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24 Sep 2020 00:41:00
Mitch Marner, 2020 1st (1st rd p. 15), and A. Johnson to the Rangers for their (1st rd p. #1), and A. Georgiev.
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22 Sep 2020 20:10:46
Ok, Dubas, on draft day, trades Mitch Marner, 2020 1st rd pick(15) to the Ducks for their 6th pick, and Maxime Comtois (LW). The TML gets a potential top 4 D in the draft? And have money to spend on the Blue line and add much-needed grit.
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1.) 22 Sep 2020 20:12:58
As much as a Marner trade would not upset me in the slightest I'm not sure if comtois and 9 spots is worth it right now.
2.) 22 Sep 2020 20:34:50
Plus tangibles in much-needed grit. The leafs get the "D" that many want to get plus one/ two others with sandpaper.
3.) 22 Sep 2020 20:41:30
Marner straight up would get that package no need to add the 15th pick.
4.) 22 Sep 2020 21:01:36
My thought is the Leafs get Pietro if he desires? plus, afford to get other old school tangibles that we see in SCF now and have a little change left over.
5.) 22 Sep 2020 21:47:05
Such an awful a d backwards move.
6.) 22 Sep 2020 23:15:07
You draft a guy between 3-5 and hope he turns out as good as Marner. It appears Marner is overpaid, but he is at least a 90 point player. It would be very difficult to replace him with a rookie. Or two. Or three. Or however many we are going to end up with next year as a result of those massive contracts to MMT.
7.) 23 Sep 2020 01:42:31
TOB: Ok, I'll have another tomorrow.
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27 Dec 2019 20:13:08
To Carolina Kappanin to Maple leafs Hurricanes 2020,1st 4 rd, pic. Carolina has two 1st in 2020.
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1.) 27 Dec 2019 21:13:40
Well that's a waste lol. In a year where you want a cup a high 20s pick is not worth it.
2.) 28 Dec 2019 03:29:17
Why not trade for our own 1st back? Then we have it for offer sheets if we dare.
3.) 28 Dec 2019 21:11:23
As a broken record I sound. but, I would give up Johnsson before Kappy.
03 Feb 2016 11:31:50
Tampa receives JVR TO gets Drouin, (2016 3rd and 2017 3rd) . Take one of these thirds to pay for Mike B to Detroit.
JVR has more value and impact this year for Tampa and next couple. TO get's Young yet unpredictable talent, but Drouin should adjust well under a Babcock system.
1.) 03 Feb 2016 14:45:33
Why would Toronto want a headcase like Drouin? Do you really think Babcock, Lamirello, and Shanny would put up with his crap?
2.) 03 Feb 2016 16:38:46
Compensation must be our own pick.
3.) 03 Feb 2016 17:36:28
I Think Tampa just misplayed the young man, but no place to put him as they are already stacked with young talent. Like to much of a good thing, (look at Oilers), and perhaps poor executive decisions.
I believe Drouin will be a fine fit with Leafs current and future prospects.
Mike B has a way of getting through people as we’ve seen with Leafs today.
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25 Feb 2026 12:33:44
As much as it pains me to say it after all these years, it’s time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to seriously consider trading Auston Matthews. Not because he isn’t elite — he absolutely is — but because this organization has once again painted itself into a corner through years of questionable upper-management decisions, short-sighted planning, and an inability to build a balanced, playoff-ready roster.
We’ve been sold the same promise over and over: patience, a core in its prime, lessons learned. Yet every spring ends the same way — early exits, familiar excuses, and another round of “next year will be different. ” At some point, you have to admit the current blueprint isn’t working. The window didn’t just close; it was mismanaged into irrelevance.
This isn’t about blaming one player. It’s about acknowledging that the team as constructed isn’t close to a deep run, and clinging to the same core out of hope or sentiment hasn’t delivered results. If a true reset is coming — and it should — then bold, uncomfortable decisions have to be on the table.
Leaf fans have endured decades of disappointment. What’s harder to endure now is the feeling that ownership and upper management keep repeating the same mistakes, expecting different outcomes. If a rebuild is inevitable… then stop delaying it. Do it properly this time.
1.) 25 Feb 2026 12:54:28
You might be right I’m afraid!
I’d argue however the blueprint under Tre is different than what Dubas was doing.
Not suggesting however that Tre is right by any means. I posted something several weeks ago on his Leaf tenure that wasnt exactly sterling.
IMO, the Toronto media does not help this team at all with their silly ideas. This statement is not new; many players have shared this belief. It wouldn’t surprise me if Matthews, like others, feel he’s taken enough abuse and runs out his contract and leaves like Marner. This would be tragic.
Matthews is elite, one of the world’s best! He is finally a winner on the big stage and we still harbor negativity about him. We question his willingness to battle. How sad this behaviour is.
Let’s rally behind him and be supportive.
2.) 25 Feb 2026 17:33:28
I agree with both of you in regards to Tre's blueprint or perhaps complete lack of a blueprint. I think we are unfortunately putting off the inevitable. a rebuild not a retool. If you look up and down the roster this truly is not a team that is built for a long playoff run even if we get there with a trade or two. There are some major holes to fill and as much as I hate to say it, it is time to tear it down the building and find a new Architect (New G. M for anyone that doesn't get the gist lol) . Any moves we have all talked about on here for trading this player and that player for a fill in piece on retool just never seem to satisfy anyone. Even with the Salary cap increase and even if we do shed Reilly's contract the free agent class this year has some serviceable lower echelon contracts that could come up but the higher ones are all very old players that could literally only have one more year in the tank. Do we want to burn that salary cap money for 4 to 6 years on one of those and end up on the salary cap hook for buyouts?
Matthews is still a great player with some good years ahead and I am sure we could a great young player and a few good prospects for him even if the trade partner has to find a 3rd team to get those prospects logistically to us. He is the biggest trade chip we have in that regard. Then we start moving the other pieces as we can gain prospects.
Auston has 2 years left and if this team misses the playoffs this year or burns out in the first round. The deep talk if he wants to go needs to happen before The draft and free agency hits. Another year just means that he would still be one year closer to Free agency. In which case he could part way through demand a trade. That just lowers our return if our hands are tied on what we get in return. Case in point. Panarin.
That brings us to Nylander. Even in a rebuild I think Nylander would be worth keeping. He as well as Matthews have a lot left in the tank and I think Willie would enjoy having some speedy creative youngsters to play with. Plus we have him under contract for 4 more years which means he ould still be here when the rebuild is at it's peak and the way salaries are going crazy, his $11,500,000 2,3 and 4 years from now will look like a bargain.
Lets see how things go in the near future. Both great insightful posts by the way gcolpitts and RandySears. As for critics on this post. don't get me wrong if we make the playoffs I will be cheering as hard as ever. I just have more realistic expectations of the future than I did 1 year ago.
3.) 25 Feb 2026 17:44:45
The current management blueprint is quite different than what Dubas envisioned and built as RSears said.
Despite the results this year, this is a more playoff style team than previously built. Tanev out almost all season and many others have missed a ton of time. Look at Florida without Barkov. Leafs have the 4th most man games lost this season. Injuries to this extent have has a serious impact. If trading Matthews, then it is most likely a rebuild and might as well sell off all aging assets. (OEL, Rielly, McCabe, Tanev, McMann, Laughton etc)
01 Dec 2018 21:33:13
Nylander signs. 42 over 6
15 Feb 2017 00:21:32
I think Maple Leafs pull this off. Three teams. Ducks Fowler, Philly Meyers or Go all the way with Shattenkirk. The latter would make least sense since this would mean long term deal on an offensive "D" type player; think leafs are looking for shut-down 'D?" Longer term investment might be Myers plus less prospect damage short term and more shut down type "D" Fowler last but not least might too much for somewhere of an in-between the the earlier two mentioned?
28 Jun 2016 23:53:24
Well it's less than 48 hours and all leaf nation will either love it or hate it, but either way, we'll take it;) Go Leafs!
I hope he does; "all- dough" lots of $$.
09 Feb 2016 16:45:35
Phaneuf just trade t Ottawa in 9 player deal. Your thought?
I have mixed feelings.
1.) 09 Feb 2016 17:40:10
I love it, the fact that we traded him without retaining is a miracle. I know most people think we should have gotten more, but its because we didn't retain that its only a 2nd. The players we took back will either be traded or take the place of players who will be traded closer to the deadline. Also their contracts expire at the end of next season. The players we gave up would never be in the long term plans and were all 2nd-4th line Marlies at best. Ottawa just did us a big favor
01 Nov 2024 12:25:28
I think Toronto can do better than a 4th and 5th, and 7th.
Cheers!
20 Jul 2024 20:49:52
Marner is going to be traded. Who?, but he will be in a new jersey this fall.
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28 Jun 2024 18:31:08
Marner will not be a Leaf this fall, he'll get traded; to whom?
This will be a good move for the Team and Toronto Nation.
Go Leafs.
28 Jun 2024 18:29:23
Marner is not going to be a TML this Fall. He will get traded; to whom? But, he'll be gone for sure.
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14 Oct 2023 17:41:59
A little too much from the Leafs.
28 Aug 2017 20:25:16
He's gone to greener pastures, I think Russia or Europe?
26 Jul 2017 15:40:35
Mathews, Bozak and Kadri.
27 Jun 2017 17:23:38
Franson would be an inexpensive and reliable option.
28 Feb 2017 17:18:29
Boyle will fit in nice with the young folks and will give them the grit and excellent work ethic towards the net.
27 Feb 2017 23:34:40
I think Boyle will bring what he had to the Lightning. Very good at faceoffs goes to the net hard and make plays happen because he makes others a little nervous. Should add needed up front strength and maturity, mentor for our young guys.