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20 Jun 2026 11:10:04
Tor: Morgan Reilly
Edm: Josh Brown, 2027 2nd
The Oilers move Nurse out to replace him with Reilly. It seems like something they would do. Look at all the ex Leafs they have had. For the return, Leafs get Brown who is huge and tough as nails.
I don’t think he’s an everyday player, but a 7-8 who can go up and down, and then also a 2nd next year. Stock pile some picks so that you can use them at the deadline if they are in a playoff spot.
1.) 21 Jun 2026 09:12:09
I’d rather keep Rielly than accept that ?️
08 Jun 2026 16:11:48
Draft day trade prop
Tor: pick #60, 1st 27
Stl: pick #15
Then hope a Rudolph falls or take best available. The Blues have 3 first this year; they might be willing to part with 15 for an extra first next year.
1.) 08 Jun 2026 15:59:22
Doesn't sound like too bad of a deal, but we might want to keep next year's draft pick for next year. Don't want to get too far ahead of ourselves.
2.) 08 Jun 2026 17:00:25
I don't believe we own a first in 27, Philly does.
3.) 08 Jun 2026 18:15:55
I would actually like to hang onto that COL 1st. They're getting old down the middle, and if they miss the playoffs next year for whatever reason, then they might be over the hill and surrendering a top 10 pick by the time '28 comes around.
4.) 08 Jun 2026 22:00:10
Actually, from where I’m at, and by all means correct me if I’m wrong, but Philly has our pick 2027 Boston and our pick 2028 or vis versa depending how the league sorts it out. The Colorado pick, because it was acquired, is ineligible for a trade not directly involved in the transaction.
5.) 08 Jun 2026 22:42:34
FrensUnited, you can’t be serious. You really think a Presidents Trophy winner with all the fire power they got is going to miss the playoffs next year. I want what u r ???? cause it’s gotta be the bomb ?????
6.) 08 Jun 2026 22:53:20
The Colorado pick can be traded to anyone with no restrictions other than the top 10 protected has to stay intact.
7.) 08 Jun 2026 22:59:30
Yes, but Philly nor Boston are entitled to it as they own our 2027 and 2028 1st pick correct?
8.) 08 Jun 2026 23:18:45
They own "Our" first round pick in those 2 years. Not any picks we obtained from any other team. When we made the Trades with Boston and Philly it was stated the picks would be our own from those years. Not an obtained pick that never existed at the time of those trades being made.
9.) 08 Jun 2026 23:44:09
Got it I thought so thanks man!!
10.) 09 Jun 2026 08:46:28
I guess I should of clarified better but I don’t see the Avs taking a huge step back. There’s value in holding onto the pick forsure but if a good player drops this year I’d maybe take my chances a trade up
11.) 09 Jun 2026 13:38:36
@Champ.
Pretty sure last year's President's trophy winner missed the playoffs this year, no?
With Kadri and Neilson entering their late 30s, there's a chance they have issues this year, especially if they Makar or MacKinnon get injured.
12.) 09 Jun 2026 14:53:12
The Florida playoff was a combination of 2 things that I think other teams will learn from. Firstly, Barkov…. I get why they didn’t do the LTIR for the salary cap because they would not be able to use him if he was healthy for playoffs. The new CBA affected their decision. In retrospect, they know now making the playoffs going forward needs to be the goal first and foremost. So if that scenario occurred again, I think they and other teams faced with that decision woukd bring in somebody and utilize that LTIR cap space.
The other factor that caused them to miss (and contributed to more injuries) was not utilizing call ups earlier and more often in the season to rest players. They had played 68 playoff games in 3 years and it took its toll. These are lessons the rest of the league learned from, and Colorado’s management would most likely not get caught in the same scenario.
07 Jun 2026 11:41:47
With the new coming out on Larkin it does the Leafs a favour. Detroit isn’t trading him in division, but what it does is drives the price down on other centres. The Leafs need a two way pk centre that’s why Trochek makes sense but I’d rather see them get someone younger.
Tor: 1st (avs) Benoit the rights to one of Maccelli or Robertson and Tyler Hopkins
Avs: Colton Drury
Drury :4x4
Jenner: 4x3
New third line
Colton Drury Jenner
Now before everyone jumps on this trade I’d like to point out that the Avs have Makar's contract up after next year coupled with the fact that they don’t have a bottom pair so they are dumping Colton’s 4 million and then Drury who was pushed down to the fourth line due to centre depth the Leafs are giving up a 1st a blue chip prospect another young asset in one of Robertson or Maccelli and a cheap bottom pair dman.
Then I added Jenner as a ufa signing Ontario guy plays a hard two way game
1.) 07 Jun 2026 13:35:14
Use a first on third liners?
Yup makes perfect sense.
2.) 07 Jun 2026 14:39:46
I know everyone says the 1st is like a 2nd but the way the West teams are all improving and some of the East teams as well, and with chemistry changes Colorado will have to make to their lineup because of being tight on that cap, there is that chance that even though they will still put up some great numbers that they may drop from that 32nd spot in the 1st round down 7 to 8 spots. In the overall draft order.
The one part of that deal I would take off the table right away is Tyler Hopkins. Don't go to sleep on this kid. He could be a real sleeper for us. He came down the stretch with 9 goals and 14 points in his last 10 games in Guelph and has grown an inch and a half and put on 10 lbs since we drafted him a year ago. I would love to see another couple years out of him first.
3.) 07 Jun 2026 16:51:20
@golftown They would be third liners with the ability to move into the top six both on cost controlled deals it holds value.
03 Jun 2026 09:50:59
Two names I’d consider if I’m the Leafs are
Kesselring and Lohri, both big d men who can move the puck, that would be cheap cost.
1.) 03 Jun 2026 13:01:04
I agree on both trade targets but who or what would you give up to acquire them?
2.) 03 Jun 2026 21:05:10
Not sure if Lohrei would be available, but Kesselring I think could be had.
With Montreal having so many D, I wonder if the Leafs could land either Pickford or Engstrom. There doesn't seem to be any room for them. Not with Reinbacher there waiting as well. Same goes for Beck and Roy upfront.
3.) 03 Jun 2026 23:38:38
Yes, I think he could be had, as well.
The Sabres have a big salary challenge with Tuch, Benson, Krebs and Malenstyn needing new contracts, plus they have some very solid D prospects to backfill.
Kesselring was a 6th round pick in 2018 so can we steal him?
The Sabres probably don’t need a current player because it adds salary, so would they take a R5 in 2027?
4.) 04 Jun 2026 00:28:57
Kesselring would could offer sheet. He was earning $1.4. If we offer $3.5 @ 3 years with bonuses, would Buffalo match? It would cost us a 2nd round pick in 2027.
5.) 04 Jun 2026 14:41:34
I would not offer sheet Kesselring if costing a 2nd. The guy is a 3rd pair D his whole career. I would want give a 3rd pair D $3.5M and also lose a 2nd to make it happen.
He was healthy scratched for most of the playoffs and at times during the season. Yes, he had injury issues, but still not worth that kind of money and compensation imo.
6.) 04 Jun 2026 15:22:42
When Healthy he would he would be worth it. He might take take $2.75 but would still cost a 3rd.
He was a top 4 in Arizona and a top 4 in Utah before the trade.
7.) 04 Jun 2026 17:40:41
Kesselring would cost a 3rd, and from what I’ve read Lohrei is available. What he cost is the question. The last trade with the Bruins didn’t go so well. I guess my thinking is instead of overpaying in free agency, look at the trade market.
8.) 04 Jun 2026 19:46:46
Suffering. When was Kesselring a top 4 in Arizona/Utah? Even his best year, he only averaged just over 17 mins a night with 4-5 D always ahead of him in avg toi. Plus, he was barely used on PP or PK. Typically a top 4 plays a lot more than that and at least one of the special teams.
He filled some top 4 mins when Durzi and Marino were both hurt. The last year in Arizona, he was getting under 16 mins a night and lots of D got way more icetime. Are you mixing him up with someone else?
9.) 04 Jun 2026 21:34:17
My uncle was a season ticket holder in Arizona and flew to a minimum of 25 games in Utah the following year. I would believe the guy who watched the games over a guy looking at internet stats.
10.) 05 Jun 2026 00:36:44
So, since your uncle says he's top 4, he's a top 4 even if his deployment by coaching says otherwise? I did acknowledge he got top 4 minutes for a period due to injury to 2 actual top 4 dmen. That doesn't mean he was in their top 4. He also got exposed when they gave him 20+ mins. So who wasn't in their top 4 in Arizona because Kesselring actually was? Was it Moser, Dursi, Dumba or Valimaki? What about in Utah? Was it Sergachev, Dursi, Marino, Cole, Maata? Just to be clear, according to you, Utah trades one top 4 in Moser, then trades another in Kesselring the next summer.
Also, kind of funny coming from you, the shot about a guy reading stats on the internet.
11.) 05 Jun 2026 02:11:28
Whatever dude. I trust my source.
12.) 05 Jun 2026 02:32:05
Lol. You didn't say which of those D he was in the top 4 instead of.
13.) 05 Jun 2026 06:40:21
He said that when Dermott got hurt that was when Kesselring came up and they had him with Durzi then moved him up to play with Valimakii halfway through the year when Dumba was bumped to the 3rd pairing, then he stayed there the rest of the year after Dumba got traded and Dermott got hurt again.
Then in Utah he was partnered with Cole for the the year as the second pairing and Valimakii was moved down to the 3rd pairing. Satisfied? As I said I stand by my source. I don't appreciate when people question my relatives knowledge of what they personally have seen.
14.) 05 Jun 2026 14:54:11
I'm not trying to insult your uncle for cryin out loud. But the facts say something different. Sorry, but they do. Yes, he was paired with Cole, as the 3rd pair. Sergachev/Durzi, Maata/Marino. Are you saying Cole/Kesselring was ahead of those two pairings? As I said, he got top 4 minutes while Durzi and Marino were hurt. He filled in well. When they came back in February, he was demoted back to the 3rd pair with Cole. He even talked about his role being greatly reduced and Cole helping him through it mentally. His minutes became more sheltered. No PP time, No PK time. In 23/24, he didn't even get into his first game until mid November playing limited minutes and usage until injuries hit and he got a bigger role for the last 20 games.
In Buffalo this year, he really struggled. Just because Stetcher played a top 4 role out of necessity when he came to Toronto, I wouldn't call him a top 4 D. Like Stetcher, Kesselring can handle a bigger role, but doesn't mean he is the best option for the top 4. Both got exposed at times in those roles. Buffalo hoped for more from him, but ultimately due to his injuries and inconsistency this year, he didn't see much ice even when healthy. You don't believe me, so be it.
15.) 07 Jun 2026 14:20:14
Sorry for extended late reply. Was dealing with a Death in the family. My uncle said that Kesserling actually had a stretch of 10 games last year in Utah where he was on top 2 and probably 2/3 of season on the second pairing. Then Tourigny started trying to line match In March and April and no-one knew from game to game who was 1st second and third pairings.Let alone who was the forward lines were other that the top line.
Lile any coach sometimes they don't get outcoached they actually out think themselves. So Kesserling was being bounced all over the place. He said when he is healthy he is a very very good d-man. He feels Toronto would be a great Landing spot for him maybe paired with McCabe or with Tanev if he comes back.
28 May 2026 11:40:57
The greatest offseason
At the draft the leafs in the first 3 rounds select
Gavin Mckenna
Ethan Mackenzie
Brady knowling
Free agency
Laughton 5x4
Marchment 6x5-6
Trades
Tor: Reilly hildaby 1st (avs)
Van hronek
Tor: 2nd 2027
Col: Colton
So starting with the draft Mckenna for obvious reasons then I'd take Ethan Mackenzie scouts say he's a two way player that plays with a mean streak he put up 22 goals this year in the whl. And knowling replaces hildaby in the goalie pipeline.
In free agency 5 million seem like a lot for a Laughton but I love what he brings to a team hard nose player good pk guy who can pot one every now and again. Marchment is a player the leafs should have at the top of their free agency list he that gritty forward that has high end talent I think they might have to slightly overpay for him to come though but he slide in nicely to the middle 6.
And lastly the trades hronek wants no part in being in a rebuild which is what Vancouver is doing Toronto sends hometown boy who says he prefers the west if traded, along with hildaby an nhl ready goalie since demko is injury prone and their backup could stop a beach ball. And the late first. I think it's fair value hronek becomes the 1rhd and pushes tanev down.
As for the Colton deal I think it's simple the avs just got swept they have zero cap space so the leafs take the cap dump of 4 million and Colton becomes a big part of the teams 3rd line with the ability to move up.
Leafs do all this without moving out too much from their roster cap space for the first time is there so I'm curious to see how it's used.
Mckenna Matthews knies
Marchment Tavares nylander
Cowan Laughton Colton
Joshua groulx Lorentz
McCabe tanev
OEL hronek
Benoit Carlo
1.) 29 May 2026 15:56:17
I like a lot of it if no big guys are being moved. I don't think Laughton is worth more than $4M per max and I like Laughton. I would like to see McMann in that mix and nix the Colton trade.
McKenna Matthews McMann (the McMatthews line lol)
Knies JT Nylander
Marchment Laughton Cowan
2.) 30 May 2026 09:42:51
@RLF McMann eh I don’t hate him as a player but he’s super streaky and not as physical as I’d like. What’s his contract look like? He put up almost 30 and it’s probably his only chance to get paid…
As for Laughton I think someone will pay him what he wants, which is 5x5.
Seems rich but in another year when the cap jumps again it likely looks more like a 3.5 million dollar contract… I think the Leafs need what he brings and with Berube gone he might actually get a chance to play.
3.) 30 May 2026 09:42:53
@RLF McMann, eh I don’t hate him as a player but he’s super streaky and not as physical as I’d like. What’s his contract look like? He put up almost 30 and it’s probably his only chance to get paid…
As for Laughton, I think someone will pay him what he wants, which is 5x5.
Seems rich but in another year when the cap jumps again it likely looks more like a 3.5 million dollar contract… I think the Leafs need what he brings and with Berube gone he might actually get a chance to play.
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24 May 2026 10:55:42
Taking a look at the Leafs system of late has me thinking we are in a pretty good spot in short order.
This year with some luck they will get an impact NHL player at 1 then they have a full draft worth of picks which I’m excited to see since we got that guy from Dallas.
Then I look at what guys like Koblar are
doing at the Worlds it’s great to see, Holinka had a great year in the WHL played as a centre wish he was getting ice time in the playoffs.
Cowan is looking pretty good as well and Danford just stepped right in with the Marlies. I think after this draft the Leafs could look at their system and have 4-5+ player as NHL quality which every team needs in order to build a competitive roster.
1.) 24 May 2026 18:01:18
If they draft McKenna for instance and move even one of Matthews or Nylander for young prospects +, their player system will look pretty decent. They have some young potential bottom 6 guys already as well, like Valis. Young goalie position seems strong too.
It's why I think that if they moved both Matthews and Nylander with strategic trades that balance each other, the remix to a new culture that would be competitive could happen quicker than some may think.
2.) 24 May 2026 21:01:28
I agree Goat, not the Stanley Cup team yet but heading in the right direction.
With 2 or 3 strategic trades and same number of UFA picks, I’m not as unhappy as I was at the end of season.
3.) 24 May 2026 23:33:02
@RLF I think they should move Nylander. If they move one, centres are just too hard to replace.
But the other problem would be the fact that free agency isn’t very good and the chance the Leafs win a Nylander trade is not very high imo
4.) 25 May 2026 15:52:28
Goat. Yes, typically start with the winger before the centre if moving someone.
I think a weak FA market could actually help Nylander's value. There is no Nylander via free agency and GMs are going to overpay guys like Tuch.
Willy's $11.5M may start to look really good if Tuch is asking $10M+ for instance. I'm not predicting anything, but Nylander and Carlo for Sennecke, Luneau+ still seems like a good hockey trade for both teams imo.
5.) 25 May 2026 23:19:26
I still don't see Anaheim letting Sennecke go. I think he showed them with the 4 goals in his last 5 playoff games he can rise to the occasion not only in the regular season but also the playoffs. That is the kind of young guy you do not let go.
6.) 26 May 2026 14:43:26
I don't think he has proven anything yet. As we know, rookies can look great and then drop off or not really take a step. It often takes a few seasons. Happens all the time. Teams will now start preparing for Sennecke and he will have more pressure next season because improvement will be expected. The Western Conference is the weaker conference right now. If Anaheim wants to go for a Cup over the next 2 seasons, getting a vet forward like Nylander and a vet D like Carlo helps as they have huge age gaps between their vets and good young players. Most players on the team are either 25 and under or 32 and over. Nylander and Carlo bridge that age gap and both have lots left in the tank. That said, Sennecke looks like he will be a good one.
As for the playoffs, yes he had 4 goals in the last 5 games. But he struggled greatly defensively and was a -7 in the playoffs. His line was the Ducks worst line defensively. His physicality dropped off against Vegas. His defensive play has been a concern, even in junior. What if he doesn't improve his defensive reads and coverage? There is no guarantee he will. Plus, as Marner turned his fortunes around when leaving the poorly constructed core in Toronto, maybe the same happens for Nylander. As you said, and I have a swell before, pure talent, it's hard to match what Willy is capable of doing. Teams may not want to let guys like Sennecke go, but teams would also line up to get talent like Nylander.
12 May 2026 23:30:20
Was listening to Jonas Siegels podcast this morning where they had Scott Wheeler on to talk about McKenna, Wheeler had so good insight on the top draft options this year.
What stood out to me was what Wheeler had to say. He said the top choice is McKenna and always has been. He said McKenna may not have the immediate impact most want (he referred to Jack Hughes). He stated McKenna comparables at the high end could be the likes of Patrick Kane or Kucherov but on the low end Panarin.
He also stated Stenberg maybe the more NHL ready prospect but long term may not be the better player long term.
They also brought up Reid and he basically said he has number 1 potential but he’s not gonna be a game breaker.
I went and looked at Matthews stats compared to McKennas in their draft years and I know when Matthews was drafted a lot was said of Laine and that he may have been the better option and I can’t help but think this draft could play out the same way when the Leafs take the right guy in McKenna 1st overall
1.) 13 May 2026 22:28:28
I sure hope they take McKenna and I think that would be the right choice.
07 May 2026 09:59:44
I can’t help but think with the Matthews news coming out that he’s not sold on staying comes after the presser…
So what is it that he’s not happy with?
Is it the fact that they hired Chyaka?
Is it that they haven’t fired Berube and are considering bringing him back?
Or is it him seeing his buddy Marner playing playoff hockey?
If I was a betting man, this is all about the coach, in which Matthews will use his power to get Berube axed even tho the right move is to fire Berube and they should have done so weeks ago.
Cassidy is just sitting there, but I doubt he will be jobless for much longer so Pelley needs to step aside and let the grown ups run this team.
04 May 2026 18:44:27
After watching the Leafs press conference I Gotta say the Leafs may be doomed Pelley has no clue what he’s doing like what’s so ever! And for the first time ever I have to applaud Steve Simmons for going at Pelley the way he did… All
In all not a lot was said other than Berube seems likely to be back next year and hopefully we don’t lose the top 5 pick tomorrow.
Also I feel like bringing in Sundin was strictly a PR move he doesn’t really have a role or say, to me it was more about giving the fans something to cheer about knowing what the response was gonna be with his hiring.
1.) 05 May 2026 02:55:41
I agree. Steve Simmons truly stepped up and was a real journalist. It’s the first time I have ever seen Pelley over the years have that complete deer in a headlights and overwhelmed.
17 Apr 2026 00:39:09
I’m calling it right now Leafs hire Giilis Berube and staff stay nothing changes next year.
1.) 17 Apr 2026 17:15:39
I'm not so sure on Berube. If Pelley is saying more analytics and AI, I don't see Berube as the guy that will want to be guided by that.
2.) 17 Apr 2026 19:15:32
@RLF Then why is he still employed is my question. I’m telling you Berube will be here.
3.) 17 Apr 2026 19:39:43
Goat. Ok, relax. lol
Why would they fire him before they hire the new GM and possible president? Who is going to hire the new coach if they fire him now? Pelley, the non-hockey guy.
They are going to have to pay him either way. Plus, other coaches can still get fired after the playoffs and they may want to wait and see what shakes loose.
Maybe the have a replacement in mind, but he is still under contract somewhere else.
That's just a few reasons for maybe why he is still employed.
4.) 18 Apr 2026 11:35:58
@RLF Well I would point to Tree when he came in he held onto Keefe and used him as a scape goat when they failed pretty much what every media person is saying, if the Leafs are not playing till next September why do you need a coach in place? I guess for me I’d want to take away the bullet of “I just got here and I want to evaluate everything”.
5.) 18 Apr 2026 14:08:44
I'm not saying there is no chance he stays. I said he doesn't seen like the coach that aligns with what Pelley says he wants the team to focus on. As for Tree and Keefe, I think you know that is a completely different situation then where they are now.
20 Jun 2026 10:01:00
I’m pretty sure it was reported that Reilly wouldn’t waive to go to Vancouver, which makes sense. Why would he want to go to a rebuilding team?
20 Jun 2026 09:59:10
My one knock on Thomas is just that he’s a playmaking centre, idk how many playmakers the Leafs need. I still think what Knies bring is more valuable to the Leafs.
19 Jun 2026 12:45:30
I’ve heard that the Leafs were looking at a top-pairing D and a 1st plus another player, but with Raddysh being brought in and getting paid idk if Knies makes sense to trade now. My big thing is it can't be a futures-based trade.
I’d like a top young centre plus maybe a 1st and something else, but to me none of it makes sense. Just keep Knies who hasn’t even peaked yet and build out the depth.
18 Jun 2026 17:53:56
My only gripe I have with moving Knies is because it’s the same playbook as the Kadri situation. We have a player that plays a type of game everyone wants to see and the solution is to punt them out the door… Knies has not even peaked yet and he’s already a unicorn type player.
Personally I think moving Knies will ultimately blow up in Toronto's face. They have lots of cap space, make 1–2 free agent signings and stay patient.
10 Jun 2026 08:57:05
Is Nemec still requesting a trade? Don’t hate the package. I think the Leafs need that puck moving dman and Mercer is a good young player. I would try just Nemec and Mercer and leave Brown out.
10 Jun 2026 09:18:11
The Marner situation can be summed up in a few things but my stance is this: he’s just a mentally weak player and being from Toronto he couldn’t handle that pressure. We saw it on the ice; when it mattered most he disappeared. We saw it in media scrums when he said things like “we are treated like gods” but then recently said there were some dark times in Toronto. This guy held all the cards last year and knew he was leaving and I truly believe the only way he would of stayed was if they would of made a run. The Leafs did the right thing.
They offered a contract to him which paid him more than what he got in Vegas and he said no thanks and then continued to hold them hostage and not waive his NMC. Yes his wife was pregnant but dude you’re a millionaire I’m sure you could of figured that out… But to end my rant I’ll say this: he went to a smaller market where the cameras aren’t as many and it’s just a better built team around him. He will always be a stain on this market for how he left and that’s in him even tho everyone trying to blame the market and the fans.
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.
10 Jun 2026 09:02:26
Are you mad that you came to a trade forum that posts hypothetical (not real trades)? The Leafs GM doesn’t come in here to get trade ideas lol.
09 Jun 2026 14:10:42
I would say I’m not against it, but think he might be a better fit as assistant there. No real idea of what the Leafs are looking for, so it’s hard to say. There were rumours that they had their guy last Friday and he just signed in LA, so who knows. Cassidy might be the guy imo. Vegas kinda owes us anyways.
07 Jun 2026 10:25:43
Regardless of the package, why on earth would they trade knies who’s young and locked up on a great contract to a division rival thinking back at treliving's time with the leafs he traded a top prospect and a 1st for a 4-5 dman got nothing for Mitch Marner and almost traded knies to a division rival to me that guy should never be a gm in the nhl again.