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LaPlante94
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Niemela might win that spot tbh. He's come to the Marlies and from the little I've seen has looked like their best d man instantly. Holl might get paid somewhere else so on the right side we'll probably have Schenn, Liljegren and possibly Niemela. Might think about moving Brodie to the left side and go with this:
Brodie-Liljegren
Rielly-Schenn
McCabe-Niemela
Gio
Idk though. Maybe they want to keep Niemela on Marlies for another year. If so I could see them go after someone who can play PK and block shots like Jensen.
Edit: I keep forgetting we have Timmins signed next season. So who knows then haha.
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If the Leafs need RD they should inquire on Taney. Calgary has a new GM and a lot of money on the backend that might be better invested up front. The acquisition cost should be reasonable and he is a UFA next summer.
LaPlante94
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Laf seems to be the scapegoat in Rangers land along with a few others. If he's made available this off season you have to check in on that no?
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He's better off in Arizona. I don't think he'll do well in our market IMO. 1st overall in Yakupov-level territory... if he's sold cheap sure but I don't know if we'll bite.
Americanadian
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Assuming Keefe/Dubas stick around they don't exactly have patience when it comes to young players in the lineup. I don't see the fit.
Maybe not, but I think a lot of that is the post Covid FA market, part market pressure, and the team not making it further in the playoffs the past few years. I’m hoping for a small infusion of internals next year continuing: Knies seems a lock, Pontus another, one of McMann/Steeves, and finally unleashing Lili for good.
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I'm not saying they don't have reasons not to play their young players. What I am saying is I don't think this is a good spot for Lafreniere to exceed.
Depends, it could actually be a really good spot for him to exceed. If we re-sign O’Reilly (we better), we can form a REALLY good two-way line with Lafreniere - O’Reilly - Marner.
Americanadian
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Lafreniere isn't good defensively though. I'd rather just stick Knies there.
Ah. I was replying more to reasons for the ‘impatience’ part.
A bit more playoff success makes it more viable I think.
Not so much sold on Laf when there’s guys hear working for their opportunity.
Would rather bring in a speedy #2 center who can bump Tavares to the wing.
-------- Matthwes Marner
Tavares <Center> ----------
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As much as I’ve enjoyed having Schenn back, this off-season I’m still looking to upgrade our top unit with Rielly.
Rielly - ________
McCabe - Liljegren
Brodie - Timmins
Giordano
Rielly - ________
McCabe - Liljegren
Brodie - Timmins
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Martin Skoula
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On one hand it’s the obvious spot to upgrade, on the other hand the ideal Rielly partner is a rich man’s version of Schenn. A more skilled (and more expensive) RHD that’s a worse stylistic fit seems like treading water if it’s another Brodie type UFA on a 4x5.
I kinda think gio will be done
rielly Brodie
McCabe lilly
Xxxx. Schenn
Timmins
Would be my guess
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I'd be looking to re-sign Schenn as things currently stand due to his importance regarding our #1D. I also can't see Timmins being a fixture in the top six next season with him being a #9 right now.
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Idk about that.
Laf-Matthews-Nylander
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You don't think he thrives in that situation? Even if you switched him and Knies he'd fit in well. I know he didn't put up the points in the playoffs but his line was buzzing most nights and getting them chances and if he's playing with the elite talent we have in our top 6 he's easily gonna be a 50-60 point player possibly even more. If you could sign him to a somewhat long term deal at a lower AAV and get those kind of seasons that'd be a huge win for our team especially with all our core players contracts about to end and gonna get a raise.
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He very likely could thrive offensively in the Leafs top 6. The issue with a player like Lafreniere is you still need to give up a lot to get him and he's not a sure bet. I think you can spend less assets to acquire a player who will put up the same production in the same spot, like Bunting. I'd imagine the acquisition cost is similar to Dach if not more.
I'd like to see them run Liljegren 2RD and Timmins 3RD for a full season. They both have performed well when they get opportunity. Hopefully losing the pressure of winning 1 round will free up the coaching staff to play them next season.
Would look to bring back Connor Brown this summer. Under a 1.5m type deal for a few years, I'm game.
Knies Matthews Marner
Tavares ---------- ----------
Bertuzzi O'Reilly Brown
Lafferty Kämpf Acciari
Knies Matthews Marner
Tavares ---------- ----------
Bertuzzi O'Reilly Brown
Lafferty Kämpf Acciari
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Timmins will be in the top 6 next year, 100%.
Buds17
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I'd honestly prefer to see that as well...over time. I just feel as though it might be a tad optimistic to run that setup from the start.
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