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20 Jan 2019 20:24:58
Tor gets Dougie Hamilton
Carolina gets Johnsson and 2019 1 st round pick
1.) 20 Jan 2019 22:28:13
This trade has been suggested, and I think the leafs need to add a decent prospect like Rasanen for it to go through. If it's Kapanen and a 1st, maybe it just goes through, but Johnsson isn't worth as much as Kappy so I think the leafs add.
2.) 21 Jan 2019 02:30:43
Commenting on the duplicity of the trade seems a little ironic.
I’m not convinced Hamilton is the guy to lead us to the promised land. A great player, sure, but he is having a bad year and we only get him for a very short time.
Johnsson is looking more and more like a keeper every game. Just a fantastic skater. He’s able to use his speed to his advantage and force turnovers and odd man rushes. Very good short-handed player. On pace for almost 29 goals and 40 points. Losing Johnsson would suck. It really would.
05 Nov 2018 21:56:40
I am one to keep Nylander
Wonder if this works
Sign
Nylander 7x7
Marner 7x8.5
Matthews 7x11.5
That's 38 million for top four
1.) 05 Nov 2018 22:55:08
Gardiner can be kept 5 years x 5.5 brings to a total of $80 MM WITH 4 experienced defense-men. Kapanen earns only 3 mm.
5 OTHER FORWARDS total $5 MM. 3 experienced LHD and 1 experience RHD.
2.) 06 Nov 2018 01:44:40
I don’t know Keon. I think if it were that easy, Nylander would already be signed. $6.25-$6.5 isn’t far from $7.0. In negotiations both sides start at their respective asking price and then meet in the middle somewhere. So they must be too far apart to come to terms at a happy medium. One or both parties is refusing to budge. At this point, Dubas must almost be taking this personal. Nylander is biting the hand that feeds him. No loyalty or respect to the team. Extremely selfish and not a team player at all. We don’t really need him. Kapanen is doing amazing. And trading Nylander for a proven RHD signed long term would solve virtually all the problems in our lineups.
The rumor is that Nylander hasn’t signed a deal because he’s worried Leafs will trade him. Well he’s virtually guaranteeing to be traded now.
3.) 06 Nov 2018 02:00:21
Gardiner gets offered minimum $7 million in open market.
4.) 06 Nov 2018 02:14:42
Nope. He can't. Not without changes.
5.) 06 Nov 2018 02:21:30
Let's see if I can do this.
Using above numbers $38m. Unless Marleau goes 44. Hyman 46. Kadri 50.5. Kapanen will get more than 3 if he keeps going. 4. 54.5. Brown 56.5. Fourth line 59.5. Reilly, Gardiner and Zaitsev 15.5 minimum. Gardiner is not signing for 5.5 despite what I think of him. At 75. Bottom 4 say 4m. 79. Goalies 85. Kessel 86 and change. Need a cushion of say 5. Likely 83 and change for cap. So 78 desired. Sure could be higher but shall see. 8m over. Even if Marleau goes someone else is too. Not Gardiner? Kadri. Not going to work.
6.) 07 Nov 2018 02:44:47
Matthews Taveras Kadri 4c = 28.25
Grundstrom Hyman Marleau 4lw= 10
Nylander Marner Kapanen brown= 24
Reilly dermott 3LHD = 6.5
Liljegren zaitsev Ozhiganov = 10
3 extras = 2.25
Andersen 2G = 6
That's 87.ouch. and that's being generous. one of Nylander and Kapanen must go. brown has to go and all deals can only go for non salary high draft picks and prospects. leafs must hope Grundstrom and Liljegren and 3LHD can all be good enough. Marleau can't be dealt and Kadri and Reilly contracts too good to let go.
That's my take
I forgot Kessel 1.2 also. lol. good luck Dubas. win cup this year buddy. it's going to be a bumpy ride after this year. ask LA and Chicago. sorry.
14 Oct 2018 03:03:27
It was reported Leafs were talking to Carolina during the summer. I have a feeling that nylander will be heading to Carolina in a trade once signed. Not sure for who
1.) 14 Oct 2018 06:06:57
Brett Pesce.
2.) 14 Oct 2018 07:57:52
Pesce all day.
01 Apr 2018 16:10:59
At the draft:
Toronto sends Brown and a 2nd to
Vancouver for Tanev
Toronto signs Ozhiganov who is finishing his KHL contract
Ozhiganov and Zaitzev have played together in Russia
Toronto tries to re-up JVR 7 years 6.25million per
Toronto takes a run at iufa Paul Stasny
Resign Komarov 3years@2.75 million per
Next seasons defence
Reilly Tanev
Zaitsev Ozhiganov
Dermott Hainsey
Hopefully Carrick will be moved pollack walks Holl is given a shot
1.) 01 Apr 2018 16:52:38
Where's Gardiner? Ozhiganov is also a right shot, babs wouldn't pair him with Z.
2.) 01 Apr 2018 17:14:05
Keon 14
Ok JVR scores his best season ever. I give you that. But look at his 200 foot gone he plays only 11 feet of it in front of opposite goalie. Do you really want JVR at 32 33 34 and 35 years of age. Looking back marleau was perfect signing only 3 years big production still.
Leafs need another signing like that maybe it's Kovalchuk two years 6.5 million next season they have tons of cash. Gardiner and hainsey come off books end next season that's 8 million.
In near future all leafs need is enough money to pay marner and Matthews that could be
Marner 7.5 million
Matthews 11 million
Depends what they do next season maybe best sign both July 1 maybe you can convince Matthews 10 million or 10.5 and Marner 7 million on long term deals
Nylander is done at 6 million long term that's all he can hope 4 right now and leafs get his upside at that price 6 years or 8 years if nylander will go 8 years 6milllion or 6.5 million 8 years
Kovalchuk 2 years he still pots 39 girls in third line plus more assists than JVR and only 2 year investment.
3.) 01 Apr 2018 17:37:00
Kovolchuk pots 30 plus goals next year not the girls but maybe more that in girls also typo
Getting older players that can still produce Kovalchuk only 35 next season safe bet he is great 2 years and how badly does he want to win a cup leafs are much closer next year with 3 additions one major piece right side first pairing and two veteran forwards Kovalchuk overpay him like bruins did with Chara but give him 2 years instead of one. No team has more of a guarantee to win cup in next two years more than leafs do.
4.) 01 Apr 2018 20:58:16
We may as well sign Jagr same time we sign Kovalchuk.
If I am reading your post correctly, you are suggesting we overpay a 35 year old who hasn’t played in the NHL in five years. I am so glad you are not in charge.
If I’m not mistaken, I’m also pretty sure he’s under contract with NJD for the rest of his life.
Thanks, but no thanks. Vanek should be available for much cheaper and will be just as effective, or more so.
5.) 01 Apr 2018 23:49:34
He is a ufa next season but there was some bad blood between kovalchuk and jersey i'm sure lamoriello has warned to stay away after he up and left jersey with that contract. I could see calgary making an attempt at him. They feel they are close and given the jagr signing they are willing to roll the dice on old skill.
6.) 02 Apr 2018 02:55:39
Leafs gm the kicker for Kovalchuk it's only 2 year deal at that term you can pay him whatever.
Marleau has worked out fine and Kovalchuk has more skill than marleau and is only 35 when season starts. Kovalchuk has lots left and a two year deal is very painless for leafs.
JVR wants at least 6 years won't back cheak ever and has skill in tight. That's a very dangerous investment leafs let him walk. And if JVR gets 8 years as I'm betting he will try it's even more insane for leafs to go down that road.
14 Feb 2018 16:26:49
Tor- Brown Leivo
Van- Tanev
I like brown but you have to give to get
1.) 15 Feb 2018 00:07:12
I like it but I really think Brown a key to the future.
Tanev has never been able stay healthy.
2.) 15 Feb 2018 00:53:24
I like this trade. I think it work sucks well for both teams. Canucks get a couple young talented players to add to their roster who can contribute immediately, and Leafs get the exact sort of defenseman they desperately need.
Tanev brings to the leafs exactly what we lack, a right hand stay at home defensive defenseman. Reilly and Tanev played together at the world championships and did well. His contract is reasonable and runs the same length in term as Brown. The money is almost the same, so books balance. Leafs top four defenders would come in at only $20M. And by trading Brown, we free up room to promote Kapanen off the fourth line and give Soshnikov or someone else an opportunity to play. I think it’s a good trade proposal.
3.) 15 Feb 2018 01:41:06
I see no reason not to pursue Vanek either. So if the Leafs can sweeten the pot a little and throw ina 2nd round pick in exchange for Vanek, we can kill two birds with one stone. Vancouver might want more for Vanek, but I would be reluctant to give them more. So making him a part of the larger trade for Tanev makes sense and might give Vancouver just enough to take the bait.
4.) 15 Feb 2018 14:38:25
The Leafs have 7 players with more or less equal to Vaneks point range.
While Vanek is cheap at 2M, and he can certainly score ; he's old (34) and is not part of the future of the Leafs. Brown is part of that future. He plays all facets of the game and is put in all defensive situations by the coach. Vanek is an offense only player and is a defensive liability, year in and year out.
No thanks.
5.) 16 Feb 2018 02:37:01
I wouldn’t be wanting to keep Vanek. He’s be good for a playoff push. Tanev is a proven player, while Brown may still end up going downhill. Happens all the time. Just look at Max Domi.
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05 Nov 2018 22:00:04
Thanks for the words Leafs gym enjoyed your posts cheers
1.) 07 Nov 2018 00:37:08
No problem Keon. Just glad you’re back. I’ve always liked your stuff. You really know the game and put up smart posts. We need more guys like you contributing on the site.
10 Apr 2018 01:06:57
toronto trades leivo carrick and brown
vancouver trades tanev
1.) 11 Apr 2018 02:28:29
This trade has some merit. Vancouver is going to be desperate for forwards next year. I knocked around a similar proposal myself not long ago. My thought were we try to take advantage of Vancouver’s poor offense lineup and throw them a bone or two. It’s probably not enough going to Canucks for Tanev, and they will want more. If they wanted Johnsson or even Kapanen instead of Brown, I would still consider it. Johnsson hasn’t even made the team yet, and Kapanen is good, but not irreplaceable. You got to give to get. Tanev would make our defense a lot stronger. And that is one of our weakest positions at RHD.
2.) 13 Apr 2018 18:33:11
I like this as it brings in a higher quality of a defender than what you’re giving up. Also you got to give a little to get a little. Leivo might make it look sweeter. I guess.
Call Lou! Before he takes that back seat.
26 Feb 2018 15:13:42
Hate the Plekanec trade. For what 18 regular season games and a playoff round or two. He's not bringing the Leafs a cup damn a 4th line Center.
Would have rather kept the 2nd round pick or have used it at the draft in combination for that coveted defence man.
He more than likely returns to the Habs as it was reported that a contract extension had been discussed prior to the trade. Thumbs down from me unless he resigns wearing the blue and white.
1.) 26 Feb 2018 20:35:46
I don't necessarily disagree with your thoughts, but I also think his leadership, penalty killing (5th most minutes in the league) and his face-off capability (53%) is head and shoulders above anything we currently have for the 4th line. He also still skates like the wind, so with Komarov, Kapanen and Plekanec, we have 4 solid lines to throw out every night with speed and skill. Just my thought, but I didn't mind this trade at all. We also got rid of a couple of contracts of players that would probably never make the Leafs.
2.) 26 Feb 2018 23:29:22
After next season Tampa are a mess. 2019 20 season is when leafs win cup. Off season John Carlson target number 1.
13 Feb 2018 18:29:37
Once again JVR scores an important goal priority should be re-signed him I hope the leafs wait till the off-season to upgrade the team as hopefully prices for improvements will be cheaper Lou don't trade your assets.
1.) 13 Feb 2018 19:27:15
Mistake not moving UFAs.
2.) 13 Feb 2018 23:31:39
Just stating David thatJVR can help this team for years to come yes trade other ufas but sign JVR.
3.) 14 Feb 2018 01:07:56
Keon14
JVR has been under valued in terms of dollars his whole career . This is his chance to cash out so I'm sure he looking some dumb ass team to give him 6 million 8 years.
Leafs must let him go trade him.
4.) 15 Feb 2018 00:13:35
I would trade jvr and bring in nash as he probably be cheaper to acquire and sign.
21 Dec 2017 01:41:09
Look at the season JVR is having again important for leafs to re up him maybe 5 mill over 6 years.
1.) 21 Dec 2017 23:49:45
How about trading him and then re-signing him as a free agent. That
's the best of both worlds.
For all you dreamers - the Leafs aren't ready to win the cup this year.
Pinch yourself. Welcome back.
2.) 22 Dec 2017 23:38:04
Astute observation Lab. I can't see the Leafs powering past both the bolts and the preds to get to the cup. Need to stay the course and continue to build a perennial contender. Trade JVR for more assets and take a shot at resigning him in the off season.
3.) 25 Dec 2017 00:09:42
i agree spider but are we sure another team will not offer him more money.
4.) 25 Dec 2017 22:40:49
There are no guarantees, however there are a few factors working in the Leafs favor if the money is close. TO has been his home and his family has grown up here, he is familiar with the team and I believe he likes the city, Babs and the teams chances to win it all.
Even if he goes elsewhere, you still have the assets he brings in, hopefully a 1st and prospects. Also, the 4.2M cap hit savings could go toward signing a similar FA like problem child Kane.
11 Nov 2018 19:13:22
Marleau not waving.
05 Nov 2018 01:49:57
No way giving up to much.
15 Mar 2018 17:18:16
No way Marner and Nylander sign for 5 million per.
10 Mar 2018 12:46:04
No Eklund is the president of the hair loss for men club maybe you should look into it blizz that receding hair line with the comb over reminds me of men in the 1950s.
25 Feb 2018 18:36:54
IMO a rental player Trade becomes good if Leafs sign Plekanec to a contract. He is ufa and can return to Montreal in 2018/ 2019 season.
Just don’t like giving up that 2nd in such a deep draft if he bolts.
13 Feb 2018 23:31:39
Just stating David thatJVR can help this team for years to come yes trade other ufas but sign JVR.
11 Feb 2018 23:20:27
Wow you posted without criticizing David.
20 Apr 2017 22:22:21
It's not that I'm getting hyper over this just wondering if you were the seven-year contract or if you free-agent defencemen that wants the money better than him.