Free Agent/Trade Thread 14-15 Post Season V.38 : June Edition

[HoweHullOrr]

I could see Columbus (Hartnell, Anisimov), Dallas (Hemsky), Carolina (Semin), Minnesota (Backstrom & Cooke), LA (Richards), Washington (Laich), Vancouver (Burrows, Vrbata), Winnipeg (though he's not likely to waive to go there), and even Tampa Bay (Ohlund, Killorn) all having pretty serious interest. New York may be another place both Long Island and the Rags. Sather loves to get his name in the hat when it comes to stars.

Depending on what we take back, of course.

It seemed a little odd and unusual to see the Bolts on your list. They have great scoring as is and they are pretty high on Killorn. No worries - just found it interesting.

 

[dimi78]

A few weeks ago I was expecting Kessel to be another year before moving him in the next offseason, by id say given the significant media chatter in recent days something is up with him. Won't be surprised to see him gone before the draft.

Jake Gardiner & Kadri have been reported from these people to be traded now for 3 years coming... Just saying

The way I see the Kessel situation is one of 2 ways. Kessel has asked to be traded or the Leafs are just sitting fielding offers with absolutely no hurry to trade him.

I'm predicting he will be a Leaf for longer than a season or 2 much at the chagrin of many... In fact I believe there's a higher possibility of JVR getting moved before Kessel and not because he's simpler to trade because of his contract.

 

[dubplatepressure]

It seemed a little odd and unusual to see the Bolts on your list. They have great scoring as is and they are pretty high on Killorn. No worries - just found it interesting.

I thought it might. To be honest with the "issues" Cooper's having with Drouin I thought it might be worth tossing them in there, though they're longshots. They have lots of capspace ATM, and Kessel in their top-9 would fit right in with their team speed.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

TSN Hockey Analyst Aaron Ward discusses why none of the teams on Phil Kessel's reported trade destination list would be a good fit.

http://iphone.tsn.ca/tsnpodcasts/BH_Wardo_Jun15.mp3

TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie talks about the teams on Phil Kessel's Modified Trade Clause list.

http://iphone.tsn.ca/tsnpodcasts/DN_McKenzie_June15.mp3

Is Phil saying he wants to go to Minnesota with his list? Is that his angle? I'm probably reading too much into this.

 

[Rielly4]

Jake Gardiner & Kadri have been reported from these people to be traded now for 3 years coming... Just saying

The way I see the Kessel situation is one of 2 ways. Kessel has asked to be traded or the Leafs are just sitting fielding offers with absolutely no hurry to trade him.

I'm predicting he will be a Leaf for longer than a season or 2 much at the chagrin of many... In fact I believe there's a higher possibility of JVR getting moved before Kessel and not because he's simpler to trade because of his contract.

Honestly at this point as long as we get a decent offer im pretty certain Kessel is being moved. No way Shanny lets him hang around...

Dion might stay but i honestly dont believe there is a chance of Kessel being a leaf in September unless no one wants to trade for him... Doubt that very much though.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

I thought it might. To be honest with the "issues" Cooper's having with Drouin I thought it might be worth tossing them in there, though they're longshots. They have lots of capspace ATM, and Kessel in their top-9 would fit right in with their team speed.

A deal around Drouin & Kessel (with other pieces of course)? Can't say I envisioned that one. No worries.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Jake Gardiner & Kadri have been reported from these people to be traded now for 3 years coming... Just saying

The way I see the Kessel situation is one of 2 ways. Kessel has asked to be traded or the Leafs are just sitting fielding offers with absolutely no hurry to trade him.

I'm predicting he will be a Leaf for longer than a season or 2 much at the chagrin of many... In fact I believe there's a higher possibility of JVR getting moved before Kessel and not because he's simpler to trade because of his contract.

I'll never understand this mindset. "A player detrimental to the teams plans and goals is going to have to be here longer than most would want. How hilarious ha ha ha."

Like why?

 

[dimi78]

I'll never understand this mindset. "A player detrimental to the teams plans and goals is going to have to be here longer than most would want. How hilarious ha ha ha."

Like why?

That's exactly why you don't understand why especially with your detrimental to the team comment.

You ever hear of a witch hunt? How many of those poor women in history were killed labelled as something they weren't? You could have your evil point of view but I don't buy it for 1 second management sees it like you dolts do. Kessel is on the block for 1 reason and 1 reason only because he's damn good hockey player that could land them something of significance in return. When your a losing team everybody is available but again to much of the chagrin of many the type of deal that would make THIS management team trade him for I don't see it out their. The Leafs aren't giving him way how's that for a mindset

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

That's exactly why you don't understand why especially with your detrimental to the team comment.

You ever hear of a witch hunt? How many of those poor women in history were killed labelled as something they weren't? You could have your evil point of view but I don't buy it for 1 second management sees it like you dolts do. Kessel is on the block for 1 reason and 1 reason only because he's damn good hockey player that could land them something of significance in return. When your a losing team everybody is available but again to much of the chagrin of many the type of deal that would make THIS management team trade him for I don't see it out their. The Leafs aren't giving him way how's that for a mindset

I think you need to take it down a notch. "Dolts." Christ...

As long as we all understand that Kessel is most likely not in the teams plans and he's on his way out.

 

[Peace Frog]

Would He Stay or Would He Go?

Just a question for everyone here:

If Tampa were to come back to win the Cup this season, but don't challenge for it next season.....

Does Stamkos:

1. Decide to leave Tampa to sign with Toronto, feeling that he did what he was supposed to do in Tampa and win them a Cup? It's well documented that he is a huge Leafs fan, and would love to play for them at some point.

or

2. Decide to re-sign with the Lightning, feeling that he might be able to win another championship with them. They have a real good, young team that might challenge for the Cup on a regular basis.

There could be cap issues that make it difficult to re-sign him, as they will have other key players to re-sign as well. Adding "Stanley Cup champion" to your resume, will only increase your value and bump up your salary.

What say you?

 

[thewave]

That's exactly why you don't understand why especially with your detrimental to the team comment.

You ever hear of a witch hunt? How many of those poor women in history were killed labelled as something they weren't? You could have your evil point of view but I don't buy it for 1 second management sees it like you dolts do. Kessel is on the block for 1 reason and 1 reason only because he's damn good hockey player that could land them something of significance in return. When your a losing team everybody is available but again to much of the chagrin of many the type of deal that would make THIS management team trade him for I don't see it out their. The Leafs aren't giving him way how's that for a mindset

Serenity now

Leafs won't give anyone away.

 

[RaskY]

He would obviously come to Toronto. Just like every other star player has once they've hit UFA.

Already got my custom-made jersey ordered.

 

[MJ65]

He would obviously come to Toronto. Just like every other star player has once they've hit UFA.

Already got my custom-made jersey ordered.

 

[MJ65]

I wonder if teams will wait until draft day to announce any trades or right after stanley cup final?

 

[desperateblue]

So, we should end up with 5 - 7 1st rounders then? Does that sound about right?

In an ideal situation yes.
They have two now so 5 min would be awesome anything more than that is a bonus and reason to finally smile as a leafs fan.

Considering that management and coaching staff have all said out loud that the core needs to change.
Bozak, lupol, gardiner, polak, dion, phil, jvr and bernier could surely get us 3 1st rounders at least

 

[Super Mega]

He would obviously come to Toronto. Just like every other star player has once they've hit UFA.

Already got my custom-made jersey ordered.

/thread

 

[Swervin81]

He's not coming here. Get over it.

 

[Drew75]

In an ideal situation yes.
They have two now so 5 min would be awesome anything more than that is a bonus and reason to finally smile as a leafs fan.

Considering that management and coaching staff have all said out loud that the core needs to change.
Bozak, lupol, gardiner, polak, dion, phil, jvr and bernier could surely get us 3 1st rounders at least

LOL - I can't tell if you're joking, or just have played too much NHL15!

Realistically, if can get one or two extra top 60 picks for this draft it will be a huge haul. Most teams will be offering 2016 picks in deals. Unfortunately the depth of this draft is not a HF Leaf Boards secret

 

[WestCoastLeafs]

I wonder if teams will wait until draft day to announce any trades or right after stanley cup final?

Most deals won't even get finalized till on the floor, as teams play chicken with each other trying to get a better deal, much like at the TDL.

 

[WestCoastLeafs]

In an ideal situation yes.
They have two now so 5 min would be awesome anything more than that is a bonus and reason to finally smile as a leafs fan.

Considering that management and coaching staff have all said out loud that the core needs to change.
Bozak, lupol, gardiner, polak, dion, phil, jvr and bernier could surely get us 3 1st rounders at least

I'd be happy if we get a third one, tbh.

 

[Duke16]

I'd be happy if we get a third one, tbh.

Getting a third first in 2015 is a realistic expectation IMO. I think getting some 2016 picks would be wise cause that lokks like a fairly good draft in the making aswell.

 

[dubplatepressure]

Start your engines...

 

[Cor]

Over/Under on the days it take until the Leafs make a trade.

I'll set it at 4.

Place Your Bets

 

[Jozay]

Over/Under on the days it take until the Leafs make a trade.

I'll set it at 4.

Place Your Bets

I'll take the over.

 

[Daisy Jane]

I'll take the under.