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21 Feb 2026 12:28:14
Trade Proposal: Toronto Maple Leafs acquire defensive help and cap flexibility from the Seattle Kraken
Toronto receives:
Adam Larsson (RD, $5.25M cap hit through 2028-29, solid top- shutdown D with leadership)
Ben Meyers (C/ LW, $775K, cheap bottom-6 energy forward with some upside)
Tye Kartye (LW, $1.25M, young gritty winger with speed and forechecking, good potential)
Seattle receives:
Nicholas Robertson (young scoring winger with high upside, needs a fresh start / more opportunity)
Scott Laughton (reliable 3C/ bottom-6 center, brings faceoff wins and penalty killing)
Brandon Carlo (right-shot D, physical top-4 capable defender on a very team-friendly $4.1M cap hit – Seattle gets term and stability on the blue line)
Why this could make sense for Toronto:
The Leafs are perennially tight against the cap (currently sitting with very little projected space for 2025-26, around $1-4M depending on the source, with some projections showing them basically at the ceiling g after bonusses/ LTIR adjustments) . This trade sheds ~$8.925M in outgoing cap hit ($1.825M Robertson + $3M Laughton + $4.1M Carlo) and brings in only ~$7.275M incoming ($5.25M Larsson + $1.25M Kartye + $0.775M Meyers), creating roughly $1.65M in immediate cap relief. That breathing room could help at the deadline or for retaining/ re-signing pieces later.
Larsson upgrades the right-side defense with experience, physicality, and shot-blocking, exactly what Toronto often lacks in the playoffs. Carlo is good, but moving him frees money and opens a spot.
Kartye and Meyers add cheap, young forward depth with energy and skill, low-risk additions to replace some of the lost bottom-six production.
Toronto gives up some youth/ upside in Robertson (who hasn't quite broken out consistently) and Laughton (solid but replaceable), plus Carlo (valuable but cap-friendly elsewhere) .
Why this could work for Seattle:
They gain a young goal-scorer in Robertson to boost their offense, a dependable two-way center in Laughton for depth, and a big, right-shot D in Carlo to pair with their core blueliners long-term.
Seattle has more cap flexibility right now, so taking on slightly more hit isn't a killer, and they upgrade their forward group with potential.
Overall, it's a hockey trade that addresses Toronto's biggest needs (RD help + cap space) while giving Seattle pieces that fit their rebuild/ timeline better.
4th line is Lorentz Meyers Kartye
Rielly Larsson or
Mccabe Larsson.
Larsson play little over 20min per game.
Mayers take Laughton spot and Kartye take 4th line RW spot.
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21 Feb 2026 15:06:51
I'd prefer not moving Carlo for Larsson. If I'm trading Carlo I'm getting a 20 something dman with a better offensive output, minimum 1/ 2 ppg. Especially after what we gave up to get him in the first place. We done need anymore bottom 6 players. We skilled players that can skate and drive the net with confidence.
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21 Feb 2026 15:30:39
@Hrenklin you aren't getting a 20 year old D putting up those kinds of points for Carlo.
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21 Feb 2026 16:11:07
Carlo is just as good as a Shutdown d-man as Larsson right now and and 4 years younger. So with Meyers and Kartye both on the 4th line who takes Robertsons Spot on the 3rd line and makes up that scoring there?
Reilly with Larsson? Yikes 2 defenseman on the down side of their career paired up taking up $12,750,000 of the salary cap.
If we want old but crazy cheap but still more of a effective 2 way d-man that those 2. Lets get Brent Burns. I know he cost Colorado only $1,000,000 to try and win a cup. But if that fails. lets get him for one more year here in Toronto just down the road from his Parents. I mean any team that has Brent Burns automatically has the "Most Interesting Man on the Planet". The guy is one cool dude and literally a walking movie. 40 Years old Still playing 20 mins a night and still putting up points at a roughly 40 point season.
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21 Feb 2026 17:00:55
@LL it would be as a peice in a larger deal. We already have enough that bring was Larsson brings, on the main roster, and in the depth charts. I clouding 2 younger prospects that are trending to play his type of game aswell.
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21 Feb 2026 19:31:12
@Hrenklin which piece you looking at? Maybe that would make it a bit easier to evaluate.
21 Feb 2026 01:46:42
So apparently Colorado has major interest in Bobby McMan how about we throw in our 2nd round pick from 2027. We ask for their 1st round pick this year which would be at this point 32nd in the draft, and we ask for Max Curran who is from Chechia playing on a line with Miroslav Holinka for the Edmonton Oil Kings. Curran was a beast against Canada at the WJC this year. Then with our 3rd round pick this yea we take a flyer on their linemate in Edmonton Lukas Sawchyn. Curran and Holinka definitely have the makeup to be NHL players. And Sawchyn is not slouch either. The line has chemistry and who knows maybe just maybe it could translate still at the AHL or higher.
Sawchyn 1.39 points a game this season.
Holinka 1,47 points a game this season.
Curran 1.32 Points a game this season.
Not a huge trade but one that is worth exploring that doesn't cost a lot and also brings in a late 1st round pick this year.
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21 Feb 2026 11:54:05
Well my Idea from above took a hit lol. My Nephew who lives in Edmonton and followsthe Oil Kings informed me of the following.
Max Curran has commited to UMass for next year and reports are he is looking at doing the full 4 years. Apparently he is pretty much a genious having won the Scholastic player of the year in the WHL last year when he was with Tri-City having 100% in all subjects.
My Nephew did say though that Holinka is the real deal and the leafs have a good one coming. He says he is well rounded with 4 power play goals and also 4 short handed goals and 8 game winners. Nice to hear.
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21 Feb 2026 15:11:23
Colorado doesn't have a 1st this year.
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21 Feb 2026 15:49:18
Yep you are correct. Computer lagged on me and had 2027 team picks still up and didn't log to the 2026 ones when I typed the post. Redundant post now anyway with Curran commiting to UMass. Guess my point of the post was maybe the odd time teams should maybe look at reuniting junior players that have chemistry.
20 Feb 2026 15:06:39
LA get Rielly, Mcmann, Laughton, Thrun+3rd round pick 2026 and 2nd 2027.
Tor get M. Anderson, Armia and Lafreniere.
Second trade seattle get Robertson
Tor get Ben Meyers.
Third trade OEL and Jarnkrok (tor keeps calle's cap 25%) to Adam Larsson.
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20 Feb 2026 20:15:07
The last trade is baffling to say the least. If Jarnkrok is going to be a free agent anyway with only $500,000 on his contract for the rest of the season. why would the leafs want to eat $250,000 Which is not much anyway, and then Trade a 34 year old Defenseman who is playing great for a 33 year olld Defenseman why has half the points and is sliding, who also carries a salary cap of $1,750,000. This trade makes no sense for the leafs.
Second trade would be Seattle getting a Player just starting to find his way a bit and is a RFA for a guy who has not lit it up exactly and can walk as a UFA. So in other words we could literally be just giving Seattle . Robertson.
FIrst trade I think the leaf package if a team bit on it, would get a larger return from some other teams in term of Prospects and picks. Plus I think LA would want some retention on Reillys contract
I might be off on that but I truly don't see the last 2 trades benefiting anyone but Seattle.
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20 Feb 2026 21:29:09
I meant a salary cap of $1,750,000 more than OEL.
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21 Feb 2026 02:53:14
All 3 trades are ridiculous. Stop posting gibberish.
17 Feb 2026 22:07:53
Leafs need trade to bring in assets to make bigger trades.
Final targets should be Werenski and Wallsteadt.
Laughton to anyone for 1st + lower pick/ prospect
Reilly for 2nd + prospect (Can take back salary in this deal)
McMann sounds like he might fetch a 1st
Carlo for 1st
Stolarz for highest asset
OEL for highest asset
Jarnkrok for anything
Leafs trade most of these assets gained + Cowan for Werenski
Leafs trade another 1st, Roy, Danford, Hilldeby for Wallsteadt
Leafs build around Matthews, Nylander, Knies, werenski, Wallsteadt and return to playoffs next year
Next year
Knies-Matthews-Domi
Maccelli-Tavares-Nylander
Blank-Blank-Robertson
Lorentz-Blank-Blank
Werenski-Tanev
McCabe-Blank
Blank-Stetcher
Wallsteadt
Woll
Holes to fill but this roster can be dangerous and there is cap space available.
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18 Feb 2026 00:25:54
Insanity.
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18 Feb 2026 12:24:22
If Maccelli and Domi are still on the team and playing in the top 6 then we will miss the playoffs next year too! Maccelli has a qualifying offer of around $4 million so no thanks he can walk if not traded!
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18 Feb 2026 20:04:28
So you do all this then hope to sign 4 new forwards yet to be determined along with 2 defensemen yet to be determined and possibly 3 defensemen if Tanev doesn't bounce back from possible career ending situation. Also throw in that you got rid of Stolarz and Hildeby who both Joeseph Wolll gets along with and you bring in Wallsteadt who looks like he could be a good one but that is based on a small sample of 28 career games in the NHL. And you are giving up in that single trade for goalie with those 28 games, Roy, Hildeby who is just coming into his own and 1st round pick as well as Danford who was a 1st round pick. Then what happens if Woll says. Hey if you are in full rebuild and you see me as a backup then trade me. Then you have a unproven goalie with no backup plan .
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19 Feb 2026 01:38:03
You gave up 10 roster players and 1 1st rd prospect (Danford) all to get 2 players 😂🤣😂😂 who’s going to play the rest of the season? You are truly 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴.
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19 Feb 2026 20:53:43
I don’t get your values a 3rd 4th liner for 1st
And Reilly only gets a 2nd he’s a top pair on this team 2nd pairing on any other team lol but still doesn’t make sense to me.
17 Feb 2026 00:32:04
This may be the type of deal we could do for Rielly.
To Utah: Rielly
To Tor: Ian Cole + 2nd rd pick 2026
Cole is a 36yo expiring contract. By helping another team out by taking out an expiring contract may help us get a 2nd for Rielly without using retention for 4 years. This guy cannot play another year for the Leafs. I think he will do well somewhere else but he needs a change of scenery.
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17 Feb 2026 12:34:00
Leafs would absolutely get another prospect to come back in a trade like that. With a potential cap space peice aswell.
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19 Feb 2026 15:32:01
Utah doesn’t need Reilly. They have 3 lefty’s signed to multiple yrs.
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19 Feb 2026 15:58:31
Not to mention Rielly not getting traded until off season if he waves. Teams like SJS, LAK, PIT. All weak on left side.
17 Feb 2026 00:25:28
Who is Cerrato? Giving up Laughton Mcmann and Benoit for that is the biggest joke I’ve seen so far 🤣😂🤣🤣.
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17 Feb 2026 20:01:51
Have to agree Blowhard, very poor return.
Cerritos is an unsigned average NCAA player.
Replace Nystrom with Charles-Alexis Legault, keep Nadeau in the deal and take Kotkaniemi off their hands I’m in.
Think Kotkaniemi has more to show and give.
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17 Feb 2026 20:19:06
Nadeau and Cerrato would be good adds but Nystrom is a undersize D man I would like the first 2 but add in another good prospect for sure. Have to see how bad Cerrato's injury is for Penn State though. It might be season ending they say.
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17 Feb 2026 21:35:02
@ RandySears Cerrato if he hadn't missed games would have almost exactly the same amount of points as McKenna. By all reports he is not average. He is good offensively but extremely good defensively. Just curious why the mention of him being a unsigned NCAA player?
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17 Feb 2026 21:46:38
Also Take Nystrom out and put Stankoven in and that is a good deal. We might have to sweeten the deal slightly to get him though. Stankoven can play both wings if needed and he puts his ego in check when they put him out as a defensive center. Love that kid. He has a engine that has no quit.
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19 Feb 2026 13:22:53
Sufferingsince1967…me too btw.
I mention that Cerrato is not yet signed by Carolina first because it’s true and secondly because Carolina, with 2 spaces open on their 50-man roster, would normally sign a highly rated top prospect.
I was perhaps incorrect calling him average but I would take Kotkaniemi (even at his AAV) before Cerrato.
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19 Feb 2026 23:43:37
@ RandySears The reason he isn't signed is because he doesn't have to yet. Juniors have only 2 years to sign then they can go back in the draft. NCAA they have up to 4 years to sign. Matthew Knies is a perfect example. He waited 2 years to sign with the Leafs because he wanted to win a national NCAA championship but they ended up losing in the Final and then he signed. Cerrato was hoping with McKenna that this might be Penn States chance at the national Championship. I never look at a unsigned college player as a detriment. Unsigned and undrafted are different fish again. As far as Kotkaniemi goes. I just don't get it. He has underperformed his whole NHL Career which is not a small sampling at 500 games. His early stats as a amateur where pretty undwhelming as well for a #3 overall pick I thought. I was stunned when Montreal picked him that year. Crazy he went ahead of Brady Tkachuk, Quinn Hughes, Evan Bouchard and Noah Dobson to name a few.
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21 Feb 2026 16:04:57
Your points are valid, especially how early Kotkaniemi was drafted.
I do like Nadeau (good New Brunswick boy like me except I’m no longer a “boy”) ; he’s a dynamic scorer. I prefer Legault over Nystrom and still believe Kotkaniemi is a bona fide NHLer who has yet to figure it out.
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21 Feb 2026 17:45:50
Another Prospect Carolina has that would be nice to pry lose is Felix Unger Sorum. His progression over the last few years is impressive. 2023-2024 season he was one of the last players cut at the Hurricanes camp, then he went back to Sweden and played for Leksands in the Top mens league in Sweden, Lent to Leksands Junior team for One game. He finished 427th in scoring out of 702 players not bad for one game with 4 points lol. Then he played for Sweden at the WJC and went back to the Senior league and then played at the World Championships as well. Last year Carolina Sent him to Chicago in the AHL and he had a little problem getting adjusted but they send him to the WJC for Sweden again and he tied for 2nd in Tournament scoring and he settled in nicely at the bottom of the lineup in Chicago. This year with the Wolves he is 3rd in Scoring. If Carolina jumps back in the McMann hunt I would ask for this kid. I think right now Carolina sounds like the only team in the East with interest for McMann because they are only ones with enough prospects to give up. You are right about Nadeau being a sniper, World class shot. To get him it might take more than just McMann but this Sorum kid might get pried loose. If not McMann we should look off season at who else could be dealt for him.
15 Feb 2026 20:46:37
I could see a slight possibility that Edmonton would bite on that if they fail on other trade fronts. They do need another forward with size and experience. Howard has a good upside though so the leafs might need to sweeten it.
The Pittsburgh deal I can't see happening. Kindel is way to bright of a budding star. He is playmaker similar to Mitch Marner in that linemates need to be ready for a pass that there doesn't seem to be enough room to make. He is a battler along the boards too which given his smaller stature is surprising. But his lower body leg strength is solid. Makes sense with both his parents being ex professional soccer players. I can't see them giving him up at all.
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17 Feb 2026 00:30:31
Rielly won’t get traded until off season. He’s not waving. Laughton for Howard straight up seems doabke but only if leafs retain salary.
15 Feb 2026 17:47:34
So we all kind of throw ideas out there if it was just a trade, or a retool or a rebuild. I don't think I have thrown a full blown rebuild scenario out there but here goes a attempt at one. Where we need to keep a few veterans around for some stability in the dressing room and to speak to the media as the teams grows and matures. Also keep a select few of leafs younger guys that still have not hit their peak. And a few depth players that allows younger guys to do a stint or two in the minors when needed that extra time to work on their game.
Islanders- Matthews and Macelli
Leafs- Cal Ritchie, Cole Eiserman, Kashawn Aicheson Islanders 2nd 2026 and 1st 2027
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San Jose Sharks - Bobby McMann, Morgan Reilly, 35% retained by leafs, Brandon Carlo
Leafs- 1st in 2026, 1st in 2027
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Montreal- Jarnkrok
Leafs - 2nd in 2027
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Edmonton- Laughton
Leafs - 2nd 2026
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St. Louis-Stolarz, Nicolas Roy, The 1st round picks in 2026 and 2027 that we obtained from San Jose
Leafs- Robert Thomas, Philip Broberg
So the lineup without moving Nylander would look something like this. If everyone cracked the lineup and not counting free agent signings.
Draft picks still left and added 2- 2nds in 2026 a 1st in 2027 and a 2nd in 2027
Difference with Salary Cap would be a savings of $10,577,000
Obviously not the final complete moves of the rebuild but a good mix of young blood and veterans to move ahead with. Some trades could be done before the deadline and others before the draft. A bit chaotic of a post but in the long run we are deep at Centre for the future and we have some draft capital finally and financial room for the future. The draft capital and salary cap room opens up possible further bigger additions. Enjoy the slight warm up in the weather folks.
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15 Feb 2026 21:55:26
Ya big no on all. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻.
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15 Feb 2026 22:29:24
And your suggestions or reasons are? Im always open to actual hearing the rebuttals.
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16 Feb 2026 00:01:24
The bulk of the trading falls apart when San Jose says no to giving up two 1st round picks for Morgan Rielly, Brandon Carlo and Bobby McMann.
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16 Feb 2026 11:04:35
A lot to unpack here. But if you think you’re getting a second for Jarnkok you’re delusional.
14 Feb 2026 19:35:52
If leafs come out of Olympic break and the players that r being rumoured in trades keep playing well. There is a very good chance leafs fetch multiple 1st picks for them. If that is true then leafs brass needs to entertain all of them and stock the shelves. The 6games b4 the deadline will determine if they will be able to. Carlo, OEL, Mcmann, and dare I say Laughton.
To Tor
1st rd 2027
2nd (blues) 2027
Gudas (exp contract)
Gaucher
To Anaheim
Carlo
Stolarz
To Tor
1st 2026 (Edm)
Chernyshov
To SJS
OEL
To Tor
1st 2026 (Tampa)
4th 2026 (NYR)
2nd 2027 (CBJ)
Villeneuve
To Sea
Laughton (50% retained)
Robertson
Maccelli (50% retained)
I previously had trade with Mcmann going to LAK for another 1st and prospect. With the Fiala injury makes a perfect replacement there. There’s your four 1st rd picks. Then u do what u want with other players like Jarnkrok, Domi, Joshua, Benoit.
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15 Feb 2026 03:34:02
Is this a Rebuild OR Retool?
Personally I have little interest in draft picks in exchange for Leaf players.
Draft picks won’t be selected until June of this year.
That is followed by at least another year in juniors and another year or two, (for late 1st round picks), in the AHL, before they are ready to compete for a roster spots.
I feel Leafs should be targeting D+1, D+2 and D+3 prospects some of whom will be ready to compete for roster spots at this falls training camo.
By drafting players who have already been drafted Leafs get a better look at their progress a year, 2 or 3 after they have been drafted.
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15 Feb 2026 10:06:27
Who’s playing defence for you moving forward lol I’ve said many times moving Carlo doesn’t make a ton of sense you paid a fortune to get him and to replace him you will most likely have to do the same. OEL has been great this year but zero chance he pulls that package and the third trade is ok I’m not sure I’d move Laughton personally.
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15 Feb 2026 22:03:04
Gudas takes Carlo’s spot. You still have Benoit Rielly McCabe on your left side. What r u talking about who plays d. As for no interest in picks especially 1st rd picks or good 2nd rd and 4th rd picks is a ridiculous statement. Those can be used to acquire good players and nhl players not prospects bounced back and fourth from the minors for the last 2-3 yrs. Deep draft a lot of good players to choose from this year and next. Draft picks get u players prospects don’t.
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18 Feb 2026 00:29:49
Ducks GM dry heaves
Kraken GM falls off his chair laughing.
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20 Feb 2026 14:44:09
Golftown please go back to practicing your putting at the nearest golf town store and let the hockey ppl talk here. Your posts have made little to no sense and you r just bitter cause you know it’s true. Hence your useless comment here.
14 Feb 2026 18:40:20
To Tor
1st 2026
Wright
To LA
Mcmann
After Fiala out perfect replacement. They know they will be in for a bidding war so hence the 1st and a good prospect.
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15 Feb 2026 03:44:14
I was just looking at a list of LA Kings top 10 prospects.
I do not see any prospect named Wright.
Then I looked at LA Kings lineup.
I see no player by the name Wright.
Were you thinking of Wright, the former 4th overall pick by the Seattle Kraken?
If Leafs are looking to trade McMann to the LA Kings for a prospect, I would like to see them target: Henry Brzustewicz, RHD, 19, 6’2”, 203 lbs, (London Knights, OHL)
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15 Feb 2026 16:51:25
He is talking about Jared Wright.
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17 Feb 2026 00:47:21
Jared wright 6’3 190lbs 23yrs old R shot RW.
14 Feb 2026 09:30:04
No because you just fixed one problem and created another the leafs need to draft there own Faber that’s the only way to get your hands on a top dman.
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14 Feb 2026 16:51:21
2nd move would be
Nylander and Reilly to ANH
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McTavish, Sennecke, Helleson.
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14 Feb 2026 17:28:27
Swap out mctavish for either Carlson or Gauthier and I’m sold don’t like mctavish.
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14 Feb 2026 17:41:37
Your first trade not a chance I’m giving ninny Matthews for that weak two players. You joking Clarky?
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14 Feb 2026 21:31:00
I would do Faber and Boldy on that first deal.
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15 Feb 2026 03:46:32
Faber and Ek would do but Faber and Boldy would be much better.
That said, would Matthews have any interest in going to Minnesota?
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15 Feb 2026 10:08:34
Question I would ask clarky is why would either team trade the up and coming players for guys who are stars but haven’t won anything.
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17 Feb 2026 00:50:21
Minny would jump at Matthews for those / guys but if I was Toronto it would be a no thank you. Boldy then we r talking not EK.