GDT: Free Agent Frenzy 2022

[Apex Predator]

I think Samsonov is worth the risk. Guy has the skill but just hasn’t put it together. Maybe he never does but worth the gamble in a platoon situation with Murray.

 

[JSn0w93]

I bet on Samsonov's pedigree every time. Goalies can be late bloomers.

 

[notbias]

That Manson deal is terrible

 

[Cleetus]

Yeah I'd be a lot more bearish on them with those adds, especially because their defense is such a massive weakness and Weegar is great. I'm not crazy about DJ Smith either.

weegar got exposed so bad in the playoffs, he was so bad

 

[ER89]

Dorion traded Gustafsson, Murray, a 3rd, a 7th, and got back 35 year old pending UFA Talbot while retaining $1.6 million.

Dubas traded nothing for Murray with 25% retained, a 3rd, a 7th.

Anyone who frames this as a win for Dorion is being irrational and not looking at the evidence. It's not a "big win" for Dubas as he didn't use his full leverage - everyone knows that. But it's not a loss.

you are missing the value of cap space and you are certain murray is going to be a 1g. You are also not taking into account that this cap space will allow dorion to sign guys like g. So i disagree. Anyone who frames this trade as not a win for dorion is not looking at the bigger picture.

 

[RoyalCitySlicker]

I wonder who offer sheets Rasmus Sandin today

I would imagine no one?

League seems pretty allergic to offer sheets, generally.

Get ready. Matthews will not be a leaf as soon as the end of the upcoming season.

Yeah, sure. Wanna bet?

 

[stickty111]

 

[SprDaVE]

I think Samsonov is worth the risk. Guy has the skill but just hasn’t put it together. Maybe he never does but worth the gamble in a platoon situation with Murray.

I bet on Samsonov's pedigree every time. Goalies can be late bloomers.

Same here.

I think the Leafs probably take the bet on him and then look to invite a veteran or insurance on a PTO for training camp.

 

[TheGreatOne11]

Renaud thinks Leafs and Samsonov are linked. Leafs are looking for a goaltender.

25 year old goalie posted a .912 save % in his 5 games in the playoffs last season, upside still remains he's young, not a bad idea to backup.

My fingers are still crossed for Blackwood though but there is nothing out there indicating he's even an option lol

 

[notbias]

you are missing the value of cap space and you are certain murray is going to be a 1g. You are also not taking into account that this cap space will allow dorion to sign guys like g. So i disagree. Anyone who frames this trade as not a win for dorion is not looking at the bigger picture.

Ottawa got like 500k in cap space when all is said and done?

 

[stickty111]

Dubas will troll us and sign Martin Jones instead

 

[ER89]

Ottawa got like 500k in cap space when all is said and done?

they shed 4.6m in cap. \what they did with the cap after shouldnt be taken into consideration.

 

[613Leafer]

I bet on Samsonov's pedigree every time. Goalies can be late bloomers.

It's not like he was a high draft pick who then struggled at multiple levels after being drafted (e.g. Fucale). Samsanov was dominant in the KHL for three straight years before coming over, so he's certainly shown an ability to excel in one of the top professional men's leagues in the world.

 

[Maplebeasts]

Is there a player that fans and front offices overrate more than Josh Manson? Guy has been hot garbage for 3 years and gets a nice fat payday.

 

[Morgs]

I bet on Samsonov's pedigree every time. Goalies can be late bloomers.

Same. Not to mention I think some goalies struggle with bad defenses in front of them, while others (like Andersen, Helley, Shesty) can actually help and increase their focus being busy with chances against all game.

Samsonov clearly struggled getting beat the shit out of, so let's see what happens coming to a top-10 team defense team with new goalie coaches in his ear.

 

[notbias]

they shed 4.6m in cap. \what they did with the cap after shouldnt be taken into consideration.

okay, then view the deals seperately, they shed 4.6, but also took on a 3.7 million backup goalie and have 1.6 in dead cap.

 

[kb]

Ottawa got like 500k in cap space when all is said and done?

And didn't improve at G. And gave up Gustafsson, a 3rd, a 7th to do that.

 

[ToneDog]

25 year old goalie posted a .912 save % in his 5 games in the playoffs last season, upside still remains he's young, not a bad idea to backup.

My fingers are still crossed for Blackwood though but there is nothing out there indicating he's even an option lol

Will be interesting to see how much the Leafs have allocated to our backup. Not getting Dorion to retain 50% might take us out of the Samsonov sweepstakes.

 

[ER89]

okay, then view the deals seperately, they shed 4.6, but also took on a 3.7 million backup goalie and have 1.6 in dead cap.

for 1 yr vs two.

 

[Gallagbi]

Random thought/comment - but capfriendly is a hell of a site. I went to check some numbers and saw their signing tracker running with countdown. Same thing with the draft.

 

[SprDaVE]

Dubas will troll us and sign Martin Jones instead

He's already going to Seattle apparently

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Dubas will troll us and sign Martin Jones instead

I'd cry.

 

[TheDoldrums]

TSN panel calling Campbell's goaltending "steady." Did they not watch him at all last year lol

 

[The Masters]

 

[Cleetus]

people saying Weegar is a good defenseman lol, did they not watch the playoffs, he was so bad lol