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13 Jul 2025 15:49:10
If there are two guys I would like to see the Leafs target that may be available is Crouse in Utah and Colangelo in Anaheim. This would make the team, bigger, tougher and add some possible scoring. Not sure Leafs have the assets to pick up both, but who knows.
Utah
Kampf $2.4M
Robertson RFA
Koblar
Tor
Crouse $4.3M
Ana
Jarnkrok $2.1M
2027 2nd
Tor
Colangelo RFA
10 Jul 2025 13:06:49
Ana
Kampf $2.4M
Robertson RFA
2027 2nd
Tor
Gaucher ELC
If Anaheim intends on keeping Colangelo(My main target), then maybe take a run at Gaucher. With Terry, Colangelo already and Sennecke on the way, is there really room for Gaucher. Anaheim gets a solid 4C in Kampf, Robertson needs a change of scenery and a chance to play and Anaheim gets a 2nd round pick.
Toronto gets a right shot C/RW that is big, skates well, isn't afraid to drop the gloves and has more to give offensively than he has shown imo. Leafs also cut some more cap to create more space.
1.) 11 Jul 2025 00:02:34
Looks good to me.
6’3”, 207lbs, right shot.
A 21 year old, C/ RW drafted #22 in the 2022 draft.
I wonder if he might be ready to step into the 3rd line, RW opening with Roy and McMann?
San Diego Gulls
2023 - 2024. 72 games, 10 goals, 15 assists 25 pts, 68 penalty minutes.
2024 - 2025. 56 games, 8 goals, 11 assists, 19 pts, 79 penalty minutes.
2.) 11 Jul 2025 05:48:56
Or they could sign Brett Leason for 800k.
3.) 11 Jul 2025 12:20:11
Leason is much softer than Gaucher. Gaucher has potential to be a mid 6er. If Leason was so good, someone would have signed him by now.
4.) 13 Jul 2025 15:14:12
So did a little research on Goucher and he’s just had some big time shoulder surgery. Like total rebuild, he’s also struggle heavily in the A the score?! 19pts in 56 games. So, I’m not sure I’d make a move on him; which brings back the idea of signing Leason. Is he that bad to not take a chance see if Bérubé can’t get him going? Big boy skates well league min deal. If it doesn’t work send him to the Marlies to help them out. Low risk high reward no?
09 Jul 2025 20:29:10
Time for something completely different
Min
Cowan ELC
Kampf $2.4M
Tor
Trenin $3.5M
Jiricek $.918M
Minny gets more talent for upfront in Cowan and a solid 4C in Kampf. They still have Spurgeon, Faber and Bogosian on the right D, so Jiricek, while still developing may be expendable.
Toronto picks up some mid 6 toughness who can PK in Trenin(plays both wings and can play C). He plays a Berube style of game. Also get a potential point producing RD in Jiricek. Jiricek is still developing though.
1.) 10 Jul 2025 00:09:04
Jiricek has been “developing” for a few years now!
Jiricek was drafted in 2022 and has yet to prove he is capable of being an NHL regular on the blueline.
He wasn’t able to earn a roster spot with Columbus and has yet to win a regular slot with the Wild.
I would be cautious with regards to overvaluing Jiricek.
Trenin I like but he is no more than a 3rd line player and does not have the skills to be any more than that.
Though Trenin has played both wings he is in fact a left wing while Leafs are in dire need of right wing upgrades having only Nylander and Jarnkrok as right wingers on their roster.
Both players have value but I would not wish to see Leafs give up Cowan for them.
2.) 10 Jul 2025 00:35:51
WB49. Absolutely have to be cautious on Jiricek. He is only 21 though. How many 19-20 year old D-men have earned full time spots? That's how old he was in Columbus.
Yes, Trenin shoots left. That doesn't make him factually a left winger. Maybe have a chat with Ovi on if it does or Duncan Keith for a Dman.
3.) 11 Jul 2025 00:16:07
There are definitely exceptions to the left handed players playing right hand minutes rule, but they are few and far between.
You use OV and Duncan Keith as examples.
Easy to do when you are talking about a Hart Trophy winner and a Norris Trophy winner.
Trenin is neither in his biggest, best, brightest dreams.
I think that’s referred to as cherry picking your comparables.
Personally I prefer right handed forwards playing right wing and right handed defensemen playing on their natural right side.
I feel similarly towards the ludicrous suggestions I read on this site, that Leafs start Domi on the right wing of the first line with Matthews and Knies.
08 Jul 2025 13:37:26
Sam Colangelo hasn't signed yet in Anaheim. This is the guy the Leafs should be after imo. I've mentioned him before. The one thing I will add about him is a really good one-timer as well. He would give the Leafs a one-time option form the left side on top of Matthews from the right side on the 2nd PP. Having Luneau, probably makes Moore expendable as well.
Ana
Kampf $2.4M
Robertson RFA
2026 2nd
Tor
Colangelo RFA
Moore $.925(waiver exempt)
1.) 08 Jul 2025 14:29:27
The one issue here is that the Leafs are looking for a puck moving D and forward playmaker to setup Matthews and not another sniper needing a playmaker of his own.
2.) 08 Jul 2025 15:29:49
Colangelo is a pretty decent playmaker as well and I think Leafs acquired Maccelli for the playmaker position.
Moore is a puck moving right shot D.
3.) 08 Jul 2025 17:12:33
Sounds like a great deal. Leafs pick up 2 young guys and get rid of Kampf (who is rumoured on the trade block) and gives Robertson a new lease on life (don't think he really wants to be here) . Plus we would save some cap space to boot.
Colangelo sounds like a good target. He could probably score like Robertson, has more size and is RH'd (something Leafs don't have much of) . Also nice to pick up another young RHD prospect.
@Fallbackguy Robertson & Kampf probably don't help you get a top 6 forward or a RH puck moving D. If Leafs really want those targets, they will probably have to include Cowan and/ or Danford, plus draft picks. This trade has nothing to do with the other.
4.) 09 Jul 2025 00:09:02
Don’t Leafs need a 1st line RW, a 3rd line RW and a 4th line RW.
Personally I would prefer to see Treliving focus on filling the existing holes in the lineup!
5.) 09 Jul 2025 11:56:26
WB49. Leafs would still have tons of cap room after this and those players traded, won't get a top line RW. Colangelo could easily be a 3RW.
03 Jul 2025 19:02:58
Michael Rasmussen's ice time keeps dropping in Detroit. He was pretty much on the wing between the 3rd and 4th lines. Big body that can skate, PK and has some offence. If their plans are for him to be a 4th liner while they give some younger guys more minutes, maybe Detroit would like to move off his $3.2M for 3 more years.
Detroit
Robertson RFA (and/or Jarnkrok)
2026 3rd
Tor
Rasmussen $3.2M
Might seem like a low-ball, but Rasmussen avgs under 30 pts a season and was down to just over 13 mins a game last season.
1.) 04 Jul 2025 00:35:18
Good deal for both teams though Detroit may want a 2nd instead of a 3rd.
Definitely something Treliving could be looking at.
Too bad Rasmussen is a LW and not a RW as Leafs need 3rd and 4th line RWs far more than they need another LW.
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11 Jul 2025 02:16:28
Trade #3. Lol
1.) 11 Jul 2025 18:46:26
He got more than I expected from Reaves. Now let's focus on moving Kampf and Robertson, and maybe Domi as well.
2.) 11 Jul 2025 20:50:02
I can't believe he got anything for Reaves. That was a solid trade.
Kampf and Domi can stay if they want. I don't see how you even get anything at the tdl. There's almost no assets left to trade.
3.) 11 Jul 2025 21:36:21
@LL Kampf seems to have fallen out of favour with Berube, so I don't see the point in keeping him.
Personally, I would trade Domi and just sign Roslovic to play with Matthews. Roslovic has played with Matthews before and is a right hand shot. He's 6'2", great skater and play maker (like Domi), but I think he is a much better goal scorer than Domi. Since, Roslovic is a free agent, no acquisition cost. So to me, it's an easy trade off.
4.) 12 Jul 2025 14:35:05
I don’t think we should get Roslovic. We already got Maccelli, it’s one or the other for me and the other top 6F we get needs to have some grit. Can’t go back to too many soft guys or playoffs we get exposed.
5.) 12 Jul 2025 15:38:00
@Clarky I agree, but I'm just proposing what could be an easier get. I hope Treliving can get a top six forward and then we could put Roslovic at 3RW instead of Domi. I know LH can play right side, but I just would prefer Roslovic over Domi. Just my opinion.
6.) 12 Jul 2025 16:32:26
I am on the same page as Clarky here. It seems alot of the names thrown out on here are softer, skilled type of guys. I would much rather Tre be patient. See if he can move Kampf without cap coming back and see what may open up as the summer progresses. It's not like Roslovic will sign a one year deal likely. They want to change the DNA. They were willing to let a 100 pt player go to do so. Keep focused and continue to change the DNA. Don't sign a lesser version of the guy they just let go.
7.) 12 Jul 2025 17:12:05
@RLF Im just not a fan of Domi anymore. He took 60% percent of the season off last year. He only tries with skilled guys and when he's pushed down the line up, his compete disappears. I just want to change him with someone who can put up the same points, if not more (definitely more goals) .
Roslovic doesn't cost anything other than money and I think he can be had for a 1yr or 2 yr deal at a cheaper cap hit than Domi.
8.) 12 Jul 2025 23:03:29
@Tags it isn't me saying Kampf is great, it's more that I don't think cap space matters for once. Who cares if he stays or goes.
9.) 13 Jul 2025 12:49:48
Tags. I hear ya. My thought is not as much of who we move out, it's more who we bring in. If you move out Domi, who was not a DNA issue, and bring in Roslovic, are we really moving forward with a DNA change?
This is why I kept bringing up guys like McBain, Jeannot etc. We have needed this change for years imo. Guys like Roslovic, don't bring the change we need imo.
10.) 13 Jul 2025 13:28:52
RLF Trust me I agree with you on getting tougher, more physical guys. Just, Domi IMO is a waste of space. Yes he's tough and sticks up for teammates, but takes way too many games off and takes way too many bad penalties.
I'm hoping Tre can pick up a DNA change in a trade. This does seem like the direction he is taking. If that happens, then I think Roslovic would be a good add to provide more scoring.
11.) 13 Jul 2025 15:34:51
Tags. I'm actually ok with Domi. I think he needs a defined role, which he hasn't really been given. Too many stupid penalties for sure, but he can play and produce. He has proven it in the past. He might have been trying to do too much in his first year as a Leaf, which often ends up accomplishing very little.
I would love to see the Leafs target Crouse and Colangelo. Crouse needs a change of scenery as he is coming off his worst year yet. Colangelo needs a real opportunity and could be a right shot Knies lite imo. Two big men that could make a difference on Toronto. If they could pick up those two while moving at least Kampf and Robertson, I don't know if I see a need for a guy like Roslovic.
That is why I am hoping Tre can remain patient and stick to a DNA change plan.
12.) 13 Jul 2025 15:51:57
Fair enough RLF. We will agree to disagree on Domi vs Roslovic.
I too would love a DNA change and definitely like Colangelo as a target. Crouse not so much and I really don't know why, but something just rubs me the wrong way about him.
13.) 13 Jul 2025 17:06:41
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29 Jun 2025 21:53:21
Good work by Tre on the Knies contract. Got it to 6 years and under $8M.
20 May 2025 15:53:44
Just wondering. Will the reaction from Leafs fans at the game and on social media etc, impact the ability to draw UFA's to Toronto this summer?
This isn't the days of Wendel and Dougie. The players today are more sensitive I will say.
I think it is possible Tre has a tough go trying to get a significant player this summer. I hope he has no issues, but I could see players wanting to avoid Toronto after seeing how players were reacted to.
Have to sell them on - if you win though, the fans will love you forever.
1.) 20 May 2025 16:46:36
I think has been turning into more of an issue over the years. More and more want to avoid Canada in general, and will probably be even more against Toronto specifically.
2.) 20 May 2025 21:49:29
This is why I take issue with the panthers coach and players it’s boarder line tampering they draw for Toronto has been less and less every year they show that they can’t win just my opinion I’m sure cost of living in canada is a turn off for players too.
3.) 23 May 2025 13:05:12
RLF, I also have heard that and have big concerns.
In last year’s UFA market weren’t there 2 or 3 players that said they did not want to go to the Leafs for whatever reason.
O’Rielly, someone who signed with the Oilers and another player?
19 May 2025 14:15:41
I can't imagine them all coming back. Unless Shanny insists, I can't see it happen.
My guess on what happens.
Marner is let walk.
JT may be back if he takes a huge discount. I mean in the $3-$4M range.
I think Tre will talk with Matthews, Nylander and Rielly and let them know big changes have to be made and do they still want to stay if big changes are coming. He may very well ask Rielly if he is willing to waive his NMC.
Knies will get signed. That's a no-brainer.
I think they move on from Robertson and get what they can for him. Probably Kampf as well, which would open up another $2.4M in cap space unless they bring a guy back for him.
I think other than Rielly, they are pretty happy with the D. Happy with the goaltending. Pretty happy with most of the bottom 6 (Laughton, McMann, Holmberg, Lorentz and Jarnkrok).
They will look for big(ish), hard nosed forwards. Florida has no "super skilled" guys who won't play physical.
They will have about $27M in cap space next year.
Forwards - 7 signed. 3RFA. 4 UFA.
D-men - 7 Signed
Goalies - 2 signed.
Let's say $7.5M for Knies long term. Leaves them about $19.5M.
Just my opinion of course, but they need to look at Jeannot and Bennett big time. That's probably around $9.5-$10M.
Would have about $9.5-$10M to fill out the rest of the roster.
16 May 2025 13:21:19
A couple of posters have mentioned Bennett not wanting to sign with a Canadian team this summer. The same Bennett who represented Canada at the 4 Nations and fought Tkachuk and played for the Flames for years. I had never heard this about him, so I tried to find where he said this. I can't find anywhere that he said he won't play for a Canadian team.
The only "evidence" of this is Andy Strickland said this on his podcast apparently when discussing whether the Blues should try and sign Bennett. Not sure how Strickland came to this conclusion, but I am taking it with a grain of salt unless there is more about this than one guys opinion.
I still hope the Leafs pursue him if possible.
12 Jul 2025 16:28:09
Wes Clark gets way too much credit. Lots of his picks went nowhere.
12 Jul 2025 16:26:30
Blowhard. Why not? You would rather keep Kampf and Robertson and have less cap space?
11 Jul 2025 16:57:57
Clarky. Not sure if it is whether you have to add, it's just that it is a great deal for the Leafs.
11 Jul 2025 16:55:42
I'm in.
11 Jul 2025 13:20:26
Have to be a 2027 2nd.
I like it and don't at the same time. It fits a pot of Leaf needs, but what is Byram looking for in a contract. He made almost $4M per on his last deal. Does he want $6M? $7M? $8M? . That is something that would be needed to know ahead of time.
13 Jul 2025 17:06:41
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13 Jul 2025 15:34:51
Tags. I'm actually ok with Domi. I think he needs a defined role, which he hasn't really been given. Too many stupid penalties for sure, but he can play and produce. He has proven it in the past. He might have been trying to do too much in his first year as a Leaf, which often ends up accomplishing very little.
I would love to see the Leafs target Crouse and Colangelo. Crouse needs a change of scenery as he is coming off his worst year yet. Colangelo needs a real opportunity and could be a right shot Knies lite imo. Two big men that could make a difference on Toronto. If they could pick up those two while moving at least Kampf and Robertson, I don't know if I see a need for a guy like Roslovic.
That is why I am hoping Tre can remain patient and stick to a DNA change plan.
13 Jul 2025 12:49:48
Tags. I hear ya. My thought is not as much of who we move out, it's more who we bring in. If you move out Domi, who was not a DNA issue, and bring in Roslovic, are we really moving forward with a DNA change?
This is why I kept bringing up guys like McBain, Jeannot etc. We have needed this change for years imo. Guys like Roslovic, don't bring the change we need imo.
12 Jul 2025 16:32:26
I am on the same page as Clarky here. It seems alot of the names thrown out on here are softer, skilled type of guys. I would much rather Tre be patient. See if he can move Kampf without cap coming back and see what may open up as the summer progresses. It's not like Roslovic will sign a one year deal likely. They want to change the DNA. They were willing to let a 100 pt player go to do so. Keep focused and continue to change the DNA. Don't sign a lesser version of the guy they just let go.
11 Jul 2025 12:22:02
As I said years ago, Dubas will go down as one of the worst GM'S in Leaf history. He and Shanahan screwed up one of the best opportunities since 67.