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08 Sep 2026 15:21:42
Would you guys trade Willy for the Protas brothers? Would WSH do it?
1.) 08 Sep 2026 13:57:08
Awesome question Gary.
You got Aliaksai, a big left shot top 9 winger already and Ilya, a big left shot centre, possibly a #2C if he continues development.
I'd probably say yes as is, but if we could get them to throw in a defensive prospect as well (Chesley) I'd be in.
2.) 08 Sep 2026 13:58:28
I wouldn't unless Mathews is leaving as well. That's a full rebuild move.
I also don't think WSH needs anymore top 6 wingers.
3.) 08 Sep 2026 19:41:28
LL, I don't see it as a rebuild. Aliaksai is 25 and just put up a 25 goal 52 point season with only 1 pp point and 3 PK points including 2 goals. He is very good defensively, but still put up points and mostly 5 on 5 (48). Willy only had 57 ev points himself last season. Add to that Ilya is only 20, has a higher ceiling and is coming off an almost point per game season in the AHL and had 4 points in 4 games at the NHL level while being given a mostly defensive role and playing centre.
AP is at $3.375M for 3 years and IP is still on his entry level. Cap space would be really good for Toronto to have.
Of course it is all moot as the Leafs don't have the contract space available and the Caps don't have the cap space.
4.) 08 Sep 2026 20:59:49
I think 11m for Nylander for the next few years is a better use of the money once the Portas brothers make a combined 18-20m when at its next contract.
5.) 08 Sep 2026 22:17:43
I would do it in a heartbeat. I agree with RLF. Those brothers are both very responsible defensively and a force offensively as well. I don’t think Washington, though, would give up a power winger and a player that will in a few years be their number 1 Centre. Ilya. A lot of people think he would be rookie of the year if Washington was not so deep.
So he may get more 4th line minutes that he should, which would hurt him in the ballots. As far as them potentially earning 18-20, I think that will be low for them. I would still dump Willy, though, for landing 2 large bodies that have silky smooth hands and not afraid of that area know. As the crease and the slot.
6.) 09 Sep 2026 15:27:28
No chance Capitals give up both bros for Nylander. Willy is a point producer but those 2 guys are beasts and way younger. Forget it.
7.) 10 Sep 2026 07:56:31
Washington has done such a great job managing their roster that they don’t have to make a deal like this
02 Aug 2026 17:31:43
What would it take to get Cerelli from Tampa?
1.) 02 Aug 2026 17:09:17
Cirelli has a no-trade contract and I don't think he would waive to come here. He earns $6.25 million in Florida and his take home is $4 million approx. His take home here would be $1M less.
2.) 02 Aug 2026 18:52:57
Suffering is right. It’s roughly a million less. But if he’s getting paid in USD the exchange compensates for that loss if he lives here. That would be $4.2m CAD. I’m sure it’s something these players consider as well when coming to Canadian teams. He’s an Etobicoke boy so I’m sure grew up a Leafs fan for sure.
But the price wouldn’t be cheap. He’s a really good player. Would be our 2C for sure. It would cost u prospects and a first rd pick for sure. Then u would have to add someone to make the money work. Maybe add Joshua to eat up $3.25m of cap ??. Would love this guy.
3.) 02 Aug 2026 19:29:40
I like Cirelli as well, but I'm assuming Tampa would want a replacement back unless they had some kind of 3 way trade on the deal for Larkin.
4.) 02 Aug 2026 21:43:07
They all get paid in US dollars.
5.) 02 Aug 2026 22:05:51
And they are taxed where they earn their money not where they live residence wise.
6.) 02 Aug 2026 22:32:49
What I am saying is if he earns his money in Florida and is taxed there and clears $4 million U.S. and converts it to Canadian funds at the end of the year to move to his Canadian bank. Or if he clears $3 million U.S.
while earning it in Canada and converts it to Canadian dollars at the end of the year. He is still coming up $1M U.S. a year shy by playing here and other provinces and higher taxed states.
7.) 02 Aug 2026 22:34:17
To answer your question, probably Cowan and a 1st, or Cowan and Kolbar, maybe Cowan and Danford. I like the trade, but I think we could go one level higher as far as quality player we’d be getting for the package Tampa would ask for.
8.) 03 Aug 2026 01:13:28
@Suffering I think the argument is if I gave you 30% more in CAD vs USD you'd be ok with it.
They seriously underestimate cost of living as well though.
A million dollar home in Texas and a million dollar home in Toronto are not equal.
After exchange rate maybe you're happy? But really it's still a lot less money as you said.
1 million less in USD is 1.3 million less in CAD while we also have a much hight cost of living in every province.
9.) 10 Aug 2026 04:31:17
Cirelli would take Cowan + 2027 1st + 2028 2nd ++, I wouldn’t do it though.
27 Jul 2026 02:31:09
Leafs: Morgan Reilly, Col 2027 pick
Ducks: Nikita Klepov
1.) 27 Jul 2026 10:00:15
Me personally, I’d rather get a D-man prospect in return like Stian Solberg. I’m probably fishing here but if ur adding a 1st it wouldn’t hurt to ask ?♂️
2.) 27 Jul 2026 15:16:09
Just don't see where the Ducks get the Money for Reilly. Truthfully though I also don't see the Ducks giving up Klepov for that package. Have to remember he was the leading scorer in the OHL as a Rookie and 15th overall pick this year. Not sure they give up on that for that $7.5 of Reilly's.
28 Jun 2026 17:30:45
STL: Rielly Robertson 2nd
TOR: McMichael
27 Jun 2026 16:26:25
In what world is MacTavish worth 2 firsts?
1.) 27 Jun 2026 16:55:48
Aren’t you glad some of us talked you out of it lol
2.) 27 Jun 2026 17:49:36
If you have 4 picks, 2 are worth the gamble.
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01 Jul 2026 21:50:29
Woah Chayka has cooked boys.
08 Jun 2026 16:24:14
Anyone else think Verhoff goes #2 this draft?
1.) 10 Jun 2026 09:06:51
No, he was very highly touted, but I think him going to the NCAA exposed some of his weaknesses, mainly his skating. I can see him going too 5, but I think there’s guys who are ahead of him. Personally, I think the Sharks should draft Carels. I think he’s the best all around Dman in this draft.
06 May 2026 01:21:28
Matthews and McKenna on a line is going to be lethal. We need a #2C and #1Dman still.
06 Mar 2026 23:15:17
I know Treviling came in cleaning Dubas mess. But this is an absolute disaster. Get rid of him immediately. We are cooked
06 Feb 2026 15:44:02
I wonder if Tristan Luneau and Sam Colangelo know how much they get talked about on this site.
1.) 06 Feb 2026 19:34:47
I guess I can take the blame for that.
2.) 07 Feb 2026 01:50:01
Yessir. Everyone copied you since you did that lol.
3.) 07 Feb 2026 15:56:31
Is that sarcasm?
4.) 08 Feb 2026 22:46:04
Not sarcasm.
5.) 09 Feb 2026 13:41:24
Yes Luneau and Colangelo are gems in a Good team that has retooled and drafted and traded smartly. Probably the only other teams thatare that loaded with prospects are Utah and Seattle.
13 Sep 2026 21:13:50
I take that back, it's honestly not a bad trade on paper, but no interest in trading Knies. He could have one of the best contracts in couple years to come.
13 Sep 2026 20:59:44
Lol come on.
26 Aug 2026 13:29:24
I just don't think we trade Cowan. Localish guy obviously wants to be here and I think we see the dog come out in him this year.
17 Aug 2026 14:18:59
Mo fetches more than 4th rounder.
26 Jul 2026 03:22:22
Zero percent chance.
24 Sep 2026 13:42:35
I think McKenna is going to get moved to the top line. He looks very good. Best player on the ice at times. He will be able to dish the puck to Matthews. Roslovic look good last night too.
06 May 2026 02:29:28
You draft McKenna. No question about it. Throw a bag at Raddysh and hope he continues his play and becomes our number one.
09 Apr 2026 20:20:01
I hole heartily agree with this comment.
08 Feb 2026 22:46:04
Not sarcasm.
07 Feb 2026 01:50:01
Yessir. Everyone copied you since you did that lol.