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01 Mar 2017 19:29:13
Leivo, Bozak
Couturier
1.) 06 Mar 2017 17:21:57
Ahahaha. you're going to have DaveMackin peeing his pants with the Leivo trrade.
2.) 10 Mar 2017 05:44:05
Leivo is a good kid can play lw or rw I'd keep him he is gritty not like a lot of the soft euros we have not as skilled but his grit will make him a 45 50 point scorer every yr cheap power forward.
19 Jan 2017 15:36:19
Tor : Shea Theodore
Ana : Kasperi Kapanen, SJS 2nd, Ari 2018 6th
Shea Theodore is on the fringe of making it to the NHL full time. Still some to learn but the Ducks are right to value him high.
Kapanen is exploding offensively this year with the Marlies.
Leafs are deep with young forwards and Ducks deep with young D-men
1.) 19 Jan 2017 15:58:13
Why would ducks move him he is young cheap stud to be. They will move an older expensive defender
2.) 19 Jan 2017 17:11:42
No, David. The ducks want to contend now. They will avoid trading their top 4 at all costs, the expansion may make that hard tho. I really like this trade because both teams are trading from their strengths. They would trade Theodore for the same reason we'd trade Kap. There's a log jam of players ahead of them who are better.
3.) 19 Jan 2017 17:31:13
No we don't need more LHD we need RHD with NEILSON and DERMOTT coming up
4.) 19 Jan 2017 17:36:07
They can't protect their top 4 and they need a scoring winger like JVR
5.) 19 Jan 2017 17:42:23
If ducks trade Theodore who is draft exempt they end up losing another defenceman in draft makes no sence losing two top defenders
6.) 19 Jan 2017 18:05:43
I bet bieksa gets moved before the deadline
7.) 19 Jan 2017 20:03:36
They CAN protect all 4. But you're right they likely won't. I agree with Bowser, Bieksa is likely gone. They will not make any moves that will hurt their chances of contending this year. I have always said JVR is exactly what Anaheim needs but, they likely aren't willing to give up what the leafs would want for him, if he is even on the market. We do need more RHD prospects but that doesn't mean we won't trade for more LHD if Hunter can convince Lou it's a good fit. Dermott will probably never be an NHL regular and Nielson is taking big strides this year but, still has a long ways to go before he is up with the leafs. Hunwick needs a replacement sooner than later and none of our current prospects are ready to make the leap. I'd prefer a RHD too but Theodore is a good young defender. but, there's not a chance that the ducks will see him as a replacement in their top four yet.
8.) 19 Jan 2017 21:28:55
Too much from Leafs
9.) 20 Jan 2017 08:07:30
Wow I make this trade all day. Problem is Murray won't because he would be fired the next day. Does anybody here know the value of a top 4 defenceman whose young cheap and controllable against a prospect whose barely played in the nhl and two picks? And another thing. please stop saying we don't need another LD just because we need a RD. Sometimes when your presented with a great opportunity to get the best player you take him regardless. Plus it's way easier trading a LD whose good for RD .
09 Dec 2016 15:23:07
You heard it here first.
Tor
Nylander
Every other team
Not getting him
Lay off the guy. Babcock is trying to coach him to be a more complete player. Guy is 20 years old and we have arguably the best coach in the league. I'll bet on that duo anyday of the week.
Makes me sick we still have fans who want to shut the door on a guy who has a few bad games and is still learning the league.
1.) 09 Dec 2016 19:27:19
It isn't about bad games, it is about his work ethic. I was at several Marlies playoff games last year and he was completely unengaged. Babcock has mentioned his work ethic so I think he might be tiring of a player with his skill not working hard. I like the kid and would prefer to see the Leafs keep him, but if his lack of work ethic continues to tick off Babs then he will eventually be traded.
2.) 09 Dec 2016 21:02:10
Babcock wasn't brought in to give up on a talent at 20 years old in his rookie season. He is a coach. his job is to coach the kid and bring him to what he can be and not to ask for people to be shipped out if the player bothers him. This is a professional league not a political minor hockey association. Give Babcock and Nylander time to do their jobs. Everyone wrote off Kadri and look how he is playing now in his new role. Like come on guys there's evidence in front of you, stop having tunnel vision and see how players evolve and learn with the proper motivation. Leafs aren't even contenders yet.
3.) 10 Dec 2016 00:48:44
I agree took Nazem Kadri 3 to 4 years to play a 200-foot game and have his head in the game. Nylander is 20 years old you can't teach skill and offense like he has but you can teach defense.
4.) 10 Dec 2016 04:33:39
No Naz we didn't hear it from you first. We've heard it from a boat load of fan-boys for over a year now. Really wants to make you throw up. Absolutely sickening.
He's a chicken Swede. He'll always be a chicken Swede.
I can just hear the cluck every time he's about to get hit.
He's afraid to get hit by the puck!
5.) 10 Dec 2016 14:33:45
@ nazemthedream Yes, Babs was brought in to coach but he cannot do anything to force people to work hard. If a player refuses to work he will be shipped out. He can coach Nylander all day, every day but in the end the effort has to come from Nylander and if that effort doesn't appear, he will be gone.
08 Aug 2016 20:57:37
ANA has 4 defenseman 25 or under that would fit the leafs mould. I do not believe they can keep them all and they need a top line winger.
As much as I would hate to give up JVR, it seems like the only way we can fill out our defensive core.
I'd do JVR for any of Vatanen, Fowler, Lindholm or Theodore. Preferably Lindholm or Theodore but more likely the other 2. Give or take a bit depending on which one they go after.
I hope the leafs can find a way to get a young defenseman without giving up JVR.
1.) 08 Aug 2016 21:55:56
JVR is the only practical trade chip the leafs have to land the top 4 RD they need without sacrificing their future. He'll most likely go at the deadline, when his value will be highest.
I like JVR, he's the best proven forward we have, but I also believe trading him now gives us a better shot in the playoffs 2-3 years from now.
2.) 09 Aug 2016 02:17:42
If you get a 3/4 Dman now you will be giving up Carrick in the exp. draft. We don't need the Dman until after the draft. We have Polak for the year.
Carrick currently is the only Dman worth protecting aside from Reilly and Gardiner that is not exempt. Zaitsev is of course exempt.
Arguably the best Dman to trade for is one that is exempt. There are some that could be available, depending on how bad that team needs to upgrade LW.
But the Leafs are in no rush to get that 4th Dman. With Dermot and/or Neilson 1 year away, it's just not that pressing an issue.
There is also the problem of RW - 0 years collective experience. Other than have a LW move to his off side; the Leafs really need a bonifide RW. THe kids (Nyl. and Mar.) could end up getting destroyed.
So RD or RW? I say RW first, as we have no quality right wing power forward ready; even in the minors. Sosh is not a true RW, Lindberg and Kapanen are not ready. Connor Brown is the only current choice and he's a little small. Hyman is great for the 4th line RW.
I would rather package Bozak and a prospect for a good, young, RW power forward, exempt prospect, ready for the NHL. Something I was hoping Lindberg would be, but he's going to need work.
The need for a LW even if we trade JVR is not pressing; just count the LW'rs we have available.
3.) 09 Aug 2016 20:12:04
Lab, it's a sound argument you make, but I still feel D is the position of need. Yes, there is risk in exposing Carrick, BUT the leafs are only going to lose one player max, and there's no way to tell what Vegas's needs are going to be at that point. As well, trading for a top 4 RD means Carrick would be 3rd line D on the depth chart at best, so it's not a crushing loss to the organization.
As to the assertion of needing a "power winger" on the right, I don't really see why. Just off the top of my head there's Komarov, Soshnikov, and Martin on LW. Oh, and JVR until he's traded. Why pair grit and power with grit and power on any line but the 4th? The leafs need skill along the right, and between Marn and Nylander they're going to have it. Trading for a top RD seems the most important move the leafs have to make, to me at least.
4.) 09 Aug 2016 21:53:59
Look the Ducks are going to trade one of their defenders by the expansion draft. I would hope the Leafs do make a trade with them; trading depth from the forwards for a solid 2/3 D makes a ton of sense. JVR is the logical piece for Anaheim to go after but who knows? I agree with GinjaNinja.
5.) 09 Aug 2016 23:32:29
Ginja:
If a great Dman becomes available and he's worth the risk of losing Carrick, then sure go for it. But teams are going to protect as many D's as they can; even at the risk of losing a forward. And they won't be plenty, so they won't be cheap.
We have it good currently and we just have to be patient, get the wingers now and a FA Dman next year. And then we will still have Carrick, if he hasn't already stepped into the role. We also have Neilson in a year or less (I'm optimistic).
We need to build the team within the constraints applied to us given the cap and the exp draft. Now is not the time to spend on an expensive Dman.
6.) 10 Aug 2016 00:37:17
Well, free agency isn't the time to spend on a D man either. Did you see the boneheaded contracts tossed around last month? FA Dmen are either overaged, overpayed, or both, and neither helps the leafs. We're better off through trades, ideally at the trade deadline to find that last piece. Teams like Anaheim or Nashville are going to have to expose some decent dmen if they don't trade them.
7.) 10 Aug 2016 22:44:55
Free agency time? That was right after the Chiarelli brain fart wasn't it? The new maximum record of overpaying.
Yes, some teams overpaid for some not so terrific talent. But that's them, and we got Martin, and I'm happy with that. You have to build and develop all parts of the team.
But the question is; Can you even get that elusive RDman. It seems Trouba's been available forever. Russell is still not signed (and he's not that good). Fowler's been on the trading block for two years now. Do you think anyone is going to just "give" one to you. No; it will cost you a player that you do not want to lose. Don't be so obsessed with getting a Dman that will make little difference this year.
So why not take your time, get a RW, wait out the season for that Dman that will "send us to the cup", and then see where we are next year, with all that cap space, and one year under the belt of the rooks.
We won't be making the playoffs this year, sorry, but that's the way it will be; slow and patient is what the Shanaplan is.
25 Jul 2016 21:09:19
With the Flyers, defensive prospect pool so good I wouldn't mind the leafs trying to pry one out there. I believe Sanheim and Provorov will be untouchable so how about a big bruiser like Sam Morin. 6'7" 225 lbs. wouldn't be a bad fit for a undersized leaf defensive prospect pool. I can see him playing along side a guy like Carrick and freeing up his offensive ability.
Leafs
- S. Morin
Flyers
- C. Brown
Brown is a good looking prospect but the leafs just don't have the room for all their upcoming players. He could be a top 9 winger on Flyers.
Maybe switch out Brown for Kapanen if the leafs prefer one over the other.
1.) 25 Jul 2016 23:48:32
I wouldn't give away brown
2.) 26 Jul 2016 00:26:33
Personally I wouldn't trade Brown. He's going to be big part of the new look leafs. Besides we already have 3 big defenceman prospects in Nielson greenway and middleton
3.) 26 Jul 2016 03:24:26
Greenway and Neilson are big boys and showed a lot of promise at the prospects game. The Leafs also have Dermott on the left side as well. I like the idea of trading one of our RW prospects for a D prospect, I just don't know if Morin is the right one.
4.) 26 Jul 2016 04:16:51
We have big defensemen. Neilson looks promising and Greenway did well at the development camp apparently. I wouldn't consider Middleton a good prospect though, he is a major project.
Just a thought to bolster our blueline as it looks like the major hole in the leafs organization right now. Defenders take longer to develop than forwards. We have a whole lot of forwards playing well but learning to play defensively in the NHL takes a while.
Chicago did it right drafting Keith, Seabrook and other defensemen before Toews and Kane. We got Reilly and maybe someone else cans step up and be another dominant defenseman.
I hope of our young guys, Neilson, Dermott, Greenway, Loov, Valiev Carrick Corrado etc., that 1 or 2 can be impactful NHL defensemen.
5.) 26 Jul 2016 17:29:03
@naz
Carrick : ready to prove his level- needs the chance-maybe 3/4.
Corrado : 5/6 at best
Loov : 5/6
Valiev : Maybe 3/4
Nielson : Ready later this year-3/4 maybe better
Greenway: 1 year-3/4 maybe better
Dermott : same as Nielson-but only 3/4
Some of these guys will get their opportunity when Polak and Humwick are shipped at the deadline.
We just need to be patient for this season. No need to give away prospects for a D when they are just about here.
Note: We still need a RW vet right now and not a switched LW.
6.) 26 Jul 2016 19:51:46
Lab16 I agree. While I'm not against the deal proposed (more dmen are better than few), I do believe that time is all these guys need. Not all will work out so adding morin may not be a bad idea.
7.) 26 Jul 2016 23:49:23
I think we we are stocked with 5/6 Dmen in the prospect pool, Nielsen I believe has a chance to be top 4, Dermott may also have that much upside but is still small. Aside from those two, all 5/6/7 D, we need a stud for a top pairing. I don't think bringing anther prospect is the right move. Toronto has two years to find that top pairing D with Rielly, by this seasons end the Leafs will have a good idea what their offence has the potential to be, they'll be pressed to find a top pairing D by next seasons start.
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29 Jul 2016 20:27:09
Curious as to how the lineup will look starting the season. What I would like to see is:
JVR - Kadri - Brown
Komarov - Bozak - Marner
Greening/ Hyman - Matthews - Nylander
Martin - Laich - Soshnikov
Left out Lupul, Michalek, Rychel, Holland
Not sure how its going to play out with Michalek and Holland. Rychel will probably start with Marlies. Lupul LTIR or buried.
Marincin - Reilly
Gardiner - Zaitsev
Hunwick/ Polak - Carrick
Left out Corrado
Hunwick and Polak will be 6/ 7 d. Reilly may play left side depending on who will be in the lineup.
Anderson
Sparks/ UFA.
22 Jun 2016 15:28:37
What do you guys think our lineup on opening day will look like. Obviusly depends on chemistry in camp and management development plan but this is what I think
JVR - Kadri - Nylander
Lupul (until injured) - Matthews - Marner
Komarov - Bozak - Soshnikov
Leipsic - Laich - Hyman
Reilly - Zaitsev
Gardiner - Hunwick
Marincin - Carrick
Anderson
Bernier (if not bought out or traded)
I know a lot of you will disagree with Lupul but he plays hard when he feels like it and could take some pressure off Matthews and Marner as Lupul has put up points for us in the past. Maybe playing with skill players can get him going.
1.) 24 Jun 2016 17:11:29
I've always been a lupol fan but we need to shed that money for real and JVRS' worth is at it's highest so I'm suretthat's a Dman that replaces Hunwic or Marincin
08 Jun 2016 15:41:21
Why does everyone want to ship out JVR in these trades? He is a proven goal scorer that can help our younger players develop. I don't understand what were gaining if everytime a guy turns 25+ we trade them for another 19 year old. We have a good core with Kadri/ JVR/ Reilly and young prospects in Nylander/ Marner/ Matthews*/ Zaitsev. You can't have a team of all young guys and think they will develop without leadership. If you don't believe me look at Edmonton.
I'm sick of seeing everyone proposing JVR trades when he's arguably our best producer right now and gives those young guys protected minutes to develop instead of being thrown to the wolves and asked to produce 60 points as rookies.
1.) 08 Jun 2016 17:18:57
I couldn't agree more.
2.) 08 Jun 2016 17:43:32
I love JVR and have always thought he's a great player and a potential 30-40 goal scorer but we have a serious need for help on the back end, also jVR's next contract I'm sure won't be as friendly in 2 years, would you rather wait and see him go for nothing, sign him for good money and have Marner, Nylander, and Matthews possibly ready for a raise and run into cap trouble or take a great player and get a building block or two for the future for him in return. There are a lot of veteran players out there that can help mould our new additions and many with more experience that can be had for less, it's not a garuntee JVR gets moved but it isn't necessarily a bad idea either seeing that he is at the highest value he will be with 2 years still left at a cap friendly salary.
3.) 08 Jun 2016 19:19:39
Thats why a week ago I stated that we should try to acquire tarasenko from the blues. He's 24, 40 goal scorer and plays LW. also another position we lack a elite player in. He's three years younger than JVR as well. We would have to add to make the deal but I don't mind throwing in pits 1st and a 3rd/4th. Plus I'm pretty sure JVR would fit in well with stl. Big offence player that not only fits their model but also helps with their cap situation
4.) 08 Jun 2016 22:20:00
It would be nice to trade JVR for Vlad; but I am pretty sure the Blues would say "No thanks! We'll keep the younger guy who fills the net!"
Maybe a deal for Robbi Fabbri , their 1st and a reasonable D prospect.
5.) 09 Jun 2016 14:16:02
JDawg. Either you sign a proven producer to a higher money deal or in 5 years when we have matthews, marner, nylander and all the prsopects signed to deals, what are you going to do with the guy you traded JVR for. It will be the same issue if you are planning on the player they trade for him to be as good.
There is also no way we get Tarasenko for JVR so those can be put to rest
6.) 09 Jun 2016 17:40:33
nazem, my thought is with all the high end prospects on offense, we are and will be in desperate need for another top 4 D man, there no doubt about this. JVR is going to bring back the best return and veterans can be found in free agency. We could attempt to draft more defense but D are normally later bloomers, now is the Time to make some moves for our future or we could end up like the offence heavy oilers in search of defenseman. He is the only piece that could return an impactful d-man at the moment without dealing prospects
7.) 09 Jun 2016 19:08:19
Okay fair enough I see your point. The one thing the oilers didn't have for those guys to develop though is a proven point producer so that Eberle, RNH, Hall, Yakupov could ease into stardom. They were expected to be saviours right away and put too much pressure on them. I do not want to see that happen to our prospects coming through. We have a Bozak, JVR, Kadri who have shown they can score.
With that being said I see the need for strong defensive line. I do not believe the way to grab a young defenseman is through a trade of a star player though. The value of a veteran free agent can be a positive influence. Look at Willie Mithell and Brian Campbell in Florida. We could use a guy like that to groom Reilly, Gardiner, Carrick, Zaitsev, Marincin.
06 Jun 2016 14:51:07
I do not believe there is room for Holland in the leafs lineup anymore and is a RFA. I believe Holland is packaged with a pick to move up a few spots if the leafs have they're eye on someone.
The only other trade I see happening in the near future is possibly Bozak, but I still believe that is far off. maybe at the deadline.
I wouldn't expect anything big to happen. Just sit back and trust Mark Hunter.
29 Feb 2016 20:42:17
Happy with what the leafs accomplished on trade deadline. Would have liked to see PAP go for anything, but I guess as a GM you must stand firm to your demands or you will not be respected in future trades.
Love that we kept Naz and Komarov, it will pay off in the long run.
What did you like and dislike?
1.) 29 Feb 2016 22:23:37
Agree, I like that Komarov is staying, but still mixed on Kadri; with all due respect; he's a good player with great player potential, but his potential ship is sailing away with time.
overall, great situation to be in for leafs organization and fans heading into June and Oct!
2.) 29 Feb 2016 22:55:54
Would love to free up Lupul and Bozak, hope Bernier refinds his game next year.
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02 Mar 2017 19:30:05
Marchenko is god awful.
01 Mar 2017 00:48:16
Best trade yet! Pull the trigger!
16 Feb 2017 21:19:46
There is no reason to make this trade that big.
13 Feb 2017 21:11:58
Ben smith is a workhorse on the penalty kill and wins face-offs.
10 Feb 2017 21:16:38
Now David no need to call people idiots.
Also I disagree with you to ship JVR. With his skill level he comes cheap as well. Provides scoring relief for the young players and brings a veteran presence to the locker room (has been through the ups and downs with Toronto media) .
Leivo has had a tough time cracking the lineup due to depth and his own injuries. Seems like he has potential and I don't want to see him moved. In my eyes it looks like Bozie will be moved in the off season with Kadri emerging as a solid #2/ #3 center. Maybe even Kapanen or Nylander moved for defensive help.
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29 Aug 2016 20:45:38
I think this is pretty close but I do believe Soshnikov will be on the opening night roster. Who's spot does he take? I'm not sure, I think it would be either Leivo or Greening out of your lineup.
26 Aug 2016 15:24:23
Haha it would cost more than those guys to sign him. you are new(f)
08 Aug 2016 14:15:31
I usually don't agree to your trade proposals, but I think you have it pretty close here. I would like to see Hyman in the lineup but there will no doubt be injuries. I don't know a whole lot about Rychel but from what I have heard he could be on the roster.
20 Jul 2016 14:08:51
I do not agree with Hodgson. Last time we picked up Buffalo players was the Tim Connolly deal. Plus we have a surplus down the middle right now in Kadri, Matthews, Bozak, Laich, Holland, Froese
15 Jul 2016 14:02:06
I'm by no means saying Nylander will be a great all around player but he will be a offensive force on the ice with his speed and shot. Hopefully he can be more than what kessel was and work out to be able to battle in the dirty areas. I don't think he fears the corners like Kessel did but needs to learn to win battles in other ways than skill.