Confirmed with Link: Leafs sign Alexander Barabanov to 1 year ELC

[Fonzieleaf]

Coming up next: Bilyalov!

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

Coming up next: Bilyalov!

He already signed a 2 yr extension in the KHL

 

[Fonzieleaf]

He already signed a 2 yr extension in the KHL

Rats.

 

[saltming]

Sneak peak

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

This is from a Siegel piece in the Athletic. Good to see we continue to be a hot destination.

 

[Maple Leaf]

I thought this said Alexander Barkov

 

[lovemyleafs]

Sneak peak

Looking like Uncle Leo


i kid, i kid

 

[ACC1224]

This is from a Siegel piece in the Athletic. Good to see we continue to be a hot destination.

Did the Leafs offer any performance bonuses?

 

[TMLeafer]

This is from a Siegel piece in the Athletic. Good to see we continue to be a hot destination.

Neat. The potential to be in the spotlight for a year and relay that into a more lucrative extension anywhere has to have some appeal.

 

[The Iceman]

Sneak peak

1st scouting report is in...always fakes right goes left

 

[Duckrider]

Alexander Barabanov, RW, 26 (KHL)
Barabanov’s stats were unspectacular with SKA St. Petersburg this season, but there’s still a lot to like about his game. Barabanov had 46 points in the KHL last season and has been a jack of all trades for Russia in international play the past few years, so it’s understandable why teams have taken an interest in bringing him over. Barabanov was linked to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Arizona Coyotes earlier this season with others also believed to be in the running, so expect him to move over to the NHL next season and fight for a spot on a team that needs extra speed and two-way reliability.

Ten European free agents who could land NHL deals this summer - TheHockeyNews

Of course you never know what to expect with players coming from other leagues but on a positive note apparently the team knew he was going to leave since the begin of the season and took his minuets away.

 

[Fonzieleaf]

From what I’ve seen, Barabanov has a high octane compete level with a great skill set. Will be on the 3rd line with Mikheyev or 4th, either way he’ll be good.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

Happy Birthday to our new third line left winger. Guys got seriously great skills and work ethic and Edges that just always keeps him moving as he dangles from what i have watched.

Yesterday was his Birthday and hopefully he spends many more as a Leaf

 

[MapleLeafs9]

So where does this guy fit next season? Do we really want another small forward who isn't even proven in our lineup?

If there are no trades involving these players our wings on the 1st 3 lines look like

1. Hyman/Marner
2. Johnsson/Nylander
3. Mikheyev/Robertson/Kapanen

 

[080]

So where does this guy fit next season? Do we really want another small forward who isn't even proven in our lineup?

If there are no trades involving these players our wings on the 1st 3 lines look like

1. Hyman/Marner
2. Johnsson/Nylander
3. Mikheyev/Robertson/Kapanen

Realistically, I think Robertson plays in the A next year. And I would think at least one of Kapanen/Johnsson/Nylander will get moved.

I wouldn't mind seeing Nylander moved for the right price. The guy's skill is unreal and he's probably going to slap up 70 points every year but his intensity and play without the puck is abysmal. Send a message to the team.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Realistically, I think Robertson plays in the A next year. And I would think at least one of Kapanen/Johnsson/Nylander will get moved.

I wouldn't mind seeing Nylander moved for the right price. The guy's skill is unreal and he's probably going to slap up 70 points every year but his intensity and play without the puck is abysmal. Send a message to the team.

Well, Robertson can't play in the AHL next year. And he looked fine against Columbus, so I don't know why it's unrealistic for him to play in the regular season

 

[Antropovsky]

Well, Robertson can't play in the AHL next year. And he looked fine against Columbus, so I don't know why it's unrealistic for him to play in the regular season

Robertson was impressive in the Playoffs and has nothing left to prove in junior.... he should be on the NHL team.

 

[Mkdaman1818]

Kapanen will most likely be dealt... Johnsson too if we find a taker after his injury.

 

[Nylander88]

Kapanen will most likely be dealt... Johnsson too if we find a taker after his injury.

Robertson is an instant replacement for Johnsson. And Johnsson makes 200k more than Kappy. Every cent counts when you're up against it. He's older than Kappy. He doesn't PK like Kappy. And he's smaller / less physical than Kappy. Johnsson is the obvious choice to move imo.

 

[Mkdaman1818]

Robertson is an instant replacement for Johnsson. And Johnsson makes 200k more than Kappy. Every cent counts when you're up against it. He's older than Kappy. He doesn't PK like Kappy. And he's smaller / less physical than Kappy. Johnsson is the obvious choice to move imo.

I honestly think both are gone. Only way to clear enough space to truly upgrade the defence. I would obviously deal Johnsson first but not sure he fetches anything due to the knee injury. Kapanen could fetch a good return as well as cap space, and he didn’t impress me this year.

 

[SeaOfBlue]

So where does this guy fit next season? Do we really want another small forward who isn't even proven in our lineup?

If there are no trades involving these players our wings on the 1st 3 lines look like

1. Hyman/Marner
2. Johnsson/Nylander
3. Mikheyev/Robertson/Kapanen

Why can he not play on the 4th line? He seems to play quite similarly to a guy like Trevor Moore and Moore was a pretty good fit for our 4th line.

He is short but if his scouting reports and highlights are any indication, he is not afraid to play in tight and he is like 200lbs. Not exactly small.

 

[Nylander88]

I honestly think both are gone. Only way to clear enough space to truly upgrade the defence. I would obviously deal Johnsson first but not sure he fetches anything due to the knee injury. Kapanen could fetch a good return as well as cap space, and he didn’t impress me this year.

You could very well be right. I'm learning to be okay with change. On a personal level I grow attached to almost all my Leafs. But things aren't working. A shake up is needed. And tbh I don't see it being the big 4 like some people are asking for. Willy just got 31 goals in a shortened season. Guys like that don't grow on trees and I think that's Dubas' philosophy. We need to fill around the edges with more grit and heart. Radko Gudas. Mark Borowiecki. Josh Anderson. We need to surround our big boys with snarl. Guys who are willing to go to war. It's infectious. We have too many people coasting out there. I'm ready to move in from Andersen at 5 mil too and have a Talbot at 2.5m. Ride the hot hand between him and Campbell

 

[Antropovsky]

Robertson is an instant replacement for Johnsson. And Johnsson makes 200k more than Kappy. Every cent counts when you're up against it. He's older than Kappy. He doesn't PK like Kappy. And he's smaller / less physical than Kappy. Johnsson is the obvious choice to move imo.

sucks that his value is so low right now... seems we never part with anyone when their value is at its height. Or we just let them walk into free agency...

 

[Nylander88]

sucks that his value is so low right now... seems we never part with anyone when their value is at its height. Or we just let them walk into free agency...

He looked good for a first game back. Hopefully people can overlook the injury and look at the body of work. Possibly a big reason we could get a guy like Josh Anderson cheap though. Hometown boy who's coming off injury issues and a down year. I really hope we pounce on him

 

[Superstar]

I honestly think both are gone. Only way to clear enough space to truly upgrade the defence. I would obviously deal Johnsson first but not sure he fetches anything due to the knee injury. Kapanen could fetch a good return as well as cap space, and he didn’t impress me this year.

Unfortunately, Johnsson will fetch most importantly cap space...<sigh>