Friedman: Leafs interested in best dman they can get, thinks Hampus Lindholm is the best fit

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Can’t wait for leafs fans to offer us
abruzzese + 2nd and this years cap dump

 

[34]

Chiarot

No thanks. Leave him in Montreal.

 

[34]

Not even Lindholm can save that team’s defense issues.

The D is not Toronto’s issue, it has been actually good. It is the goaltending that is bush league. Just awful, they can’t get a save.

 

[unicornpig]

friedman, knows how to get clicks add player x and tornoto interest....

 

[Gravity]

No thanks. Leave him in Montreal.

No problem. He'll go to another team.

 

[Edgelord]

Can’t wait for leafs fans to offer us
abruzzese + 2nd and this years cap dump

what prospects do you like?
I was thinking a 1st and a prospect(not top 4) or a 2nd and 1 of the top guys

 

[PAZ]

Lindholm is literally our most physical D-man. He is strong as f***.... and you're post makes it seem like you never seen him play. It literally makes no sense.



Hampus Lindholm on a better offensive team would be a Slavin clone but more physical. Not having to play with a 19 year old defensemen would also help his game. He is the definition of a 1 on 1 elite shutdown defensemen, that goes for transition and board play.

Has Lindholm said why he doesn't want to re-sign with the Ducks? As much as I love Lindholm, I have a hard time seeing him pull much more than Hall did (NJ-ARI trade) unless he comes with an extension, or at least is open to discussions. If it comes out he's dead set on testing free agency that's a big loss in value.

 

[ducks8]

Has Lindholm said why he doesn't want to re-sign with the Ducks? As much as I love Lindholm, I have a hard time seeing him pull much more than Hall did (NJ-ARI trade) unless he comes with an extension, or at least is open to discussions. If it comes out he's dead set on testing free agency that's a big loss in value.

There is no actual quote from Lindholm saying he wants to test FA. It's all just speculation.

 

[bsu]

Has Lindholm said why he doesn't want to re-sign with the Ducks? As much as I love Lindholm, I have a hard time seeing him pull much more than Hall did (NJ-ARI trade) unless he comes with an extension, or at least is open to discussions. If it comes out he's dead set on testing free agency that's a big loss in value.

He hasn't said a word either way.

 

[Apotheosis]

I would LOVE Lindholm, just don't know what Anaheim would want for him provided he isn't resigning with them. But holy hell would he be an insane upgrade. Lindholm and an actual NHL goalie would change the tune about the Leafs currently. Not hopeful that they're even in the market for him though. I think he just resigns.

 

[Gliff]

what prospects do you like?
I was thinking a 1st and a prospect(not top 4) or a 2nd and 1 of the top guys

Other teams would top that guaranteed.

 

[HandshakeLineRespect]

Adam Larsson makes the most sense

 

[BeLeafing]

Lindholm would be spectacular, he is amazing.

Which is exactly why the fit doesn't make sense because there would have to be way too many moving pieces in the offseason to fit in an extension. An expensive rental is the last thing the Leafs need to do.

 

[TeddyBare]

No shot, especially with the goalies performing like trash. thats probably where they use the assets.

 

[Taylorst]

Just putting it out there . Calvin De Haan is available ! He is a top 4 plays big minutes and is a great shutdown and willing to get in front of pucks and block shots... Come playoff time you need a great pair of dman to throw on the ice to shutdown your opponents

 

[Taylorst]

yes, the best defensive defenseman “available” who also does well offensively, that one.

Honestly you need to best defensive defenseman, offensive defenseman are a slim few and those players aren't up for trade ...

 

[Leaf Fans]

Can’t wait for leafs fans to offer us
abruzzese + 2nd and this years cap dump

Well, if the Ducks will accept that, I'd offer it now, but the Ducks probably won't so you may be waiting a long time for an offer like that.

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

Lindholm would be too good of a get. If they want him restructure the team. Because I would want him long term on the Leafs.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

If they could pull this off their top 4 when healthy would be elite

 

[howkie]

You mean the one who averages over 22 minutes per game and less then one hit per game. Also he has never had a fight in his NHL career. We have a bunch of them all ready. We need guys to clear out the front of the net in the playoffs or we will be beaten just like Montreal did to us last year!

Ohh man, you would never wanted a prime Hjalmarsson either, good take

 

[AllDay28]

please get Lindholm..

 

[MagicalRazor]

So , J. Chychrun? Don't see how the Leaf's are going to acquire him.

 

[3074326]

An expensive rental is the last thing the Leafs need to do.

It's not if you win the cup. This is something the Leafs should do imo.

I'd rather they not do it. But that should tell you something.

 

[itwasaforwardpass]

Friedman meant to say "Rasmus Ristolainen."

 

[shortfuze]

Leafs fans are delusional... Lindholm is an elite Marc Edouard Vlasic clone

What are they delusional about?