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13 Apr 2024 01:43:23
Starting to look like Vegas will not have the cap space to resign Chandler Stephenson after signing Hanifin.
He would be a great 3rd line center for the Leafs next season depending on price and term, of course.
Henrique, Monahan and Bujgstad would also be good options.
Neither Kampf nor Holmberg is suited for the 3rd line center position.
I would like to see Leafs sign Matt Roy to play RHD with Morgan Reilly next season.
I would also like to see Leafs offer Rogers plus a prospect to San Jose for Ferraro.
Reilly ($7.5) - Roy ($5.5)
Ferraro ($3.25) - McCabe ($2)
Benoit ($1.35) - Liljegren ($?)
Timmins ($1.1)
1.) 13 Apr 2024 02:09:16
I like Kampf at 3C. I don't think you can spend more than what Kampf makes unless you plan on walking away from Mitchy either.
I like those D pairings though. Roy should be high on the list for Tree. I have a sneaking suspicion Tanev and Zadorov will be Leafs on July 1 though.
2.) 13 Apr 2024 04:29:07
@LL I think you're right about Tanev, hopefully $4M tops ($3.5M would be ideal) . I hope you're not right about Zadorov, he's too expensive for what he brings.
Leafs can upgrade on 3C if they only re-sign Domi, no need to trade Marner. I do like Stephenson, but he might cost $5.5M+ IMO.
3.) 13 Apr 2024 13:30:39
I like Stephenson as a 200 ft player. But why would a guy who is used tom playing 18-19 mins a night come to the Leafs where he knows he is only going to get 15 mins a night as a 3C? Add to that, as others mentioned, he's 29 and will be looking for a good payday.
4.) 13 Apr 2024 16:21:47
I'm thinking they can use Stephenson as 2C and moving Tavares down to 3C. Lines would work well for next year, but no room to re-sign Bertuzzi in this scenario.
Knies-Matthews-Domi
McMann-Stephenson-Nylander
Cowan-Tavares-Marner
Holmberg-Dewar-Reaves
Tverberg
Something like this, even works with Lindholm.
Leafs trade Kampf, Jarnkrok & Robertson for cap purposes and hooefully pick up some picks for the draft.
5.) 13 Apr 2024 18:30:08
I like Stephenson as a target and I agree with tags either move Tavares down or move him to a wing.
6.) 13 Apr 2024 21:08:34
@Tags I like Zadorov well enough, but I agree, he's a bottom pairing guy that gets way too much hype.
Tanev would be a great pickup, but I also don't think term is a good idea. Maybe 2-3 years at most. More than that is just way too risky.
7.) 14 Apr 2024 05:49:10
LeafsLife.
I don’t understand the desire to make Kampf a 3rd line center when he isn’t even a great 4th line center.
He has next to zero offensive capability and has not shown well in the past when given time at 3C.
I would prefer to see Kampf traded, Dewar given the 4C position and Leafs use the money to get an impact third line center.
8.) 14 Apr 2024 13:25:37
The pervious two seasons Kampf was 8th and 9th respectively in even strength scoring amongst forwards. That is top 9 production on the Leafs even though his zone starts are massively defensive zone weighted and he typically plays with guys who don't have a lot of offence to offer. That is actually very good production under the role he plays. No different than if Nylander played 4th line with defensive players and mostly D-zone draws, I doubt he puts up 90+ points.
9.) 15 Apr 2024 16:48:59
Why would any coach put Nylander on 4th L? Such a statement offers zero value to the reader.
It’s a nonsensical statement and posted in an attempt to make support for Kampf’s production!
It might baffle some.
Kampf is a good 4C. I do like him in that role and I’m happy to have him on our team though he’s a bit overpaid.
Kampf was in those scoring positions NOT because of his scoring skill BUT because he played MANY more games than others below him!
In 22/ 23 Engvall had 6 fewer points than Kampf but played 24 fewer games.
Kampf was ahead of the likes of Simmonds, Ritchie, Clifford, Blackwell and a number of Marlie callups like Steeves, McMann, Abruzzese and Robertson.
10.) 15 Apr 2024 19:49:05
I take it this was for me Rsears. sigh.
No one said to put Nylander on the 4th line. What are you talking about now. lol
The point was that even someone as talented as Nylander would have trouble scoring or putting up points if he played the role Kampf does. Not that hard to understand really. My guess is everyone else got the analogy. Analogies are commonly used in supporting an stance.
You do realize even if you project Engvall's production over 82 games it's only 3 pts more than Kampf and that included PP points. Remove the PP production and he had less than Kampf at even stength. Kerfoot who played lots in the top 6 only had 5 more pts and 3 of those came on the PP.
I notice you left out that Kampf had better point production than ZAR and Acciari as well. How come?
Again with the insults on a post I made that was not in response to you, but I'm the one who insults and can't stand being challenged. lol
Do you feel better? Did you get out all your anger and frustration toward me?
Maybe time for a timeout and you will feel better. lol.
11.) 15 Apr 2024 22:19:54
Not yet!
It was your hypothesis that placed Nylander on L4.
No one else would put forth such a statement.
And how many games did Acciari play with the Leafs?
What position in scoring does Kampf hold this year? Tied for 12th!
It’s your distortion of facts that is outrageous.
As for Kampf, I quite like him. He and Holmberg are competing for L3 but that doesn’t make him a3C.
And yes I will take a breath as I did last time.
That will continue until you feel offended yet again.
Over to you!
12.) 16 Apr 2024 12:50:30
So this time I distort facts to the outrageous and I get offended often. Just because you make offensive remarks doesn't mean I am offended. Attacking someone personally is just a really weak debate tactic in order to try and discredit their argument. It doesn't add any value to your argument and says more about you than me.
As for the Nylander analogy. So you're saying no one talks about how many more points/ goals a 3rd liner, like say Robertson might get if he played with Matthews and Marner. It only works one way and no one uses it in the opposite? Many of us have used the same type of analogy I did with Nylander. It is no different than saying if Nylander played on a San Jose for instance he wouldn't likely put up the same points. Your fishing to try and discredit again, That's all.
Project Acciari's points for a season and it's less than Kampf's. We project for seasons all the time. It's done often, even by hockey analysts. How come when I do it and it's a distortion of facts. Which you keep saying, but have yet to show how I've distorted anything. Just because you accuse it, doesn't make it true.
I have already stated before that this season Kampf's points are down. I also never said he would produce something like a 50-60 point season if he was 3C, so if that is what you are inferring I mean, then that would be on you. It's probably like 30-40 points and being very solid defensively. I'd be good with that as a 3C for $2.4M. You don't like him as 3C, that's fine.
10 Apr 2024 02:16:29
To San Jose: Robertson, 2024 - 1st round pick
To Leafs: Ferraro, 2024 - 2nd round pick (via NJ)
San Jose gets a young guy with obvious goal scoring ability for their rebuild and exchanges their mid 2nd round pick for a 20 - 25 1st round pick.
Leaf get a tough 2nd pairing defenseman and with the terrific job Leafs scouting staff has been doing a valuable, mid, 2nd round pick.
2024 25 defense
Reilly ($7.5) - Matt Roy ($5.5)
Ferraro ($3.25) - McCabe ($2)
Edmundson ($2.5) - Liljegren ($3.25)
Giordano ($800,000) - Timmins ($1.1)
Edmunson could be replaced by a younger, cheaper, similar player.
Giordano certainly seems to have enough left in the tank to be a spot, #7/#8 defenseman
1.) 10 Apr 2024 02:59:32
Like your post but Llyigren has to go! He is a Useless scared idiot.
2.) 10 Apr 2024 03:35:18
Where's Benoit just curious ?
3.) 10 Apr 2024 11:28:29
Robertson and a 1st for Ferraro is crazy Robertsons value just keeps climbing.
4.) 10 Apr 2024 12:48:54
I don't mind Ferraro, but I am not as sold on him as some are. And then Liljegren at $3.25M for a 3rd pair D. Why?
In all fairness to trades posted on here though, if this was anyone else suggesting this trade you be saying - Seriously, Ferarro is a -35 and you want to trade Robertson and a 1st for him. Ridiculous!
5.) 10 Apr 2024 13:49:29
@RLF touche, -35.
I do like Ferraro, but this is too much for him.
6.) 10 Apr 2024 14:05:57
Tags. Yes, along with last year a -31 and a career -92 would likely also have been brought up.
7.) 10 Apr 2024 22:27:59
@Tags/ RLF I'm not sure it is too much depending where the pick falls.
NJ will have a good second round pick, Leafs a late 1st. So it's essentially moving back 15 spots+Robertson for Ferraro.
8.) 11 Apr 2024 03:10:19
RLF
I use $3.25 as a guideline for Liljegren’s next contract solely based on the $4.6M the Washington Capitals paid Rasmus Sandin, whom I don’t see as being particularly better than Liljegren.
It would only cost a team like the Blackhawks a 2nd round pick to present an offer sheet to Liljegren (RFA) for up to $4.2M
I would see Liljegren more in the $2.75 x 2 year range myself but I do not think he will agree to take little more than half of what his chum received.
9.) 11 Apr 2024 03:13:35
I think it is very difficult to judge a defenseman by plus/ minus on a team that is as terrible as San Jose. Who at one point this season we’re getting 10 goals a game scored against them.
Similar to judging Peeke when he was playing for Columbus.
I think, on a good team with a partner like McCabe, Ferraro is probably a plus player.
10.) 11 Apr 2024 03:17:09
When I put Edmundson’s name in there I knew I was missing someone but I was having a seniors moment and drawing a blank.
As noted by my comment about replacing Edmundson with a younger/ cheaper version.
I would keep Benoit and let Edmundson walk in my opinion.
11.) 11 Apr 2024 12:23:36
Waterbuffalo
Can't really compare Lily and Sandin. Sandin has being playing top pair since he went to Washington and was ahead of Lily in Toronto as well. Not that my opinion matters that much, but I always had him ranked above Lily. Sandin got his money based on playing top pair and establishing himself as a top 4 NHL D-man. Lily hasn't established himself as anything more than a bottom pair D. I wouldn't offer him any more than around $2M per.
As for +/ -. Have you forgotten that it was you who always talked about Peeke's -41 and saying he was horrible because of it. You constantly judge D-men based off +/ -. Are you now saying that you shouldn't and realize this?
LL- I don't think the prop is horrible. My comment was more based the irony of who posted it based on their stance of defenceman with bad +/ - numbers. I don't mind Ferraro, I'm just not sure he translates to a game changing top 4 on a good team like he seems to be made out to be.
29 Feb 2024 01:53:22
Hopefully the Tanev to Dallas trade doesn't cause a knee jerk reaction, leading to Treliving giving up valuable assets to acquire Dumba.
Dumba is sporting an abysmal -14 (worst on his team) and has reportedly been Coyotes weakest defender this season.
Trading for Dumba would be akin to signing Klingberg in my opinion.
Matt Roy, Sean Walker or Will Borgen would all be better choices than Dumba.
My dream is for Leafs to acquire Adam Larsson.
To Leafs: Adam Larsson
To Seattle: 2024 - 1st, 2024 - 3rd, Topi Niemala
If necessary to complete the deal Leafs could include Seattles choice of one of; Tverberg, Voit, Hirvonen, Lisowsky or Grebyonkin
Cap balancing would need to be done.
Reilly - Larsson
Benoit - MCCabe
Brodie - Liljegren
Giordano
1.) 29 Feb 2024 02:48:42
I wouldn't give up Topi right now. Man he looks good in the A.
My thoughts are well known though, I'd do almost nothing. Maybe a minor deal for someone like Peeke.
2.) 29 Feb 2024 04:08:01
I do like Larsson maybe leafs could offer a different prospect than niemala to get a deal done.
3.) 29 Feb 2024 13:31:48
I personally think Niemela if makes the show, he would be equivalent to Lily. I don’t have a problem letting him go for Larson (with term) plus a 1st in a weak draft.
4.) 29 Feb 2024 14:11:22
If Seattle is looking at getting younger, they may do it. Cap as you said, is obviously an issue for the Leafs.
5.) 29 Feb 2024 14:58:38
I really like Larsson, not huge on giving up Nimiela though. Our defense has consistently been thin and he is our best D Prospect.
6.) 29 Feb 2024 16:37:55
Not giving up 1st for Larson or Nem.
16 Feb 2024 11:17:05
To Flyers: 2024 - 1st round pick, 2024 - 3rd round pick, Nick Robertson, Topi Niemala, Brodie's expiring contract to cover the cap hits
To Leafs: Nick Seeler, Sean Walker
Reilly - Ealker
Seeler - McCabe
Benoit - Liljegren
Giordano - Timmins
I realize that both Seeler and Walker are UFAs this summer but with Brodie's $5M, Domi's
$3M and Bertuzzi's $5.5M off the books Leafs should be able to resign one, if not both of them.
1.) 16 Feb 2024 13:13:05
Seems like a lot to give up for two expiring D when neither are a true top pair D-man. Seeler plays with heart, but he has been a 3rd pair D his whole career and Walker pretty much a #4D. Asking two guys to play above their normal ask is a lot.
13 Feb 2024 01:27:41
To Seattle: Niemala, Minten, 2024- 3rd
Or
To Seattle: Niemala, 2024 - 1st, 2024 - 3rd
To Leafs: Adam Larsson
Leafs are badly in need of a defensive defenseman to play on the top pairing with Morgan Reilly.
Larsson fits the bill to a "T"
This allows Brodie to slide down the lineup
Reilly - Larsson
Benoit - McCabe
Brodie - Liljegren
Or
Reilly - Larsson
Brodie - McCabe
Benoit - Liljegren
1.) 13 Feb 2024 03:16:29
Looking at tomorrow lineup Jarnknok is a scratch
Gregor Domi Robertson
Make up third line . Keefe is too slow to figure things out. I hate the way Bertuzzi plays as well .
This team was ruined by Treliving signings
Domi is fine
Reaves it’s small payout not a major blow
Bertuzzi is a disaster just happy it’s only 1 year
Klingberg was even worse.
2.) 13 Feb 2024 10:13:05
WB49 I have been after Larsson since the summer but they won’t listen to me. Lol. I think Niemela and a 1st should be enough maybe add a 4th or 5th. I agree that he would be one of the best fits though. Get a Seeler and all of a sudden our D don’t look too bad. (Once Rielly gets back.
3.) 13 Feb 2024 12:23:30
Hate to give up Minten and Niemela for a D-man only signed for one more season. Prefer the 2nd option, but not sure that gets it done. Prices for top pair D-men have been crazy and Larsson is only at $4M per which should up his value.
4.) 13 Feb 2024 20:09:41
Hopefully the 2nd option would be enough.
Definitely would love Larsson, especially at $4M to pair with Rielly.
Leafs need to find some lower salaries to help fit into their top heavy structure. Maybe somehow target Brogen as well.
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18 Apr 2024 00:50:15
If the Leafs lose to Boston they will, more than likely, have a new coach by the start of training camp!
Who will it be?
Who should it be?
My pick would be either Craig Berube or Dean Evanson.
Such a loss would also necessitate changes to the lineup.
Who stays and who goes?
Gone
Brodie, Giordano, Lyubushkin, Gregor,
Resigned (depending on price & term)
Bertuzzi, Domi, Liljegren, Holmberg, Dewar, Jones
Traded
Kampf, Jarnkrok, Timmins, Robertson (for an upgrade on defense?)
Goaltending
Woll,
Question mark?
Samsonov
Who would you like to see Leafs sign in free agency?
Henrique or Monahan for 3rd line center
Matt Roy to partner with Morgan Reilly
If Matt Roy is not available then Sean Walker.
Thoughts?
1.) 18 Apr 2024 02:48:57
Matt Roy or Sean Walker I'm also happy with.
Craig Berube is a good coach. I'd be good with that, I really wanted Gallant going into this season nonetheless.
I don't think Jarnkrok or Kampf go anywhere.
Tre signs Zadorov and Tanev. He loves those guys.
Monahan will get such an unbelievable overpay.
2.) 19 Apr 2024 12:40:23
I'm with you on Roy or Walker depending on cost as I said before.
Gallant would still be my choice.
Trenin of course. Trenin Kampf and McMann would make a good 3rd line imo.
If they can bring back Bert and Domi great. If they also re-sign Holmberg and Dewar, then I am looking to trade Jarnkrok, even though I like him. If we sign either Roy or Walker or both, then I look at moving Liljegren and Timmins if both are signed. Niemela now being 22, it's time to see if he has it or not after a good season in the A.
Goaltending. It's Woll of course and to save some cap, I'm looking at Stolarz or Lankinen likely.
31 Mar 2024 02:48:38
I do not feel that Domi is the answer as Leafs future 3rd line center.
I would prefer Leafs attempted to sign either Henrique or Monahan to be their 3rd line center depending on cost and term.
If both are simply too expensive then Bujgstad would be a very good and cheaper alternative.
Knies - Matthews - Marner
Bertuzzi - Tavares - Nylander
McMann - Henrique/Monahan - Jarnkrok
Holmberg - Dewar - Kunin (Trade for NRob)
Reilly - Roy/Walker/Pesce
McCabe - Liljegren
Edmundson - Benoit - Lyubushkin - Timmins
Apologies to David 1 Mac for trading NRob for a 4th line player.
Traded: Kampf, Robertson
Released/Bought out: Gregor, Reaves
1.) 31 Mar 2024 03:41:49
Henrique is 100. I have no interest in adding him to this roster.
Monahan is a solid C, but he will be overpaid by someone. He's getting a 7 year deal at 5-6m and I don't want to be tied to that.
2.) 31 Mar 2024 17:27:56
Domi may not be the answer as the future 3C, but he may be a very good option as a top 6LW on the fairly cheap. If you can get him with some term at $3M per, that is pretty cheap for a guy you can play in your top 6/ 9.
If the Leafs are
Domi Matthews Marner
McMann JT/? Nylander
I'm good with that. Still have Knies, Jarnkrok, Kampf, Reaves and Holmberg signed next year as well. Pick up Trenin and the bottom 6 looks pretty solid especially since Dewar, Gregor and Steeves are RFA's as well.
What is the cost to acquire Bjugstad is the problem with that option. If.
3.) 31 Mar 2024 21:32:34
I like Domi on L1LW as well.
He fits well with Matthews and he and Marner were exceptional in junior BUT I’m not paying more than the $3m of today.
I’m also in support of getting Trenin, VGK have too many stars to resign to be able to keep him.
4.) 01 Apr 2024 11:27:03
I think domi stays at his cap hit why I think he stays is simply because when he came here he said he was gonna do whatever it takes to stay a leaf and if you’re tree that’s the type of guy you want.
5.) 01 Apr 2024 20:17:08
Goat. I think he does as well. He has to be around $3M still though. The true build of this team has started this season as we have seen the extensions Tree has given, but next season I believe is when we start to see what/ who he is willing to commit to in free agency etc. Nothing I haven't already said, but still think it will hold true. We have seen some auditions this year and some have been re-signed. (Benoit, McMann) . Wouldn't be surprised to hear an extension on McCabe this summer either.
6.) 01 Apr 2024 22:48:06
Forgot Tree extended Matthews on a solid deal as well.
31 Mar 2024 02:35:51
Leafs will have 11 UFAs and 5 RFAs this summer.
I think the interesting speculation is who gets resigned and who is allowed to walk.
Do Leafs try to resign both Bertuzzi and Domi or allow one of them to walk.
Of the two, Bertuzzi would be the more attractive to resign but at what cost?
If Leafs could lock him up for $5M x 3 years it would work well but if Bertuzzi is looking for $6+ x 5 years then he has priced himself out of the Toronto market.
As 3rd pairing defensemen both at or approaching 30 years of age, does Treliving resign both Edmundson and Lyubushkin or let one of them walk.
I would like to see both offered around $2.5 x 3 years and hopefully one of them accepts.
Have to think that both Brodie and Giordano are finished as Leafs.
Another 1 year contract at $800,000 for Giordano would work as a depth piece.
Gregor had a good start to the season but has since disappeared and with Marlies players coming up I think his days as a Leaf are done.
I would like to see Dewar resigned as Leafs 4th line center and Kampf traded (if possible).
Both Benoit and McMann have both been resigned to reasonable contracts so that business has been taken care of.
1.) 31 Mar 2024 21:43:59
Bertuzzi has been much better but is not a $5m player.
I don’t disagree on your approach with Lyubushkin and Edmundson and retaining one would be a good outcome. With McCabe and Benoit there is a decent level of physicality.
Brodie and Gio are finished as you say.
I really would like to make a real push for LAK’s Roy, a great mix of skill and size.
For $3m keep Domi as a LW with Matthews; they have been decent together and Domi, like Marner in the past, will realize he will be an even better playmaker IF he shoots the puck more.
I’m liking Dewar more each game; he’s a decent L4 player at minimum salary.
16 Mar 2024 01:04:28
A lot of Leaf fans want to dump Samsonov this summer for an upgrade.
But since there are only 3 goaltenders, Markstrom, Saros and Ulmark who would be worth acquiring and Bruins are unlikely to send Ulmark to Toronto, Leafs might be well advised to keep Samsonov with the team.
Ilya Samsonov since his waiver stint:
- 13-3-0
- 2.35 GAA
- .912 SV%
- 1 SO
1.) 16 Mar 2024 03:23:27
Weren't you saying he's useless not long ago?
Everyone was.
2.) 17 Mar 2024 21:52:15
Everyone except me lol, I was trying to low ball him for term.
16 Mar 2024 00:11:56
Timothy Liljegren had a great game. Not only did he play nearly 20 minutes, he scored and had an assist, while the Leafs were 3-0 with him on the ice. Liljegren posted a game-high expected goals rating in the high eighties, which is extremely impressive.
With Liljegren on the ice, the Flyers did not get a single dangerous scoring chance, while the Leafs had nine. It was a very impressive game for the player who is not only making his case for being a regular in the top-four.
For all of his perceived flaws and miscues, Liljegren continues to show he has the potential to be a top 4 defenseman in the NHL.
1.) 16 Mar 2024 01:58:11
He had a good game. He has had other good games and small runs of play that suggest top 4. He has had more runs of play and poor games where he is out of the lineup, reduced minutes, loses confidence etc. Recency bias from one game doesn't equate to "continually" shows he has top 4 potential. You go pretty quiet about Liljegren when he looks bad for a week to even weeks in a row. I do admire your insistence he could still be a top 4. Hope you're right.
2.) 16 Mar 2024 03:24:29
He had one good game. That doesn't make him Makar.
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22 Apr 2024 02:09:48
Really like Adam Fantilli and Cayden Lindstrom.
Leafs future #1 & #2 centers.
Werenski can push Morgan Reilly back to the second pairing #3 as well as quarterback the PP with Reilly on the #2 PP unit.
I would do this with Matthews at his peak.
But likely Matthews balks at playing in Columbus.
22 Apr 2024 02:04:00
I like the trade except for Wright.
Not sold on the kid at all.
I don’t think he will ever be more than a middle 6 player at best.
With the 8th pick I would prefer to see Leafs draft Camden Lidstrom if he is available.
Lidstrom could replace Tavares in a couple of years.
Otherwise one of the RHD.
Dickinson looks like he will be a keeper but he is a LHD which seem to be much easier to acquire than RHD.
Top 4 RHD only seem to be available in the draft, not through trade or free agency.
22 Apr 2024 01:56:18
Hanifin has already resigned with Vegas.
Stamkos 34
Duchene. 33
Marchessault 33
DeMelo 31
Montour. 30
Teravainen. 30 in September
Pesce. 30 in November
Lindholm. 30 in December
These are their ages at signing and they will all want a minimum of 3 - 5 or more years of term
Perhaps a Pesce or DeMelo (my preference would be Matt Roy or Sean Walker) on defense but the rest I would pass on.
I could see Domi returning at the right price but the money Bertuzzi will want should be directed towards improving the defense.
I agree that Kampf ($2.45), Brodie ($5), and Jarnkrok ($2.1), need to go.
I would also like to see the departure of Reaves ($1.35)
21 Apr 2024 00:02:14
LeafLife
I think both Roy and Walker will receive $5 - $5.5 on their next contracts.
I see term being a bigger problem.
Neither one is a true, top pairing defenseman.
20 Apr 2024 03:36:39
Pesce is reportedly looking for $6.5 - $7M with term
I think I would pass on Pesce in favor of offering Matt Roy $5M x 4 years to play as Reilly’s partner.
Similarly Montour is reportedly looking for $6+ with term.
I would prefer to see Sean Walker as Leafs 2nd pairing RHD at $5M x 4 years
Dumba is a disaster defensively and doesn’t fit Leafs needs.
Reilly - Matt Roy
McCabe - Walker
Benoit - Liljegren
Timmins
I’m unsure about resigning Gregor.
He started the year off well but after 30 games or so seemed to disappear and was passed on the depth chart by McMann and Holmberg then at the trade deadline by Dewar.
I would love to see the Leafs sign one of Monahan or Henrique to be Leafs 3rd line center (depending on dollars and term) .
Knies - Matthews - Domi
McMann - Tavares - Marner
Robertson - Henrique/ Monahan - Nylander
Holmberg - Dewar/ Minten/ Quillan -?
Reaves
Though Bertuzzi came on strong over the second half of the season I would prefer to see that$5.5M spent on the defense.
Kampf and Jarnkrok are expendable.
Leafs need a proper 4th line RW something Reaves is not!
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22 Jun 2023 00:10:43
If Leafs could sign FA Brett Pesce 28, 6’3”, 206lbs, then I would be okay with them buying out Brodie.
Otherwise there are few, quality, RHD available making Brodie somewhat irreplaceable.
Another RHD consideration (not to replace Brodie but to add) is Scott Mayfield.
08 Jun 2023 05:26:40
Dubas should have been targeting Acciari and Barbashev at the trade deadline not O’Reilly who was -21 for the regular season and -3 in the playoffs.
05 Jun 2023 11:07:05
Are you suggesting he should or will sign Lucic (god forbid), Reaves (unnecessary), Johnson (terrible), Robinson (? ), Schenn (okay), Dahlstrom (why? ) .
With Samsonov and Woll, Stolarz will not be a Leaf.
20 Apr 2023 02:35:22
Have to agree.
Bunting (Kadri) has probably bought his ticket out of town.
Slow motion replay does indicate that Buntings hit on Cernak was accidental and unintentional.
The replay conclusively shows that Bunting was looking away from Cernak and focusing on the puck.
Not an excuse!
It was a hit to the head, intentional or not and worthy of a major penalty.
Just not convinced it was worthy of a 3 game suspension.
If Bunting, and Kerfoot are not back next season it leaves two openings at LW.
Can Knies, McMann, Steeves or Robertson step up or will the Leafs have to dip into free agency?
15 Apr 2023 02:59:52
“40 goals on what seemed like a down year. Good on Willy to reach 40 as well. ”
Funny, but I felt this was Willie Styles best year yet with the Leafs.
The opposite of a down year in my opinion.
He was the most involved he has ever been as a Leaf.
Unfortunately, with 40 goals and 87 points, I am sure his agent will be asking for over $10 million and it might not be an amicable negotiation.
Might we see Nylander traded at the draft?