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07 Nov 2024 12:57:53
So I’m baffled! LOL, not the first time.
I’ve read in many places including here that the Leafs did NOT retain on Liligren; it was Liligren for Benning, a 3rd and 6th in 25/ 26 respectively.
Yet when I use Spotrac NHL (I miss CapFriendly and can’t get Puck? to work) I see the Leafs retaining on Liligren!
What makes it more baffling is that the retention is $1.725m and NOT 50% of his $3m annual cap hit!
Someone explain so I can sleep at night.
1.) 07 Nov 2024 14:02:51
There is no retention on Liljegren.
2.) 07 Nov 2024 16:25:40
Have you looked at Spotrac?
It shows the $1.725m as retained.
You are stating it is incorrect?
Hope you’re right!
3.) 07 Nov 2024 20:10:07
So I checked PuckPedia and found no retention on Liligren.
Last time for me using SpotracNHL.
4.) 07 Nov 2024 20:26:49
No, I haven't checked out Spotrac. No idea why you can't get Puckpedia to work. It has been reported numerous times there was no retention and Leafs haven't used any of there available retention spots atm. No retention on Puckpedia either.
5.) 08 Nov 2024 12:11:19
Yes RLF each time the trade was mentioned it said nothing about retention. I was surprised when Spotrac showed it.
I had trouble with PuckPedia when CapFriendly was discontinued and got fed up with it and didn’t return until yesterday.
28 Oct 2024 12:31:26
Hakanpaa and Dewar come off LTIR on Friday, Jarnkrok shortly after so Tre MUST do something!
Hurrah! About time, right?
All teams know this SO the Leafs have little to zero negotiation leverage.
Do we trade for futures or look to win now?
The Leafs are not getting younger with the additions made this summer, ergo it would seem we need players now!
I’d try to retain Cowan, Minten and Grebenkin if possible.
First waive or trade Reaves and his $1.35m; he’s not doing his job.
Trade Jarnkrok for a mid-round pick.
Can now absorb Hakanpaa and Dewar.
Red Wings D, with a few exceptions, are old. Trade Liligren straight up for Veleno, a very solid and young 3C. Accomplished some cap savings.
OR go BIG and get Ross Colton and Samuel Girard for Liligren, Kampf and Dewar.
Would probably need to wave Pacciorety; Steeves or Grebenkin can be promoted.
Something like this works for me.
1.) 28 Oct 2024 15:22:30
There is absolutely no way that package gets Colton and Girard.
2.) 28 Oct 2024 17:02:12
For the most part I agree, but to be clear on LTIR, Friday is when any Leaf who has been on LTIR since the start of the season CAN be made eligible. They don't have to be bring them off LTIR if they aren't "ready". And we know how the Leafs can sometimes extend LTIR for cap reasons. That said, yes, Tree will have to make a move at some point in the near future.
I threw out a Liljegren for Veleno trade a few days ago, but not much response on that and what there was was mostly negative to the idea.
Kmores.
I agree, can't imagine Colorado agreeing to that. Nor can the Leafs afford to take on another $2.5-$3M in cap.
3.) 28 Oct 2024 18:49:32
Colton is incredibly valuable to the Avs right now, with the absence of Landeskog and Nichushkin.
4.) 28 Oct 2024 20:27:58
I saw your Veleno trade proposal. I do and have always liked Veleno so I’m with you on it.
What gets Colton and Girard? The Avs might like some cap relief.
Yes the Leafs might delay Hakanpaa and Dewar until a trade frees up the needed space. But I’ve been reading they’re close. Can we believe what we read is the question?
I also be okay with Mikael Granlund as a 3C as well as a few others.
5.) 29 Oct 2024 00:11:40
Jarnkrok isn't ready yet. So just need a small move for now, but I think something is cooking.
07 Feb 2024 18:38:38
Oops again fat fingers.
Canucks will need cap room for Lindholm.
Would they consider trading off Garland’s $4.9m for 3 years and take on final year of Brodie.
Brodie might make a difference on their 3rd pairing for a playoff run.
He’d probably accept that move.
Would you do it?
1.) 07 Feb 2024 20:33:04
Send Bertuzzi as well and get a second back with Garland. Use that second and a prospect to get Tanev from Flames.
2.) 07 Feb 2024 20:41:28
I think Garland was available in the off-season, but he's really found his spot right now. I don't see them moving anyone if they can help it.
I'd do it though. I'm a big Garland fan. I was really hoping to grab him from the Yotes.
3.) 08 Feb 2024 02:25:54
If Garland was a defenseman yes!
But committing almost $5M to an unnecessary, 3rd line forward for 3 more years does not seem like a very good idea when Brodie’s $5M cap hit will be needed to bolster Leafs defense next season.
4.) 08 Feb 2024 13:26:58
Agree with WB49 on Garland. Not a necessary player.
As LL said, I don't see Van making a major move unless it is an impact player which they already got in Lindholm.
07 Feb 2024 18:36:17
Just looking at the Canucks situation, now and next year when they will need to deal with at least 13 UFA and RFA negotiations.
They just acquired Lindholm who will definitely add to their formidable offence and will need.
06 Feb 2024 17:36:57
So the big debate seems to be a choice between fine tuning the lineup or standing pat.
In other words, “don't give up the farm” this year. Keep Minten, Cowan our 1stR.
I’d add Grebyonkin and probably Niemela to that list.
The rest are tradeable, not that they will get us a ton.
So I see the draft and SHL/ KHL as ways to backfill with secondary scoring and physicality.
1.) 07 Feb 2024 00:01:35
I like your list of keeps. minten Cowan 1st rd pick greboykin niemela and add Steeves and hildeby to that list
As a true leaf fan I know this is not their year and they need these prospects for future not waste on a quick fix.
2.) 07 Feb 2024 00:47:58
From what I’ve been reading since 2007 that’s the concensus.
3.) 07 Feb 2024 13:13:17
Thanks for your confirmation Teenage Boy. It’s useful to buy penny stocks.
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18 Mar 2025 12:17:11
Let’s pray the Leafs can build off this game.
Play as a team and support one another!
A lot to like in this game as has been pointed out.
Good to see Matthews score a couple, perhaps the start of something extended.
Need to drive to the net much harder and score some dirty goals. Knies has learned to do this. This applies to everyone but especially the big grinders like Lorentz, Laughton, McMann.
1.) 18 Mar 2025 16:00:08
That's the hope Rsears. Of course history would suggest that they will fall back into their old ways, its just how many games will it take. Is it a quick retreat or not.
I hope they actually enjoyed the win enough to have made an impact on them in regards to how they have to play to have that kind of win.
2.) 18 Mar 2025 21:34:33
Fingers crossed.
19 Jan 2025 17:14:26
I’m giving Knies an assist on McMann’s goal; after all he did help.
LOL.
17 Jan 2025 00:52:16
Again very tough to watch and be upset.
The Leafs have fumbled the puck time after time tonight; Knies and Robertson handle the puck like it’s a hot potato.
Our D while semi capable defending are simply poor at making a first pass. The forwards being too far up the ice doesn’t help.
And our opposition’s goaltending has been better than ours recently.
If NJ scores the next goal I hit the sack early.
1.) 17 Jan 2025 12:59:07
I thought they battled all game last night. Best game I have seen them play in a while. (Except OEL who was brutal most of the night)
Where I do agree with you is that the forwards being so far up ice all the time is a huge problem and that they are being out-goaltended too much lately. Woll needs to get his game back on track.
I would also say that the forwards are not reading plays well enough in the D-zone and on the PK. I don't put it all on the D. The wingers are getting pinched down on when the puck comes to them and the bump play from winger on the boards to the centre just isn't there because the C is nowhere to be found leaving the winger screwed. And then on clean breakouts, all the forwards are outside the blueline already. They need at least one shorter outlet to hit the neutral zone with speed and the wingers need to be hitting the opposition blueline moving forward for dump-ins, not standing there just to chip it in. Same issues as you said about the PP is there at 5 on 5. Berube needs to still break them of these horrible habits.
2.) 17 Jan 2025 15:25:36
Give Woll some rest. Just because Stolarz is out doesn't mean you ride Woll every night. He isn't that guy.
3.) 17 Jan 2025 18:04:20
LL. He may need some rest, but in the playoffs he could be playing every other night. He needs to figure out how to handle playing more. imo.
4.) 18 Jan 2025 00:03:25
@RLF Goalies have won cups as tandems. If that's what this is then I'm fine with it.
5.) 18 Jan 2025 12:30:49
LL. They have, but typically if one gets hot he gets the net. No guarantee both stay healthy either. I can't imagine if Woll is on a run in the playoffs, they sit him to give him a rest. Both goalies need to be able to 0lay multiple games in a row. imo.
6.) 18 Jan 2025 13:15:24
Agree RLF that it was hard-fought and a better effort.
The puck handling problems of Knies and Robertson is frequent and seems to stem from their anxiousness; they’re like jitterbugs in their movement, not smooth and deceptive.
Stick speed is important but not to the detriment of losing the puck. Perhaps a little more head and body movement would create more deceptiveness.
And again let’s hope the PP improves.
7.) 18 Jan 2025 14:27:04
Rsears. I agree, I think it is a little anxiousness. They see an opportunity happening and try to (more quickly then needed) move the puck and then lose control of the puck just enough that the opportunity is now lost.
12 Jan 2025 00:50:58
Sorry boys, this really is a frustrating team.
Getting man-handled by Connor Garland and Quinn Hughes.
The worst power play in years; get rid of Savard. The Leafs are so predictable on the back-pass and zone entry. When forwards are waiting at the blue line and not moving defending is so much easier.
Very little to zero pressure on forecheck and same in our zone. We stand around watching and give the offence too much room and time.
That’s just a start!
1.) 12 Jan 2025 06:33:03
You know you’re in trouble when the Domi line is the best line. I’m personally sick of seeing Matthews and Marner together, yes they get a pretty goal once in a while but most of the time it’s a lot of nothing going on. PP is absolutely terrible not sure what’s taking them so long to go to two units? Reilly for me is our Achilles heel on the back end. I’m really starting to notice him in our own end. I also would go back to Murray over Hildeby, he just doesn’t look confident, he gives me strong Samsonov vibes.
22 Dec 2024 12:25:22
As I watched last night’s game in disgust I couldn’t help thinking that Knies was seriously lacking in energy and effectiveness lately.
Then I wake up and read James Tanner and was again disgusted; this time for agreeing 100% with his normal extreme positions.
He’s right the Leafs fans should be concerned.
McMann has surpassed him in his speed, drive to the net, wrist shot and overall effectiveness.
I would be very careful in getting to the next contract since he has NOT proven himself as tier one player, IMO.
1.) 22 Dec 2024 14:23:11
Wtf are you talking about? Man the guy had a bad game even a small stretch hasn’t been 100% top Knies. But every player goes through it and it’s his 2nd year. He is also playing with Matthews and Marner, the two hardest guys to play with. They played a bunch of games in a short time and he plays a heavy game, it’s gonna catch up with him from time to time. Knies will be back up to full energy after the break. Knies and McMann are two different players. McMann gets most of his chances off a fast break because of his speed where as Knies likes to wear you down in the corners. Need both style of players but McMann would not do any better with Matthews and Marner than Knies IMO and not even close. Knies does all the dirty work for the two princesses.
2.) 22 Dec 2024 15:39:30
I'm not concerned about Knies. Just turned 22. I said give him a bridge deal for 2-3 years at $3-$3.75M. I'm still sticking with that. I'm more concerned that Timmins gets re-upped at an overpay.
3.) 22 Dec 2024 22:08:06
@RLF, I’d be damn impressed with Tre if he got Knies to sign a bridge deal anywhere close to that. I imagine 5M+ to start for any bridge deal.
4.) 23 Dec 2024 00:19:57
Clarky. To me, $5M+ for a 20+ goal, 40+ pt winger isn't a bridge deal. If he wants $5-$6M it better be for 8 years.
5.) 23 Dec 2024 00:44:30
Okay guys I get that you love Knies. I said I was concerned.
But he’s been on a bad run as I stated. If he’s not skating and thumping bodies he’s not contributing.
I’m saying be careful with the next contract. I’d be very happy with a 3x$3.5m deal but it sounds like it’s more which would be the wrong outcome methinks.
He normally has a strong net front presence, good at cleaning up rebounds, screening goalies and tipping pucks.
And yes RLF I’m also concerned about Timmons play of late; too many penalties and sloppiness.
6.) 23 Dec 2024 12:59:24
Rsears. I have never been a fan of Timmins. He has spurts of very good hockey, but always tails off. Inconsistent. He is like a taller Liljegren to me. Who by the way, is a healthy scratch in SJ already. How does Timmins, a defenceman, who PK's etc, only have 1 hit in the last 8 games? Benoit has 25 hits in his last 8 games.
Timmins is not a keeper imo. I think they should keep working with Myers. I like his potential more and should be cheaper to keep.
7.) 23 Dec 2024 14:36:49
I have, in the past, wanted to see more of Timmons.
He had an outstanding camp for 23/ 24 and then got hurt and never recovered.
I was very pleased with his start to this year but has definitely shown his warts recently.
I have liked Myers play of late and he’s from my home town.
I’d be happy with seeing a good stretch of games for him and see if he’s a better 5/ 6 D and as you say is cheaper which is important as we head into the new year.
8.) 23 Dec 2024 17:30:57
Folks, I get Timmins has tailed off a bit for sure. But watch how he breaks the puck out of our end compared to Myers or Benoit. He makes tape to tape passes or skates the puck himself whereas the other two it’s high and off the glass every time. Timmins was playing well before Chief HS him. Let him build his confidence back up, he is a steal for what he is making.
Knies has been a bit tentative with the contact since coming back from his concussion. But he is also playing with Matthews and Marner who weren’t themselves lately. With the way he plays, he will get hot again. Agree to disagree on his bridge deal but I see close to 5M for 2 years.
9.) 23 Dec 2024 17:39:44
Clarky. I know we disagree on Timmins. I think you give him too much credit for his breakouts (which there are some nice plays) and not enough credit to Benoit and Myers. It is far from every time off the glass. imo
Also, I have never been a Timmins fan as I have said. This isn't because of his recent play. I just don't see what you do. Hope you are right on his future.
10.) 24 Dec 2024 02:15:43
I would take Timmins over Benoit and Myers
And Knies is a 3 million $ forward at most but tredeadthing will sign him for 6 million per.
11.) 24 Dec 2024 15:02:37
@RLF tell that to Tom Wilson making 6.5M who has barely got over 40 points a few times in his career. Power Forwards with some zip tend to make a bit more.
12.) 24 Dec 2024 16:13:42
Clarky. Wilson got that deal in his prime.
Wilson's bridge deal was 2 years at $2M. Then 5 years at just over $5M. Wilson is so one of the most feared players in the NHL. Knies is not. Regardless. I would say a bridge I suggested is right in line with how Wilson got paid taking into account cap hit%.
19 Jan 2025 17:11:08
Don’t mind Sturm but I can’t support giving up a draft pick, even if it’s a 6th.
19 Jan 2025 17:09:46
Sharks CANNOT retain, already at their max.
But I’d be okay with Kunin OR Sturm.
22 Dec 2024 01:28:52
No thank you.
He can’t stay healthy and it’s a big overpay.
22 Dec 2024 01:14:43
Yes it’s silliness to the max.
20 Dec 2024 16:31:11
It’s a tough choice to make for sure.
Don’t need to trade either IMO.
40 without Marner is certainly do-able I agree but far off his 69 last year!
In that case at $13.5m I’d rather have Tuch and Cozens; 2 for the price of one plus something for the empty cupboards. Both Tuch and Cozens are big men with physicality.
18 Mar 2025 21:34:33
Fingers crossed.
18 Jan 2025 13:15:24
Agree RLF that it was hard-fought and a better effort.
The puck handling problems of Knies and Robertson is frequent and seems to stem from their anxiousness; they’re like jitterbugs in their movement, not smooth and deceptive.
Stick speed is important but not to the detriment of losing the puck. Perhaps a little more head and body movement would create more deceptiveness.
And again let’s hope the PP improves.
18 Jan 2025 13:07:40
Cops,
Agree with Goat and LL on Domi, Benoit and Myers.
They are not the problem IMO; the others need replacement as you say.
And I daresay that you do care how, just because it’s our Leafs!
16 Jan 2025 21:58:58
To add to the notion of being static I’ve said for a long time their zone entry is bad.
The drop pass is executed poorly and by the time the puck carrier hits the blue line the wingers are stationary.
The wingers need to time the entry better and the puck carrier needs to have speed when he hits the blue line.
The player that drops the puck, normally Reilly, also needs to execute a pick without getting a penalty. Reilly just looks around.
But clearly a stationary player is easy to cover; movement is needed to get the defending team to also move, perhaps creating an opening.
12 Jan 2025 12:53:57
Goat, O’Reilly was right in his view.
To win in the playoffs requires sacrificing your body to make a play and ALWAYS giving your best effort.
The worst offenders are Nylander and Rielly; both often give half-efforts and are slow to react. Neither plays the body.
They need to go despite their skills and their abilities to make a difference.
Yes they can win a game late or in OT but perhaps through better efforts earlier in that game the need for late heroics would not have been necessary.
It annoys me to no end when these two stop skating, giving the puck carrier time and space to create an offensive opportunity.
And the loss of Stolarz is certainly a big piece of our losses, not the only piece but a big contributor along with a ineffective PP.