21 Mar 2019 18:07:02
I am just going to throw this up there for the off-season. The last two weeks have exposed the Leafs Defensive deficiencies and lack of grit up front. Here is what I would like to see done. All this has been said before and I think this will keep the Leafs Cap Compliant.

Kapanen for Pesce
Zaitsev for a 4th (any team)
Brown + that 4th for Gudas (Final year of deal)

Sign Troy Brouwer for League minimum. Big and can play the PK

Johnsson Matthews Nylander
Hyman Tavares Marner
Marleau Kadri Bracco
Moore Gauthier Brouwer
Petan

Rielly Pesce
Muzzin Dermott
Rosen Gudas
Holl

Rosen and Bracco are NHL ready but need veteran support. Kadri/Marleau could use a pure passer.

To me this has all the markings of a championship team

1.) 22 Mar 2019
21 Mar 2019 23:52:45
I like it I think you will have to give our 4th in the gudas deal and send zaitsev and a b or c prospect for a 7th.

2.) 22 Mar 2019
22 Mar 2019 15:48:16
I think your assessment of the team is bang on. We’ve really seen those weaknesses get exposed more and more as teams are tightening up play heading down the stretch into the playoffs. I like the trade ideas for the most part, I think you are on the right path here.

Kapanen for Pesce is an absolute yes, as is dumping Zaitsev for whatever we can get. Both those I fully agreee with I’m on your side. Same with Gudas deal too. If Philly would pull the trigger on that one.

Brouwer is a no go in my opinion. He takes up a valuable roster spot that other guys that deserve more. He just isn’t good enough.

I think you targeted all the right teams, and all the right players. I love the lineups you posted. This team has all the makings of a championship team is correct. I love it. Even if Leafs could get Pesce alone is worth it. The rest of the guys are just cherry.

3.) 22 Mar 2019
22 Mar 2019 18:08:07
I worried about adding Brouwer too but I was trying to find a big veteran RW that could play the PK and hit. He maybe a bit too slow now. Petan is a perfect 13th forward as he could replace Moore, Gauthier, Bracco and Brouwer on any given night.