How aggressive should the Leafs be at the deadline? New Poll Option Added

[Taylor Halls Teeth]

My top two targets would be Kadri & Toffoli at 50% retained salary or more if you involve other teams, and possibly another right-handed top four d-man.

Kadri probably only makes sense if they aren't resigning MM and have a tone of cap space. To get 5 years retention would be prohibitively expensive If they can scratch out a spare $7M next season it should probably be for Ekblad. I like Toffoli but I think I like Hall a little more.

 

[34]

This team does not have the goaltending to compete for a Cup. Don’t waste any high draft picks or blue chips. This team is simply not good enough.

 

[Budz]

A player that is this good but is moving to his 4th team. I am not sure this club has the chemistry to win with a guy that may not be team first. What if one of the 3 amigo rubs him the wrong way? I think he is getable but unless JT was blown up for the year I wouldn't expect the reward outweighs the risk.

I also think Miller (while not as talented) could bring a Gilmour like presence and intensity the team lacks.

He slots perfectly on the second line and you move JT down.

Knies Papi Marner
Patches Miller Nylander
McMann JT XXX
Dewar Lorentz Holmberg

XXX - trade for a cheap winger. Use a 3rd rounder.

That is team tha can play the heavier game - and can scores goals across 3 lines. Best of all, strength down the middle.

I like Laughton, I think he’s a great fit.

Miller - It’s not going to happen. Fun to play around though.