Proposal: Binnington for Marner

[Drake1588]

Binnington is a mediocre goalie with limited trade value, and the 4 Nations Faceoff didn't meaningfully change that perception. The Blues aren't going to be able to move his contract (assuming they even want to do so) and the two years remaining at $6M AAV.

The Leafs might let Marner walk. It's possible. Either way, they won't trade him before the playoffs. They'll either re-sign him before July 1st or let him walk and spend those dollars in free agency. Trading him just before the playoffs will only hurt their playoff chances.

Toronto's goaltending isn't particularly heralded but it's been solid enough this year. It's highly debatable that adding Binnington makes them better at the position and he comes with term that isn't so desirable.

 

[HuGort]

Bruins should trade Swayman for Billington. He is lights out there

 

[93gilmour93]

Bruins should trade Swayman for Billington. He is lights out there

I dont know how much he has left in the tank since Craig Billington retired in 2003

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

So so bad for Toronto . Terrible value and doesn’t even fill a need .

 

[miscs75]

This is worse than drinking warm Bud Light that’s been sitting open for 2 days.

 

[Intermission]

This is worse than drinking warm Bud Light that’s been sitting open for 2 days.

lip it up fresh first

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Maybe if St Louis adds Parayko and Marner tells the team he’s walking in free agency

That's probably the trade, if it were to happen. But I think Binner would be 3rd on the Leafs depth chart in net.

 

[Divine]

Why would the Leafs trade for Binnington when they have 2 goalies outplaying him this year while making less than him?

 

[BlueOil]

This is worse than drinking warm Bud Light that’s been sitting open for 2 days.

why not just say Coors? it's like 40+ less letters and we all know how they make it

 

[TheScandal89]

Something like Marner + 2026 1st RD for Schenn + Parayko makes more sense but I can't see the Leafs wanting to trade him now. I see them caving and over paying.

The team likely won't go for a goalie. Needs are top 4 D and middle 6 C. I also would think St. Louis would want more futures then a Marner.

 

[miscs75]

why not just say Coors? it's like 40+ less letters and we all know how they make it

Coors is better then Bud Light.

 

[EmptyNetAssassin]

Coors is better then Bud Light.

It is but the bar for being better than bud light is low.

 

[miscs75]

It is but the bar for being better than bud light is low.

Low is an understatement for these cheap beer options.

 

[Coffee]

Something like Marner + 2026 1st RD for Schenn + Parayko makes more sense but I can't see the Leafs wanting to trade him now. I see them caving and over paying.

The team likely won't go for a goalie. Needs are top 4 D and middle 6 C. I also would think St. Louis would want more futures then a Marner.

Sign him first and then trade, otherwise no

 

[Voodoo Child]

1. Marner even without contract is worth way more than Binnington.

2. Saying this as a Leafs fan Marner is just a way better version of Kyrou who plays on the wing. Does it address a need for the Blues? Can we have Marner? No, we have Marner at home.

3. Stolarz and Woll have been good, Woll locks into a friendly deal starting next year.

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Are you being serious?

 

[Breakers]

Trading a top 5 scorer in the league before the playoffs

I’d hope the return wouldn’t be a headcase