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26 Aug 2026 18:27:07
Idk if I even like this, but I'm trying to figure out how the money would work.
Would you do
Tor: Andrae, Joshua, Chadwick, Col 1st
Pits: Karlsson 50% retained.
1.) 27 Aug 2026 22:01:34
No, don’t trade future assets for my grandpa’s favourite player.
2.) 31 Aug 2026 01:20:45
Any deal for Karlsson will include Rielly. End of story.
04 Aug 2026 14:59:54
If Larkin decided he wanted to expand his trade list to Toronto what would you guys give up for him?
1.) 04 Aug 2026 15:15:06
Reilly would have to agree to go the other way. I’d send him, Cowan, Tverberg and Avs first.
2.) 04 Aug 2026 18:31:56
A bag of pucks.
I don't like the way Larkin conducted himself in Detroit.
3.) 04 Aug 2026 19:46:06
A bag of pucks.
???
That’s how I feel about Silly Peelander.
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4.) 04 Aug 2026 21:01:10
I don’t think we can put a package together that won’t hurt us going forward. Cowan ya ok, but he may turn into a comparable player. Also, for the package it would take to acquire Larkin, we’d be better off getting a defensman as it would be a top pairing. As for the Willy haters' plan: simple, he’s not payed for his defense.
He’s been our top 3 producer with Marner here, and our top without him. I could give you a long list of successful players that weren’t know for the backcheck, and if you watched him last year, you would have seen he’s capable.
5.) 05 Aug 2026 00:11:29
Larkin has never broken 80pts in a season. He’s a centre, but is he really an upgrade from Tavares, who got more points last season albeit he played more games but is 5yrs older and half the cost of Larkin.
There’s a reason no teams are jumping at the chance to get him, especially the ones he prefers to go to. I would give up a big package for him, my opinion.
6.) 05 Aug 2026 13:11:34
I agree, Champ. Bang for your salary cap Dollar if he stays healthy, JT is a better deal for us without selling the farm to get Larkin. In fact, If thus team does not perform well, JT becomes a very valuable commodity at the trade deadline if he decides he wants a shot at a cup run elsewhere.
He is the type of player a playoff bound team looking for a key piece would pay dearly for. If he did win a cup I think he would retire while still healthy and performing well.
31 Jul 2026 20:56:46
Haven't been on much lately, but how do people value Zary out of Calgary? I think he has a lot more to offer than he's shown there. I was thinking like a second and Joshua to make the money work. Hope he can grow into our second line centre as Tavares ages and slows more.
1.) 31 Jul 2026 20:29:32
Ya I’d to that he was my line mate on NHL 26 be a pro and was able to keep up lol but in all seriousness that made me pay attention to him and I liked what I saw reminds me of Sullivan a bit.
2.) 31 Jul 2026 21:51:45
Zary doesn't play center in the NHL, he is a winger on Calgary. And apparently Calgary has too many wingers, same as Leafs. So, I don't think these targets work for either team.
3.) 31 Jul 2026 23:32:12
Zary is fine, but nothing special imo. I'd rather just keep Joshua if Zary also costs us a second.
4.) 01 Aug 2026 00:03:57
My goal is to find a project that has the possible for a 2C for the cost of a 2nd. Was also looking at like Reilly to Chicago for a prospect C.
5.) 01 Aug 2026 00:12:29
I feel like he has been mismanaged in Calgary though as well. I feel like they haven't given him a legitimate shot at C with Kadri, Backlund and Frost.
03 Jul 2026 17:13:45
Tor: Reilly (2.5 m retained)
Pit: Rakell, 2030 1st (top 5 protected)
Pens probably want one more crack at it and dumbass loved Reilly. Not sure he pays this but they need money going out to make it happen. We get upgraded to probably a good 1st due to such long retention on Reilly.
1.) 03 Jul 2026 18:07:14
Pittsburgh will never give all that. Rackell straight up maybe. And Reilly wants to go west.
2.) 03 Jul 2026 21:06:07
Chayka has made it clear he’s not retaining on Rielly or adding a sweetener as they call which means a draft pick or prospect attached.
3.) 03 Jul 2026 23:03:54
Rielly at best will get the Leafs a 2nd rounder and that’s without retaining money.
Yes he’s a leader and yes he’s played almost 1000 game for the team but that means nothing to other GM’s.
He’s a leader on a losing team that is -41 and hasn’t played passed the 2nd round.
4.) 03 Jul 2026 23:31:12
I would normally say I agree with all of you but this year GMs have taken up smoking crack. Never know what one might do.
5.) 04 Jul 2026 09:31:30
You have a valid point. ???
19 Jun 2026 23:50:09
I might be one of the only ones but I would like to see a Reilly for Petterson. Trade. Neither side eats salary, Leafs probably add a tiny bit due to Petterson's position. But I would say we had like a Hirvonen.
1.) 20 Jun 2026 05:00:20
Do you think Vancouver actually would do that? Unless they just want to save some money and really blow their team up.
Would help solve the second line center problem. Would have a few bucks left to get a depth piece and maybe sign Roberston and McKenna's ELC
2.) 20 Jun 2026 10:01:00
I’m pretty sure it was reported that Reilly wouldn’t waive to go to Vancouver, which makes sense. Why would he want to go to a rebuilding team?
3.) 20 Jun 2026 13:05:44
When I purposed this a month ago I had Robertson going to Vancouver as well I think he’s going to ask for a similar salary to Domi which equals the cap hit and I believe Reilly waves to go home!!
4.) 21 Jun 2026 03:05:34
Reilly would definitely wave to go home. What r u talking about ?. Reilly plus Robertson and a 3rd pick or prospect would get this done I believe. No retention on either side. Realistically u save on having to resign Robertson and only eat up $4.1m of salary cap with the difference between Reilly and Elias.
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20 Oct 2026 18:41:02
Can anyone explain to me why Roslovic is still on the top line? I feel like every time the puck touches his stick it's a turn over. Which makes me sad I was an advocate for getting him.
My take so far on every new player.
Roslovic has been a disappointment. I think the experiment on him on the top line needs to come to an end.
Marchenko I like a lot, but 12 million seems way too rich.
McKenna I like that he's willing to be dumb and creative. You need to learn what works in the NHL and what doesn't.
Sissons might be my favourite add. He just plays the game so well.
I wish he had a touch more finish playing with McKenna.
Duhaime I didn't know much about him. I have been pleasantly surprised.
Paul has been really solid filling in for Tavares. I like the chemistry that line has out together.
Blueger I had hoped for a little more energy, but he's fine for a fourth liner.
MacEwan I am indifferent about.
Raddysh. He's going to be useless if the Leafs forwards are scared to stand in front of his shot. We refuse to give him a decent screen and I feel bad for him for that.
Bob. Flashes of brilliance, long stretches of mediocrity.
1.) 20 Oct 2026 18:07:18
Raddysh is completely redundant anyway. They currently have a top 5 PP and 1st PK. Who cares about him on the PP?
Dissonance was a solid add. Liked that one from the start as well as Paul.
Roslovic has always had this mo. He scores in bunches and becomes useless for large stretches. I really am not surprised.
2.) 20 Oct 2026 19:17:18
I can't say I see it much different. Roslovic's speed is a positive though. He does back off the D at times and can pull away through the neutral zone. Doesn't mean I think he should be on the top line. Over time, I think we will see McKenna with Matthews and either Marchenko or Nylander. The 2nd line will be JT, Cowan and one of the other two mentioned. Roslovic will go to the 3rd line.
Marchenko to me is a really good player. Not as much smoothness as Willy, but more bite to his game and willing to drive the net.
10 points in 10 games. That's going to cost $12M moving forward. Only $3.8M this year though. Add to that, Knies is struggling in Columbus. 3 points his first game and only 1 assist in his last 6. Only 9 hits total. He's getting 18 mins a night and 60% O-zone starts. He is really struggling and isn't playing like the guy he was in Toronto. I think he will get it together and I hope he does.
3.) 20 Oct 2026 19:39:57
Can’t say I agree about Roslovic. I wasn’t a big fan of the signing origainally but his speed creates chances and he uses it. Not afraid to engage in puck battles. I like how you mention no one standing in front Shana, that’s because we don’t have anyone willing to do it anymore. Traded Knies and JT is hurt, everyone else is a perimeter player. And we just keep adding more perimeter players. Sad but those are the goals that score in playoffs. Screened goalie, tips and rebounds but hey we have Marchenko for 12.5M, so our perimeter game is set.
I’m also glad a lot of you are starting to see what I’m saying about the neutral zone gaps. I seen a few comments on it now that I mentioned it. Nothing gets cured on this team until the neutral zone starts closing gaps.
Everyone here hating on Raddysh but I’m a fan of him. Not flashy, but makes good passes, a great shot(not his fault no one is willing to stand in front), and most importantly he battles.
4.) 20 Oct 2026 19:56:38
Clearly I don't hate his speed through the neutral zone, but I feel like every time he gets a pass in the offensive one the okay dies on his stick. That is where I have issues. I haven't gotten to watch a lot of full games. 2 young kids. So haven't really picked up on the neutral zone stuff that much. But Matthews kind of looks like himself again. We should be giving him players to actually play with.
I feel like I'd feel better having Roslovic on the 4th.
Not entirely sure what I want my lines to be, but probably something like
McKenna Matthews Nylander
Marchenko Paul Cowan
Duhaime Sissons Roslovic (til Tavares comes back) then Paul or Cowan here and Tavares back to 2c
Blueger Groux Roslovic/Macewan.
5.) 20 Oct 2026 20:34:52
On another side note: fans went all crazy when McKenna got benched (which I also didn’t agree with for that long) but now he gets moved right up to VIP? Who is running this team? Bothers me because he is getting the opportunity that Cowan has earned over him. Happy he got the game winner and it was a beauty but there are many issues that need to be worked out and shouldn’t be on top line. Too power play to work through them. Here are my lines (for when JT is back):
Paul Matthews Nylander
Cowan JT Marchenko
McKenna Sissons Roslovic
Duhaime Blueger McEwen
Paul, Nylander, Cowan, Marchenko, Roslovic get hurt, call up Vinni Lettieri
Matthews, JT, Sissons, Blueger get hurt, call up Groulx
Duhaime or McEwen get hurt, call up Landon Sim
Sad to say but Stetcher looks like our best D.
Reilly Stetcher
McCabe Raddysh
OEL Rifai
I’m over the Blakenburg tryout. Too small, gets pushed around in the corners and looks timid. Not sure why Rifai is not getting his opportunity right now. Be nice to have some emotion out there or someone throwing a hit.
Sorry for the jibber jabber.
6.) 20 Oct 2026 22:50:18
@RLF Who is the guy Knies was in Toronto exactly? I also like the player, but he has only ever thrived with top NHL players on his line.
Knies was a mess analytically and 2 completely opposite GMs wanted to pitch him out of town for that reason. I like the kid as well, but people here acted like he was the second coming of Wendal.
Now we hear the same about Cowan.
Can't move him even for Makar because he may become a top 6, ppg winger someday.
@Clarky Knies looks like garbage in CBJ without 2 play driving linemates and a top 10PP to get him points. Marchenko is the better player by leaps and bounds and even drives the net better than Knies (something that surprised me as well).
7.) 20 Oct 2026 23:55:47
LL. He isn't even being physical, is what I meant. He can also help more on offence than that, but he looks lost and very little energy.
8.) 21 Oct 2026 01:39:58
@RLF Agree there then if we gor some crossed line. He was just big and therefore called a "power forward".
29 Jun 2026 19:41:44
With the history with the coach, do you think 1 year of Doughty at full cost could be something Toronto looks at? Not sure Doughty would waive to come to Toronto but if there was a chance would you take a chance on it?
My 2 ideal candidates for this team at this point would be Doughty and Hayton. Then hopefully resign McMann in free agency.
A D pairings of
Oel Doughty
McCabe Raddysh
Reilly Tanev
Sounds insane.
Bit older but that is a deap blue line. And we have lots of marlies to fill in for injuries.
Not sure what cost for these 2 would be. I thought Hayton wouldn't be very much until I saw what McTavish went for.
Doughty I think eating all 11 million makes it quite a bit cheaper.
1.) 30 Jun 2026 10:59:38
I’m so mad we lost McMann for a 2nd. That’s the type of player we need. Boston Pizza is over here trading him just to say he did something but he just didn’t have a clue.
He is resigned in Seattle for 5.5M for 6 years. Gone for good. One of the few who developed in our minors system and came out to a solid role player.
09 Apr 2026 19:07:00
I don't get the Domi hate, people expect him to be Clark sorry to tell you, we aren't getting a Clark for Domi's price tag, he chips in here and there and stands up for his team, takes stupid penalties sometimes but honestly. He's be one of the last players on this team I'd trade, he bleeds blue and that's rare these days.
1.) 09 Apr 2026 20:20:01
I hole heartily agree with this comment.
2.) 10 Apr 2026 02:38:32
I'm not saying he isn't tradeable, but if people think Domi is the biggest problem, then the problems are larger than many think. I am not saying I wouldn't trade him, but it's not the most pressing issue Imo.
3.) 10 Apr 2026 08:37:32
The problem with someone like Domi is his best years are behind him. That piss and vinegar he shows every now and again the Leafs need that Domi more often. I remember in his early years he was an agitator always beaking at someone. Instead he a guy without a role on a not good team.
12 Mar 2026 19:08:08
I haven't posted in a while, this Leafs team has been painful to watch. I am going to touch on a few things.
Berube
Berube needs to go, preferably end of the year so the Leafs don't start playing better. You guys remember how Ovi went through a bunch of coaches until they found Trotz? I feel like Toronto is in need of something similar. I don't think Matthews just can't score anymore, I think Berube's style leaves him to tired to be dynamic in the offensive zone. Hence why we have seen him not back check at least twice in OT this year and watch his guy score.
Treliving.
I have mixed feelings about Treliving. He acquired a garbage heap with a few gems in it from Dubas. Where I do blame Treliving is going all in last year. He grossly overpaid for Laughton and Carlo. I would've rathered him do nothing than make either of those moves. Beyond the deadline last year I don't hate a lot of his moves.
I am one of the few on here that is a pretty big fan of Domi. We all thought Joshua would be more impactful. Macelli had a slow start but is looking like a decent move now. OEL was a great signing. The haul he got for Roy was pretty good. Marner was mismanaged but he had like a week to get a feel for the situation. I don't blame him there.
Treliving I'd give a little more rope, but it'd be a short leash. 1 year to right the ship.
I would not bring Keefe or Dubas back. Neither did it for me.
I'm not sure who I would look at for GM, probably Pridham, unless someone was available that would bring the right mix of experience and winning pedigree.
For a coach, I wish we jumped at Quenville. I am not entirely sure who else could get this team playing the way they need to.
Tough times being a Leafs fan, tank for Mckenna, cup next year. /S
12 Oct 2025 02:07:43
So for me, after that game mcmann should sit for a game. Doing circles to turn around bigger than the ones I do in beer league.
21 Oct 2026 12:15:16
I remember the same thing being said about Knies.
20 Oct 2026 23:05:53
You want to ask him for a night with his wife to? Since you're asking him to just give you everything else the team has.
23 Aug 2026 15:02:45
I think of they trade Obrien they don't trade Wright.
12 Aug 2026 14:23:06
Weirdly, I almost posted something similar. Mine was Frost for Joshua and a 2nd, no retention on either side. But I would also like Frost to have a little time in Toronto, to see if he'd be a good fit as a 2C next year. Have him share duties with Tavares this year.
02 Aug 2026 14:50:02
I think Detroit turns you down in both instances. But I do both deals in a heartbeat.
20 Oct 2026 19:56:38
Clearly I don't hate his speed through the neutral zone, but I feel like every time he gets a pass in the offensive one the okay dies on his stick. That is where I have issues. I haven't gotten to watch a lot of full games. 2 young kids. So haven't really picked up on the neutral zone stuff that much. But Matthews kind of looks like himself again. We should be giving him players to actually play with.
I feel like I'd feel better having Roslovic on the 4th.
Not entirely sure what I want my lines to be, but probably something like
McKenna Matthews Nylander
Marchenko Paul Cowan
Duhaime Sissons Roslovic (til Tavares comes back) then Paul or Cowan here and Tavares back to 2c
Blueger Groux Roslovic/Macewan.
26 Aug 2026 15:49:57
Point ahead of Matthews is weird to me, he was nearly useless last year.
02 Jul 2026 14:41:17
I wish we offer sheeted Hayton.
30 Mar 2026 19:14:58
I was so incredibly ? nted after last season's deadline. My top price on either of those pieces would've been a second. I would've rathered us do nothing. But I was in the minority and there would've been people calling for his head had he stayed pat last year.
01 Feb 2026 21:08:20
As someone in Calgary, the thoughts regarding tkachuk was someone gm would give a first and a prospect for him. Huberdeau coming off a 110 point season was seen as a grand slam. The tkachuk only would go to the panthers also wasn't really true. He wanted to go to an American team that was a playoff team. The reigning presidents trophy winners just fit that bill. Still it went down as an awful trade, but rear view is always 20-20 right?