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20 Mar 2026 12:03:36
Tor: Villeneuve
Ana: rights to Ethan Procyszyn
Ethan is a 19yr RW from Wasaga Beach whose rights are set to expire June 1st. 6'3, 190ish lbs and likes to hit. He's a touch under ppg playing for the Battalion.
1.) 20 Mar 2026 13:35:55
He's worth a look right shot center.
2.) 20 Mar 2026 15:40:40
He actually looks like he could be a good one to develop. Might not even have to trade for him. If he has not signed by June 1. That is 2 years after he has been drafted and is a UFA.
3.) 20 Mar 2026 19:34:44
The issue is, I think, if he doesn't sign, he reenters the draft, but using an asset that seems to have stalled in the Leafs organization to bring him in to resign. He look quite likely middle 6.
4.) 20 Mar 2026 21:15:02
That's true. I didn't realize he had an after-draft birthday so yes he would be under 20 and re-enter the draft. It's tricky though in that the Leafs would only be trading Villeneuve for the chance to negotiate to sign the kid before the draft. Vice versa, with Villeneuve, Anaheim is getting a player they either have to give a qualifying offer to or let him walk.
I think the chances are not bad for him to sign with Toronto if, and I say if, Toronto does a complete rebuild and he knows he has a chance to move up the ladder. He has probably not signed in Anaheim because of their depth chart.
5.) 20 Mar 2026 21:34:32
Leafs pool is very shallow at RW. (Well everywhere). Plus, being from Wasaga Beach, I'd expect he would jump at the opportunity. Anaheim could use some depth with Trouba and Gudas being FA this year.
6.) 20 Mar 2026 21:59:39
While I like him, I’m not convinced the Ducks trade him before he is evaluated at the pro level.
At least for Villeneuve.
7.) 20 Mar 2026 23:07:12
Don't forget, Randy, he has to agree to sign with the Ducks for that to happen.
8.) 21 Mar 2026 13:07:11
For sure he has to sign this summer.
I’m just not convinced the Ducks won’t do that, simply because he’s done very well in the OHL and has yet to play in the AHL.
Having said that I’d definitely do the deal probably because I don’t see Villeneuve playing in the NHL. He might be a 7th in my eyes.
9.) 21 Mar 2026 14:11:18
@hrenkin Wasaga Beach? I live in the beach, buddy. Imma have to watch for this kid! Nice post!
12 Mar 2026 16:10:42
Tor: Rielly, Maccelli, 2027 2nd
Van: Pettersson
If Vancouver bites with might be decent for both teams. Van gets a younger player and a 2nd, plus a skilled lhd. While Toronto address their #2C.
Tor: Benoit
Ana: 4th
Benoit can be replaced cheaply, or expensively if you target Logan Stanley, so moving him for anything Isnt a loss.
Sign Laine 3yr x4m
R. Andersson 7x8.5m
Most people don't like Laine but, if you look at the raw info, past his injury history, he's a high skilled talent with an amazing shot. He would pair well in a 3rd line with Joshua and JT.
Cowen Matthews Nylander
Knies Pettersson XXXXX
Joshua JT Laine
Lorentz Domi XXXXX
We still have some depth prospects and cap space after the moves.
We could find someone to fill the specific spots marked in X's, now as for defense
OEL Andersson
McCabe Tanev
Stanley Carlo
We can switch up OEL and McCabe for balancince. It everyone plays their natural side. We have the toughness some skill, and a potnetion of Stanley having another strong season like he is now.
And behind that we still have
Stolarz, Woll, and Hildeby. One will have to be moved. I'd predict Woll is the right peice, giving Hildeby 4 years to develop at the NHL level behind stolarz. Philly might be interested
Tor: Woll, Robertson
Phi: 2027 1st (Tor).
1.) 12 Mar 2026 17:43:42
I didn't look at cap, but looks like to much with a quick look. I could be wrong though. I don't hate Petterson the way some do, but definitely way over paid. Laine, I think you offered to much. He struggles to get playing time in Montreal.
I would consider him on a show me deal though. As good as Andersson is, I think we will all be severely disappointed giving him that kind of money. He is very good, but at that price I think our fans run him out of town pretty quick.
2.) 12 Mar 2026 18:06:36
The thing with Laine is he's averaging only 14m a night because of his injuries. He's an offensive right winger to boost the 3rd line which will compliment JT and Joshua, who can help cover his defensive lapses.
As for the money and term with Laine, the unfortunate part is he will need at least 4m-5m due to the cap increasing.
And at 4-5m for a 7 time 20 goal scorer who will only be turning 28 in April. His career possession numbers are directly comparable to Phil Kessel. And with enough cap space, maybe we can land roslovoc to pay with Petterson.
3.) 12 Mar 2026 19:53:47
I don’t mind the first trade, the rest are crap, but Vancouver would have to retain like 3 million for that deal to work for me.
4.) 12 Mar 2026 21:23:05
Laine is a tough one for me!
He’s been on three teams already which is often a tell-tale sign that there’s a problem.
Injuries have been a problem, addiction was a problem (has he conquered is perhaps unknown) and he has shown unhappiness before.
Those are the minuses I guess. The positives are how impactful he can be when he’s healthy (both physically and mentally), motivated and in shape. He can change a game on his own.
I’d have a chat with his agent when it’s allowed to get the down-low. If it’s positive I might offer 1-year @ $4m “show me” contract. If it works the GM is a hero, if not c’est la vie.
5.) 12 Mar 2026 21:57:22
@randy I'm really banking on Laine being that impactful player who would compliment JT's offense and gritty side. I was truly hoping the Leafs would have traded for him (still could before the season ends once he's ready to come off LTIR) as the sample run.
We have the cap space to take on the cap hit and get a not terrible asset for helping Montreal cap situation.
6.) 13 Mar 2026 14:50:22
Hrenkin, I feel bad for you. You’re a soccer player trying to make hockey trades. Laine and Petterson. ? While we’re at it why don’t we get Huberdeau too. Joker.
7.) 13 Mar 2026 20:01:27
Clarky, you're just a goof.
8.) 14 Mar 2026 12:20:49
I would expect all teams are having discussions about Laine; contemplating what would their walk-away position (AAV & term) be for his talent.
If a GM doesn’t have him on the radar and doesn’t plan to have a dialogue with Laine’s agent in the allowed window just prior to opening UFA signing period, they are not doing their job.
9.) 15 Mar 2026 00:23:30
The problem with Laine, besides all of those mentioned above is that he is a one way player who doesn’t play defensive hockey, at all, ever.
No thanks.
06 Mar 2026 13:29:34
Tor: Knies, Danford, 3rd
STL: Thomas
This is an upgrade we need vs the upgrade we want. I love Knies, but we need a legit 2C to move JT to 3C. We can then tinker better on the wings in the off season.
1.) 06 Mar 2026 14:31:15
Knies and a second. Keep Danford.
Rather do Knies and Robertson to NJ for Nemec (extension in place).
2.) 06 Mar 2026 15:59:07
Hrenkin, still holding title for worst trades on the site. Are we going back to the soft, heartless team or are we changing our identity?
3.) 06 Mar 2026 18:16:15
Clarky, still think the Leafs are gonna get a #2 center by trading Benoit and a 3rd.
04 Mar 2026 17:56:02
Tor: Stolarz, Maccelli
Ana: Sam Colangelo, 2027 2nd (best of their 3), Mrazek (cap dump)
We can use this to fix next season's goalie situation. Anaheim get the best insurance policy for Dostal for the next few years.
They get a young rental on the wing. They give up 1 of their 3 2nd round picks for and 24 yr old right winger drafted 34 ova in 2020. Mrazek is a UFA after this season he can walk after the season.
1.) 04 Mar 2026 19:47:12
Another deal I pass on!
Guys we are not desperate; there are 31 teams in the NHL besides TML.
Colangelo is fine but we need solutions that pay dividends before a 2027 2nd round pick.
And why would we feel the need to take salary back on a player that will never see action for the Leafs?
2.) 04 Mar 2026 20:34:42
Ya know Randy, having a 2nd rounder that could be used for trades instead of a maybe player doesn't always sound too bad.
3.) 05 Mar 2026 11:52:29
Yes Hrenklin, that could be a good use for a 2nd.
However I, personally, feel that our needs are immediate and waiting until 2027 does not fit with whatever window of time we are focused on.
And my position on Mrazek stands.
The reality is we get essentially zero back on two current NHL players for one that cannot make the Ducks on a full-time basis.
This trade does not advance us!
4.) 06 Mar 2026 14:09:17
We get an close to NHL ready RW, and a second. For Anaheim to bite we have to take one of their goalie contracts back. Mrazek is making 4m and is a UFA after this season so we let him walk for nothing.
And we still have the 2nd and Colangelo. And now we have Woll and Hildeby as our tandem for next year since Hildeby requires waivers.
01 Mar 2026 18:02:17
Tor: Macelli, Benoit
Car: Kotkaniemi, 2027 3rd
Got start somewhere. Benoit isnt that dificult of a peice to replace. And Maccelli pussy foots around too much. At least Kotkaniemi might hit somehting.
1.) 01 Mar 2026 19:06:48
Must be a Hurricanes fan. Why would we take a complete bust that cost Waddell his job.
2.) 01 Mar 2026 22:08:26
The only thing Kotkaniemi can hit is the bank every 2 weeks. He certainly doesn't hit the net much or bodies of late either.
3.) 01 Mar 2026 22:57:56
KK and a 1st for future considerations is really all I would consider.
4.) 01 Mar 2026 23:48:21
Kotkaniemi hit something?
You’re joking, right?
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29 Nov 2023 01:31:40
Anyone else starting to feel like this season is going to end up as a wash and they just trade out their UFAs to bring in assets.
1.) 29 Nov 2023 13:12:10
Hrenklin. We are basically having this discussion below. So, yea, I think a few of this could see this happening.
01 Oct 2023 20:53:55
philippe myers was placed on waivers. might be a decent pick up for a big bodied RHD.
1.) 01 Oct 2023 22:34:02
Always liked the idea of Myers as bottom pair D. jeans gave passed on him before . might be time with timmins injury . if only he used that big frame of his more than ge does.
2.) 02 Oct 2023 00:17:17
Not a big fan of Myers. I'd rather keep what we have.
3.) 02 Oct 2023 01:58:55
I've always liked P. Myers. Seemed to have all the tools etc, but just fell off the cliff. Confidence issue? The $1.4M contract is a problem.
20 Aug 2023 16:07:25
so ive ben thinking
which players would you consider trading knies for? i know hes a young prospect that doesnt look out of place on the leafs, but, we need to upgrade.
id consider knies for a few players if it came with multiple years of service
trouba: is exactly the type of player the leafs need. still has 3 years on his contrat and is NYR rangers captian so its a pipe dream.
but in a deal for like Elias lindholm (50% retained this year) at 6yr x 8m extension or 7x7 for knies and a 1st would be a considearion. or in a larger package for like bedard or something absolutely crazy.
who would you guys trade him for?
1.) 20 Aug 2023 16:38:26
I'd trade him for a lot of players. The main issue is finding a team that has a solid top6/ 4 peice, they don't want, and he has to be on a rebuilding team.
2.) 20 Aug 2023 16:55:23
Hrenklin. Good question. Definitely Lindholm would be one I would consider as long as Lindholm will extend as you said. Then it would be moving Willy for younger prospects and hopefully a D.
In a package to get Dobson, I would possibly.
He is not untouchable to me, but not far off because our prospect pool is so bad for guys with size that can play.
3.) 22 Aug 2023 18:07:26
Had to think about this one for a few days. tough thing about moving Knies is the cap issues we have. so can't just be moving knies out. would still need to move Willy out. I think I'd move move him and maybe a first for Konecny. we would not need Knies if top six is like this.
Bertuzzi. Matthews. Marner
Domi. Tavares. konecny
Then maybe Willy can be moved for a topD like Dobson and something to improve bottom 6.
4.) 23 Aug 2023 01:56:35
I agree with all here.
It's a very interesting suggestion, especially because of how his end of season/ playoffs went.
Very good topic @Hrenklin
As much as I like Knies, he could be one of many that start out fantastic, and turn to poo. It's worth a look at least.
5.) 23 Aug 2023 03:14:01
@LL I agree. likethevudea if Knies and the fact he played as well as he did just jumping onto the team and blending in so well. he's at hs highest potential in a way as everyone expects good things and he worked out well. night be time to strike when iron is hot. he plays the coaches style if hockey in a rebuilding teamwhere as my original idea of moving willy there does not fit theur rebuild. konecny wont come cheap. so maybe konecny at 50% for Knies to ertson and a 1st round pick. then move Willy ut for defensive D. I like Dobson but is he not more of an offensive Dman?
03 Dec 2022 15:51:13
Thoughts on claiming Myers from the waiver wire. 2.5m is pricy, but, we can probably make some things works once players get healthy.
1.) 03 Dec 2022 22:52:43
Leafs cannot make any waiver claim at the moment.
They have 50 contracts.
31 Jul 2021 00:21:18
So what are the leafs going to give up to get pk subban at the deadline 50% retained? I think that's the top trick up dubas's sleeve.
1.) 31 Jul 2021 06:29:41
What's the point in adding PK? Is it so he can play 3rd pair?
2.) 31 Jul 2021 11:43:40
Kyle wants everyone to see him do his stupid skating drills irl so everyone can laugh.
3.) 31 Jul 2021 12:18:14
@LG lmao.
20 Mar 2026 21:34:32
Leafs pool is very shallow at RW. (Well everywhere). Plus, being from Wasaga Beach, I'd expect he would jump at the opportunity. Anaheim could use some depth with Trouba and Gudas being FA this year.
20 Mar 2026 19:34:44
The issue is, I think, if he doesn't sign, he reenters the draft, but using an asset that seems to have stalled in the Leafs organization to bring him in to resign. He look quite likely middle 6.
13 Mar 2026 20:01:27
Clarky, you're just a goof.
12 Mar 2026 21:57:22
@randy I'm really banking on Laine being that impactful player who would compliment JT's offense and gritty side. I was truly hoping the Leafs would have traded for him (still could before the season ends once he's ready to come off LTIR) as the sample run.
We have the cap space to take on the cap hit and get a not terrible asset for helping Montreal cap situation.
12 Mar 2026 18:06:36
The thing with Laine is he's averaging only 14m a night because of his injuries. He's an offensive right winger to boost the 3rd line which will compliment JT and Joshua, who can help cover his defensive lapses.
As for the money and term with Laine, the unfortunate part is he will need at least 4m-5m due to the cap increasing.
And at 4-5m for a 7 time 20 goal scorer who will only be turning 28 in April. His career possession numbers are directly comparable to Phil Kessel. And with enough cap space, maybe we can land roslovoc to pay with Petterson.
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