28 Jun 2018 15:58:36
After taking a look at the salaries and even projecting Matthews, Marner and Nylander, the Leafs can definitely add Tavares at $11MM AAV.

On top of signing Tavares, what would cap off this offseason would be trading for D - J. Faulk

My reasons for Faulk are these 3 reasons:
1. RHD
2. Contract is up in 2 years
3. Is available for trade

To CAR: D - A. Nielsen + F - J. Bracco + 2019 2nd round pick

To TOR: D - J. Faulk

Faulk may not be the best top RHD, but certainly an upgrade and can be had for a fairly reasonable pice.

The other option is Trouba or Myers, but they may cost a bit more and not sure about their availability.


1.) 28 Jun 2018
28 Jun 2018 16:32:19
Why did the chicken cross the road?

I’m case you’ve never heard it before, it’s a joke. Same as this trade proposal. You’re trying to trade for a top pairing RHD, who also happens to be one of Carolina’s co-captains. In exchange, you are offering a couple prospects (Nielson especially is low end prospect almost certainly Carolina won’t want), and a low 2nd round pick. Easy no from Carolina.

Btw: the answer to the chicken question is: “to get to the other side”.


2.) 28 Jun 2018
28 Jun 2018 16:33:52
Not really the type of d man the Leafs should be targeting, IMO. The Leafs need defenseman who excel at defense (offensive ability added to that is upside, obviously) . The Leafs have a bunch of offensive D men already, and tons of firepower up front. Scoring goals is not going to be a problem.


3.) 28 Jun 2018
28 Jun 2018 18:25:23
LeafsGM - Ok, so what would you propose the Leafs would need to give up for Faulk? And I'm pretty sure both Nielsen and Bracco are considered decent prospects, but may need to add more, sure.


4.) 28 Jun 2018
28 Jun 2018 18:58:29
Agreed fully. Leafs do not need another offensive dman. They need defensive!


5.) 28 Jun 2018
28 Jun 2018 21:52:52
Faulk isn't the type of d man we need but if he was to get traded to the leafs i'd do ii for Gardiner straight up. Nothing more nothing less. Basically the same type of defenceman.


6.) 28 Jun 2018
28 Jun 2018 22:03:28
We don’t need a star to play with Rielly. We need a guy who knows what he’s doing. I think Pysyk would be good. Like if Hainsey can play top pair minutes with Rielly just about any other decent defensemen can too.


7.) 28 Jun 2018
28 Jun 2018 22:50:56
Toronto USA

For Faulk, you would have to give up somebody Carolina can use. Sparks, Lievo, and pick/ prospect. Even that probably isn’t enough, but I would be reluctant to trade Johnsson or Kapanen right now. Both those guys have real potential, and will probably be on the team a while, whereas Faulk would only be on the team two years or less.

I really don’t think Faulk is the right guy for us. Carolina can probably find a better return from another team.