Proposal: Josh Anderson to Maple Leafs

[The Price is Right]

I believe he is the missing part in the top 6 thst the leafs need ASAP.

What would work?

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[I am Canadian]

I'd be in favour of this, Anderson is always such a pain to play against.

No idea what Montreal is planning this offseason - feel like they could be trying a retool and would probably want to keep him.

 

[AuraSphere]

With what cap hit? If you think trading Nylander for Anderson is the solution you're mistaken

 

[A1LeafNation]

Lol how much is his cap hit. No way. Hahha

 

[Big Empty]

Lol how much is his cap hit. No way. Hahha

The only thing you should be laughing at is your playoff record the last 18 years.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I’d think you’d have to put Sandin on the table. How would the cap work though? Montreal could probably eat a cap dump if they go all in on the rebuild vs trying a retool.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

The only thing you should be laughing at is your playoff record the last 18 years.

55 years

 

[WingsMJN2965]

The only thing you should be laughing at is your playoff record the last 18 years.

Honestly, I think it's just weird that he's laughing at Anderson's cap hit because it's unaffordable for the Leafs due to contracts signed by Little Boy Wonder.

 

[Ezpz]

Mrazek, secondary dump, 1st, Knies.

Habs can retain for more. Habs aren't really looking to move him, he's a good character guy who plays the "right way".

 

[nhlfan9191]

With what cap hit? If you think trading Nylander for Anderson is the solution you're mistaken

As a Habs fan, I’m not delusional. I get Nylander is likely the odd man out of the 4 money forwards if you’re to make room for a guy like Anderson and he has more value then Anderson 1 for 1 obviously. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t some deal that could be made. I personally like Nylander. I don’t think Anderson makes sense for us not because of cap but because he should be on a team looking to capitalize in the next 3 years. Just how far apart are we?

 

[majormajor]

I think the Leafs should follow the Tampa model. The Tampa model is to get that super 3rd line comparable to Goodrow-Gourde-Coleman. They're trying it again getting Hagel and Paul this year.

Josh Anderson adds the on ice element but he doesn't fit that model in terms of cap hit. Tampa spent multiple 1sts to get those low cap-hit players - 2 1sts for Hagel, 1 for Goodrow, Foote and a 1st for Coleman, and Mathieu Joseph went for Paul. That's a lot but it works. So unless the Leafs are paying big assets to get Josh Anderson at 50% cap, then it doesn't fit. I don't think it makes sense at all to swap Nylander for Anderson, that is more lateral.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Mrazek, Kerfoot/Engvall, 2022 1st, 2nd/B prospect
For
Anderson, Allen

Essentially 1st + Kerfoot/Engvall for Anderson, Mrazek + 2nd/B prospect for Allen

 

[Big Empty]

55 years

As a Habs fan, I sadly can’t chirp the Laffs about not winning a cup recently. I can sure as shit chirp them for not making it out of the first round in the past billion years though. It’s even more satisfying knowing we denied them a series win last year.

 

[Gravity]

As a Habs fan, I sadly can’t chirp the Laffs about not winning a cup recently. I can sure as shit chirp them for not making it out of the first round in the past billion years though. It’s even more satisfying knowing we denied them a series win last year.

Can't believe I have to defend the Leafs but this is a trade proposal thread, not bash the Leafs some more. I can fully understand why Anderson's cap hit would be worrisome for a contending team.

 

[AuraSphere]

As a Habs fan, I’m not delusional. I get Nylander is likely the odd man out of the 4 money forwards if you’re to make room for a guy like Anderson and he has more value then Anderson 1 for 1 obviously. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t some deal that could be made. I personally like Nylander. I don’t think Anderson makes sense for us not because of cap but because he should be on a team looking to capitalize in the next 3 years. Just how far apart are we?

It really doesn't make much sense from a Leafs perspective. If we wanted to take on that big of a cap hit and needed a player like Anderson - we would have just kept Hyman who's ask was 5M from the leafs

 

[HuGort]

I believe he is the missing part in the top 6 thst the leafs need ASAP.

What would work?

A first and prospect usually Hughes motto. Nieves also? I don't know?

 

[Twisted Sinister]

I think he'd be a useful player for you guys, but that cap hit is tough given your situation

Mrazek, Kerfoot/Engvall, 2022 1st, 2nd/B prospect
For
Anderson, Allen

Essentially 1st + Kerfoot/Engvall for Anderson, Mrazek + 2nd/B prospect for Allen

I think Anderson has more worth than a late pick and Allen has more worth as a rental than a second.
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[Ledge And Dairy]

At that cap hit there are definitely better options. JT Miller makes significantly more sense since they are similar style players but 1 is way better than the other

 

[RationalExpectations]

Mrazek, Kerfoot/Engvall, 2022 1st, 2nd/B prospect
For
Anderson, Allen

Essentially 1st + Kerfoot/Engvall for Anderson, Mrazek + 2nd/B prospect for Allen

I think that's bad for the Habs. Allen has a very good contract, would likely be worth 2nd/2nd+3rd without Mrazek as a dump.
Anderson likely returns 1st + good prospect, which would be more interesting than Bottom 6 forwards in my opinion.

 

[ginovegas]

don't the Leafs already have Marner and Nylander at right wing? Plus although Sandin might be a nice sophmore Habs are stacked on left D for a while. Edmunston, Romanov, Guhle, Harris, Norlinder, and probably another half dozen B prospects

 

[jfhabs]

Mrazek, secondary dump, 1st, Knies.

Habs can retain for more. Habs aren't really looking to move him, he's a good character guy who plays the "right way".

Yeah something like that. Dont really want to face him within the devision for the next 5years tbh

 

[jfhabs]

Mrazek, Kerfoot/Engvall, 2022 1st, 2nd/B prospect
For
Anderson, Allen

Essentially 1st + Kerfoot/Engvall for Anderson, Mrazek + 2nd/B prospect for Allen

I like Kerfoot, not sure why every leafs fan wants to trade him, he's good depth. I'd say no to this or both offers from Habs pov. I'd hope for more then a late first for Anderson. I'd prefer keeping Allen, probably cost a 2nd just to dump Mrazek

 

[Tufted Titmouse]

At that cap hit there are definitely better options. JT Miller makes significantly more sense since they are similar style players but 1 is way better than the other

JT Miller also only has 1 year of control, and yet, would still cost more. Those aren't comparable trades.

I like Anderson. I don't know if we have good enough assets to entice the Habs without dipping into guys like Robertson and Knies, and that's a tough sell for a team that needs ELCs. Unless management makes some bigger moves, this one feels unlikely.

I like Kerfoot, not sure why every leafs fan wants to trade him, he's good depth. I'd say no to this or both offers from Habs pov. I'd hope for more then a late first for Anderson. I'd prefer keeping Allen, probably cost a 2nd just to dump Mrazek

I don't think there is anything wrong with Kerfoot himself, it's that we have 7-9 other players who essentially play the same style of game. Kerfoot would be the most useful of the ones we have with control.

 

[peconcan]

Mrazek, secondary dump, 1st, Knies.

Habs can retain for more. Habs aren't really looking to move him, he's a good character guy who plays the "right way".

We’re hoping Knies can turn into a better version of Josh Anderson don’t see the leafs doing this at all

 

[Ezpz]

We’re hoping Knies can turn into a better version of Josh Anderson don’t see the leafs doing this at all

Hope doesn't equal trade value though. Anderson is an asset the majority of GMs in the league would be bidding on.

We had to add to a top 6 guy(who can play center, at least offensively) who was one year removed from a 70-point season to get Anderson at his lowest point(injured with concerns of coming back to form). Anderson is an absolute menace to play against, particularly in the playoffs. If you put him on your top line he will put up points because he's always going to the right areas.

On top of that he's just hit his prime and is locked up for the remainder of it at a cap hit that won't matter when the cap jumps in two seasons.

Matthews won't even be in Toronto, if the Leafs continue to "wait and see" and go out first round, when Knies is on Anderson's level(if he can even get there). The Leafs window is much smaller than the fans want to admit.