Leafs talk 2

04 Sep 2025 10:14:08
Anyone else fired up to start watching this Marner-less team this year? Might be a step back in regular season but we look like a much harder team to play against in a 7 game series. It’s the only thing I like about winter. 😂 Go Leafs Go!

04 Sep 2025 14:31:01
I'm not expecting much of a step back at all. I expect about the same. points in the reg. Season.

04 Sep 2025 18:19:55
Never mind Marner, I am just looking forward to a team that is not likely to be pushed around and should be able to play any style of hockey necessary. Many of us have begged to see this type of team and we finally will. Let's also remember, Tre isn't done. It is unlikely the team that starts the season will be the same team come playoff time. There should be some awesomely physical games to watch. A team that we are probably proud to get behind instead of the soft teams we had to endure and be embarrassed to watch get pushed around.

10 Sep 2025 01:06:24
It’s gonna be a fun team to watch this year so many new faces yet the team still feels incomplete…. Too many bodies my guess is they will let guys duke it out for a spot and then see if the can make some moves to free up some space roslovic to the leafs is still out there too.

03 Sep 2025 14:37:06
Anyone else think the league really screwed up with these new policies? I'm not against most but for example, you announce LTIR changes weeks before season starts? Seems like odd timing.

03 Sep 2025 22:01:42
The players or PA signed off on it so it really only screws gms but I agree with the playoff salary cap too many of the last handful of cup teams used that loop hole to go into the playoffs with a roster worth over 100 mil.

04 Sep 2025 14:30:27
@Goat I have no issue with the change, my issue is making any changes so close yo season start.

03 Sep 2025 11:56:16
Would anyone take a flyer on kuznetzov he's not in his prime but still a solid player

31 Aug 2025 23:04:34
July 1 2026
C mcDavid signs with da leafs
3 years 54 million

Carl Grundstrom 2yrs 1.250 per

Stolarz signs 3years 5 million per
Maccelli signs 3years 5 million per


Rielly is traded to Vancouver for 2nd rd pick 2028 and 3rd rd pick 2027 and prospect Tom Willander

Domi is traded to hawks for 2nd rd pick 2027


Cowan McDavid Nylander
Knies Matthews Maccelli
Joshua Tavares Roy
Lorentz Quillan Grundstrom

McCabe Tanev OEL Carlo Benoit Danford
Thrun Myers

Woll Stolarz

01 Sep 2025 12:47:37
As much as I would love to have mcdavid, is the solution really to add him along with Willy and Mathews?

01 Sep 2025 18:30:56
Leafs life
No it’s not
That’s why I posted it
🙄
You are a bright light 😏.

29 Aug 2025 10:06:00
Knies Matthews Maccelli
McMann if don't work then Joshua step up Tavares Nylander
Domi Roy Cowan
Lorenz Laughton Joshua/ Pezzetta

McCabe Tanev
Rielly Carlo
Benoit OEL

If the lines looked something like that, I don't think Toronto needs too many more changes. Kampf, Robertson, and Järnkrok wouldn't make the lineup in my scenario, because I’d already start giving Cowan a chance to break into the NHL. Yeah, many people would say it’s too early, but he has to be given the opportunity to prove the doubters wrong even if it’s just the 9-game trial.


Those three (Kämpf, Robertson, Järnkrok) could be traded for picks or future assets.

I'd give McMann a real shot on the second line. If it doesn’t work out, you move on and trade him.

Let's go Leafs. Maccelli+50assist I bet that.

20 Aug 2025 19:42:36
It makes me somewhat nervous that Tre hasn't been able to trade Kampf and Robertson yet. We need to open up some cap space and get rid of some bodies.
If Leafs can get Kunin on a PTO, then I would also move out Jarnkrok as well.

20 Aug 2025 21:10:15
If necessary Tags, he places Kampf and Jarnkrok on waivers and saves about $2.3M in cap space even if they aren't claimed. Can send down either Myers are Thrun and save more if needed. Tre needs to be patient imo. He has options.

20 Aug 2025 22:23:59
RLF Agreed on Tre must be patient and yes we can save $1.15 from each contract, but I really hope Tre can get some draft capital out of these two guys.
After all, he did find a good deal for Liljegren, especially since Fabbro was placed on waivers and lost for nothing just 10 days after the Lily trade (I still don't get what Nashville did there) .

21 Aug 2025 02:52:31
Tags. For sure, if he can move them for picks, that's the optimal move. All I am saying is - be patient. Don't add an asset to move one of them because he can always send them down. If claimed, it cost Leafs nothing and they get the cap space. Imo, Tre has done more good for this team in 2 years than Dubas in his whole tenure. We are getting closer and closer to a playoff style team. I want him to stay patient and make smart moves, not panic moves.

21 Aug 2025 14:23:15
Agreed.
What do you think of offering Kunin a PTO? He can play 4RW and even take draws when needed (defensive right circle since being right handed) .
He hits much more than Jarnkrok, also has some speed, can make some offensive plays and PK's. I think if Leafs can get him at a reasonable cap hit, then ship out or waive Jarnkrok.

22 Aug 2025 12:54:47
Kunin is a guy I used to be pretty high on. He had offensive potential upside. He just never figured it out and is now cast as a defensive bottom 6er who can play a physical game. I think the Leafs have enough of his type. I think both Kampf and Jarnkrok have to go before giving Kunin a PTO.

22 Aug 2025 14:26:04
Clearly Kampf and Jarnkrok would have to go. I just think Kunin would be a better fit with Lorentz and Laughton on the 4th line.

16 Aug 2025 01:26:04
Why do i always see this hate for Mcmann? Even reporters act like he can't score. He had 20g last year, while being in and out of the lineup.

16 Aug 2025 13:26:17
I don't understand it either. So many wanted the Leafs to trade for Marchment, who costs 3X as much and doesn't produce much more, but want to get rid of McMann, the better skater. Yes, Marchment is more physical, but he is not 3x better than McMann.

01 Sep 2025 18:32:57
He’s a cream puff
Where was he late in the season and the playoffs?
Oh right
He turtles
Berube thinks the same otherwise he would be on the 2nd line.

15 Aug 2025 15:18:26
A couple young guys that never signed for the team that drafted them could become free agents today. Some could interest the Leafs.

Alex Gagne
Justin Janicke
Cameron Berg
Tomas Mazura
Joel Maatta
Dominic James
Ty Gallagher

22 Aug 2025 20:16:18
Gagne signed with Tampa iirc. The rest are already or should become free agents when their paperwork is all filed.

I see any of Janicke, James, Gallagher and Berg as being possible free pick ups for the Leafs. It wouldn't hurt, especially if they can move a cou0le of contracts.

11 Aug 2025 21:04:36
The Leafs need a top defenseman if they're to have any chance of winning the Cup. Why is everyone pushing for new forwards. With a star dman the offense will be much better. Any realistic thoughts?

12 Aug 2025 14:40:57
Yeah, no "star" defenseman are available. Good luck trying to find one.

13 Aug 2025 01:20:02
Did Florida really have an "elite" or "star" D-man? I wouldn't call Ekblad elite or an all-star type. He's good, but he is not on Hedman or Piet's level.

11 Aug 2025 19:51:12
What is everyone's view on brining in any of the world junior 5 if they are cleared to play in the NHL again. Would you want any of them on your team? Would you even want any of them if they weren't a part of what happened?

12 Aug 2025 14:40:21
I don't think any help the team, but I'm not morally against them. If I'm Edmonton I call Hart yesterday.

13 Aug 2025 19:26:19
Unfortunately that is too hot a topic for many to touch. I have always liked McLeod and used to make many props for him to the Leafs. I would consider him if I were the Leafs, but they will never do it because of the optics that come with it.

10 Aug 2025 20:19:21
I can't believe nobody jumped on the Hamilton, Reilly, Quinn deal.No team has ever one a cup without an elite defense man. Toronto doesn't have one in Reilly! Hamilton would solve a lot of problems for the Leafs. What ever it would take, it would be worth it.

11 Aug 2025 15:46:45
Hamilton has had massive injury issues the last 5 years. He's also getting up there in age.

Yeah, if Quinn wants to come here then sure. What does that trade look like though? Mathews for Hughes? It would have to be something close.