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09 Jul 2026 09:45:48
I feel like the Leafs biggest piece of business is still the blue line but I’m not sure how the go about it. Do the sign a guy or go the trade route? Reilly trade is looking harder and harder to make with everyone’s cap space shrinking from what I read. Mo said he didn’t want to go to Vancouver or Seattle. The Sharks were rumoured but they have two big contracts already.
Utah, but they have Sergachev and Weegar. Calgary is in the same boat as Vancouver. Anaheim makes a ton of sense but I don’t think they’ll have the money so looking at it Edmonton could make sense and or Pittsburg. They I’d try and add a Stanley on a cheaper 1 year deal
1.) 09 Jul 2026 12:05:02
To Tor
Schmidt $3.5
4th and 5th 2027
To Utah
Rielly $7.5
To answer how it could work with Utah
They have $4.6 in cap, plus sending Schmitt they could fit Rielly and have some left over. We would gain $4m off the trade. Covers the overage and then some. That’s b4 moving other pieces like Joshua and Lorentz and burying McEwen in the minors.
Plus u don’t need to sign anyone cause u got Schmidt as a replacement for third pairing. Only signed for 2 seasons, which works in the Chayka window. He had 22pts last season. Plays 16-17 mins a game, perfect 3rd guy.
2.) 09 Jul 2026 12:34:03
Leafs would love that deal ❤️
Can’t see Utah do’n it ?♂️
???
3.) 09 Jul 2026 15:48:29
Unless Weegar plays on the right I don’t see the fit. Reilly can’t be making 7.5 and playing third pair.
4.) 09 Jul 2026 16:40:57
Well, Rielly is Definitely not go’n to the Ducks now.
Cross another team off the list for Rielly.
5.) 09 Jul 2026 17:10:49
Doesn't look like Rielly will be traded unless he adds more teams to his trade list. I think Pittsburgh & Philadelphia would be interested.
Maybe a trade with LA might still be in the mix, Leafs could target someone like Edmundson.
6.) 09 Jul 2026 17:16:35
Weegar is a RS so he can easily move to his natural side.
Sergachev Marino
Rielly Weegar
Simashev Peeke
02 Jul 2026 18:57:46
Tor: Reilly
Ana: Tarin Smith
Another big kid from the WHL Leafs then take the cap space and fish adding to their blueline maybe a Stanley or a Soucy type.
1.) 02 Jul 2026 18:29:38
I wanted that cash from Reilly’s contract sooooo bad. It woulda given us sooo many different options to tackle free agency. Not sure what pathway I woulda taken (and I’m sure we would all argue about it) but it woulda opened the door for more options.
2.) 02 Jul 2026 18:55:01
What options you talking about? Obviously you are thinking something but don’t want to say it. Remember Domi will be LTIR; that’s another 3.75m that can be used. Plus Chayka still not done; he’s going to make more moves. Rielly will be gone. Joshua Lorentz, lots of time.
3.) 02 Jul 2026 20:06:29
I'm not holding back, swear!
I guess where I'm struggling as a Leaf fan is lack of prospects. If we actually had a solid prospect pool we wouldn't need to over pay to fill our bottom 6. We'd have younger, faster, stronger and cheaper options and that would give us more money to spend on better players.
Go'n into free agency we were forced to over pay on balancing our lineup. We did a good job keeping those over payed contract to short terms.
Again, woulda loved to get rid of Reilys' contract so we could at least signed one solid player (3rd line centre/D-man) that we coulda built around.
4.) 03 Jul 2026 01:15:40
@kingmatty That’s what going for it for 9 years will do. To be honest I thought there were gonna be a few Marlies players get a really look but on the other hand I kinda see what Chayka is doing, like most I don’t think this is a finished product so we can only
Wait and see.
5.) 03 Jul 2026 15:56:30
King when u go short term u always pay more. You get better aav with more term. But then again Trouba and Marchement deals kinda are the exception ?????
6.) 04 Jul 2026 12:12:10
Right!!!! ???
Mike Grier was looking amazing after the draft and then came free agency and don’t get me started on the Edmonton trade ??
01 Jul 2026 22:45:26
Very interesting day forsure. I think more trades are coming obviously but I thought the Leafs would of targeted some guys like Jenner or Laughton. I liked the Paul deal tbh the Sissons move is a head scratcher tho I think for an extra mill the could of gotten Jenner
1.) 01 Jul 2026 23:13:04
Term and AAV was the reason they didn’t. 4yrs for a 33yr old at 5.75m compared to a 4.25m 2 yrs.
30 Jun 2026 13:25:00
Could the Leafs make this insane trade?
Tor: Knies Danford Hildaby 1st 2027 and both 2nd’s in 2027
CBJ: Werenski Merchenko
That’s a pretty big package for those two. I just don’t know if it’s enough but to break it down the Jackets get top 6 player to replace Merchenko, they get a D prospect that isn’t to far off being NHL ready and they get a young cost controlled backup with 3 picks.
For the Leafs they get number 1D and a right winger.
If I’m the Leafs I jump at try and do it without adding Cowan, but here’s the top six
Mckenna Matthews Merchenko
Cowan Tavares Nylander
Then a top pair of either
Werenski Tanev or Werenski Raddysh
It’s a win now move but again idk if it’s enough but keep in mind the Jackets lose the leverage with both players saying they are not sticking around so maybe the Leafs try and use that.
1.) 30 Jun 2026 13:56:25
Yes, they can. There’s been chatter that Rielly would be part of the deal as well to replace Werenski most likely with retention ($2m) if he’s willing to wave to go to Columbus.
2.) 30 Jun 2026 15:12:28
@champ Rielly won’t waive for Columbus. He wants to go west but they could bring in a third team to make it work.
3.) 30 Jun 2026 15:48:14
Champ doesn’t understand the third team involved possibility.
Too complicated.
4.) 30 Jun 2026 15:57:22
That's a big package and as you said, makes Leafs better overall now, but really hurts the future for sure. If Werenski agrees to come here, I am not concerned about the re-sign, he already wants to be here.
The issues will be if him and Matthews wants to stay together, what will it take to keep them and would they waive if wanting to move them instead.
5.) 30 Jun 2026 17:01:46
LukeFox is just bitter cause he put one of the most ridiculous proposals to date on this site and I called him out on it and ppl gave me a thumbs up. FYI there is no need to add a 3rd team on this trade proposal cause at the end of the day there is no cap issue here for either team.
If Rielly doesn’t want to wave to be with his buddy Knies, Hildeby and Danford, then he’s not part of it, as simple as that, and u trade him to his western preference. CBJ can look for a Werenski replacement through UFA via another trade or Leafs offer OEL, or dare I say, McCabe.
26 Jun 2026 19:16:48
What’s it take for the Leafs to add Tippet?
Joshua 1st 27 plus rights to say Robertson or maybe a prospect?
I would like to see the Leafs chase a top 6 RW down insulate Cowan and Mckenna.
1.) 26 Jun 2026 19:20:39
Would love Tippett. Would take all that and more likely.
2.) 26 Jun 2026 21:04:23
Absolutely and I think that would get it done, may even come back to haunt us if Robertson scores more lol.
3.) 26 Jun 2026 21:36:15
Lol that is not even close to getting Philly to pick up the phone.
Get real.
4.) 27 Jun 2026 10:59:38
@doug93 It’s a lot closer than you think. Tippett is a solid player but let’s not pretend that he’s a star player. A first round pick no matter how late it is still holds value. Joshua, a bit of a cap dump, put can still play effective minutes, and then add another piece like Robertson who Philly has interest in last year who’s able to put up 15 goals is nothing to scoff at.
If you think that package is light what do you think Philly wants for Tippett.
5.) 27 Jun 2026 14:45:30
@Goat I completely agree man, I could see that get it done also. Not far off anyway.
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22 Jun 2026 09:47:59
I’m curious on what people think the Leafs should do after the Tkachuk deal yesterday… Should the Leafs be looking to add size and toughness or just stick to adding skilled players? Personally I thought they needed the gritty guys anyways but seeing what the Panthers are building it’s even more so. Last year they tried doing that but all they added was size guys, like Roy and Joshua, are not ones to get their nose dirty. Now they need guys who can also play, and the problem I’m seeing is the abundance of LW, but I do think what the Leafs lack is one or two guys that will stand up and go someone who will protect the stars, so here are some of my targets without putting what I think they should pay.
Boone Jenner
Jaime Benn
Mason Marchment
Scott Laughton
I would sign two and then use the rest of the money to fill out the blueline, get some guys who rough it up but can’t also still play.
1.) 22 Jun 2026 13:23:55
I have said for a while. A.J. Greer. He might now win all the fights but he shows up for all of them, he plays hard and is not a liability when he has the puck. He is a UFA and could probably been had at a decent price but Tkachuk going to Florida just raised Greer's price on the market as other division teams will want to add toughness.
As an aside…. Ottawa fans were not unhappy to see Brady go. Many blame him for deciding he wanted to fight Staal right away in game 1. Right away it energized the Hurricanes fans and their players rather than having the opposite effect.
Truthfully he was overrated for a while. People would hear the hype and think he was a 90 point scorer. But the reality is he scored at a pace of .81 points a game. A 66 point pace. The fans there are excited to see what they get from the draft and also where they use Brady’s saved cap. With their new found #25 and their existing #32 they are apparently thinking of taking the Ruck twins depending how things shake out. Possibly eyeing up Belchetz with the #9 pick. Interesting times we are in. This upcoming week is going to be fun to watch.
2.) 22 Jun 2026 14:55:39
AJ Greer is a good role player but I don’t think he should be any higher than a 4th liner imo.
3.) 22 Jun 2026 16:03:48
All he has to do is be a 4th or a fill in on 3rd with injuries. He is the type of role player we don’t have. Someone that the other team knows if they take liberties with our best players he may not take on their toughest player in a scrap.
But he is a hard enough hitter they might be aware he could take those same liberties with their best players.
4.) 22 Jun 2026 20:26:07
Leafs should have been adding size and toughness anyway. Guys with heart. I like the list of guys you added, but we need a few that are willing to drop the gloves when necessary. Benn is a good start. Greer would be a great add, plus Stanley in the back end. He beat up Brady already this year.
5.) 23 Jun 2026 14:08:49
The only issue I have with that list, is the lack of speed for the most part. None of Knies, JT or Joshua are very quick to start with. Hoping they can bring in some size and toughness that can play with pace.
6.) 23 Jun 2026 15:01:39
I like Greer, often mentioning him.
How about Noah Laba?
LOL
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.
09 Jul 2026 15:48:29
Unless Weegar plays on the right I don’t see the fit. Reilly can’t be making 7.5 and playing third pair.
08 Jul 2026 09:21:16
If we are talking hypotheticals for Chicago the answer is 1000x yes they should do something like that. They have been rebuilding for too long and they’re going to lose Bedard if they don’t make something happen soon. The first round pick mean nothing. They need to be good now.
03 Jul 2026 01:15:40
@kingmatty That’s what going for it for 9 years will do. To be honest I thought there were gonna be a few Marlies players get a really look but on the other hand I kinda see what Chayka is doing, like most I don’t think this is a finished product so we can only
Wait and see.
30 Jun 2026 15:12:28
@champ Rielly won’t waive for Columbus. He wants to go west but they could bring in a third team to make it work.
30 Jun 2026 15:11:18
Andersen isn’t worth the money. He has the offensive ability, but he’s awful defensively. Sound familiar?
16 Jul 2026 09:07:14
Atlantic
Florida
Tampa
Montreal
Metro
Caps
Hurricanes
Blue Jackets
Wildcard
Leafs
Buffalo
Two teams I don’t fully believe in are Buffalo and Montreal they are young teams that haven’t won consistently yet, the Leafs will benefit from the weak Metro and also from some of the Atlantic teams having lost big pieces… Side note I really like what the Capitals have built I think they are President's Trophy winners.
11 Jul 2026 13:19:17
Truthfully I don't understand the Knies trade debate. He's a unicorn type player, tbh I would like to see the forward group stay intact to start. No team is perfect and I think the Leafs have a nice blend of young and old. The only move I look for now is if they can move Reilly and maybe look for an upgrade ex. Stanley.
08 Jul 2026 09:24:50
The bench now is Sullivan, Alfredsson, Hiller and Gruden. Personally I think it’s a mistake to let go of Lalonde. Our PK was the only thing that was good last year.
02 Jul 2026 11:57:03
@clarky The league isn’t about toughness. It’s about building a 4 line team. Carolina just won the cup with literally no fighters; he was in the press box. You need guys that can play physical but also not be a total liability. I think the Leafs did ok here.
02 Jul 2026 11:51:52
@wb49 Pretty early to be down on a roster that hasn’t taken the ice. Did they overpay a few guys? Sure, but with such a weak free agency class that’s was always gonna happen. I guess we wait and see because this roster is clearly not finalized.