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24 Apr 2026 11:02:15
Tor: Nylander Danford
Cbj: Werenski
The question should be asked but does Werenski want to stay in Columbus? This fixes so much for the Leafs but this is a trade that would be based off of what the players want but just imagine.
Werenski Tanev
McCabe Carlo
OEL Reid/Verhoeff
23 Apr 2026 21:54:18
This one is for LeafsGM78:
To Tor: Faber, Ek, 2027 2nd rd pick
To Minn: Matthews, Carlo
Matthews, Nylander and Mo must go before next year. If we are changing the identity, those 3 are the identity that needs to be changed. A decade of the half asses, don’t care if we win or lose, here for a good time attitude needs to go. This is your job and get paid multi millions to do it. So I want players in here respect the logo and will do whatever it takes to win. Polar opposite of what we have now. I’d gladly help Matthews pack his bag. But out of the 3 m, he is my last one to trade. No is an absolute must go, cannot play another game in a Leafs jersey. Nylander, I would be so happy to get a nice young package back for him, starting Sennecke (yes RLF I don’t think ANH may want to move him, I know I wouldn’t).
This is a different era, these kids are coming into the league almost game ready, back in the day a coach would never give an opportunity to a rookie like they are nowadays. 1. Mo, 2. Nylander, 3. Matthews, 4. Do not resign Maccelli. Is my wish list. Plus they have to trade a goalie this off season. I’d be trading Stolarz if we are sticking to this younger retool. Think of the haul we could get for all those players. No way would I move a guys like Knies, build around him but unless someone gives a ridiculous offer. Anyways very sorry for the long rant.
23 Apr 2026 22:23:17
Two Words for you Clarky! Right on!!!!! I think most fans would rather see young guys giving 100% (There is no 110% no matter how anyone tries to say it) than where we are. Get a GM and coach that are in tune with that.
Also a coach that realizes in 2 years he has done what he can with the young guys and is ready to step aside for a coach that knows how to handle those guys as well as older UFAS or older players traded into the organization.
23 Apr 2026 22:33:50
I don't know about you guys but I just see Robertson in a Blue Jackets jersey. We should do a Boone Jenner trade with them. I think Toronto adds.
23 Apr 2026 22:37:05
I'd do that. Jenner is such a charactoer guy. He probably will still do a Hometown discount to stay there though if they want to keep him.
24 Apr 2026 01:08:01
Isn't Jenner a UFA after this season? Can get him for free.
24 Apr 2026 04:41:52
That’s true I forgot.
23 Apr 2026 18:12:55
Tor: Carlo, Robertson
Ana: McTavish, Procyszyn
How's this look for a young NHL ready center. He could slot in the 2c/ 3c which could hopefully keep Knies in the system, unless we use Knies to fill out other major hole for a #1 dman. And bring back a young 6"2 RW/ C that skates hard and hits, captianed Battalion to 2nd.
23 Apr 2026 18:30:38
I have not been a huge fan of McTavish in the larger trades mentioned but to be honest... This trade would be a good one for the Leafs. We are giving up 2 players that fans are ready to run out of town.
McTavish is a fit for what we are giving up and I like Procyszyn. His numbers to most people are not eye popping but North Bay committed its system to a defense oriented team and it did get them to the 2nd round.
23 Apr 2026 18:34:44
Yeah, and he had a solid playoff as well. But ran into the powerhouse Brantford. My biggest concern is McTavish wakes up and goes on a run this playoffs (I actually have Anaheim eliminating Edmonton).
23 Apr 2026 20:49:32
I'd do that deal somehow I don't think the Ducks will.
24 Apr 2026 01:10:05
Johnny, it was literally 2 weeks ago McTavish was a healthy scratch. And there top 2 RHD (Gudas, Trouba) are UFA and play a similar game. But older.
23 Apr 2026 13:45:45
Toronto is trying to move on from Max Domi and Dakota Joshua, so a trade is probably the only way to make it happen.
Here’s an idea:
Josh Anderson + a 4th-round pick to Toronto,
and Domi + Joshua + a 3rd-round pick to Montreal.
Even though Domi puts up more points, Anderson would bring a different kind of game to Toronto.
Joshua would basically be a cap dump but would add some physicality back to Montreal, and Domi would bring playmaking.
If Montreal’s not interested, Toronto could retain 25% of Domi’s salary.
Honestly, I just don’t really see much of a role for either of them in Toronto anymore.
23 Apr 2026 15:17:11
I love Josh Anderson and would love to see him in our lineup. I just don't see Montreal giving him up for them and taking on extra salary. Neither of them can change the course of a game like Anderson can. He might not but up huge points but his tenacity and hitting changes games, and he has a knack for big goals at the right time.
Good guy to target though. Just not the right package to pry him loose. In my opinion, anyway. Could be wrong, of course.
23 Apr 2026 11:42:36
Toronto trades William Nylander and Jacob Quillan to Detroit.
In return, Toronto receivess
Marco Kasper
Michael Brandsegg-Nygard
Emmitt Finnie
2nd-round pick.
Toronto obviously loses a true top-line winger in Nylander, but the idea is to retool around youth and flexibility rather than keep pushing with an aging core.
Kasper projects as a long-term 2C, and if his development continues (which it likely will), he could become a reliable two-way center for years. Brandsegg-Nygard adds a high-upside prospect with scoring potential, while Finnie fits as a potential 3rd-line LW energy/ defensive smart forward. The 2nd round pick adds further future value.
There are definitely risks involved in moving a star like Nylander, but that’s the cost of acquiring young talent and extending your competitive window.
Toronto also signs Simon Edvinsson to a 7-year deal worth $8M AAV.
Trade Rielly to Canucks or other team and return draft pick maby first round pick.
He would immediately slot into the top-pairing on defense and become a core piece of the blue line going forward.
Give Easton Cowan a major role next season, potentially even a look in the top line. He already looks like an NHL player and still has room to grow.
Depth adjustment.
Benoit + 2nd-round pick could be moved for a more mobile, puck-moving defenseman like Dante Fabbro. ------
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It’s a high-risk, high-reward retool. Toronto gives up a proven star, but gains a mix of elite upside, center depth, and future assets. If Kasper hits and Brandsegg-Nygard develops, this could reshape the team’s core for years.
23 Apr 2026 12:19:52
Change Finnie to Sebastian Cossa and there’s a starting point there.
23 Apr 2026 15:35:21
I wouldn't do the deal just because of the lack of track record of some of the players and Nylander is worth more than what is in this package, but if a deal was put together I wouldn't replace Finnie with Cossa. Finnie is going to be a good one.
He had a nice Rookie year with 30 points and even if he turns into a consistant 50 point guy that is a better piece to add than Cossa. Cossa for all the hype and yes he has been great in the AHL, has still only played one NHL game.
22 Apr 2026 19:23:07
Matthews Robertson to Penguins.
Kindel McGroarty Pickering 2 2nds 2026
2 2nds 2027. To Leafs
22 Apr 2026 20:53:35
Nope I’m not willing to trade Matthews for anything.
22 Apr 2026 22:21:26
For anything? Really? Not saying this is a good trade but he is untouchable at all.
22 Apr 2026 23:07:02
No one is untouchable but this trade is a joke.
22 Apr 2026 23:08:57
Absolutely he is
22 Apr 2026 23:12:10
I meant he is not untouchable.
22 Apr 2026 23:15:11
I’ll expand on that he's set to break every franchise record of the most historic franchise if he’s playing for a couch that isn’t trying to change or dictate how he plays incorrectly. So who on earth other that McDavid and using the word maybe or hopefully can you replace him with, and why on earth would you gamble to find out?
22 Apr 2026 23:39:22
LeafsGM78, you are looking at who he was and not what he is. Here is a for instance. There are a lot of players even younger than McDavid or McKinnon or Kucherov or the like that if he was offered to them they would not give up a player straight up for him. Think San Jose would trade Celebrini straight up? Think Islanders would trade Schaefer straight up.
Those players completely change the complexion of a team single-handedly. They didn't have John Tavares in his prime or Mitch Marner and William Nylander as support. Matthews can be replaced with a ton of players with a 1st round pick added. I won't go into them all but there are a lot.
23 Apr 2026 00:00:55
There comes a time when if you are a fan of your team and a fan of a player. We sometimes have to take them off a pedestal and do what is best for your team. There is no reason you can’t cheer for that player to still play well elsewhere.
We can get sentimental and not do a thing this year and we will all be here next year talking about trading the same players and missing the playoffs again and again. We can’t let their value keep shrinking until we have hardly anyone of value.
23 Apr 2026 00:13:35
Gee thanks, dad. August 9th, 1988, the day I became a Leaf fan after moving back to Ontario from Edmonton and I cheered for a player and not the team he played for. Sometimes you just have to realize you short side and ungrateful for what you have. You can’t just trade in your perfect wife for a younger model. lol.
23 Apr 2026 00:14:29
Oh and Matthews did change the complete complexity of this franchise.
23 Apr 2026 00:16:00
We can keep blaming superstars for the rest of the team being less than adequate.
23 Apr 2026 00:42:42
So he changed it all by himself.
The day he arrived?
23 Apr 2026 01:41:02
Nope. Bit 70 goals and a Hart Trophy is a good start oh and a playoff team for ten years. Pretty damn good in my opinion but you’re right go Sharks and Islanders.
23 Apr 2026 02:09:32
Not sure what you’re trying to say non of those players have done what he has or will do the coach limited his production along with injuries that I’m sure he has recovered from. Gretzky had Kurri Lemieux had Jagr and Francis Hull had Oates so as far as I’m concerned every single elite player ever had a supporting cast. Anyway my opinion you’re an idiot if you think trading Matthews and or Nylander pushes the team further. This is why I hate being a Leaf fan I lived through Harold Ballard not spending money on decent players lived through a team that almost did it with Gilmore and company.
Now we had a team that made the playoffs for a decade and we boot one of the league’s best out while threatening his family apparently and are ready to blow it up why? Cause they haven’t won a cup guess what it’s hard to do so why not say hey this team is damn good Matthews and Nylander or Marner were never the issue the leafs have had a crap defence for a decade and counting but yet these three are the problem…come on
23 Apr 2026 01:42:25
Washington should’ve gotten rid of Ovy too right for a first round maybe.
23 Apr 2026 12:26:16
Well I have been called a lot of thinks in my life but have never been called an idiot. Honestly. You think you are the only fan that had watched the Leafs constantly not get to the top? We are in an era of No trade contracts, UFAs that hem and haw in their last two years if they will extend or not. Then if it gets to the last year and they have to be moved Teams are in a bind because other teams know they can offer a lot less. I get you are a huge fan if his and frustrated with the performance of the team.
In your eyes you might think of me and call me an idiot but if we need to rebuild I don’t want to be the future New York Rangers trading Panarin for Greentree. I think the vast majority of people on here all have different views on how to improve the team and while we might disagree or sometimes make fun of them (as I as guilty if that as well) we don’t need to call them idiots or other similar nouns.
23 Apr 2026 18:32:35
Sorry for calling you an idiot. We aren’t rebuilding. That’s my point, plan and simple. Matthews and Nylander aren’t the problem, so why try to make them the solution?
23 Apr 2026 22:53:03
I accept the apology. My point is that its hard to get people to agree on the path. Some don't like me because I analyse and find holes in the salary cap for other teams and for us. But it is a reality to look at. Others get upset because the differential between a retool and a rebuild is a very fine line. For instance you are saying we are not rebuilding so don't trade Matthews and Nylander. However your one trade has Knies and Reilly goint to Chicago for a 1st round pick. That is kind of a rebuild not a retool trade.
I don't hate Knies as some people think I do. I just see him as a potential asset that has no restrictions to improve the team in a trade for other proven players that might improve the team. My concern with that trade is everyone assumes that McKenna is going to be the saviour of any team. But what if he is Alexander Daigle, or Naill Yakupov or Brian Lawton and he isn't the saviour and Knies keeps thriving in Chicago? No matter how sure fire every player is thought to be in the draft there always is that risk.
22 Apr 2026 16:55:03
Here is one to chew on. I heard it the other day when I mentioned one of my past suggestions to a group of guys. One of them came back with this idea.
Toronto Sends: Matthews, OEL and a 2nd round pick in 2027
Dallas Sends Back: Wyatt Johnstone and Thomas Harley.
Dallas saves a Precious $2.25 million which they desperately need on their cap.
Toronto gets 2 Elite players and gets a lot younger.
I told him I would post it and see the feedback. I said some will say Dallas will want more and others will say Matthews is worth 2 more 1st round picks lol.
22 Apr 2026 20:52:45
Tempting but I’m really not a fan of trading Matthews.
22 Apr 2026 20:53:40
I like it, Suffering!! I think the 2nd should be coming to us since we’re losing the best player in the deal plus Wyatt is a winger. We could even relieve them of Tyler Seguin's contract if they move it to a 1st rd pick.
22 Apr 2026 21:03:13
Wyatt Centers Rantanen Clarky. He can play wing if he had to. But Dallas has had him as a Centre for 2 seasons. As far as losing the best player, that is arguable right now. Johnston is prety much at the level of Matthews and getting better each year. Harley is way better than OEL. That's why we need to offer the 2nd.
22 Apr 2026 23:07:52
Matthews alone gets that return.
23 Apr 2026 00:47:15
Dallas gives up both Harley and Johnstone just for Matthews. Well, ok, if you are Dallas GM and I am Toronto’s GM, I’ll do that. Lol
21 Apr 2026 23:35:43
Caps: Protas, Hudson, 4th rd pick
Leafs: Nylander, Robertson, 5th rd pick
21 Apr 2026 22:59:18
Brutal trade for Leafs.
22 Apr 2026 01:15:44
One word to describe that trade. Ridiculous
22 Apr 2026 15:04:06
Now if we add the second Protas Brother into that deal we might be talking a good looking deal.
23 Apr 2026 00:17:08
Not even if u added the other Protas and Ovi.
21 Apr 2026 21:04:13
So just read this as I’m sure many of you have.
Knies to Chicago for top four pick this year along with interest in Reilly, so how about
Tor: Knies Reilly
Chi: top four pick Vlasic 2nd
If Leafs retain on Morgan maybe another mid pick comes in. I think Chicago comes out slightly ahead so I would expect a retention.
21 Apr 2026 20:23:19
They would probably want Carlo over Rielly to be honest.
21 Apr 2026 20:34:50
Which is fine by me.
21 Apr 2026 22:05:56
So an unproven player although drafted top five they should be pretty dam good but still. For Mathew Knies a 23yr old Unicorn Beast that is only getting better plus has 3 yrs to go to hit his prime? He’s 23! Only 3/4yrs older than the kid we draft.
I’m not sure, I mean I get the allure with potentially 2 exceptional players from the top five from this year, plus a 2nd and a 3rd from a deep draft. Not sold on it tho. Kinda think we build around Knies.
21 Apr 2026 22:38:03
Thank you for talking sense Henry!!! I do not get these people that keep trading Knies. Mathews, Nylander and Mo is what should be leaving, not our 23 year old unicorn (as Henry put it). We need to change the culture and identity of this team.
Do we really think trading Knies is the way to do it? Or the guys that have set this culture over the past decade? I get everyone has an opinion but why Knies??
21 Apr 2026 23:00:45
Not trading Knies unless the other team grossly over pays …. And this trade ain’t that.
21 Apr 2026 23:45:43
At least my last Trade suggestion for Knies had Thomas Harley coming back.
21 Apr 2026 23:54:20
@ Clarky. The reason Knies' name always comes up is because he literally is the only player of any real value that is tradeable (No trade restrictions). The team is handcuffed in that regard. Sad state we are in that way.
22 Apr 2026 00:59:57
Trading Matthews and or Nylander is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.
22 Apr 2026 01:38:32
If Chicago's first round pick is to 2 and Leafs stay in top 5 why wouldn’t you make this trade and they wouldn’t have to retain on Reilly cause they have a boat load of cap space to take on his contract. You get elite left winger in McKenna or Stenberg to replace Knies.
Then u get your top RD with your own pick. I would say add a 1st rd 2027 as they have 3 of them plus the 2nd and Vlasic. It sounds like a good haul plus you have just opened up 15.25m in cap space.
22 Apr 2026 10:02:18
Clarky thank you sir! I’m definitely with you. Champ, I do get your thought process 100% still, Knies is still so young himself and what we’ve been looking for for so long. I just don’t think we go and trade that just to look for it later. I do however think May 5th could dictate the outcome.
We fall out of the top 5 I could see the Leafs pulling the trigger on a Knies trade. We stay in the top five even get graced by the hockey gods and end up top 3 I think Knies stays. Unless as CKps stated it is a massive over payment, if not we stand pat.
22 Apr 2026 10:49:18
@ckps1976 That is not realistic. Teams are looking to try to find a balance trading a need for a need. If there is a teams G.M that knowingly willingly grossly over pays for a player, If I am the owner I am not firing him. I am taking him to the back 40 and having a good old fashioned hanging.
22 Apr 2026 12:35:53
If your trading Knies, there can't be a hopeful coming back.
23 Apr 2026 00:24:24
Hopeful comeback?? You r talking getting a guy like McKenna. If Leafs pick lands in top 5 now u have 2 that's crazy. McKenna is a left winger which has more potential than Knies did at his current age. You guys can’t be serious. Like I said if they add another 1st rd pick for 2027 on top of the original post. It’s a good deal.
23 Apr 2026 11:52:08
I realize that, champ. That is what leafsgm says about every Matthews trade prop. Just throwing it back.
21 Apr 2026 17:48:24
Pretty wild trade idea vol 7,06
Rielly for Adam Larsson, Winterton, and a 2nd-round pick (or first round?),
Giving Toronto a true top-pair defensive RD and depth two-way help. Rielly would then be replaced in the summer with a big-ticket signing.
I see Winterton as a potential steady 3rd-line smart two-way guy who could hit ~40 points in a good season. Coachable player, still developing, and reportedly very motivated to work on weaknesses.
Oel for Nate Schmidt straight up hey, same cap, age etc but more reliable defensive play from Schmidt.
Domi for Ben Meyers and a 2nd-round pick to add a faceoff/4th-line center.
Brandon Carlo to Dallas for Esa Lindell, upgrading versatility and puck-moving.
Joshua and Lorenz moved for mid-round picks to clean up the roster.
Overall: less offense from the back end, but a much more 2way game and defensively solid group. Then maybe try to trade a physical forward like Brady Tkachuk-type player in the summer to balance it out again.
(X) - Larsson
Lindell - Schmidt
McCabe - Tanev if healthy and Villeneuve.
Depth: Benoit, Phil Myers.
Who is the X?
21 Apr 2026 18:51:34
What reason does SEA have to acquire Reilly and give up Larsson?
What reason does DAL have to give up Lindell, who has a good cap hit over many years, for Carlo, who can walk at the end of the year?
21 Apr 2026 20:03:37
Not to be insulting but this trade is complete gibberish. Ok maybe I am insulting.
21 Apr 2026 23:03:21
Laughable. Reilly would barely get the second. Domi may get a third, not a second and a player.
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