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01 Jul 2026 15:02:26
Just stop writing KINGmatty!
01 Jul 2026 20:05:19
Dude!!!! You’re miss reading post or mixing up post and making a fool out of yourself 🤐.
Please read again when you sober up 🍺🤪.
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01 Jul 2026 00:19:31
Just ran into a guy I haven't seen in a couple of years that lives in Owen Sound. We got talking hockey (Of course lol). He said one prospect we have that flys uner the radar is Harry Nansi. He has watched him for the last 3 years in Owen Sound. He said when he first got there he was like 6' and 160 lbs and now he is 6' 3" almost 190. His development this year he said was insane.
He was dominant on his shifts. I didn't realie until he told me that Nansi was drafted 5th last year but he was pretty much the youngest player drafted. If he had been born 5 dsys later he would not have even been in last years draft, he would be in this years. Just nice to know again that we may have a hidden nugget in the system.
01 Jul 2026 00:08:39
Nice Suffering. He has looked good the times I seen him, plays more mature then his age. Problem with Toronto at least up until now, the players on the brink never really get a fair shake.
01 Jul 2026 20:37:31
I love feel good stories. Hope the kid pans out 🤞.
30 Jun 2026 00:57:34
We badly need to pick 2-3 wingers out of this group of UFA’s:
Marchment, Lee, Benn, Greer, E. Kane, Viel, Lomberg, Malott, Beecher, Douglas, Duhaime before get bullied all season. Pick up Oleksiak, Stanley or Lauzon to round out the D. Doesn’t sound like Marchment wants to play here, and Greer just had his rights traded to the Ducks, so Anders Lee is my first pick because he can play up and down the lineup.
I like Malott, Viel, Lomberg, Duhaime to fill out a couple spots on the 4th line.
30 Jun 2026 08:13:56
I don’t think the Leafs “badly” need to grab one of these guys, but I understand what you’re eluding to. I would say Marchment is a top target, and if they move one of Lorentz/Joshua they could target one of the fourth liners.
But I’ve circled Marchment, Jenner, Benn and possibly Laughton as my targets. The issue is they all shoot left, so chances are they may have to play off wing side. Also, no one knows what is to come of Domi.
30 Jun 2026 11:04:48
Like Beecher, Paul Cotter and Philipp Kurashev were both non-qualified by NJD and SJS.
Cotter is a big winger who has great wheels and plays a hard game while Kurashev is a very speedy C why hasn’t yet put it together but might.
I could have interest in them as well.
But I’m still hoping for a big fish or two! Mantha and Andersson or Ferraro.
29 Jun 2026 21:06:29
For the record, and I do know others disagree, I’m not a fan of resigning Troy Stecher.
He’s a 32yo 5.10 184 RD who is playing on his 8th team!
He’s played on 8 teams for a reason, teams used him as fill-ins and then sought better adds to their blueline.
I’m sure there are several better ways to spend $1.35m.
It possibly takes a D spot from William Villeneuve.
It makes signing Emil Andrae at 5.9 194 redundant!
Adding $1.35 to Reilly’s $7.5 probably gets you Rasmus Andersson but for sure Mario Ferraro.
Heck it gets you a younger and much larger Nick Desimone who skates as well and handles the puck equally well. It would pay for half of Andrew Peeke’s next contract.
Said my piece and I know others liked his play for the Leafs last year.
But let’s not forget our team missed the playoffs.
29 Jun 2026 22:25:56
Randy, they signed him as insurance depending on what other trades they may do and who they may throw in on those trades as pieces. On the other hand, he is not trade protected or movement protected so he can be sent to the minors if he clears waivers. So it is a minor amount of money to worry about if he is sent down.
Only $200,000 of that would be on the salary cap books. He is not an ideal player but he is serviceable if there were injuries and they needed him, and if he was on the minors he would be a good team leader.
29 Jun 2026 22:51:04
He might be considered insurance, and yes it’s a small amount, but it definitely complicates giving Villeneuve his chance and signing Andrae, who I have interest in seeing.
I may be wrong, but I don’t see other teams having an interest in Stecher, so why not just put him on a 1-year deal at league minimum.
I want to like Chayka, but he’s making it difficult for me with this deal, especially if he doesn’t sign Andrae.
Bringing Stecher back isn’t consistent with his goal to overhaul the D corps.
29 Jun 2026 23:20:47
Because under the collective bargaining agreement you can't do a RFA. At qualifying offer to a player to sign him for less than he is already making. At no point does this contract affect Villeneuve or Andrae or Danford or Chadwicks chances. Money of this level won't make a difference in training camp and exhibition games.
They all have as good a shot as the next at being on bottom 6 and being the 7th man on the roster. You have to remember we still need to ice a team for the Marlies and a lot of that team who were not real prospects will be moving on.
30 Jun 2026 08:18:34
Stretcher won’t be an everyday player. I think there’s more going out still, plus I’d rather have Stetcher as my 6/7 over Myers. The Marlies players will have to prove their game can translate to the NHL. Truthfully, I think Danford makes the jump before Villenuve does.
30 Jun 2026 10:54:24
I for one think Villeneuve is overrated on here. Guy is scared, see how fast he throws the puck away when he has pressure on him. That’s the A, imagine how nervous/scared he would be playing Tb, MTL or Fla. No thanks on Villeneuve. He would be my last option to call up.
30 Jun 2026 11:11:22
Okay, then let’s add Villeneuve to our trade list while he has value.
He had a great playoff!
29 Jun 2026 19:41:44
With the history with the coach, do you think 1 year of Doughty at full cost could be something Toronto looks at? Not sure Doughty would waive to come to Toronto but if there was a chance would you take a chance on it?
My 2 ideal candidates for this team at this point would be Doughty and Hayton. Then hopefully resign McMann in free agency.
A D pairings of
Oel Doughty
McCabe Raddysh
Reilly Tanev
Sounds insane.
Bit older but that is a deap blue line. And we have lots of marlies to fill in for injuries.
Not sure what cost for these 2 would be. I thought Hayton wouldn't be very much until I saw what McTavish went for.
Doughty I think eating all 11 million makes it quite a bit cheaper.
30 Jun 2026 10:59:38
I’m so mad we lost McMann for a 2nd. That’s the type of player we need. Boston Pizza is over here trading him just to say he did something but he just didn’t have a clue.
He is resigned in Seattle for 5.5M for 6 years. Gone for good. One of the few who developed in our minors system and came out to a solid role player.
28 Jun 2026 06:54:22
I don’t see any trades between now and July 1
So free agency
Jenner 3 years 4 million per
Mikheyev 3 years 4 million per
Ferraro 3 years 4 million per
Saves some cap space for the trade deadline
Those are my thoughts
My thoughts only
But Now I changed my handle from Doug93 to Luke Fox so champishere knows who I truly am!!
28 Jun 2026 12:44:37
I don’t mind any of the signings but I think you’re low on each by $1m.
28 Jun 2026 20:35:21
I agree with Randy. Although I think Ferraro being only 28 might get $5.5 and possibly pushing 6 with a longer term.
28 Jun 2026 21:57:58
I think the Leafs should target Ryan Shea in FA... $4.1M/4yrs.
He's a late bloomer, but did very well this past season.
28 Jun 2026 23:07:18
I also like Shea but would rather pay the xtra Suffering is saying on Ferraro.
More of a sure thing in my mind.
If I could entice Shea at $3.5 I would jump at it.
29 Jun 2026 00:12:33
How come nobody wants to get a tough guy or even willing to drop the mitts for the team? The pick ups are fine but our division is nasty. Who do we have to answer to that? Someone cheap shots one of our stars, who is stepping in?
29 Jun 2026 00:23:41
@RandySears
It looks like Chayka us targeting defencemen who can handle and distribute the puck much faster and more efficiently. Ferraro, although better than Csrlo, is not really a puck moving defenceman. Shea can distribute the puck better and will cost less on his AAV.
@Clarky17
I'm definitely not opposed to getting a tougher Dman, but I really don’t see anyone worth while in FA. Stanley is a no go for me.
Maybe Chayka can trade for someone who is physical and can handle & distribute the puck efficiently.
Personally, I would may a play on Ristolainen. I do like him, but realize many don't. I think he's competent enough to handle and distribute the puck and also plays physical. Hopefully the Carlo trade lowered Risto's trade value.
29 Jun 2026 11:41:30
Tags
You’re right that Ferraro’s skill set is different than Shea’s and that he will be more expensive than Shea.
My concern is that Shea, who I do like, has had only one decent season and I’m finding $4.1 is a bit high.
But I wouldn’t fall on my sword if he’s signed.
I would also have interest in Ritsolainen who seems to have become more dependable, has some offence and lots of physicality.
29 Jun 2026 14:00:43
RandySears
I understand your concerns, it would be a bit of a gamble for sure and especially since Chayka has already invested in Andrae who is pretty much in the same boat.
Hopefully Leafs do make a play for Werenski or Harley, if these rumours are true.
27 Jun 2026 17:46:07
I’m liking the Leafs picks a lot so far through 3 rounds, not immediate help other than McKenna but they each have several quality aspects about their game.
I like the combination of speed, IQ, size, and compete.
The 3 D selected are a nice combination of skills, not all the same!
The goalie has an interesting upside.
The one that intrigues me most is Olsen because one scout said he won’t disappear in the playoffs!
27 Jun 2026 13:57:31
A lot of teams sure filled some good needs in last night's draft. Obviously the Leafs getting McKenna could turn into a new type of team for them. Who do you think fared the best last night? My choice and it sure helps when you have 3 picks was San Jose.
They get Stenberg who should be dynamite with Celebrini then they get a future Big two way d-man in Verhoef and then land their future mobile playmaking e-man in Lin. Still should be a crazy next 4 or 5 days with more trades and signings to go.
26 Jun 2026 22:17:58
Zelwegger was an absolute whiff by a lot of GMs. I would have paid that price or more for him.
27 Jun 2026 03:22:39
I agree. Wanted the Leafs to grab him.
26 Jun 2026 16:17:17
I love how the talking head so-called insiders twist things to make their story have Legitimacy on some of the sites. The Darnell Nurse thing for instance. Instead of just saying “The Flyers have a need for a role he could fit” and leave it at that. They don’t stop they add a total bogus add on. Like... The move makes sense with Donovan McNabb being his uncle and his family ties in Philadelphia. Yes McNabb was a Quarterback there but has lived in Phoenix for 20 years and has no family in Philadelphia. Nurse’s sole reason would be because Philly is a good team not family that no longer lives there.
I’d like to read a truthful article some day like “Jimmy Wristshotter has signed a one year contract with the new Expansion team in Indianapolis. Because of his pad incidents it is the only Franchise he does not have restraining orders preventing him from Entering Arenas. Because if this Jimmy will be only allowed to play home games. The 1 year contract will be reviewed upon his court hearing scheduled for the end if the season from an incident that happened during the contract signing.”
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