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Rumor: Is Travis Dermott being shopped around?
- Thread starter ottomaddox
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I must be mistaken, but after watching game 6 overtime, I thought he already played for you guys?
In all seriousness does he play the right side?
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Rielly-XXXX
Muzzin-Brodie
Sandin-Lily
Dermott-Holl
It was bound to happen that Sandin and Lily would be ready for the NHL at some point. Cant keep them on the Marlies forever. Personally, I would move Holl given that he makes slightly more money. Dermott also seems to be capable of playing both LD and RD. The bigger issue is they need to get someone REALLY good to play with Rielly or move Brodie back with Rielly and get someone to play with Muzzin. Dermott with Rielly does not instil confidence.
Muzzin-Brodie
Sandin-Lily
Dermott-Holl
It was bound to happen that Sandin and Lily would be ready for the NHL at some point. Cant keep them on the Marlies forever. Personally, I would move Holl given that he makes slightly more money. Dermott also seems to be capable of playing both LD and RD. The bigger issue is they need to get someone REALLY good to play with Rielly or move Brodie back with Rielly and get someone to play with Muzzin. Dermott with Rielly does not instil confidence.
MoreMogilny
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I’d rather shop Holl than Dermott. I’ve always been a little concerned that Holl has been playing over his head. Dermott has more upside in my eyes and I feel like Liljegren nicely replaces what Holl brings.
Oh no a fan base was incorrect about one of their prospects, how rare and unheard of. Such a silly fan base. Every other fan base is 100% spot on about player trajectory, silly leaf fans !
Yes he didn't pan out how we hoped we know, he's still a decent NHLer though, Lily has just stepped into the lineup and made an immediate impact. Dermott probably gets moved for a pick, maybe a 2nd.
Bellefour20
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You are giving this guy too much credit. Unless you would like to also post examples of the fan base, in sufficient numbers to suggest they spoke for the entire fan base, speaking so highly of Dermott. He has yet to even post one.
Archijerej
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I appreciate the joke, but Dermott was the least of Leafs' problems in that series.
Who, Dermott? We don't need him to. If you meant Kulak, then yes, he plays on the right side from time to time, although he's clearly better on the left.
The Podium
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Dermott definitely was never considered a surefire top pair D man.
Even if he was, how often do prospects fall short of their top end potential? The answer is 90% of the time.
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He is a no 5ish d man making little money. We know for sure he has less value than Mccann (different positions I know) based on ED. What do the Leafs fans really think they will get? 3rd line wing? A 2nd?
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ToDavid
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Lot's of people had him pegged in the top 4 at least, I don't know about a #2. But I don't understand why it's such a cold take. He was lights out as a third pair defenseman from the moment he stepped into the league. 31 fanbases would have bet on that horse if it was their own. He wasn't able to build on that success consistently enough to move higher in the lineup, it happens.
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ottomaddox
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Toronto has Holl. I know he's been struggling, but he can play @ #6. Holl however cannot play in the top 4. He really struggles if Muzzin isn't playing out of his mind.
I think Dermott might be shopped around to address their forward depth. Dubas likely doesn't like what he sees in the bottom 6. Kerfoot at top 6 LW might not be quite right, Ritchie is struggling to fit in and might never fit in. Perhaps Dubas isn't even completely happy with Simmonds.
I think Dermott might be shopped around to address their forward depth. Dubas likely doesn't like what he sees in the bottom 6. Kerfoot at top 6 LW might not be quite right, Ritchie is struggling to fit in and might never fit in. Perhaps Dubas isn't even completely happy with Simmonds.
LucicAndChong
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Similar aged fringe top 9 forward, if the Leafs want an nhl player.
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That seems like the logic that a GM hates, even if it is the right thing. Keeping Holl over Dermott is the safe play. If it screws up, people at least understand. If you stick you neck out for a Dermott type, and he flops, it looks bad.
Although it might be sellable as a cap move. Although then, it seems like a summer move
LucicAndChong
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I feel like Holl is fine but was probably playing too high in the lineup.
ideally if he keeps improving in the NHL like he has been this year, I think Lilj could take his spot higher in the lineup.
maybe run something like
Muzzin - Brodie
Rielly - Liljegren
Sandin - Holl
and then call up or trade for a competent but cheap 7D
Dermott is going to have more value than Holl at this point and even though he has shown he can play on the right side, Dermott is a LD and we’re pretty much set for the foreseeable future down the left side
from a leafs perspective i think they'd benefit from adding a 3rd/4th line C , bump Kampf down (who has been solid) , then Spezza doesn't have to pay every night
Jenner would be ideal but don't think that happens right now...maybe later with leafs adding
Mcleod (NJ) would be another great one
Sissons could be another target
Jenner would be ideal but don't think that happens right now...maybe later with leafs adding
Mcleod (NJ) would be another great one
Sissons could be another target
hockeynorth
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McLeod is the type that would be optimal I think, someone young enough that they could improve
29Potvin
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And the fact that after this year we couldn't afford him and would likely get nothing from him
