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10 Dec 2024 20:51:02
Crazy off season proposal:
Trade:
To Dallas: Matthews (Dallas has room with Benn’s 9.5M coming off the books)
To Tor: Wyatt Johnston, Marchment, 1st 2025, 2nd 2026
Extend: Marner: 12.75M X 8, Knies 5.75 X 3, JT 5.75 X 3
Off season UFA signings:
Bennett - 6.5M X 4
Olivier - 1.9 X 3
Trade/ waive: Kampf, Jarnkrok, Reaves
Knies JT Nylander
Domi Wyatt Marner
McMann Bennett Marchment
Lorentz Minten Olivier
IMO much more solid 1 through 4.
1.) 11 Dec 2024 04:32:05
That isn't close to enough for Mathews imo.
2.) 11 Dec 2024 13:09:59
LL
He did, after all, admit it was crazy. LOL
I do however like Wyatt Johnston and Marchment is a solid force.
The two picks will be late round selections due to the Stars successes.
I agree it falls short.
3.) 11 Dec 2024 14:07:07
Wow really eh LL? I thought it was too much. Wyatt Johnston is a stud already and still super young. Marchment great depth ok Ayer to play up and down the lineup (Berube style player) plus a 1st and 2nd? How much more do you think he would bring in? Plus freeing up a ton of cap space with is worth a lot too.
01 Dec 2024 12:45:21
Roster Breakdown for 25/ 26 season:
Salary cap this year $88M going up to 92.5M with potential to hit $97M. Assuming the Cap is 92.5M next season we would have 26.3M in cap space.
Wage increases that start next year:
McCabe: 2M >>4.51M
Woll: 767K >> 3.67M
This is included in the 26.3M left for next year.
RFA’s and potential signing numbers:
Dewar: 1.5M X 1-2 years
Knies: 5M X 2 year (bridge deal)
Robertson: 1.5M X 1-2 years
Holmberg: 1.5M X 1-2 years
Timmins: 2.5M X 2 years
= 12M
UFA signings:
Marner: 12.5M X 8
Tavares: 6M X 3
Lorentz: 1.35M X 2
=19,850,000M
12M RFA’s + 19,850,000M (UFA’s)
31,850,000M
-26,300,000M (cap space)
= $5,550,000 over the cap next year.
So what’s got to give next year to make this cap work and would be nice to get a Sam Bennett in the off season but doesn’t look like that’s gonna fit in our cap space. Is the answer to let Marner or JT walk? What’s your thoughts?
1.) 01 Dec 2024 12:57:52
First off the Leafs Management will not be resigning Robertson, Holmberg, Dewar or Timmons.
All will be traded at or before the trade deadline.
Second, Marner will not be resigned.
He will be replaced with Cowan and Brock Beoser.
Tavares will be offered $4 million over 2yrs or $3.5 over 3yrs only.
Knies will get $4.75 x 4yrs.
Leafs will bring up Minton and Grebenkin full time next year.
Domi will be asked to waive his no-trade and Reaves will be gone as well as Kampf.
That is what is going to probably happen and there will be lots of cap space available, not like your prediction states.
Such a silly Man!
2.) 01 Dec 2024 13:24:02
Punt
Dewar
Robertson
Holmberg
I know it will be tough to replace 6 goals in total that they will get this season but I’m sure Treliving will find a way
Tavares is offered 4 million per season and will like it because that’s all he’s getting
Timmins? I may let him walk too
Bottom pair for 2.5? I think not
Now you have some coin to sign Bennett and my favourite Kunin.
3.) 01 Dec 2024 13:24:12
Lol ParkGardens you are so far off from reality it’s just funny. JT, one of the best C in the league is gonna sign for 3.5-4M? Haha and I’m silly? 6M is bud hometown discount. 3.5-4 is just highway robbery. Don’t want Boeser at all. If you’re not signing Dewar, Holmberg, Timmins or Robertson, who are you replacing them with? Timmins has been one of our best D and Holmberg is in his way to being a legit shut down 3rd line winger/ C. You’re not paying attention Park Gardens.
4.) 01 Dec 2024 13:59:14
Holmberg and Dewar can stay at those salaries. I’d like to think that Niemela will finally come up and replace Timmons for less money. Domi, Kamph, Reaves, Robertson, Jarnkrok can all go. Patches will be gone.
5.) 01 Dec 2024 14:14:10
You guys are crazy for not thinking Timmins is worth 2.5M when the salary is potentially going up 4.5-9M dollars. Sorry but Niemela won’t be able to hack it against the big boys. Liljegren 2.0.
6.) 01 Dec 2024 20:07:32
Clearly, I am paying attention just not in the fantasy world you are in.
Tavares will sign for what I said as he has made his money and just wants a cup before retiring.
There are many replacement players out there for the bottom six if Toronto stops over paying this dam core four robbers.
Wake up Clarky things are changing right before your half shut eyes!
7.) 01 Dec 2024 22:56:20
I would image Leafs will do their utmost to move/ wave/ buyout Kampf $2.45), Jarnkrok ($2.1) and Reaves ($1.35).
I can’t see Pacioretty being resigned as his injuries have decimated his availability.
With luck Minten, Cowan and Grebenkin, all on ELC will make the team.
Marner at $12.5 is a $1.6 increase over his last contract.
I doubt Tavares will resign for less than $5 - $6 million if he continues the production (22gp, 10g, 11a, 21pts, +6) he has exhibited through the first 23 games of the season.
McCabe’s increase from $2M to $4.5 was an absolute necessity.
Dewar, Holmberg, Lorentz are all valuable at their current level of remuneration.
8.) 02 Dec 2024 01:54:12
Water buffalo gets it why don't you Clarky.
Treliving has fixed the defense with depth and the Goalies, he will now attempt to fix the forwards.
The problem is the no trade clauses, UFAs and teams are just not willing to trade right now.
Only small trades are happening until after the new year.
9.) 02 Dec 2024 12:18:32
Not sure what you’re talking about Park. I agree with what WN49 is saying. Did you not catch the part that JT won’t make less than 5-6M? Lol pay attention, Gardens.
28 Nov 2024 19:44:54
My two targets to make this a legit cup contending team (similar to most of your targets) :
Trade 1:
To Tor: Olivier
To CBJ: Robertson, Reaves, 3rd Rd 2025
Trade 2:
To Tor: McBain, 4th rd 2026
To Utah: Hildeby, Minten, Kampf
When all is healthy:
Knies Matthews Domi
Pacioretty JT Marner
McMann McBain Nylander
Lorentz Holmberg Olivier extra: Dewar, Jarnkrok.
1.) 28 Nov 2024 22:46:36
Mathieu Olivier would be an excellent 4th line, right wing addition and divesting Leafs of Reaves makes it even better!
Love to have McBain as 3rd line center.
Hildeby and Minten seems like a good starting point in negotiations.
2.) 29 Nov 2024 13:54:21
I like the targets. I think that is an overpay for McBain though.
3.) 29 Nov 2024 13:58:43
I like the targets. I think it's an overpay for McBain though. Maybe they would go for something like Kampf and a 2026 1st.
26 Nov 2024 22:45:31
Alright gents been up in the lab working this out for next year:
Trade Alert:
To Nsh: Matthews
To Tor: Forsberg, Sissons, 1st rd pick2025 (lowest of the 3)
Off season signings and extensions:
Marner - 12.5M X 8 - NMC first 4 years
Bennett - 6.5M X 5
Knies - 5M X 2 - bridge deal
JT - 5.5M X 4
Olivier - 1.5M X 2
Timmins - 1.5M X 2
Patches - 1.5M X 1 (assuming he stays healthy when he gets back)
Trade Kampf, Jarnkrok and Reaves for draft picks
Next years team:
Knies JT Marner
Forsberg Bennett Nylander
PAC.
1.) 27 Nov 2024 01:43:05
Sorry didn’t finish those lines:
Pacioretty Sissons Domi
Lorentz Holmberg Olivier.
2.) 27 Nov 2024 01:56:27
Trading Kampf ($2.4), Jarnkrok ($2.1) and Reaves ($1.35) would be great.
I don’t think I would resign Pacioretty as he can’t stay healthy.
Resigning Timmins works.
Signing Mathieu Olivier and Sam Bennett would be perfect.
Resigning Marner, Knies and JT are a must.
Don’t care much for the return on the Matthews trade.
3.) 27 Nov 2024 02:22:40
Don't resign Mitch. He's playing well, but it really doesn't matter. He always looks good this time of year. He cannot be paid 13+ along with Mathews and Willy making what they do.
4.) 27 Nov 2024 02:39:06
Yes ty WB49. I shouldn’t have signed Patches because I forgot to addcMcMann to that spot. ?
Tough to tell how much Austin would go for but I’m a huge fan of Forsberg, always puts up great points and never has had anyone to play with.
5.) 27 Nov 2024 12:48:41
Matthews is not getting traded, plus there would need to be another 1st or 2 added to that deal.
23 Nov 2024 12:35:48
Gonna try a friendly fire trade with Montreal;
To Tor: Newhook (23yo/ C/ 2.9Mx3 left on his deal) + Wi-Fi as our new tough guy (1.3Mx2 left on his deal)
To MTL: Minten, Hakanpaa, Reaves, Kampf
IMO Newhook is what we hope Minten will become but Newhook is NHL ready now and still only 23. Hakanpaa gives MTL a big sturdy RHD, Reaves is a cap dump and Kampf is there to fill the void until Minten is ready.
Knies Matthews Domi
Patches JT Nylander
McMann Newhook Marner
Lorentz Holmberg Dewar/ Steeves
Rielly OEL
McCabe Tanev
Wi-Fi Timmins
Benoit Myers
Rifai.
1.) 23 Nov 2024 14:36:54
Newpoop is a reincarnation of kerpoop
So no thanks.
2.) 23 Nov 2024 16:11:13
Domi on waivers not on your first line.
3.) 23 Nov 2024 19:56:47
CKPS, I hope you remember this when Domi comes back from his injury and starts killing it.
4.) 23 Nov 2024 20:00:22
@Grumpy every time I see Newhook play he is all over the ice and annoying to play against. Not only that he is going and still developing. But then again Grumpy you don’t like anyone do you? Ripping these guys apart like their not in the NHL.
5.) 24 Nov 2024 00:52:05
Lol Clarky
The league is so watered down a lot of these guys belong in the ECHL
Newpoop is one of them
Just comment on the trade posts and don’t post personal attacks on other posters
Although you are a noodlebrain and know nothing about evaluating hockey talent
?.
6.) 24 Nov 2024 01:09:43
Two 2nds for Liljegren? Enough said! lol noodle brain, I’m not sure if you’re 12 or an old man that just never matured but either way quite the character to say the least.
7.) 24 Nov 2024 11:27:57
Including Minten in that trade post is clear evidence of an absolute delusional Hockey mind and a clear indication of an individual who knows absolutely ZERO about hockey talent.
Others agree with me 100 percent but saw my post and realized I put you in your proper place so there was no need for them to comment
Clarky
Your posts going forward are now in my garbage bin and no longer deserve to be replied on
I will consider re-instatement when you post something that remotely is worthy of a reply.
8.) 24 Nov 2024 13:51:55
Lmfao why do you think I care? Our hockey IQ’s aren’t even close their noodle brain. You trade guys on here every time they have a bad game. ? good ole Lumpy.
9.) 24 Nov 2024 16:19:55
Personally, I hope if the leafs trade a guy like Minten, it's in a deal that brings back a top player and I don't see one in this deal. I think Leafs are overpaying.
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11 Dec 2024 14:22:14
Hockey is a funny game sometimes and I wanted to bring up a topic kind of related to our team but want to hear your thoughts. Cgy Flames D that Tre built before they all got split up on paper seemed to be one of the best top 6 D in the league (again on paper) .
Cgy top 6: Hanifin, Andersson, Weegar, Tanev, Zadorov, Gudbranson
How were they not winning games with defence like this? Is it possible that they were too slow for todays NHL?
Could this be a problem for our D? Other than OEL and maybe Rielly (but has terrible gap control) have decent speed on the back end. Looked a bit noticeable these past few games. What do you guys think?
1.) 11 Dec 2024 16:58:09
I don't think Gudbranson was ever part of that group, he left before Weegar arrived. But yes, the other 5 did have parts of 2 seasons together.
The one they played the most together was 22-23. The 6th D was mostly the declined Michael Stone and bunch of fringe NHLers. A season where Markstrom played the majority of games and was terrible. Their leading scorer had only 73 points. This was the post Tkachuk and Gaudreau year. Most of the forwards had a down year other than Toffoli. The team was a mess.
The next season only Weegar and Andersson were really healthy for it. Hanifin only played 61 games. Tanev only 56 and Zadorov 21 as he was traded to Vancouver. Guys like Kylington, Gilbert and Pachal all played over 30 games that season. This was the year that was the start of the decline in Calgary as they just didn't have much talent left upfront.
I don't think the Leafs D are too slow. The issue is mostly the forwards right now. They are blowing the zone early leaving few options for the D. They are on the wrong side of the puck too often allowing easy movement through the neutral zone with numbers and they aren't playing anywhere near physical enough.
I think Berube may start benching some guys soon if the don't get back to playing the way he wants. The D looked fine when they did, even with the injuries upfront.
25 Nov 2024 11:00:42
Another good team win last night! Didn’t play the best game and still have a lot of guys out but players are buying into what Berube is selling and it’s refreshing. Maybe not as exciting of hockey to watch as there isn’t so much free wheeling and chances going back and forth as in past years but I believe they are finding the recipe to success.
But my real reason for this post is Fraser Minten. I know everyone has very high expectations for this kid but I just don’t see it. He has a very good hockey IQ, I won’t deny. But seems timid or standoffish to me. His offense seems average as he isn’t doing nothing to special with the puck. I know he is still young but he couldn’t get it done with Saskatoon last year, didn’t look good in the WJ and hasn’t done much when playing in the NHL regular season games (other than Willys gift pass) . He still has a lot to prove for me if he wants to be a regular NHL’er. I know this may get some hate but we are all entitled to our opinion.
1.) 25 Nov 2024 12:09:24
Give Minten time. I still have more faith in him than Nicky Bobby to get it together.
Goaltending has helped by not going through long stretches of unpredictability to build confidence which is nice, along with everything you stated.
Anyone else eating crow now with how good OEL has looked? We'll played Tre, I hated that signing at the time.
2.) 25 Nov 2024 12:38:01
I like Minten and think he is a NHLer but he needs to improve his quickness and speed; he hasn’t yet shown that he can break away from a checker.
So far, last year’s 4 games and his 2 this year, he hasn’t been consistent in demonstrating he belongs and I agree with Clarky.
LL, I’m also ready to give him more time.
And OEL has been a good addition. And Tanev has been a defensive star!
3.) 25 Nov 2024 13:06:57
Good team win for sure. It's all the style of play. imo
If you play a north/ south heavy game, that is something a replacement player coming on for an injury can do. If you play a "skill game" (Dubas/ Keefe), a replacement player can't replace the skill lost due to injury and the team suffers as they rely on a bunch of individual skill that is missing. Just my take.
As for Minten. Probable 3C with a ceiling of a 2C is my projection. At 20 years old and having missed all of training camp and the start of the season due to injury, then playing a couple of games in the A and getting called up, what were you expecting to see Clarky? I mean that question seriously.
I'm sure his timing, reads, game speed etc is off compared to everyone else who is already at game speed. Hockey IQ is very difficult to teach imo, the rest is improvable with coaching and hard work.
4.) 25 Nov 2024 15:44:46
@RLF I’d like to see a little tenacity. Put his IQ with Grebyenkin or Steeves work ethic and you have something. But he likes to sit back and watch, looking tentative at times. Nothing sticks out to me saying he is gonna be something one day. Just my opinion but time will tell. I’d like to see Steeves get the opportunity some of these guys like Minten and Robertson are getting to see what his capabilities are.
5.) 25 Nov 2024 16:14:50
Clarky. Fair enough and not an unreasonable ask. My counter would be that the Minten you are seeing today, I do not believe is the same Minten you would see if he had gone through a normal training camp etc. I think we will know more about Minten when he gets back up to speed, whether it's in the NHL or AHL this season.
For comparison, Steeves wasn't overly aggressive either when the Leafs first signed him and he played his first 3 games as an NHLer at 22. He had 1 hit in 3 games. He has realized over time if he wants to play in the NHL, he needs to be more aggressive and physical. I think he is starting to establish himself as a bottom 6 NHL option. In his recent 3 games, 10 hits. He looks more confident and more tenacious. But he did need time to figure it out.
6.) 26 Nov 2024 23:10:19
Minten is our third line Center who will thrive …
Give him some damn wingers
Not that zippyzippy going no where Robinson
Knies Minten Marner
Nylander Tavares Nylander
McMann Matthews Domi.
23 Nov 2024 12:39:24
How is everyone feeling about Alex Nylander? I don’t think it’s a good move personally as he isn’t what this team needs. Now that he signed a one way deal, when everyone is back and healthy, he will spend most of the time in the press box (where he should be when the lineup is full) or put on waivers. I think everyone is hoping for some Swedish Sedin magic between Willy and Alex but I don’t think Alex has what it takes. But I guess we will get our first small sample size in Sunday.
1.) 23 Nov 2024 13:01:33
You’re right; the deal will only complicate things going forward.
I would ice 11F and 7 D right now. The extra ice time helps top F players IMO.
Giving a few more shifts and chances each period is not a bad thing for McMann and Grebenkin and also, dare I say it, Robertson.
2.) 24 Nov 2024 01:42:46
One way deal just means he makes NHL salary if he's buried. Cap hit still goes away. I don't care if he's on the team or not honestly. As with anyone else on short term, buryable deals, it's an almost zero risk situation.
3.) 24 Nov 2024 02:23:41
Good signing
Typical over analysis by Clarky.
4.) 24 Nov 2024 04:29:58
Leafs need bodies. And instead of trading assets for one, they just signed one they already had that they can put on waivers when they get healthier. Smart move. imo.
5.) 25 Nov 2024 09:23:53
Alex is a good depth option he reminds me of steeves puts up great ahl numbers but hasn’t been able to convert at nhl level I think part of it has to do with injuries and the possibility of some prospects being moved and to maybe even motivate willy a little more either way it’s a low risk deal.
07 Nov 2024 14:01:57
2 Topics:
Tre takes forever to make any moves. Like solidify this roster already so guys know where they’re playing and we can get some stability here. Robo and Jarnkrok (or) Kampf plus either Benning or Myers has to go. You guys agree or someone else in mind to leave?
2nd topic: who is out when Hakanpaa gets back? For me, I never thought I’d say it but it’s Benoit. Timmins had looked like a stud this last run if games. Gives us a chance to even out the pairs:
Rielly Timmons
OEL Tanev
McCabe Hakanpaa
Gives everyone the chance to play on their own side and more importantly give Timmons more of an opportunity than he ever got with Keefe. His breakouts out of the zone have been terrific and playing tough in his own end too. Great puck mover with a decent shot, curious to see where his ceiling is.
1.) 07 Nov 2024 21:32:30
Clarky17
Yes Treliving moves slowly but perhaps caution is needed. He will allow Hakanpaa and Dewar to get more game conditioning in AHL. Nothing wrong with this but it’s frustrating to most because we know something has to happen.
If you’re like me I’m checking NHL trades first thing each morning anxiously awaiting a new 3C to be added. I will take one of Dvorak, Veleno, Roy, Granlund or Bjugstadt.
I’d keep Myers over Benning but I admit I’m not fully conversant on what his game is. Myers is younger, cheaper and bigger; that’s all I know.
I’m okay with parting with Robertson while teams are still intrigued by his upside offensive abilities.
It’s a coin flip for me on Jarnkrok and Kampf; they each have some appeal.
In your D groups I’d be hesitant to put Rielly and Timmins together since I perceive their weaknesses to be the same. Swithch Hakanpaa and Timmins and I’m onboard.
06 Nov 2024 13:34:43
Some things about last nights game:
-Timmins looks like one of our best D
-Stolarz has been an outstanding pick up
- Domi had a good night
-Knies has been solid and is about to be paid
-Holmberg battled hard
** Most importantly we keep winning with one of the big stars out of the lineup, this should show management that we don’t need them all. Not everyone looking for Austin all the time and just kept it simple. Marner plays better without Matthews and vice versa, break these two up please.
1.) 06 Nov 2024 15:49:39
And Willy just keeps on scoring, tied for league lead with 10 goals. Plus he's buying into the defensive system with much, much less lapses.
He keeps on doing shirtless interviews and taking the subway to games & practice.
Clarky, how can you not love this guy?
2.) 06 Nov 2024 16:29:59
Can't really disagree with this. I like the new style of play. It's going to take time for them to make it part of their mindset, but it's coming along imo.
3.) 06 Nov 2024 17:16:43
@Tags Willy is surprising me. I can't argue at all. No, he will never win a Selke, but if he puts up 50g consistently and is at least decent in his own end, I'm fine with that.
4.) 06 Nov 2024 17:58:51
@RLF, Tags and LL, we know that one of these guys has to go, Marner, Matthews, Nylander. It’s still Nylander for me, Marner is good in all situations and is one of the best PK’ers in the league. There is no way we resign Mitch and run it back again, I guess it depends on how we do in playoffs but if it’s another 1st round exit, one of them have to go, who is your thoughts?
5.) 06 Nov 2024 18:53:35
@Xlarky I really don't understand this narrative that Mitch is a top 5 defensive forward and PKer. Yes, he is good, no he is not that good. They'll be fine without him.
Fire Mitch out of a cannon. For all of Willy's faults, at least he does something in the playoffs. Not enough, but also not the nothing Mitch shows us.
6.) 06 Nov 2024 19:15:55
Clarky
This is a loaded question.
Willy is my 1A and Matthews my 1B. I've been soured on Marner ever since his RFA contract negotiations.
But honestly, it's a tough choice between Marner & Nylander.
Matthews being traded is not on the table as far as I'm concerned.
Marner has the better all around game and is definitely more trusted.
Nylander can realistically put up 40+ goals consistently, which is not easy to do, and he seems to be able to drive a line better.
The only way I would keep Marner over Nylander is that he & Matthews play & drive their OWN lines. They cannot play together, unless circumstances call for it.
So, since Marner and Matthews are joined at the hips, I would trade Marner and keep Nylander.
Another scenario is to keep them all, which is what I believe will happen. If this is the case, then Leafs absolutely Need to target someone like Bennett (a tough, physical 2C) . They will need another physical presence in their top 6 to off set both Marner & Nylander IMO.
But if this were to happen, then Leafs can really only afford to sign Knies to a bridge deal & hopefully re-sign Tavares to $3Mish (to be cap compliant) .
The top 6 would look awesome
Knies Matthews Marner
______ Bennett Nylander
Either Domi, Tavares, Cowan?
Anyways, we have a full seas9n to go. Let's see how everything plays out.
7.) 06 Nov 2024 19:50:16
Clarky. It would be Marner to go for me as well. Nylander is already signed, and likely for less than what Marner will want. Goal scoring is tough and a 40 goal guy is hard to come by. If Marner was putting up 30/ 70+ every year and being very good defensively and not such a whiner, I would say keep Marner. I have grown tired of his whining to refs. Although Berube seems to have beat a lot of it out of him so far.
Marner is also UFA end of season, so he makes the most sense to move to me (or walk away from if that ends up being the case) .
8.) 07 Nov 2024 13:53:55
I’m fine if it is Marner, I may not agree with that but I 100% believe that one of them has to go to fill this roster with grittier talent to play in top roles and be suitable for playoffs. But why not move him now and get use to life without Mitch while the season is still young and try to get something back for him?
9.) 07 Nov 2024 14:46:02
Clarky. Because he has a full no move. Easier said then done when the player holds all the control and if he doesn't want to leave. now what?
11 Dec 2024 14:07:07
Wow really eh LL? I thought it was too much. Wyatt Johnston is a stud already and still super young. Marchment great depth ok Ayer to play up and down the lineup (Berube style player) plus a 1st and 2nd? How much more do you think he would bring in? Plus freeing up a ton of cap space with is worth a lot too.
10 Dec 2024 20:52:27
I personally think if we are getting rid of one of the core 4 then it has to be for smaller pieces to address our middle 6. Too many superstars on this team as it is. IMO.
06 Dec 2024 19:04:44
Unfortunately we would have to be out of the Brady sweepstakes. He has an 8.3M cap hit, how can we afford that? None of the core 4 would waive to go to Ottawa either. Best hope is get a cheap 3C and go after Bennett in the off season.
05 Dec 2024 12:30:27
I don’t think there is a chance in hell we can get Kadri. He makes too much, plus he has 4 years left on his deal. No one is going to retain over 2M on a guy for 4 years for a mid draft pick. He has too much term and makes too much against the cap to make this move work. Unless we move one of the big guns and that ain’t happening. We need to live in the Bjugstad, McBain, Evans, Laughton bus cause we can’t afford much higher than these guys even with retention. Just my opinion get all lumpy on it if ya want.
02 Dec 2024 18:15:56
I’d take Frederic in a heartbeat if Bos would deal with us. He is an all heart guy and plays better when the games are more meaningful. I think TML can shape him into a 3rd line shut down C that would be annoying and tough to play against.
07 Dec 2024 20:36:22
Ya but you shouldn’t be making lines based on salary. Should be based on chemistry and works the best, making the most sense for the Leafs. Nylander and Marner both have looked the best for the Leafs when running their own line or with JT. That or trade Matthews, which I’m fine with too.
07 Dec 2024 13:54:30
RSears, Why? So if you make a certain amount of money, you can’t play below the 2nd line? This is a team game and not about individuals earnings or achievements. If it makes sense for the TEAM, then do it. We all know Matthews and Marner doesn’t work out consistently, Nylander doesn’t go well with Matthews either. So why not let each run their own line and make it competitive for ice time? Leafs had 7 regular forwards out and Marner/ Nylander put together their best performances of the year in all the games without Matthews. So why are we so eager to put them all back together when Austin gets healthy? I like the lines Lumpy. I think between Nylander and Marner whoever is playing better gets that spot with JT and other one with Minten (or the new 3C we aquire) . All about internal competition to keep the fire burning here!
05 Dec 2024 12:41:17
I agree RLF, Minten has a very good hockey IQ and is picking up the game pretty quick. He reminds me a lot of the Strome brothers. (one in Wsh more likely) very good defensively but took a few years to be developed on both ends of the ice. But only time will tell with him.
My person who needs some props is Holmberg. This guy received so much hate because he made a few mistakes. This kid is young and getting better all the time. He battles for every inch of ice and has to be the most annoying guy to play against as he is always draped all over you. Absolutely love this kids battle and heart. He is looking like a young Mikael Backlund to me. He has shut down role written all over him when everyone is healthy. So please stop putting him in your trades. Guys that stop the other teams best players from scoring and make peanuts have infinite value. Let the kid work out his kinks and watch him become the next Backlund.
04 Dec 2024 13:44:50
I agree with you guys, he could be a solid bottom pair guy but I don’t think we should just be sitting Timmins (who is playing way above what anyone expected) and Benoit (who has stepped up since coming back in the lineup) . We have 15 games this month, I’d use this time to have Myers go through the D lineup and give guys rest. Rest Reilly/ Tanev/ OEL/ McCabe a game (separately) and get Myers some more playing time. We were successful with 7+ forwards out at a time, I think now that everyone is coming back, we can make do without one of our top 4 D for a game here and there. Just my opinion. Be nice to use the depth while we have it.
03 Dec 2024 04:34:13
@RLF I will make my judgement of Tre on nice I see what he does with this core 4. He has made some bad moves and ones that have worked out so far. But the big decisions will happen this offseason.