Confirmed with Link: Leafs have acquired D Mark Giordano (50% retained) and F Colin Blackwell for 2nd, 2nd, 3rd

[hockeywiz542]

 

[The Podium]

For those who struggle with counting higher than one, they have 2.

Technically they have 3, the condition on the 7th for Menell will not be met. Leafs keep the pick.

 

[kb]

Dubas made a "save my job" deal.

The value is good but I doubt these two are going to be enough to push this team out of the division. If Campbell comes back and plays to the level we've seen earlier this year right through the playoffs, maybe. But considering he's a question mark and there are no other options in net available that look like anything more than lateral moves, another gamble based on faith in his core and little more.

Has nothing to do with 'saving his job'.

 

[Nylanderthal]

Um.... no he didnt?

First of all, he cant bury Mrazek's 3.8, rather 1.2 something.

Second, Mrazek hasnt cleared waivers yet so his entire cap hit is still on the books.

Finally, the Leafs still have 1.9 mill after the deal.

But good try bud

For someone with the handle “cap fit” you’d think they’d at least have a handle on the situation

 

[The Podium]

We seem to be trading for rentals all the time now.

Thats what happens when you are a contending team

 

[Atomos2]

I guess Gio takes Sandin's spot on the PP

 

[kb]

Technically they have 3, the condition on the 7th for Menell will not be met. Leafs keep the pick.

Yep, I hadn't factored in the 3rd from Dermott.

 

[TMLeafer]

I guess Gio takes Sandin's spot on the PP

Doesn't matter. This team gets no PP time anyway and when they do, the top unit usually scores and Rielly is staying on PP1.

 

[Stephen]

Not sure I'd be investing in any LD long term with Rielly and Sandin around

On the premise Muzzin is close to done-zo than not... we will likely need a $6 million defenseman who is either LHD or RHD.

 

[Teeder Keon]

And at other times he's a flop flipper

 

[PromisedLand]

Id argue thats the deepest LS in the league, assuming Muzzin comes back to form.

Hedman, Sargachev, McDonagh just from our own division says hi

 

[kb]

I'm mixed on this one. I'd be unhappy if we gave up all of that just for Giordano but Blackwell is included and while he's not an impact player he should help. Giordano also helps obviously. Hopefully he can kick it up a gear to something like he used to be for the playoff run.

The longer term trend of bleeding assets continues but that's another discussion. If you're trying to win the Cup then you have to do something and the move helps the team now as the don't lose any significant active players (since Dermott wasn't playing much).

"Bleeding assets"

Look at what the 2 other teams in our division paid.

I swear this place needs a minimum 'height' to get on this ride.

 

[Menzinger]

Any quarantine rules left for American players coming into Canada or can they step right in?

I don't believe any apply at this point.

 

[capfit9]

Um.... no he didnt?

First of all, he cant bury Mrazek's 3.8, rather 1.2 something.

Second, Mrazek hasnt cleared waivers yet so his entire cap hit is still on the books.

Finally, the Leafs still have 1.9 mill after the deal.

But good try bud

5pm EST , let's see if you can figure that one out.

 

[cup67]

trade him or fire him into the sun, I am indifferent

Holl for Braun

 

[Nylanderthal]

Yup. Kinda sad that you have to spell it out though, because......narratives.

I’d rather pay Morgan 7.5 than hampus 6.5 for the remainder of the decade, not even accounting for acquisition cost.

 

[All Mod Cons]

Thats what happens when you are a contending team

But I thought we were supposed to do things differently? We've got this mindblowing management team that will reinvent the game.

Seems like we're just trying to catch up to other teams. Contenders don't get knocked out at the first hurdle every single year without fail.

 

[The Podium]

5pm EST , let's see if you can figure that one out.

Huh?

 

[Nylanderthal]

5pm EST , let's see if you can figure that one out.

You have no clue what you’re talking about and frankly if it wasn’t so annoying it would be kinda adorable

 

[The Podium]

But I thought we were supposed to do things differently? We've got this mindblowing management team that will reinvent the game.

Seems like we're just trying to catch up to other teams. Contenders don't get knocked out at the first hurdle every single year without fail

Ahh, youre being difficult for the sake of being difficult. Great personality trait!

 

[Crosscrease14]

Feels like Foligno 2.0 tbh. Similar pick value. Just win a round.

 

[Nylanderthal]

Ahh, youre being difficult for the sake of being difficult. Great personality trait!

It’s kinda wild how many people are like that around here

 

[steam whistle]

holl plz

No, Sandin

 

[The Iceman]

I haven't seen it mentioned but how do you think a
Gio - Russian bear
shut down pairing would fare?

 

[Gallagbi]

On the premise Muzzin is close to done-zo than not... we will likely need a $6 million defenseman who is either LHD or RHD.

RD is much more reasonable because of the options it gives you if Muzzin sticks around, especially with Brodie able to slide onto the left if Muzz does move on and you're short LD

Left side is tough to commit long term at this point, Muzzin is uncertain and your strength is on the left.