Friedman: Luke Glendening to Toronto “Very Real”

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

even suggestion Leivo is silly.

we have absolutely zero interest or need for him.

Exactly we've far too many players already like him down in Grand Rapids as it is.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I think Martin and a 2nd is a good deal

Wouldn't shock me if this isn't the final result.

 

[Leviathan]

Leivo to the Red Wings was in one of Friedmans blogs a few days ago wasnt it? So it'll be Leivo and something for Glendening probably

 

[Schenn]

I only want Glendening if Martin is going the other way. Unlikely though.

 

[justafan22]

a 2nd round pick would need to be attached to Martin for Detroit to even consider him considering that he makes $700,000 more then Luke does now.

However you get out from Luke's deal a year earlier for only 700k more. The lower of the leafs or sharks 2nd would make sense here.

 

[ottomaddox]

Very Real: McDonagh and Clendening

Reality: Leafs' fans paralyzed with fear as to who goes the other way.

 

[Drew311]

Nielsen + 3rd.

 

[Territory]

Only way this is acceptable is if Martin goes the other way.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

However you get out from Luke's deal a year earlier for only 700k more. The lower of the leafs or sharks 2nd would make sense here.

That's true Wouldn't mind Martin he would bring a tougher edge to us.

 

[Field of Dreams]

I've warmed up to the idea, need to give the coach the tools he deems necessary. I would be willing to part with a B prospect and a mid to late pick, and potentially more if salary is retained and/or Martin is going the other way.

 

[4thline]

Too much is made of his stats considering he's a 4C that's been tasked with being a shutdown 3C.

Also- what would it take to bring Daley into the deal?

Would 2nd+3rd/4th+Carrick+Moore get things started?

 

[justafan22]

That's true Wouldn't mind Martin he would bring a tougher edge to us.

Yup. He'd fit well on a team that needs toughness. He had his role last season but has been essentially phased out as now an emergency option in case someone gets hurt by Kapanen.

 

[Jozay]

Whew, another 4th liner for Babcock to play 15+ minutes a night

 

[tom leafers]

I've been saying this in the other Glendening to Toronto thread. Leaf fans will see his corsi and be all fired up about how bad he is (not saying you, just in general), some guys were saying hes not even an NHL calibre player but hes a great hockey player in his role. There isnt a lot of fourth line C's that I would take over him. In Toronto they have the depth to play him in his role, Detroit doesnt but to a playoff team hes useful. Babcock used to match him up against top lines like Crosby and he would come out pretty even. He wouldnt win the corsi battle ut he wouldnt give up a tonne of high quality scoring chances either. Hes a top 3, elite faceoff guy this year which in itself is useful but hes also really good defensively, a bit of a pest and will chip in offensively. If you dig deeper into his advanced stats instead of just corsi, youll see his usage impacts that a bit, but hes usually great at shot suppression and doesnt give up as many "high danger" chances as you would think given his corsi. Basically meaning he doesnt take a lot of shots but he doesnt give up many dangerous ones either.

Babcock would trust him matched up against a first or second line of another playoff team, freeing up Matthews or Kadri. I highly doubt Moore would see the ice in the playoffs. Hes a definite upgrade at 4C, and the Leafs wouldnt have to keep shopping around for one the next couple years.



Yep I agree. Kapanen was obviously never going to happen (and it seems like he was never asked for), and a second might be too rich for the Leafs unless the wings give a bit of cap relief by taking on Martin. By the time the wings are competitive, his 2.5 will be off the books and maybe he'll sign cheap with his childhood team. As a wings fan and the wings sucking I would be completely ok with watching a team that has Martin and Witkowski out there

Awesome, thank-you for the analysis. In that case, i would be happy to have him if it solidifies our 4th line. a 4th line of Komo-Glendenning-Kappy would have to be one of the best in the league

 

[A1LeafNation]

7th in 2020

 

[Liferleafer]

If he comes at a reasonable price, i'm good with it. Better if we can move Martin in the deal as well.

 

[hyduK]

Hopefully this goes through. Babs loves LG. If we're gonna trade him, that's where we get the best value.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

Glendnning, 2018 4th


Levio + 2018 3rd


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Glendening, Green, 2018 3rd

Leivo + 2018 1st

 

[Marshy]

I won't believe it until it's "really really real."

Ya not buying this one unless it's upgraded to stupid real.

 

[Brock Radunske]

1. Leivo + 6th
2. Martin + 3rd
3. 4th straight across

Take your pick, Detroit.

 

[Liferleafer]

Glendnning, 2018 4th


Levio + 2018 3rd


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Glendening, Green, 2018 3rd

Leivo + 2018 1st

That 2nd one is interesting.

 

[hyduK]

Glendnning, 2018 4th


Levio + 2018 3rd


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Glendening, Green, 2018 3rd

Leivo + 2018 1st

No need for Leivo tbh.

2nd deal isn't terrible, but we could get a 1st for Green alone (though admittedly it'll be a lower first).

 

[pheasant]

Me, every time I hear about Glendenning to Toronto:

 

[mcpw]

lmao this was from Oct 2017:

Mike Babcock: "If it's close, tie goes to the veteran" | Maple Leafs Hotstove



So let's just keep waiting on Miro then - perfectly fine with me.

Fun fact: Glendening is -11 at 5v5 play, worst on the Red Wings.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Glendnning, 2018 4th


Levio + 2018 3rd


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Glendening, Green, 2018 3rd

Leivo + 2018 1st

No thank you. We should be able to get a 1st for Green no problem. no reason we should add a 3rd and Glendening for Leivo.