Value of: Nikita Zaitsev (TOR)

[StatsNightHeroes]

What would other teams be willing to do in a trade for Zaitsev, either at the deadline or this summer? Leafs obviously need to clear some cap space and Zaitsev is overpaid.

Looking for a cheap left wing or serviceable bottom pair D on a cheap deal for next season, ideally a right shot. Leafs can add a pick/prospect to make it work depending on what is coming back.

Would Philly do Gudas for Zaitsev and a third and a B prospect?

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[Pelle31]

What would other teams be willing to do in a trade for Zaitsev, either at the deadline or this summer? Leafs obviously need to clear some cap space and Zaitsev is overpaid.

Looking for a cheap left wing or serviceable bottom pair D on a cheap deal for next season, ideally a right shot. Leafs can add a pick/prospect to make it work depending on what is coming back.

Would Philly do Gudas for Zaitsev and a third and a B prospect?

Not a chance in hell, if Fletcher did that the fans in Philly would hang him from the rafters. If Fletcher is going to trade Gudas it sure in the hell wouldn't be for Zaitsev and that anchor of a contract.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

You’re not going to find fans of other teams willing to help you out of your cap problems for B prospects and mediocre picks.

No one wants a bottom pairing defenceman signed for that much and that long.

 

[StatsNightHeroes]

Not a chance in hell, if Fletcher did that the fans in Philly would hang him from the rafters. If Fletcher is going to trade Gudas it sure in the hell wouldn't be for Zaitsev and that anchor of a contract.

What else would Philly need to take him on? Obviously, Sandin and Liljegren aren’t available.

 

[He Is Knocking]

How about 5 years ago if I asked the Leafs to take on Andrew MacDonald plus a third, the response would be laughs... Yet you are wanting value usable parts too......sheesh

 

[Boud]

Honestly no one will take on Zaitsev at that salary and term without some serious addition from the Leafs.

Nobody will willingly pay a 3rd pairing Dman 4.5M for the next 5 years. Nevermind getting Gudas who, on his own, will probably return a late 1rst at least.

Leafs should buy out Zaitsev I don't really see a workaround here unless a GM is just that stupid. Pretty much all teams have a Zaitsev level Dman getting paid around 1M.

 

[Pia8988]

What else would Philly need to take him on? Obviously, Sandin and Liljegren aren’t available.

Why does Philly do this and give the Leafs Gudas in return? Because it helps the Leafs?

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Not a shot on that Flyers proposal.

I'd also wager teams won't be lining up to do the Leafs any favors. If it comes down to dumping the Zaitsev contract, it'll cost some serious sweeteners. A lot more than just a 3rd and a meh prospect.

 

[Tkachuckycheese]

Every team has players that are just not worth the cap space. Just accept that your team made the mistake. No one is going to help a team be in a better position.

 

[Pelle31]

What else would Philly need to take him on? Obviously, Sandin and Liljegren aren’t available.

Liljegren and Toronto's 1st round pick in 2020 if you really want to get rid of Zaitsev

 

[StatsNightHeroes]

You’re not going to find fans of other teams willing to help you out of your cap problems for B prospects and mediocre picks.

No one wants a bottom pairing defenceman signed for that much and that long.

What would it take then? I value him as a 5th D who is 2.5 million overpaid. The length of the contract is daunting but at his age he won’t decline much from what he is now.

 

[ThreeOfAPerfectPair]

3 of these: Manning, Spooner, Lucic, Sekera, Koskinen

 

[Mersss]

What else would Philly need to take him on? Obviously, Sandin and Liljegren aren’t available.

So Leafs keep Zaitsev and everyone (excepet Leafs management) is hapy. No single GM is gonna help them w/ Zaitsev except if Sandin or Liljegren is coming with him

 

[is the answer jesus]

What else would Philly need to take him on? Obviously, Sandin and Liljegren aren’t available.

If they have any interest at all in Zaitsev as a reclamation project I'd imagine they'd probably want at least your 1st round pick next year. I doubt Philly has any interest in him though.

 

[TheBluePenguin]

Your going to have to pay someone decently just to take him without anything of value coming back. If you expect something to help your club coming back even if it's a bottom pairing or 4th liner I think you might have to drop a 1st/2nd or decent prospect

 

[Leaf Fans]

What would other teams be willing to do in a trade for Zaitsev, either at the deadline or this summer? Leafs obviously need to clear some cap space and Zaitsev is overpaid.

Looking for a cheap left wing or serviceable bottom pair D on a cheap deal for next season, ideally a right shot. Leafs can add a pick/prospect to make it work depending on what is coming back.

Would Philly do Gudas for Zaitsev and a third and a B prospect?

Zaitsev is a good defenceman. I am sure he can be traded if needed.

 

[StatsNightHeroes]

If they have any interest at all in Zaitsev as a reclamation project I'd imagine they'd probably want at least your 1st round pick next year. I doubt Philly has any interest in him though.

I was just throwing the Philly offer out there as an example to get things started. I’ve obviously undervalued Gudas and over valued Zaitsev. I know other teams aren’t looking to do the leafs any favours but there have been much worse contracts moved in the past, I’m just curious as to what it will cost because it’s something I’m sure management is interested in.

Would any teams bite on our 2020 first, Zaitsev and Kessel’s retained salary for a replacement level winger making close to league minimum?

 

[Pelle31]

Zaitsev is a good defenceman. I am sure he can be traded if needed.

If he's a good defenceman and a right-handed shot, then why are Leafs fans trying to get rid of him?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Every team has players that are just not worth the cap space. Just accept that your team made the mistake. No one is going to help a team be in a better position.

except it happens all the time

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Zaitsev+Sandin+1st for a 7th maybe? Teams aren't going to be doing the Leafs a favour. Zaitsev with his contract has serious negative value

Not THAT much negative value

 

[JetsHomer]

I was just throwing the Philly offer out there as an example to get things started. I’ve obviously undervalued Gudas and over valued Zaitsev. I know other teams aren’t looking to do the leafs any favours but there have been much worse contracts moved in the past, I’m just curious as to what it will cost because it’s something I’m sure management is interested in.

Would any teams bite on our 2020 first, Zaitsev and Kessel’s retained salary for a replacement level winger making close to league minimum?

Nobody's taking on 25m in salary for a late first pick. You can't trade retained salary anyway

 

[He Is Knocking]

Problem with moving Zaitsev is the traditional teams you could dump salary to reach the cap floor won't be players because they get no relief.

 

[Pelle31]

I was just throwing the Philly offer out there as an example to get things started. I’ve obviously undervalued Gudas and over valued Zaitsev. I know other teams aren’t looking to do the leafs any favours but there have been much worse contracts moved in the past, I’m just curious as to what it will cost because it’s something I’m sure management is interested in.

Would any teams bite on our 2020 first, Zaitsev and Kessel’s retained salary for a replacement level winger making close to league minimum?

Zaitsev is what Andrew MacDonald is to the Flyers, a defenceman who is $2.5 million per year overpaid. No team would bit on your 2020 first, Zaitsev and Kessel's retained salary. Teams might bite on 2020 1st and either Liljegren or Sandin.

 

[is the answer jesus]

I was just throwing the Philly offer out there as an example to get things started. I’ve obviously undervalued Gudas and over valued Zaitsev. I know other teams aren’t looking to do the leafs any favours but there have been much worse contracts moved in the past, I’m just curious as to what it will cost because it’s something I’m sure management is interested in.

Would any teams bite on our 2020 first, Zaitsev and Kessel’s retained salary for a replacement level winger making close to league minimum?

Retained salary can't be moved to my knowledge. You might find a taker for Zaitsev and a 1st for basically nothing in return, my gut tells me Toronto still adds though. I know I wouldn't want that player with that contract on my team, but maybe Toronto will continue it's tradition of polishing that turd for sale well enough to entice someone to take it.

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

That contract is going nowhere unless a compliance buyout shows up or a bottom-dweller team decides to take it on for assets in 2-3 years