So we know he took more shots and he didn't score on them but you're going to assume that they were of high quality?
I'm in the hypothetical logic debate with a Kadri mark, -deep breath- was 56th in production among centers, in line with his career average... just an average schmuck.
Kadri will be traded at the deadline.
Preferably a top young D prospect.
Bozak will be a grt 2nd or 3rd line center veteran presence.
Kadri is worth far less than either of those.
Look at the centres who are free agents next season. How many are as good or better than Kadri?
No way Kadri is traded this upcoming season. He just signed a long term deal with the team, it would be very bad business if leafs management singed and then traded him a few months later.
Not to mention IMO kadri fits nicely into what we are building. Very capable 2C who is still young with a bit of upside left in the tank. I personally believe Nylander is better off on the wing and keeping Kadri means Nylander stays on the wing.
Nazem Kadri has become expendable with the acquisition of Matthews via the draft and projects to get out slotted by Nylander eventually.
Kadri is a clear cut 2C on rebuilding teams and a solid 3C on contenders.
Looking for (at-least one of):
- A young RHD with top 4 upside
- 1st round picks and 2nd round picks
- Quality prospects at the forward position
- Blue-chip goaltending prospects
You were asked if you had any evidence and you ignored the question - you're the one making assumptions here.
So we know he took more shots and he didn't score on them but you're going to assume that they were of high quality?
I'm in the hypothetical logic debate with a Kadri mark, -deep breath- was 56th in production among centers, in line with his career average... just an average schmuck.
Kadri is not worth a 2/3 defensemanKadri is probably worth a late first and a b-prospect at best. Maybe the Leafs could ship him off for a #2/3 defenseman of equal value. I've seen some Leafs fans suggest he is worth a top ten pick, but I just don't see it.
He's had good possession numbers for the last year or two, but his offensive numbers have taken a major dive. He's gets a lot of excuses (bad teammates, unlucky shooting percentage, not enough playing time), but to me a see a player who doesn't utilise his teammates and takes a lot of weak wristers from bad angles.
He does have a nasty edge to his game. Sometimes he can cross the line and throw some boderline dirty checks. He's also gotten a reputation as a diver.
I think he's a decent 2nd liner on an okay team, and a good third liner on a great team. Whether he's worth the money or the cost he'll likely get (late first/b-prospect) is up to the team who wants him.
To be honest, I think the Leafs are better off keeping him for now. Maybe he was worth trading before the extension, but that's a big contract to move and our center depth isn't so great until Matthews (and maybe Nylander) step up.
I've also been called a Kadri hater for suggesting that he was barely a 50-point player, so who knows. It seems like every season he's perpetually ready to break out but JVR or Komarov or Bozak or player X is holding him back from greatness.
Kadri is not worth a 2/3 defenseman
This might be the worst post I have seen in a long time. In what world is Kadri not worth a b level prospect? Some people on here are just really really dumb or are just trying to stir the pot
Kadri is absolutely a 2c on a contender.
Kadri will be traded at the deadline.
Preferably a top young D prospect.
Bozak will be a grt 2nd or 3rd line center veteran presence.
The only thing that comes off as "dumb" is the ignorance of some Leaf fans. Supply and demand usually dictates player value and Kadri is far from a rare commodity.
Hahaha typical HF nonsense. The prospect couldbecome something of value.
You guys and your mystery box thinking. Kadri is a quality NHL C, and brings qualities that we need on the leafs.
***I'm assuming you mean this coming deadline, not 4 years down the road.***
Kadri is a big part of the team
We gave him a 6 year deal and he will be a great player for us. He lead the team in pts last year and was on pace for 50. His advance stats are amazing and he's become a good defensive player. He was very unlucky with his shooting at the start of the year and Michael Grabner cost him 5 or 6 pts with the chances he missed that kadri set up throughout the year. He can get 60 pts playing with the talent that is coming up. We are not trading him.
Anyone with common sense can see that Bozak is the expendable one. He is older, on a 2 year deal, and is not as good.
You keep Kadri and Bozak to shelter Matthews.
As the season wears on, it should be obvious that Matthews doesn't need sheltering.
Nylander is used at C to see if he has a future there....Bozak is traded....Holland is the fallback #3 C option.
If Nylander transitions to a full time C, the Leafs will have great C depth....something that wins championships.
And if he doesn't, he becomes a good winger and Holland is the fill in #3 until a better option occurs.
In no way does it make sense to move Kadri now. Now in 3-4 years if the Leafs are locking up Matthews, Nylander, Marner, etc...to bigger, long term deals, then trading him then makes sense so you don't have 3 expensive centers.
Bozak is the one to move...common sense.