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07 Jan 2018 18:47:46
Honestly the biggest help to the D problem would be to trade Gardiner. My proposal;

Gardiner (50% retained and Leivo)
To LA Kings for
2018 1st

Kings poised to make a run again, add to their roster without subtracting.

Dermott played last night and looked like he was already the second best D next to Rielly, so he could take Gardiners spot.

Rielly-Hainsey
Dermott-Zaitsev
Borgman-Polak

I think Polak is too slow now, but he’s what we got for now.
My idea is that dropping Gards makes the Leafs better.
Dobson, Woo or Merkley could be available late in the first to land another good RHD prospect to add to the pipeline.

Dbone06

1.) 07 Jan 2018 20:06:01
Dermott also blew several coverage's, but I admit he did look good, aggressive, and skated fairly well.

A late first is not enough for a vet D with offense. Add Austin Strand.

Big 20 year old RHD, doing well in Seattle. Had a great playoff last year.


 

 

06 Dec 2017 14:35:16
Rumour out there?

Gards, Kapanen, 1st and possible another 1st

To Canes for

Faulk.

Dbone06

1.) 06 Dec 2017 16:39:31
With the way that Faulk has been playing this year, this is a MASSIVE overpayment. Way too much coming from the Leafs.


2.) 06 Dec 2017 21:53:25
I think it was a gimmick source. no way Canes would be looking for Gards in return with Hanafin, Slavin and Fleury up the left side, jus makes no sense.


3.) 06 Dec 2017 23:08:18
Way too much for Faulk. His numbers have been way down this year.


4.) 07 Dec 2017 15:05:59
And who has floated this alleged rumour?


 

 

04 Dec 2017 10:45:24
Leafs trade
Leivo, Carrick and 2018 3rd
To Coyotes for
Demers

Toronto has the ability to trade some younger assets for a more reliable defender. Also this is the type of trade I see the leafs making. I don’t think they’re going to trade a roster player as they’re strictly buyers, buyers normally won’t trade a roster player to upgrade another position. So much like last year with Boyle, a minor upgrade to a position needing help.

Demers could play in any spot really, could play with Rielly, Gards or Borgy. Zaitsev and Hainsey would be a great shut down pair.

Dbone06

1.) 07 Dec 2017 00:38:28
Finally, a trade that makes some sense! This is the kind of trade the Leafs need to make. The roster is looking good for a cup run. No trading JVR and Komarov, they are the kind of players you trade FOR if you are a contender. Demers would be a great addition and 4 years at 3.4M. Bonus! Gets Polak out of the line up. My suggestion:
Carrick, Soshnikov, Rychel (keep the draft pick and keep Mark happy)


 

 

27 Nov 2017 13:50:26
Bozak (50%)
To St. Louis for
Schmaltz, Musil and 2018 3rd rd pick

Schmaltz is probably ready for NHL, but the Blues are stacked on the right side. They need a third line centre.

May have to add a cap dump to even the cap up.

Dbone06

1.) 28 Nov 2017 15:51:51
Musil would be good for center depth, and he is big. Certainly Schmaltz is a good prospect.

But the Blues are right at the cap and would have to move to gain cap space just to make this deal as close as it is. They already have 5M LTIR on 3 players.

So what you would have to change:

TOR: Bozak (50%), Johnsson (50%), 2nd.

STL: Schmaltz, Musil, 3rd, Barbashev.


 

 

26 Nov 2017 15:24:12
Bozak, Leivo and Carrick
To Pittsburgh for
Maatta and 2018 2nd rd pick

Normally don’t read in to rumours but, Pittsburgh is struggling and the need a 3rd line C. So they will be making a push to acquire one.
Basically the trade is Bozak for Maatta but that’s not enough so Leivo is added and the Pens would need a roster D coming back.

Hyman-Matthews-Marner
Komarov-Kadri-Brown
Sosh-Marleau-Nylander
Martin-Moore-Kapanen

Rielly-Hainsey
Gards-Zaitsev
Maatta-Borgman

This is good to me and solves the line shuffling that we continue to see, it’s good to have depth but I’m am plain sick of seeing Babs roll out a different line up every night.

Dbone06

1.) 26 Nov 2017 15:38:00
Maata is no good and Leivo has been solid when in the line up, no thanks!


2.) 26 Nov 2017 16:38:32
They need a top pairing guy and you propose that they trade that much for a guy who ends up on the bottom pair? Are you high or something?


3.) 26 Nov 2017 17:30:51
No from Pittsburgh. Maatta is more valuable to them than anyone coming back.


4.) 27 Nov 2017 04:11:57
It’s not so much as a bottom pairing, the Leafs don’t need a top pairing D. The top 4 is fine, they need stability throughout, having 3 pairings that can step up on any given night isn’t a bad thing.
Leivo is so overrated by Leafs fans, it’s ridiculous.
Sure he’s a fine player but he’s a bottom 6 player who can score, but his cap is probably 15 goals. You all think you’re going to get a huge deal by adding Leivo, you’re not.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have another D for the PK, because currently it’s all Hainsey and Zaitsev and if they take a penalty Babs is scrambling, Maatta would help with that.

Torontobuds- Maatta is solid and a smart positional player, jus a reliable D who can play 23 minutes a night if needed.

DBF- You jus don’t know man. Hainsey has brought the best out of Rielly and they are doing well together. Borgs has some offensive ability so Maatta would help him be able to jump up, Carrick isn’t that type of D that can free up a more talented D. Hainsey and Rielly are going to be burnt out playing the top lines every night, they need more capable and reliable D, period. Using Bozak and Leivo to achieve that would be great.


5.) 27 Nov 2017 09:11:40
Leivo to Pit for 2018 conditional 1st if pit makes it to their conference final if not then 2018 2nd and 2019 2nd. Biased leaf.


 

 

 

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04 Dec 2017 02:20:33
Leafs aren’t trading any vets, JvR, Bozak and Leo will all be Leafs come seasons end. Whether they resign who knows, but with the roster the Leafs have they’re going to be buyers, a team bound for the playoffs won’t be trading away assets on their current roster. It’s jus not how the league works.

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17 Nov 2017 15:18:25
Sosh looked real good last night, seems like he and Leivo should be in every night. Something has got to give soon, whether it be JvR or Komarov. Bozak is probably safe for a while with no centremen really ready to take his spot. Wingers are knocking the door down though.

If something comes it could be a package of Jvr and Leivo/ Sosh or Komarov and Leivo/ Sosh

Davemackin mentioned Pesce?

Perhaps

But, Carolina won’t trade for a rental.

Dbone06

1.) 26 Nov 2017 21:19:17
Pesce isn't that good, and the NHL is changing to a speed game where stay at home Dmen get burned because they are usually bigger, slower and less agile.

You need big fast, agile, DMen that can skate and pass. Borgman is about the right size and style. So is Morgan Rielly. Gardiner and Zaitsev need to lay some checks. Playing against them is a walk in the park.

Pesce doesn't meet the talent requirements for a top 4.

Hainsey is doing a great job with Rielly.

Time to grow from within the organization.


 

 

23 Aug 2017 02:28:29
Does anyone else see the great problem the Leafs have, having too much NHL players. Players battling for a spot is a great problem to have, but once the season has begun it's not going to be a carasoul of players in and out. Leivo, Kapanen and Sosh all likely won't make the roster but can't gain much from AHL minutes, what happens?

On the back end Marincin is likely the guy to beat out, the 5 other spots are spoken for. Dermott and Rosen are the two players that have the opportunity to take that 6 spot. Even then Marincin can sit in the press box and rotate in, no big deal.

But, having the three forwards capable Leafs will make a minor deal at some point before the season begins.

Soshnikov and Valiev
To Washington for
Priskie and Caps 2018 4th Rd pick

Priskie is in the college ranks for this season and next, but may have some upside and Caps gain a couple depth players.

23 man roster

Marleau-Matthews-Nylander
JvR-Bozak-Marner
Komarov-Kadri-Brown
Martin-Moore-Hyman

Rielly-Hainsey
Gardiner-Zaitsev
Rosen-Carrick

Anderson
McElhinney

Fehr, Leivo and Marincin

Kapanen in the AHL being waivers exempt, but also think he's the first called upon to be inserted.

The deal is not really necessary but it drops 2 contracts and picks up a pick and a RHD prospect a few years off still. Valiev has fallen behind in the ranks, he may be a career AHLer in this orginization.

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12 Aug 2017 23:28:02
Torontos line up barring any changes, which I doubt we will see until trade deadline. If Leafs lose JvR for nothing I'll be a disappointed fan.

Marleau-Matthews-Nylander
JvR-Bozak-Marner
Komarov-Kadri-Brown
Martin-Moore-Hyman

Rielly-Hainsey
Gards-Zaitsev
Dermott-Carrick

Andersen
McEhlinney

The only way I see something happening is if Kapanen is TOO good to leave out of the lineup a body will have to be moved.

I think Kapanen will very much make them want to clear a spot for him, but it's not bad having a spare and someone to step in that's really capable.

Many say Martin doesn't fit and can be taken out, he can't though. He gives freedom to Marner, Nylander and Matthews to play how they want to. Numbers aside he is creating chances by being on the bench.

Dbone06

1.) 19 Aug 2017 14:43:45
Agree. Kapanen IS too good to leave out of the lineup and Nylander IS too good to leave on the wing. Solution: move Nylander between JVR and Marner, Kapanen to Mathews line. Best centre lineup in the league, unmatchable. As much as I like Bozak, he needs to be moved to make room for the kids.

Trade Bozak, Fehr, Rychel, Valiev, Timashov and a 2nd (lowest) to Vegas for Miller and Lindberg.
Miller with Rielly, Hainsey with Carrick, Lindberg centers the 4th line, Moore becomes depth player.

One trade that vastly improves the roster, frees up cap and contract space. Keep JVR as a rental.


 

 

25 Jul 2017 00:25:45
Leafs won't make a move until training camp opens, garaunteed.
They have to evaluate a lot of things before they make any decisions. Rosen has NHL speed apparently, if his sense and defending ability is up to par I wouldn't be surprised to see him with Leafs as a regular. He has a good shot and can get it to the net.

Liljegren will do the same as Nylander did in spending half the season in Sweden and the second half with the Marlies.

I do see a Grabner deal on the horizon though, after the rookie tourney we could see 4 or 5 prospects dumped for a depth player.

Leafs simply have too many players, they're cupboards are fully stocked with promising young talent. If they can decide on a few to let go.

My choices: Leivo, Aaltonen and Lindberg.

Dbone06

1.) 29 Jul 2017 17:45:04
Leivo, Aaltonen and Lindberg, and to make 5, add Valiev and Greening

But for whom. I would look to Vegas

Vegas could offer one of; Carlsson (C), Haula (C), Lindberg (C), or Miller (RD) . All 3rd/ 4th line/ pair.

Oh yeah! Leipsic! Maybe Reinhart as a reclamation project. Maybe add to get Marchessault.

How about using all 5 plus 1 of our 2nds to upgrade to the Knights 2nd.


2.) 03 Aug 2017 14:44:06
A little bit from Dbone, a little from Lab and my own twist and you get;
Bozak, Lievo, Lindberg, Fehr, Marchenko, Valiev in return for O. Lindberg and Miller. Frees up much needed contract and cap space.
Lindberg with his youth, speed and grit slides into Bozak's spot. Also, can move onto the 4th line next year with his reasonable contract.
Defense looks like this: Rielly - Miller
Gardiner - Carrick
Hainsey - Zaitsev.


 

 

 

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07 Jan 2018 18:20:23
I don’t think the Canucks would wanna trade a third of their d core.

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06 Jan 2018 17:23:32
Why would the Leafs all of a sudden split up Hainsey and Rielly after they’ve been pretty good together all season? And the top four is on the wrong sides.

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06 Jan 2018 17:19:00
I’ve been saying we need to move Gardiner for three years, he’s the biggest thing hurting the Leafs D. Almost anyone in the system could come in and be a safer player.

On another note, Connor Timmins for the Avs looks like an absolute gem. Would love to have that guy in the pipeline.

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22 Dec 2017 19:27:18
The Leafs aren’t ready for a cup run.

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08 Dec 2017 23:13:11
Wasn’t Liljegren the Leafs 2017 first rounder?

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02 Sep 2017 03:54:45
I think Ottawa is in the conversation for division champs this year, I think they have a direction it's jus an underrated one. They're good, sneaky good, through team defence.

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02 Sep 2017 03:49:57
Hahahaha haha.

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02 Mar 2017 22:29:36
I have to disagree with everything you're saying. They didn't want to give up anything that may ruin their current push and instead added Boyle where they desperately needed help.

This team is still a rebuild, playoffs drive revenue, especially in Leafs Nation. Now isn't the time to trade the vets, if Leafs make the playoffs even jus for one round that's more important then changing the lineup drastically right now. The trades you want to see will happen this summer.

Leafs are probably the best set up team for the expansion draft, and will be able to move JvR, Bozak and Leo for lots after this season. The experience of even a four game series for the young guys is a lot more important then a bunch of picks in a weak draft. We have those guys til the end of next season.

Leafs are making all the right moves, would've been nice to see them add a d but let's see what they can do with what they got!

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26 Sep 2016 18:49:48
Greening will be with the Marlies as he will very likely clear waivers. Michalek will likely be given a chance to put up some offensive numbers and get dumped as a rental at the deadline. And soshnikov will have a spot on this roster. Somewhere at some point, probably after the deadline.
JVR-Kadri-Marner
Michalek-Matthews-Nylander
Soshnikov-Bozak-Komarov
Martin-Laich-Hyman
With Brown as the 13th forward for now.

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23 Jul 2016 19:43:45
I have Sosh and Leo separate because of that reason, each line needs someone to get in on the forecheck. Sosh and Leo both do this well, Hyman has a good work ethic on the 4th line to get in there and on the top line JVR and Kadri are both capable while Nylander will have more ice to work with. Leo wins battles down low for Matthews to use his puck protection and work with Marner freeing up space. Having Leo and Sosh on the same line for an energy shift would be a good idea when there is slumps in the game. But, with the balance of all four lines as I had them, every line brings difficulty for the opposition. Our D could sink or swim, Zaitsev is a wild card, if his game transitions he could be a stud top 4 guy, and if Carrick continues to develop he is a solid 4-5 guy who can play the powerplay. Leafs still need to add a top pairing D, there aren't any in the pipeline in the system, although I do like Andrew Nielsen coming up and Travis Dermott.

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