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15 Oct 2026 16:36:45
When I look at LA's start and their roster, it doesn't look good. An aging Doughty still playing 20 mins a night. Two older goaltenders, an aging forward group and not a lot of young star type players on the roster.
Makes me wonder if things keep going bad, will they start to look at making moves and if so, could Mikey Anderson become available. He is not the big bruiser type, but plays physical, good motor and very good shutdown guy that can move the puck as well. He went from playing over 20 mins a night for the last 6 years to only 17+ this season. Laviolette has him on the 3rd pair most nights after playing so many years on the 1st pair with Doughty. He can't be happy about that.
What's Anderson worth? He would certainly fill a void for the Leafs, only 27 and signed long term at $4.125M per.
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15 Oct 2026 19:19:17 I like the target. I'm not sure his worth. I feel like Joshua would have to go the other way for Cap purposes. Maybe Joshua 1st Prospect (Johansson?)
I would love to hear other people's thoughts on this as well!
15 Oct 2026 00:14:08
If Hronek hits the market he's getting a ransom. After seeing that Habs trade I have to assume Hronek gets an A prospect+1st+ maybe a young roster player.
I'd say in order for Vancouver to say yes it's closer to Danford+Cowan+1st.
The market dor D is kind of out of control. So few top pairing D-men exist, even if Hronek is a 2 not a 1.
So let's get ready for Joshua to return to the line up. Possession wise this is a better deal for the Leafs. They add $500k in salary for a younger player with same term who shoots more and shoots 7mph faster than Joshua.
He has 3% more average offensive time with almost 4% less done time. And Zary averages 10 points more per season.
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13 Oct 2026 20:07:53
All stats all the time. Maybe stop and think for yourselfā¦. What does this team need? Does getting 20 of the same type of player win you anything, or make a good team in playoffs?
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13 Oct 2026 21:53:22
Zary is much more of a fit than Joshua who could be back by the end of the month. Who knows. But we can more likely get a pick back in return for Zary down the road than we would for Joshua.
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13 Oct 2026 22:39:59
I would say there is a zero chance Calgary falls for that buffoonery š of a proposal.
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13 Oct 2026 23:59:17
You r stacked at forward. Why on earth would u want a guy that just cleared waivers and no one thought to claim him? Says something, no thank you. Btw you stats are hilarious if u think 3% or 4% and whatever else u r saying makes a difference when comparing him to Joshua.
Joshua wonāt even break the line up when he gets back; if he does it will be in the fourth line. Most likely replace Groulx and see if him and Blueger reconnect like when he was in Vancouver.
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14 Oct 2026 11:51:10
Zary was on waivers and couldāve been had for nothing. No one wanted him. The only way you take him now is if Calgary wants to include him in a bigger trade for Whitecloud. In any deal like that the Leafs would need to send Joshua, Danford and the Colorado 1st I think.
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14 Oct 2026 14:50:22
Lol what? You think the Leafs need to give that up for Whitecloud?
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14 Oct 2026 16:30:17
For Whitecloud? Is he possessed by the spirit of Bobby Orr or something?
Whitehouse is a bottom pairing D.
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15 Oct 2026 13:32:46
It's trading 1 undumpable player for another one that's younger, and better as a whole. Either way when Joshua gets off waivers we'd have to send him or someone else down anyways.
13 Oct 2026 10:39:07
Tor: Wood 2nd and maybe toss in Rafi
Cgf: Middleton
Everyone wants the big shinny toy, the big name, when the Leafs need a McCabe.
Middleton is a shutdown player, big plays physical, eats pucks, and can log minutes.
He also is signed for another couple years at 4.3.
Left side becomes McCabe Middleton Reilly.
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13 Oct 2026 13:02:44
I dont think his analytics fit the Leafs build. Hes also a lefty on the older side. And has near identical stats to Troy Stecher. Hard no on this guy.
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13 Oct 2026 13:21:49
Middleton imo is the last type of player the Leafs need. Their main problem on defense is their ability with the puck. The turnovers and the missed passes and just being useless at the point has deterred this offense.
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13 Oct 2026 13:34:33
Sure they need better passing and exits from their Dmen but they have zero physically from them as well. So Middleton would help that.
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13 Oct 2026 13:58:16
Whitecloud replaces Tanev perfectly. Only 29 yrs old and signed to a very reasonable $2.75m for another few seasons. Itās a no brainer and wonāt cost u a lot in terms of assets and picks.
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13 Oct 2026 14:02:24
From what is being written in the news itās getting close to a deal. Especially now that Tanev is pretty much going to LTIR.
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13 Oct 2026 16:32:42
Iām kinda taken back at the takes on Middleton, heās old? Heās 30, 6ā3, 220, who has averaged 17+ minutes a game for the past 6 seasons, also averages 150 blks and 100+ hits a year for a team that struggles to find a shutdown guy after Tanev gets hurt.
This is exactly the type of player the Leafs need, not to mention heās on a McCabe like deal. We donāt need offence from the blueline, thatās what they pay Raddysh and Reilly for.
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13 Oct 2026 20:15:15
I personally like it Goat. I keep saying we need a sheriff on the back end and he would fit the bill. Plus, like you said, help out the physical side, block shots, PK, sticks up for teammates and especially the goalies.
Whitecloud is another good option, tough to say who would fit better on the Leafs but Whitecloud is cheaper. Depends on asking prices, I guess.
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13 Oct 2026 23:51:01
I disagree. You have Middleton whoās a 3rd paring LD at $4.35m compared to Whitecloud who is playing a 2nd pairing at RD at $2.75. A year younger, half the salary, and replacing exactly the guy u just lost on your roster, itās a no brainer, Goat. Middleton doesnāt fit that, and I'm sorry at almost 1.5 times the cap hit, no thank you.
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14 Oct 2026 07:20:11
@champ Am I missing something here...? The numbers donāt support what youāre saying. Iāll grant you heās on a cheap contract but his numbers show he isn't a Tanev replacement.
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14 Oct 2026 11:52:31
Champ... No one has reported that a deal is close.
13 Oct 2026 11:01:28
I donāt hate the trades, but that third pairing of Rielly and Blankenburg would be the softest pairing in the NHL and they would get eaten alive!
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13 Oct 2026 22:42:20
I donāt disagree with you Marner
My hope is the top 4 D plays 50 minutes
lol.
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13 Oct 2026 23:45:33
Way too much for both players. š„“š¤£
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13 Oct 2026 23:56:32
@blue white Koblar period for Whitecloud?! Nope not happing like this kids gonna be really good dunno why? For Whitecloud lol try again. An we get the deal for Edvinsson done with that letās do it! Now, canāt see it dude.
12 Oct 2026 18:12:44
To Tor
Whitecloud
To Calgary
Stecher
Wood
Chadwick
6th rd 2027
Not sure if itās too much for him but youāre giving up to expendable roster players plus a prospect and a late rd pick. I canāt see him costing more than that from what Iāve been reading. You r not giving up top picks or prospects or roster players and the fill the gap left from Tanev. Still like to do the deal for Dunn and get rid of Reilly.
Dunn Raddysh
McCabe Whitecloud
OEL Blankenburg
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12 Oct 2026 18:32:13
Too much from Toronto.
Toronto trades Villeneuve and 2 in 2028
To
Calgary for Whitecloud
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12 Oct 2026 18:35:01
Toronto will look to trade Rielly to
Seattle for Vince Dunn
Or
Vancouver for Elias Pettersson
Vancouver would be the better trade for Toronto but I think that Toronto may work both deals to give Rielly a choice where he wants to go.
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12 Oct 2026 21:28:04
They arenāt giving you Dunn straight up for Reilly.
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12 Oct 2026 22:22:11
Whitecloud for garbage.
Get serious.
Dunn for Rielly.
Why does Seattle do that?
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12 Oct 2026 23:59:36
Too much for guys u donāt need. But Villeneuve and get rid of a 2nd is less? Are u serious? Vancouver better trade? They need D, not another forward with a big contract. Dunn is a beast to play beside Raddysh. He can shoot and set up Raddysh.
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12 Oct 2026 23:59:59
Reilly packaged with prospect and 1st rd pick gets it done. Blue white who do u think Whitecloud is?? Nikishin or Edvinsson?
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14 Oct 2026 00:00:27
Exactly! Must be two Zach Whiteclouds, cause the one I know in Calgary we get for bearable assets, not any of the offers made by Blue white, sorry pal.
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14 Oct 2026 00:05:29
Champ,
I tried calling the Calgary GM, but was told he was too busy laughing at a proposal of:
To Tor
Whitecloud
To Calgary
Stecher
Wood
Chadwick
6th rd 2027
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15 Oct 2026 00:48:18
Everyone laughing at your proposals giving up top prospects for Whitecloud. But you must be dyslexic and see everything in reverse š„“š¤£š¤£š¤£š¤£
12 Oct 2026 15:06:34
I like the target, but I'm against sending both a 1st and 2nd in the same deal. He's a solid player, but the analytics has him in his end more than league average, but that might be because of being on Columbus
12 Oct 2026 13:12:10
To Tor
Parayko
To STL
OEL
2nd 2027
Wood
To Tor
Dunn
To Sea
Reilly ($1m ret)
Koblar
1st Col
To Tor
Edvinsson
To Det
Danford
1st 2029
Roslovic $4m
Stetcher $1.35m
You have $22m coming in, $17.85 going out leaves u with $4.15m to take on. Which with Tanev being put on LTIR which is what Iām thinking is going to happen with what their calling an over extended shoulder injury but I still think that heavy collision also affected his head thereās another $4.5m plus what h already have available you r good to go.
Parayko replaces Tanev. Dunn replaces Reilly. Resign Dunn $8mx6 or $8.5x5. Sign Ed $8mx6.
Dunn Raddysh
McCabe Parayko
Edvinsson Blankenburg
Does that look like a Stanley Cup contending D core?
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12 Oct 2026 13:26:48
Not enough to St. Louis, and too much to Seattle.
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12 Oct 2026 15:57:35
I disagree you r looking at a 33yr turning 34yrs old in Parayko. A 29yr old turning 30yrs old in Dunn. His stats are way better than Parayko and heās younger. Only difference pending FA. But still worth more than Parayko. STL stacked on right side but not left ORL fills a whole and signed only to one more season.
Only obstacle is 16 team no trade list so he could block it. But Dunn is a better Reilly in every aspect. Thatās why u need to give more. Do they take him in the package? IMO.
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13 Oct 2026 06:50:17
I agree with bob.
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13 Oct 2026 23:43:44
Of course you agree with him, you think Whitecloud is worth a primo prospect. š„“š¤£š¤£š¤£š¤£
To DET: D - E. MacKenzie + 2027 1st (Col) + D - OEL + F - D. Joshua + C - T. Luc Koblar
Detroit gets a 1st and 1 of the Leafs top prospects, plus another really good D prospect. They also get OEL who is signed cheap and they can flip him for more assets.
They take Joshua to help make the salary work.
Leafs sign Edvinsson to a 7 year $70M deal.
Leafs D
Edvinsson Raddysh
McCabe Tanev
Rielly Stecher
Blankenburg
11 Oct 2026 17:22:46
Morgan is starting to feel the heat again in Toronto.
Sundin meets with Morgan to ask him to re-evaluate a trade to Vancouver and states how great the Canucks organization was to him and points out how comfortable it could be reuniting with Luke Schenn.
Morgan gives Mats the nod of approval and Chayka gets on it!