantial to get Helly and it may have to come off the roster, which wouldn't thrill Helly. Jets would have to liekly be willing to take back Vejmelka as well and he has a 10 team no trade.
Otherwise it is all futures and Cossa might have to be a piece and don't know if Utah wants to do that.
What do you think the package looks like?
8.) 29 Sep 2026 20:33:27
I think that if Hellebuyck was incoming Vejmelka would sign off rather than being relegated to backup. (He would still need to bump Skinner though in Winnipeg) Then adding Caleb Desnoyers gives them a Center for the future. Utah would give Hellebuyck couple of years of his. Steer a s*** at a cup.
9.) 29 Sep 2026 21:35:43
I agree that it would be hard to get Utah to part with him but if we could get them to do it for
Domi
Woods
2nd In 2029
Giving them another 2nd round draft pick might entice them because they could flip it in a package for Hellybuck (giving he accepts a trade their)
and sign him to 5x7.2M
and then do
Joshua
for
Halliday
5th in 2029
And then maybe upgrade our D-Core mid season by acquiring a Rielly replacement and doing a couple cap cleanup moves I think our team will be capable of being competitive and giving us cap room to chase top talent in future free agencies.
10.) 30 Sep 2026 13:36:32
Suffering, wouldn't Utah have to pay Winnipeg something to take Vejmelka? He's coming off one of his worst seasons. With what the asking price is currently, I think Utah would still have to add. No?
11.) 01 Oct 2026 09:49:41
That’s a tough one on gagging the market. Teams are not really offering the world for Hellebuyck. Players that ask out when under contract hamper the trade value in return.
25 Aug 2026 16:19:19
For discussion's sake. There are a few teams out there that have some promising D prospects that weren't top 5 picks and may be willing to part with them for some young offensive forward help. LA has Brzustewicz, Islanders have Aitcheson, Nash has Molendyk and Reid, Montreal has a few that may find it hard to make the jump due to so much competition.
So question is:
Is there a young D prospect out there that you would trade Cowan for?
(I am not talking about the high ends like Smits, Carels etc. I mean guys who look ready, or maybe close that might equal Cowan's value).
1.) 25 Aug 2026 15:24:41
Lameroux in Utah, there is also a lower ranked D prospect im interested in Thomas Lavoie.
2.) 25 Aug 2026 21:20:55
You know RLF that I am a huge fan of Cowan. I really don't want to trade him. But of your list..... Aitcheson would be the one that would certainly make me sit up and take notice and weigh it strongly.
3.) 25 Aug 2026 21:53:51
Suffering. I am as well of Cowan. I just threw out a few names for examples. I am jot saying I would trade Cowan for them. Don't have to pick one I mentioned. Although I also like Aicheson's development. He could turn into a physical top 4 D with offence. That would be hard to pass up.
4.) 25 Aug 2026 23:09:24
I saw Aitcheson play live in Barrie 12 times between this and last year. He is the real deal. If the Islanders keep him and Schaefer, what a pairing down the road. But he is also a very very valuable trade asset.
5.) 26 Aug 2026 12:29:31
Aitcheson would be a great target, but I don't think Islanders make that trade heads up. Leafs would need to add IMO.
6.) 26 Aug 2026 13:29:24
I just don't think we trade Cowan. Localish guy obviously wants to be here and I think we see the dog come out in him this year.
7.) 26 Aug 2026 15:30:14
I’d like to find a way to keep Cowans and still land that elusive your offensive d-man. Easier said than done I know.
8.) 26 Aug 2026 16:33:40
@Suffering Probably could if you were willing to include Knies in some kind of deal, otherwise I don't see it either.
9.) 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.
10.) 26 Aug 2026 20:48:45
No, there’s not. I think we have really good D prospects as is, and some deserve NHL looks.
So no way I trade Cowan today.
11.) 31 Aug 2026 01:24:58
I want to see what Cowan does under a new coaching staff b4 I’m ready to trade him for a d prospect.
12.) 01 Sep 2026 10:43:55
Guys I think we all believe Cowan is part of the future correct? As do I, now remember if this year goes off the rails and or we miss the playoffs or lose in the first round again I really think if not gone already he’s out the door in the summer Matthews will get us a young 1C and a youngish true #1 defensemen.
I think this is kinda what management believes also. There’s a lot of options that’ll come our way. ATM unfortunately patients is key the cards will be shown soon enough. One more thing u guys think Koblar is our next 2nd line C incoming? Kid looks Fire ?.
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29 Oct 2026 12:09:57
Really hard to win when you take stupid penalties that keep killing momentum and your goalie let's in 5 goals on 17 shots. They have no choice but to try and run mostly with Stolarz and hope he doesn't get hurt and Bob can find his game. That first goal last was brutal.
1.) 29 Oct 2026 13:26:25
I never liked that contract. The Leafs can’t ride a 38 year old but the Leafs sport science team doesn’t trust Stolarz to go in a game he’s backing up so what was supposed to be a bright spot in this team has become an issue.
2.) 29 Oct 2026 15:43:43
I try not to let the team off with poor defensive play, but this is 100% on Bob. 2 shots in the 3rd period means your D is doing pretty well. You can't let in one of those shots. Especially with how bad that shot was.
3.) 30 Oct 2026 01:08:43
For me, Stolarz plays more and if he gets hurt, bring up AA and if Bob can't go on a run, play AA. Can he do any worse than what Bob is doing? That first goal on the backhand wasn't a great play.
It should have been a relatively easy save. He was just so slow to react he had to come across in what looked like desperation and made the shooter look good.
4.) 30 Oct 2026 05:31:27
@RLF Not sure Chayka can just admit a huge mistake a month into the season.
Stolarz probably goes in on Saturday because that seems like the plan, then straight back to Bob.
I will say this. If Bob is an 850 goalie for all 3 years then just trade Mathews now. Unless AA is found money that can get really hot this team goes as far as AM and Bob take then.
Mathews seems to be doing his part, but Bob just can't seem to.
I can't even really blame the defence as much as early on. Mo and Raddysh both look a lot better even if they do have their issues sometimes.
5.) 30 Oct 2026 09:31:51
LL. Chayka doesn't have to admit a mistake yet, just going with the hot goalie in Stolarz. Doesn't mean Bob won't play at all. If Stolarz gets hurt, they bring up AA, Bob gets a shot at starter again and if he can't find his game, AA gets a shot.
That will be when Chayka will have to answer tough questions. Right now, just going with the hot goalie.
16 Oct 2026 18:31:16
Been talk about the D standing up more at their blueline and not being too deep. I agree, they do need to. One of the reason they often seem to sag behind their blueline was on display on the Samuelsson goal. Roslovic and Nylander are at the redline both facing Samuelsson as he comes up the ice with the puck. No forecheck, just standing waiting. Freeze the play as Samuelsson is making his pass. Roslovic engages Samuelsson. McCabe is starting to move to his left to cut off the guy he thinks is getting the pass along the boards. Instead of Willy picking up a man, he stands there hoping to pick off a pass. The pass goes through him and both him and Roslovic let Samuelsson and Thompson blow right by them and literally stand there and watch.
McCabe starts to back peddle to the middle of the ice because he now is facing a two on one all of a sudden. Neither Roslovic or Nylander touched Samuelsson or Thompson.
I am not letting the D off the hook, but this happens way too often with our forwards. I don't think the D trust the forwards to take a man or slow them down and it has a lot to do with why they don't close at the blueline. If McCabe had of been up at the blueline, Thompson would have blown by him or if McCabe engaged, he slips it back to Samuelsson who walks in untouched.
1.) 16 Oct 2026 18:46:49
I agree here completely. No D in the league wants to backpedal into their goalie's face. They all know that isn't the right play, but the D on this team have no choice.
Everyone losing their minds about McKenna being benched needs to remember how badly he played.
He deserved the benching.
My only issue with it was not also benching Willy and Roslovic. They both just gave up after the first period and decided they're done for the night.
01 Oct 2026 18:05:00
A little surprised more of the guys that hit the waiver wire didn't get claimed. Neither Holtz or Gaucher getting claimed surprised me.
Holtz, only 24, a former 7th overall pick and 191 NHL games under his belt at only $835K and would be still an RFA end of season.
Gaucher, only 22 (23 in November), 6'3" 210 lb centre who will drop the gloves and can skate.
15 goals, 29 pts in the A last season. Very good defensively, often plays in a shut down role and plays a very physical game. $886K.
I know you can't send them down if claimed or risk going through waivers again, but no NHL team could use either of these guys for instance? Vancouver? Calgary? etc?
1.) 01 Oct 2026 18:13:22
I've been surprised as well. Holtz especially, I would have thought a great project for a team rebuilding.
To that though, some of the UFA's that are still available surprise me as well. I would have thought Bunting a solid enough bottom 6 guy to get some kind of deal, same with JVR.
30 Sep 2026 15:50:23
Read the game comments below. To me, the game was pretty sloppy.
The good. I thought our D looked pretty solid last night. Didn't give up alot of shots. Were there some breakdowns? Sure, but not a ton of rebound chances allowed. I thought that was one of Morgan's better games I have seen in a while. He won a lot of puck battles, skated out of trouble and made some nice first passes. I think the Leafs had more grade A chances then the Habs did. Bob was moving well. Nylander, Roslovic and Marchenko had really good games. Cowan looked more comfortable. I liked how JT got into at the end of the game. Don't see that often.
They didn't get pushed around in scrums. They engaged in scrums. Some good scoring chances created.
The bad. Although Matthews was solid, he was the 3rd best player on his line imo. Raddysh and McKenna had really tough nights. Personally, I thought Raddysh was horrible for the most part. McKenna got overwhelmed by having no time with the puck. Hopefully just jitters for those two. The new bottom 6 didn't really look any more dangerous offensively than last years. Paul looked good. Blueger and Duhaime I hardly noticed and not in a good way. Leaf centres got smoked on the dot most of the night.
Something to hopefully build off of.
1.) 30 Sep 2026 15:32:44
What are we expecting from Raddysh is my real question.
All summer half this site was talking about buying out Mo because he's so bad, but everyone thought Raddysh would be the savior. He is a turnover machine, very slow and makes bad decisions dedensively. Other than having a shot Raddysh has nothing going for him. He wasn't good in TB for years then had a career year at 30 and they didn't want him back.
2.) 30 Sep 2026 16:04:20
LL. I think that is a little harsh. The guy has produced at every level, although it has taken him a while to adjust to get there, and then he breaks out. Overage year in junior he had 81 pts in 62 games and a +62. Previous best year was 48 points. In the AHL, he had 51pts in 50, his last year, which was his 5th season. Previous best was 28 pts. NHL was a similar progression, 3rd full season was a breakout with that 70 pt season, with two previous over 30 playing a lesser role.
Is his speed an issue? Yes, but he typically makes good passes and angles well. Is he a true #1? No. And no one should have thought he was. He is a likely a good 2 though. Let's give him some time to see what we have as I am sure he is really nervous whether he will admit it or not.
3.) 30 Sep 2026 16:34:06
@RLF Maybe it's a bit harsh, but not by much.
He is not good defensively and never has been. He will struggle to keep pucks out of his net all year.
I didn't understand the point in the signing at all tbh.
Rielly is offensive who has almost 0 D. Why bring in another guy that's the same?
I understand the analytic community says offensively D-men affect the game much more, but I'm not sure I'll ever agree there.
4.) 30 Sep 2026 18:59:16
LL. And playing him and Rielly together is something only the coaches seem to think will be good. I'd put him with McCabe and OEL with Tanev. Rielly on the 3rd pair with Stecher in sheltered minutes. Top 2 pairs deployed about evenly minutes wise.
5.) 30 Sep 2026 19:19:58
We look exactly as expected. We are a perimeter team again. We make goalies look good because all the shots come from the outside. But who cares we don’t need guys that go to the net. I’m sure we will win in playoffs playing this way. Hey you guys got what you asked for, can’t wait to see playoffs and how little they accomplish.
6.) 30 Sep 2026 20:01:08
@Clarky You think adding Knies into the equation makes them better? I don't get it. You talk about him like he's going to put up 120pts.
They're a perimeter team because guys like Willy don't want to do anything else.
7.) 30 Sep 2026 20:12:55
LL. I talk about playoffs and how we are going backwards from being a playoff team with a legitimate chance. Who cares if they do well in regular season if it doesn’t amount to anything…..again. Seen this story too many teams but you guys seem to be happy.
8.) 30 Sep 2026 20:25:43
I get your angry Clarky that Knies was moved, but it wasn't like people were wanting him gone (for the most part). As for last night, the Leafs shut the Habs down most of the night. Take away the giveaway gifts the Habs got and they had trouble creating any high danger chances.
The Leafs were actually better last night then the Habs at getting inside and to the net. Leaf giveaways, especially by Raddysh and McKenna created many of Montreal's best chances. Now, I am not saying the Leafs are a constant crash the net team, but they did drive the net last night.
11 Aug 2026 14:28:28
We all have wanted the Leafs to get bigger and they had few RW prospects. I am not saying there is a superstar in the making, but they at least have some potential Right shots forwards in the system now, and most with good size. Recent drafting of Plesovskikh, Belle, Nansi, Olsen and Pepoy. None are under 6'1". Most already over 200lbs. For the Marlies, last year they picked up the 6'2" Valis. This year Holinka should make the jump and they added Rybinski and Buhr.
All 3 are 6'2".
Buhr will be an interesting one to keep an eye on imo. Plays an aggressive, in your face game. Good skater and forechecker. Goes to the dirty areas and hits hard. He's on a one year show me AHL deal after a point per game season in College and earning an AHL contract after 5 games with the Marlies last year.
Anyhow, point being, they have tried to fill a glaring need and hopefully the Leafs can find another diamond in the rough like they did with McMann.
1.) 11 Aug 2026 21:35:21
Every year we have that one player that stands out at Training Camp and Exhibition and makes decisions hard on who gets a extended look at the beginning of the season. I think Holinka is that guy this year. He looked great from all accounts at the Development camp and the fact he is not afraid of the physical play and is a very very good two way player that can put the puck in the net, I loved the fact he had 6 power play goals but he also had 4 short handed goals.
He could very well make things very interesting re: a third line spot.
2.) 12 Aug 2026 18:51:02
Yea, he has had really good post draft progression. I was more thinking as the year goes on, who steps up on the Marlies and would be a possible call up. But if Holinka can push for a spot at camp, that's a good problem to have.
3.) 12 Aug 2026 19:04:36
It shows how a prospect can thrive if the organization works with them. In his case they sent development staff to Edmonton every month to work on his skating, workouts and nutrition.
4.) 13 Aug 2026 13:21:54
Yea, the Leafs are known for a lot of hands on with their prospects. Pretty sure that kind of attention is routine for the organization.
05 Nov 2026 12:23:04
Seems like a decent package for Chenko. Andrae is on waivers. Can get him for nothing if they want him back. Leafs have 1 contract spot left. I don't really see the Andrae appeal. I'm pretty sure he wasn't the make or break part of the deal with Columbus. He was a contract spot dump by the Leafs most likely.
05 Nov 2026 12:07:18
From my understanding, if Edvinsson was to sign for $10M today (Nov 5), his pro-rated cap hit for this season would be about $12.4M. If he waits until Dec 1, it goes up to about $14.8M for this season. Leafs could wait until the off-season to move a contract like Rielly's. If Edvinsson is traded, it will have to be a team with lots of cap space or they are sending back lots of cap to make it work.
30 Oct 2026 09:25:54
Groulx has pretty much no trade value.
20 Oct 2026 19:02:37
Good prop. Something out of the blue and go big kind of prop.
20 Oct 2026 19:01:58
I don't think they should make any moves unless they are getting an upgrade on D. I don't want them giving up assets for patchwork either.
05 Nov 2026 12:18:35
LL. Disagree on the lines. Mostly because your second line is a defensive nightmare.
Here is my reasoning for my lines. Debate is always good.
1st line Cowan is the hound after pucks and has the skill and speed to make plays. That line has already had success and will have good speed.
The 2nd line is about balancing it out and keeping good size on the line. Both March and Willy can drive play. Paul is a big bodied, pretty physical defensive conscience. When Will decides not to show up, March can drive play just as well.
3rd line give McKenna lower competition and he plays with a good vet centre in JT and a defensively reliable player in Sissons. McKenna still gets JT and Sissons to dig pucks and he has a shooter in JT to set up. 3 lines that can score and have good balance. The 4th line stays as is, but Joshua on the line wouldn't be a downgrade either. Especially if he is skating and plays physical.
05 Nov 2026 00:59:54
The dynamic changes completely upfront with JT and Marchenko in the mix. To me
Cowan Matthews Roslovic
Marchenko Paul Nylander
McKenna JT Sissons
Duhaime Blueger MacEwan/Joshua.
05 Nov 2026 00:55:22
Bob was not the problem this game. And yes Goat, those lines most of the game were headscratchers.
02 Nov 2026 14:42:56
Willy has a tendency to fade in and out of dominance and effort. It has been his whole career. As for Bob, as I said earlier, run more with the hot goalie. If Stolarz gets hurt, Bob inherits the number 1 again and bring up AA. If Bob still falters, AA gets a bigger role. What concerns me the most about Bob is not his athleticism, he is still very quick. It is that he seems to be way behind in reading plays. He is down way too early on high shots as if he is reading a low shot coming off the stick. He is too slow to react too often. As I mentioned before, that first goal the other night (Seattle game) where Catton cut across the slot to his backhand for a shot with the defender between him and Bob was a glaring concern. If you pause it where Catton make his move to the middle and the puck is on his backhand, Bob is still on the right side of his crease squared up for a shot. Bob was so far behind the play that he had to push across last second to try and blocker away a backhand from the slot. That should have been a relatively routine save had he of tracked it and been in position, but he was way behind what was happening. Yes, Willy let his man by him, but I'm not sure what Bob was doing. OEL had come across and was taking away a drive to the net. Great play by Catton, but not so incredible that it wasn't stoppable.
02 Nov 2026 11:26:11
Not surprised. Agreeing.