Leafs rumours 2

19 Oct 2025 22:16:11
Jackets
Robertson

Leafs
Chinakhov

It's time

20 Oct 2025 00:55:07
In a heartbeat.
I don’t think Robertson alone is sufficient.

19 Oct 2025 17:57:18
Carlo, Maccelli, 1st rd pick 2027

Tuch

I think this is the best fit for that right side. Guy drives, he isn’t a dancer. Uses his speed and size. If we want to play a certain style then get guys to fit that mold. Not Maccelli. Tuch has also fought some big heavyweights because he sticks up for his teammates (was just watching a few on YouTube) . I also think he is the type of guy to resign at a decent cap hit because he wants to win. Thoughts?

19 Oct 2025 18:45:37
Tuch wants 11 million plus on his next deal. Not worth anywhere near that. Good player and likely worth 8.5 ish …. not paying him 11.

19 Oct 2025 21:22:28
I’m can’t believe all the rumours. Plus he probably wants that to stay in Buffalo as he knows they won’t pay that and have to trade him. I’d say he asks for closer to 8 on a team like the Leafs. If he gets term I wouldn’t pay him more than Knies.

20 Oct 2025 00:58:03
Not nearly enough for Tuch.
Any trade for Tuch starts with Cowan.

Trading Carlo would leave the Leafs with only one RHD, 35 year old Tanev.
Not a good idea.

20 Oct 2025 13:09:00
Trading Carlo is a mistake.

20 Oct 2025 13:59:55
The only thing appealing to Buffalo is the 1st rd pick
But seeing the Leafs don’t have one I don’t think it matters.

18 Oct 2025 19:07:18
Tor: Domi, Robertson or Danny boy along with at least a 2nd rounder

Ott: Pinto

Jankork as well would work.

19 Oct 2025 01:53:03
Seems like an underpay.

19 Oct 2025 03:11:55
Senators offer potential eight-year deal to Pinto
Sportsnet Staff
@Sportsnet
October 18, 2025 - 9:22pm

Even if the Sens weren’t intent on keeping Pinto long term, I don’t think that offer even comes close to acquiring a 24 year old player with his skills and ability.
Domi has little to no trade value and is an anchor in the Leafs lineup.
Robertson can’t find/ earn steady employment in Leafs lineup.
Danny boy?

19 Oct 2025 06:45:06
If you want pinto I think it costs you knies unfortunstely.

19 Oct 2025 12:18:30
Danford.

19 Oct 2025 12:27:35
I think with Brady’s injury bring in a combination of what I put up allows them to say competitive and more versatile when Brady is back. I think Pinto is going to play himself out of Ottawa money wise so essentially Sens get two or three guys for the price of Pinto and I think Domi is undervalued and would do really well in Ottawa.

18 Oct 2025 14:10:50
Tor: Robertson

But: doan

This shifts a left handed stick for a right handed stick. Could look good on the 3rd line with Roy and has some favourable Corsi numbers. Maybe add a 4th Rd pick.

18 Oct 2025 23:14:56
I can't imagine Buffalo giving up a 5 pts in 5 games Doan for the 1 pt and much smaller Robertson.

19 Oct 2025 00:58:27
Posted the trade before today's game.

19 Oct 2025 03:13:48
Agree.
As good a fit as Doan would be, Robertson is not going to come close to the asking price.

19 Oct 2025 12:17:33
Hrenklin. I don't think Doan's last game or Robertson's last game made the prop less realistic. Robertson fans keep saying he can score, but he got a lot of tap ins last season. Scored some nice ones as well, but alot were easier than what he missed last night.

18 Oct 2025 02:54:31
Canucks: Petterson 25% retained

Leafs: Cowen, Danford, Robertson.

18 Oct 2025 10:59:42
No thanks
11 million $$ floater.

18 Oct 2025 18:22:06
This guy is a gamer, needs a change of scenery.
Leafs would probably have to add. These are his career stats. I’ve watched him play, not a floater. Not even close.

GP476
G185
A274
p459
+46.

19 Oct 2025 03:16:42
Since none of Cowan, Robertson or Danford are centers, I can’t see the interest by Vancouver.

19 Oct 2025 16:55:41
Not to mention salary cap. It’s like 3.5M going their way and 11.5 coming back. Where is that 8M coming from. Also have zero interest.

15 Oct 2025 23:44:02
Leafs
Schmaltz

Utah
Robertson
Danford
Domi

Knies 34 Schmaltz 🇺🇸Line
Maccelli Tavares Nylander
Joshua Roy McMann
Lorentz Laughton Jarnkrok
Cowan can cook for the Marlies 20 plus minutes PK PP et al

Lots to pay for a UFA but I get rid of my ulcer aka Domi as well

16 Oct 2025 01:15:59
Danford?
Please NO!
Danford has the skills and ability to become a 2nd pairing, RHD, one of the more valuable commodities in the NHL.
Think a young Chris Tanev.
Schmaltz will turn 30 (10 years older than Danford) in February adding to Leafs current list of Senior NHL players.
Schmaltz is also a -26 for his career.
Definitely not a move I would make.
Though getting rid of Domi makes it very tempting.
Not a Domi fan at all.

16 Oct 2025 07:07:00
@WB since when is 30 a senior? Lol.

16 Oct 2025 15:02:56
Sending Danford is too much.


@wb - his -26 on his career is from playing on non playoff teams. He had 4 games with Chicago before being traded to Arizona. If you want to break it down he's averaging about +2 to -3 per season. Now if he's paired with defensively sound selke players I feel he will start pumping out +5-+10 ish seasons.

16 Oct 2025 17:18:09
Not part of this DNA change. I definitely wouldn’t be giving up Danford for Schmaltz.

16 Oct 2025 23:09:11
Leafs are the 4th oldest team in the NHL
Leaf players over 30:
Tanev 35
Tavares 35
Jarnkrok 34
OEL 34
McCabe 32
Laughton 31
Reilly 31
Stolarz 31
Domi 30

That’s 9 players 30 or more years old.
Leafs have another 5 players who are 29 and will turn 30 this season.

What I a saying is that unless the player is truly a difference maker, Leafs should not be bringing in 30+ year old players to fill holes.
It is past time to bring younger players onto the team.

18 Oct 2025 07:04:19
@WB a window is a window.

You can't have it both ways.

You want a young team, then rebuild.

You want a contender, then it's 28-30+.

15 Oct 2025 14:42:40
Buffalo Trades
Tuch*

Toronto Trades
NRobertson
Valis (AHL)
Danford (OHL)

*Sabres retain 50% of Tuch's expiring contract.


Thoughts ?

15 Oct 2025 15:49:18
Not enough from leafs. Especially if you’re asking for that kind of retention.

15 Oct 2025 18:50:54
This is a great target. Not enough for 50 percent retention. Likely take Cowen to get him.

15 Oct 2025 19:11:30
I think it’s a fair deal. I don’t agree with Bob here. It’s only 2M+ on retention and in the last year of the deal. Danford should have lots of value as an up and comer RHD that can play in the NHL this or next season while making league min. For two more seasons. Plus Robertson has a little bit of value as well. Knows how to put the puck in the net and some teams need that desperately. NYI and NYR for example.

16 Oct 2025 01:20:37
I would hate to see Danford go but I am a big proponent of acquiring Tuch even though he is approaching 30.
Knies - Matthews - Tuch would look great.
Sabres have a number of good, young defensemen, số it might take Cowan to motivate Buffalo.
I am on the fence regarding this proposal.

16 Oct 2025 02:05:15
@Clarky that's a 30+ scorer. At the TDL I think he gets a first+Danford. Idsay it's at least a bit light.

16 Oct 2025 14:23:36
LL
And perhaps doing it now versus the TDL might get it done.

16 Oct 2025 15:18:46
I think if there is 50% retention, I am with LL on this one.

16 Oct 2025 17:20:03
I agree RLF but maybe not a first because he has no term. If Robertson is part of the deal, then I’d send a 2nd at best with that package.

15 Oct 2025 01:29:51
Tor: Robertson, Benoit 3rd

Uth: shmaltz (2m retained)

Right shot center/ rw with more playmaking ability. 29 and back to back 60 point seasons.

16 Oct 2025 01:23:53
Would the Mammoth be interested?

Utah already has Leafs 3rd round pick (conditional) from the Maccelli trade which becomes a 2nd round pick if Maccelli score more than 50 points.
Instead of another 3rd round pick just give Utah the 2nd round pick.

16 Oct 2025 15:56:23
It's possible. I liked this target because it's realistic. Everyone gunning for top line players with our dollar store budget. This could be a great addition with the proper wingers. Which is why sliding him 2c to shift Jt to #2 LW should help with his aging decline.

14 Oct 2025 23:10:10
Couple trades:

To Fla: Robertson, 4th rd pick
To Toronto: Gadjovich, 3rd pick

To NYI: Maccelli, 4th rd pick
To Toronto: Palmieri

Knies Matthews Palmieri/ Domi
McMann JT Nylander
Cowan Roy Domi/ Palmieri
Gadjovich Jarnkrok Joshua

*lorentz/ Laughton out.

15 Oct 2025 01:02:26
I’ve been a Gadjovich fan since he was in juniors.

I was not a fan of Treliving’s trade with the Mammoth for Maccelli.
Leafs were supposedly looking for a DNA change then traded for a guy who couldn’t fight his way out of a wet paper bag.
To make matters worse Leafs added $3.425 million to their salary cap without sending Kampf or Domi back to Utah.
As bad a move as Klingberg and Reaves’s.

15 Oct 2025 01:25:36
We don't need anymore bottom 6 guys. And maccelli isn't doing too bad. He's just need to put in a couple points for his confidence to kick in. Then see what we have in him.

15 Oct 2025 12:44:59
Doubtful that Maccelli is the answer. But having more bottom six players is definitely not. Palmieri on the first line is laughable. Taking out Laughton and Lorentz for those two guys is a lateral move at best.

15 Oct 2025 19:01:01
@Bob Laughton and Lorentz are injured not being replaced. Also what’s your definition of a first line guy? Has to make over 8M? Should be who they find chemistry with. A mid 30’s battler who is itching to see some post season hockey in Palmieri would be a big upgrade over Maccelli/ Robertson/ Domi.

15 Oct 2025 19:03:01
@WB with Florida missing two big guns for most of the season, I can see them having interest in Robertson who can help with their secondary scoring until the other troops become healthy.

15 Oct 2025 19:07:05
Thank you WB for someone finally agreeing with me on Maccelli. Yes last game was his best game but I don’t see him getting a spot in the lineup come playoffs. Or at least battling with Robertson, Cowan and Domi for one. Everyone knows by now that I was against the Maccelli pick up from day 1. As WB said we were suppose to be after an identity change and you went out and got a smaller, less talented, less physical version of Mitch Marner.

16 Oct 2025 01:52:58
Neither Domi or Palmeri is a first line player. How much they make is irrelevant. Who comes out when Lorentz and Laughton come back? Domi and Jarnkok would be fine.

13 Oct 2025 13:18:25
The Sabres have only been able to score 1 goal in 2 games. They have lots if good, young D.

Buf
Robertson $1.8M

Tor
Strbak Unsigned

Strbak is a 20 yr old, right shot D at 6'2", 205 lbs and former 2nd round pick in 2023. Good improvement last season offensively in the NCAA. Put up over a point per game in each of the last two world juniors. Very good skater.

13 Oct 2025 23:41:00
Since Berube doesn’t seem motivated to play Robertson many minutes the kid should be traded to a team who will give him minutes.
A return of a young RHD would be a bonus.

14 Oct 2025 02:12:48
I like it. Feel bad sending Robertson there, but he'll get ice time at least lol.

14 Oct 2025 13:54:02
The thing with Robertson is - what has he done so far.? He's 24 now. Not a rookie. He's got no points, 4 giveaways and a dash 2 in 3 games. He's not creating turnovers or anything. He's working hard, but he isn't accomplishing anything. Jarnkrok gets the same minutes per game and has 3 goals. Lorentz had 2 pts in 2 games. Robertson needs to produce or there isn't a spot for him. He's never going to be a physical presence or likely not a good Pker. Give the guy a change of scenery and get back what you can.

14 Oct 2025 22:24:09
Kamph, Robertson and Domi all need to go. Target Rust or Rackell.

11 Oct 2025 21:51:33
Josh Norris and Trocheck are out week to week.

David Kampf
to either NYR or Sabres
7th Round Draft Pick

Max Domi
Nic Robertson
2nd Round Draft Pick
3rd Round Draft Pick
To Avalanche for
Martin Necas

Knies-Matthews-Necas
Macceli-Tavares-Nylander
Joshua-Roy-McMann
Without Laughton:
Jankrok-Lorentz-Cowan
With Laughton
Lorentz-Laughton-Jankrok

11 Oct 2025 23:15:01
Gonna take more than that to get Necas. Domi has zero trade value.

12 Oct 2025 00:49:39
That Necas trade?
What is that?

12 Oct 2025 05:01:59
NY or Buffalo might be interested in taking Kampf off our hands.
But that proposed trade with Colorado for Necas isn’t a trade, it is attempted armed robbery.
You must think McFarland, the GM of Colorado is suffering from some type of cognitive disease.