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07 Apr 2026 00:29:47
Personally I don't see a fit with the California teams and the Matthews and Nylander going there from the Leafs even though I have myself tossed oout a few names in the past. Those California teams because of tax reasons are some of the teams on a lot of players no-trade teams because of Tax issues and Cost of Living.
However if names were put out there I think Luneau and Colangelo as extra names when you are utilizing McTavish as the key piece is kind of rediculous. I would be asking for Tarin Smith and Maxim Masse and Roger McQueen and a 1st as a starting point.
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07 Apr 2026 08:46:39
They currently pay more in taxes than they would in California, plus living in a warm climate is even more attractive.
To me, Anaheim and San Jose make the most sense to make a big splash; they are teams on the come up. Think about when Matthews, Nylander and Marner showed up Toronto became more attractive…
As for the return, if you’re moving a top end player you want more than just prospects; you fill your needs such as an offensive D-man, a centre and picks.
Anaheim is the most ideal trading partner in my opinion because they have good young NHL player plus a strong prospect pool.
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07 Apr 2026 12:40:16
The tax difference is so close us not a big hinderance for Toronto because of the signing bonus tax breaks that are given to U.S. players. Toronto has deep pockets do doing major upfront signing bonuses helps them. It all counts of course in the salary cap with the team. But the bonuses do offset a lot of tax to the players.
Re: The young player and prospects from Anaheim the only one on the team I can see them parting with from the roster is Mctavish and I’m not really sold on him. I was just saying that for other prospects like Luneau and Colangelo I like Tarin Smith, Maxim Masse and of course Roger McQueen.
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07 Apr 2026 17:50:23
I agree with you, Goat. I have mentioned Anaheim and SJ as great fits for a big Leaf trade. Both are primed to want to add imo.
As we all know, Luneau is still the guy for me as a player I would target. He wouldn't be the main piece of a big trade, but should be a piece. Smith and Masse interest me, but I am always a little leery of guys who have big years as overagers in Junior.
I think Anaheim would have interest in Nylander mostly. A 40 goal top line RW. Yes he has his warts and not my favourite player, but the talent still is in demand. Sennecke has dropped off after a great start. If we could get Sennecke and Luneau for Nylander, I would be all over that.
Matthews in SJ seems like a great fit to me.
06 Apr 2026 23:21:34
I'm assuming the system cut you off before you could add the other one or two players or 1st round picks coming back with Debrincat? lol
06 Apr 2026 14:28:31
Not a crazy large trade (Getting rid of the large part of his salary is though.)
Seattle - Reilly (We eat $1.5 retention) so still saves $6m a year
Toronto - Tyson Jugnauth
2nd Round Pick in 2026 (Seattle has 2 first round picks so it won't hurt them that much to give up the 2nd round pick.
We look at bloodlines and go after Simon Nemec's brother Adam Nemec who joined the Sudbury Wolves after the WJC and put up 35 points in 31 games adjusting to a new league and country and put up 5 points in 5 games at the WJC.
He is ranked anywhere from 24th to 64th so might be available around that 37th pick that Seattle currently is sitting at.
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06 Apr 2026 15:05:47
Good chance Seattle might want another piece but we offer this as an appetizer and see what they want for dessert.
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07 Apr 2026 08:47:53
Seattle has Montour and Dunn why would they want Reilly?
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07 Apr 2026 12:49:22
Because it looks like Oleksiak is looking to explore the UFA market and move on and because Dunn has only one year left on his contract they have been fielding offers and some big deals on moving him for a major forward point producer.
He is arguably there best asset to pull off a big deal for another established player etc. Maybe again is that the team Toronto offers up Nylander or Matthew’s to if the would go?
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07 Apr 2026 17:40:55
I see the fit. Oleksiak gone and Dunn 1yr left on contract. Only LD signed to multiple is Lindgren. Only Dunn has more points than Rielly. What I was thinking instead of a prospect and a 2nd. You think if Leafs retained say $2m would Sea give up the 1st rd pick from Tampa? Cause Rielly at $5.5m is better than trying to resign Dunn who will definitely cost them more than that on a new deal.
I’m thinking a new contract would be in the $8-$8.5m range.
06 Apr 2026 10:17:25
And Toronto is getting a solid third-line center, so Jack Drury would be a great addition to Toronto. It’s hard to estimate Drury’s future salary, but it’s unlikely to exceed $4 million, so I think a good contract would be a long-term deal of 5–6 years at around $3.5 million per season.
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07 Apr 2026 13:32:50
And what are you going to offer Colorado for Drury?
06 Apr 2026 10:00:59
Alright folks,
Toronto should make a serious offer for Darren Raddysh. Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t had a defenseman in years who’s a real threat from the point with his shot, and Raddysh would be exactly that kind of guy.
I think Toronto will have to go big and offer something like 5 years at $7.7 million per season. After that, Morgan Rielly should be traded, maybe for a draft pick, andd Toronto could retain around 25–30% of his salary.
Then the new GM signs Bret Kulak to a 3-year deal at $3,5 million per year. I really like Kulak’s skating ability.
A Kulak–Raddysh pairing could be worth trying as the top defensive pair.
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06 Apr 2026 18:44:29
Let's be real. Raddysh will want 7 million minimum in Tampa. That equals out to 9-9.5 in Toronto, he will also want a 7 yeear deal which makes him 38 when the deal is done. We would have to bet that he continues to be a star for at least 6 years and we'd have to bet that this year was not a fluke at all and he's actually a top 5 dman in the league.
I'm not willing to risk it personally.
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06 Apr 2026 20:44:53
He’ll be Morgan Reilly 2.0
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06 Apr 2026 23:15:29
Big question is... If Raddysh signs elsewhere, how good will he be without J. J Moser as his d-partner?
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07 Apr 2026 08:52:15
Raddysh career high before this year was 6 goals, 37 pts. I'm not sold this player is all of a sudden the second coming of Shea Weber. Leafs also need more than one blueliner; signing him would eat a lot of the cap space.
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07 Apr 2026 13:34:47
I don't think investing that much for that long to a player who only come out of nowhere and had 1 good season. Plus Tampa would be stupid to let him walk as Hedman gets older.
06 Apr 2026 13:21:56
So u want to give the Ducks to really good players for the Ducks throw aways. Good proposal. Cause Vatrano, Colangelo and McTavish have been put out to pasture by the Ducks. Luneau the only player I would take in that trade.
Other trades are what they are. But Nylander for that package is ridiculous. Swap out McTavish for Gauthier or Carlsson and remove Vatrano and throw in a pick like 2nd or 1st then u are there.
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06 Apr 2026 18:45:08
Nylander and Joshua trade are horrific.
Idk who to put 3rw cause I’d move Domi if you can but he might be that spot Robertson I don’t think they qualify id keep Benoit as a 7th D but long story short Leafs get younger a little grittier without sacrificing production and I think it helps with the culture with moving out Willy and Reilly and if they flop then you look at Matthews but at least they would have some younger guys there to start a new core.
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05 Apr 2026 16:05:19
Think you’re getting close.
It would seem you traded Robertson and Maccelli if they’re not in starting lineup.
Hope you got something decent!
For me I think I’d rather have a D+1 or 2 from Anaheim since the Ducks don’t have a 1st this year. I’d take Nathan Gaucher.
I’m lukewarm on Laughton. I like his compete and the respect he has but wants more than $3m.
I honestly expect Tanev to retire but if he’s healthy I put him in D3, PK and in closing minutes of each period to stop late goals and momentum shifts.
I would try and sign more UFAs.
You’re definitely right with Reilly so wouldn’t you go after either Andersson or Raddysh?
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05 Apr 2026 17:05:48
For the 3RW I'd absolutely take a shot at Laine. He won't be over expensive and is still skilled out of the ass.
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05 Apr 2026 17:58:08
April Fools was 4 days ago.
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05 Apr 2026 18:48:13
Your defence isn’t good enough. What team does drafted stud play for? I tried looking up his stats but didn’t find any. Having a question mark in your weakest position poses the same problems we have. Offensive has never been a problem, so don’t touch it. Actually, let them form a team together and with a coach that makes sense
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05 Apr 2026 18:59:10
@leafsgm you think as it stands the Leafs forward group is good? As for the player being drafted, there are 3-4 defenders who project to be top-4 NHL players, so you take the best one available.
I like Daxon Rudolph. You get Tanev back next year and put him with McCabe and get Carlo away from Reilly. I bet you see a big difference in play. Just my opinion.
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05 Apr 2026 19:06:18
@Randy you want a D-man plus a 1st or 2nd for Nylander? Goal is to try and move JT to the wing.
I would bring back Laughton. If you want culture change, he's a type you want in the room: works hard, sticks up for his teammates and is willing to drag others into the fight. He never got a chance in Toronto because of the coach.
I have the Leafs walking away from both Maccelli and Robertson.
Maybe you can trade them for a pick, but I don’t think they are valuable players.
And lastly, for your free agent suggestions I wouldn’t target Raddysh. I think he’s gonna get overpaid or stay in Tampa, and it’s hard to look at a guy like that who's been in the league for years and expect him to turn in Makar and Anderson stinks. Vegas would tell you that Leafs need youth imo on the blueline.
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05 Apr 2026 21:05:56
So this whole scenario depends on the Leafs getting a top 5. If not.... then what? As far as Reilly. It has to be a trade. No way are we doing a buyot and being on the hook for $3.5 for 4 years then another 4 years at $2.0. That is insanity. Plus why is it everyone assumes that San Jose and Anaheim are the trades to do for Nylander or Matthews.
Even at first I thought that. The California teams are teams most NHL players don't want to do to because of the Tax situation. Not to mention. The true assets they have that we want for either of our big assets.... they don't really want to part with.
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06 Apr 2026 10:21:49
Goat, it may be your goal to move Tavares to the wing but I’m fine with him at C, his natural position. At 2C or 3C he’s still productive and his FO skill is excellent.
But in the trade you are referencing I don’t mention a 2nd.
In different years, Gaucher was #22, Mintyakov #10 and McTavish #3 plus two are centers so we are adding at C, a need for the team.
You’re undervaluing both Robertson and Maccelli IMO. Both will score around or close to 40 points on a non-playoff team so they still have decent value.
Surely you jest!
Certainly there are those who share your view on Raddysh. There are many late-bloomers in the NHL and in previous years he had little PP time given Hedman’s abilities. Two years ago Raddysh had 45 sec average on PP while this year almost 3 1/2 minutes.
So perhaps his offensive skill is real.
Your hope is to draft a D-stud, good luck with that approach. I’d rather see if a UFA deal can be reached that works for Raddysh and TML.
Just the way I’d go.
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06 Apr 2026 13:25:11
What is it with everyone and giving up Nylander for McTavish??? This guy is going to be a 3c nothing better. If it isn’t one of Gauthier Carlsson or Sennecke coming back for Nylander I’m keeping him.
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06 Apr 2026 18:21:15
Champ, it’s nice to dreamin technicolor, but you’re not going to get a player like that in return for Nylander, as established as he is.
He will be 30yo in May. The players you name are 22, 21 and 20.
McTavish is one of three players, and while he’s not elite he is still only 24.
Added to Mintyakov and Gaucher, it’s a good return and also helps change the culture and provides Cap room.
04 Apr 2026 14:19:28
What are the odds of McKenna? We just praying it works out and he is the next Clubrini ready to have 100pts as a teenager?
I really don't see the Sharks making major moves. Dubas messed up with the JT signing before the team was ready. Sharks are taking it slow.
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04 Apr 2026 17:21:56
I think the team was ready for Tavares but... we got handcuffed financially because of the timing of his signing. Dubas even takes blame (And I admire that.) in his book, that he should have signed Matthew, Marner and Nylander earlier than the Tavares signing. He makes no bones about it. Obviously we all learn from mistakes in life.
The thing too with the Tavares deal is fans were putting immense pressure on the team to sign him and it was wildly celebrated when we didn't. It is a shame those other deals rode off the momentum of that $ deal. It cost us a few trades down the road because we didn't have Salary cap room a few times.
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04 Apr 2026 20:13:17
Celebrated when we did I mean.
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06 Apr 2026 00:26:06
Absolutely right, Dubas panicked on Tavares with the help of Shannahan.
Then the three little money pigs screamed meeeee, meeeee, too.
So Dubas gave them all the money in the bank and the little Winny pigs sang weeeee, weeeeee, weeeeee al. The time for ten years!!!
Matthews Nylander and Rielly can all blow the flask out of town!!!
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06 Apr 2026 17:25:45
@PG Tbh I agree. The only thing that’s remained consistent throughout the tenure of this core is them getting paid like superstars who have won. Come at least close, and are on the brink of a championship!? Yet…… a trip to round 2.
Wow! I also agree, the time has come and long gone for all of them to receive a kick in the ass out the door and that it should emphasize as much. Next!
03 Apr 2026 01:26:02
To Tor
2nd and 4th 2026
To SJS
Rielly ($1m ret)
To Tor
2nd 2027 (Ana)
Moore
To Ana
Stolarz
To Tor
2nd 2026 (BUF)
To LAK
Maccelli
To Tor
3rd 2026 (NYI)
To NYR
Robertson
To Tor
2nd 2026 (Tor)
To Chi
Joshua
UFA targets.
Tuch, Andersson, Marchment, Ferraro.
Dickinson, Raddysh (if not an overpay). Retool.
Stock your picks and fill your prospect pool with them. You can also use them to make trades. IMO Nylander or Matthews are going nowhere. Rielly is the piece of the core that will go.
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03 Apr 2026 18:22:44
I’m okay with most of this.
Similar to what I proposed a few weeks back.
The trades focus on ‘26 and ‘27 while I focused more on D+1 or 2 to shorten the retool.
The UFAs are essentially the same except I also cited Mantha and not Dickinson.
I think Robertson also deserves a 2nd.
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03 Apr 2026 19:40:58
My thought for a Robertson trade is to add to a deal to turn a 2nd into a 1st.
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03 Apr 2026 20:11:35
I would try
Rielly ($1M retained)
For
Bystedt ELC
Bystedt can be a solid 3C, with good size (6'3") and 210lbs.
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03 Apr 2026 22:23:38
I can't see Tuch not resigning with Buffalo. He's from that area. I'm sure he's gonna take a discount especially after this year.
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04 Apr 2026 07:31:35
Conceptually I would agree Hrnklin but I’d like to see that deal first.
I’m sure the Sabres would like to and intend on resigning Tuch but they will have a challenge in that regard.
They are at $88m with 6 UFAs and 3 RFAs so money could be tight.
Has next year’s cap been announced? $100m?
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04 Apr 2026 10:33:54
$104m cap next season. The way I see it, with Tuch, if he can’t sign in Buffalo cause he prices himself out, what’s the next closest thing, a border crossing to stay close lol. But I don’t want to overpay for him either.
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04 Apr 2026 10:36:57
I was going to add Carlo to the mix in a deal, but he’s an RD. I think at his cap hit, u keep him and see where you are at at next year's deadline b4 making a decision. If he has a bounce back year and u r in the playoffs u keep him; if not, cup team will take him for their own run.
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04 Apr 2026 12:33:56
Hey RandySears, I hope your European vacation was a good one. I agree with you in regards to Buffalo being in a Salary Cap bind. Tuch wants 10.5 apparently and they are offering a couple million shy of that. Just think if they still didn’t have just over $2 mil on the books for Jeff Skinner, that would solve that. The problem then lays in filling the rest of those RFA and UFA spots. Some you let walk, but others, like Logan Stanley, you want to keep.
The names that keep coming up to trade for gaining cap room is Josh Norris (tough contract to trade with his 10 team list and his propensity in his career for injuries).
The other 2 names are one of either Owen Power or Bowen Byram only because neither have no trade clauses and both are desirable pieces. Question is which one would you want to keep, and could you get a good cheaper ELC player in return to fill a spot and ope Cap money. If Tuch does sign elsewhere, somehow they still need to replace his production.
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04 Apr 2026 16:17:29
Carlo is a bakdaid tho! Trade him this summer while he has any value. Which he should have being a big RHD that’s come off a couple down years but at an excellent cap point and is still considered top pair player? I worry he gets another concussion he’s done.
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04 Apr 2026 17:04:01
With the amount of concussions Carlo has had, I worry for him first and foremost as a person later in life more than as a trade value player in the present.
03 Apr 2026 13:36:51
I like Misa and Lund, but their sample size is still to small even with the 2 1st round picks to to that deal I think. I might be wrong but really was disappointed that once Misa got his ice time increased by 50 percent and went through the league a second time he would be in more of a scoring groove but has really struggled the last 10 games.
Plus I think it would be hard to pry that 1st round pick for this year off San Jose anyway especially with them currently in position to pick 6th and maybe higher. If they pick where they are I could see them going for another D-man or possibly Center Caleb Maholtra.
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03 Apr 2026 14:34:25
First-SJS in a playoff spot and out of the top 10 for picking in the draft.
Second-you don’t think they would give up their 1st for Nylander?
Third-Misa doesn’t convince u? He’s 19! 2nd overall pick. That’s getting 3 1st rd picks one being top 2.
SJS definitely makes this trade. Putting nylander on Celebrini’s wing. I would even retain on Rielly to make sure it happens. $1m ret.
Suffering, your reasoning is delusional.
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03 Apr 2026 17:13:41
I am first to admit a mistake. Yep I had clicked a link before the Sharks went on their 4 game winning streak. So I take the hit on that.
Now your logic of the 3 first round picks is interesting. Because the proposed trade I had with the Islanders with Ritchie and Aitcheson and the 2 firsts for Nylander and Carlo would have 2 Players who were first rounders (One who is 21 playing very well of late and as mentioned putting up points in New York, the other 19 years of age defensemen putting up insane numbers in Barrie.
So that's getting 4 firsts.
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03 Apr 2026 17:24:49
I also could not resist.... Champ... By your own statement "Bottom Feeders. Bottom 6 will never be top 6 players." Last I looked Misa was playing with Colin Grap and Tyler Toffoli on the 3rd line. That is a bottom 6.
I feel Misa will be a very good player and not a bottom 6. So it's a shame by your own definition he is a bottom feeder. If you don't make such insane remarks like that, I probably would converse much differently with you.