Speculation: realistic leaf deals at deadline

[Theboss007]

who do you expect Leafs to go after at the deadline that wont cost a lot and since were up against the cap who do we move out to make something happen? i cant think of a target player I think leafs would be interested in....thoughts

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[tgo0]

Leafs… realistic…

 

[leafsfan5]

Nothing major, I don't think they want to make a splash while the team consistently underperforms in the playoffs

I'd target one middle 6 winger and that's about it. We'll know closer to the TDL who the options are

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Nothing major, I don't think they want to make a splash while the team consistently underperforms in the playoffs

I'd target one middle 6 winger and that's about it. We'll know closer to the TDL who the options are

If they keep this up I could see them making a splash

 

[BlackAdam]

Toronto trades Future Considerations to bring back Micheal Hutchinson after losing him to waivers.

Then Kyle Dubas signs Martin Marincin

 

[93gilmour93]

Leafs focus will be on an upgrade at LW and maybe either another depth D man or if it’s a bit of a bigger trade a replacement for Justin Holl to give Muzzin a better partner on the blue line

 

[93gilmour93]

Toronto trades Future Considerations to bring back Micheal Hutchinson after losing him to waivers.

Then Kyle Dubas signs Martin Marincin

 

[Recipe Unlimited]

Please no more rentals

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Nothing major, I don't think they want to make a splash while the team consistently underperforms in the playoffs

I'd target one middle 6 winger and that's about it. We'll know closer to the TDL who the options are

Like I said in another thread… leafs don’t need to do a whole lot…. It’s more on the roster(star players) to get it done in the playoffs. The 2 spots I could see them add is

- physical dmen…. Either a depth guy that can replace a struggling dmen, or someone that can move holl to that 7th d spot.

- a utility middle 6 guy, preferably a vet/locker room guy… a guy like perry/maroon/cogliano etc. hell if the ducks are out of the playoffs at the deadline a guy like getzlaf/Rakell(not that I think getz would waive) would be good adds.


But the cap situation makes any significant moves much harder. I also don’t think the leafs need to spend a 1st or top prospect to add pieces. Essentially just looking at pieces to help against certain type of teams, locker room guys and physical players to add to depth

 

[Avilaj07]

To Toronto-
JT Miller 50% retention
Luke Schenn

To Vancouver-
1st Round Pick
Nick Robertson
Justin Holl
Pierre Engvall

 

[banks]

Like I said in another thread… leafs don’t need to do a whole lot…. It’s more on the roster(star players) to get it done in the playoffs. The 2 spots I could see them add is

- physical dmen…. Either a depth guy that can replace a struggling dmen, or someone that can move holl to that 7th d spot.

- a utility middle 6 guy, preferably a vet/locker room guy… a guy like perry/maroon/cogliano etc. hell if the ducks are out of the playoffs at the deadline a guy like getzlaf/Rakell(not that I think getz would waive) would be good adds.


But the cap situation makes any significant moves much harder. I also don’t think the leafs need to spend a 1st or top prospect to add pieces. Essentially just looking at pieces to help against certain type of teams, locker room guys and physical players to add to depth

Love this post. Couldn't agree more. I'd add one more category to your list.

- Capable AHL/Depth players... Like Riley Nash and Ben Hutton last season. The Leafs have a history of making sure they have NHL capable players in the AHL when the playoffs start. Someone like Sven Baertschi, or Kyle Turris. You'd be happy if they don't need to play a playoff game, but they have a track record of NHL games.

 

[Amadeus]

We go with what we have and retain our picks.

Leafs have Ilya Mikheyev coming back which is like acquiring a new player. He looked really solid in the pre-season, and I predict he'll contribute. Ondrej Kase has been hurt the past few games, and with Mikheyev coming back, and with Clifford here, it will assist in managing his work load.

Leafs need a physical top 5 defenseman more than a top six winger, in my opinion, so if there is a way to acquire one without giving up too much, I'd entertain that.

 

[HockeyGuy1964]

I'm sure the Oilers would give you Draisaitl for whatever cap dumps you really want to get rid of.

 

[Jyrki Lumme]

I'm sure the Oilers would give you Draisaitl for whatever cap dumps you really want to get rid of.

The Leafs don't have cap dumps, they aren't run by Ken Holland fortunately.

 

[Nucker42]

Tyler Motte would look good. Cost is a 2nd

 

[EquivalentStay]

Tyler Motte would look good. Cost is a 2nd

Even Tyler Motte doesn't think he's worth a 2nd.

 

[ToDavid]

Two wants are probably second pair RD and middle-six LW.

If the Jets fell out and were interested in selling, Andrew Copp would be a huge target for me.

But I could see this team just picking up some cheaper injury replacement depth and running with what they have.

 

[AuraSphere]

I'd love it if we could get Kessel somehow

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

If things don't turn around for the Sens, Nick Paul will be available. Exactly the type of player Toronto needs.

 

[Magic Man]

They got out ahead of the pack and made their big splash already acquiring Kyle Clifford as a depth forward.

Honestly, right now it feels like a pretty good mix of players, the team doesn't need anything and they have no cap room. Kerfoot and Bunting are producing like top-6 players. Until they start to struggle, I don't even really see the need to tweak for deadline prices.

If they do become 100% healthy, they will likely trade or lose Engvall on waivers like they have Amadio and Brooks so far. I knew coming into the season with an extra team in the league, that they might struggle sneaking their extra forwards through waivers. So, unless one or two of those forwards make their way back to Toronto, they may have to augment their forward depth at the bubble player level, like they did with Clifford. As Semyonov went back to the KHL as well. So, they're soon to be down 4 forwards, with only 1 brought in since the season started. They are going to need a couple more options.

Kivihalme hasn't been playing much for the Marlies and he is a decent AHL player, he could be bait for a forward. They could also give Ho-Sang an NHL contract and use him.

 

[kevsh]

A veteran, physical RD would be nice, whether to slot in with Muzzin ideally or even for depth or if any of Holl, Liljegren, Dermott falter ... But I'd like to see it happen well before the deadline as d-man (and even forwards) can take dozens of games to get fully adjusted to a new team, partner, system, etc.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

If things don't turn around for the Sens, Nick Paul will be available. Exactly the type of player Toronto needs.

Thats a good one, Toronto would love him.

 

[banks]

I'd love it if we could get Kessel somehow

I would be overjoyed if Toronto somehow re-acquired Phil Kessel!

 

[Deadly Dogma]

there are some factors at play before the Leafs make a deal for a fwd.
1st is Mikheyev-he has potential to be a solid top 6 complementary player.
2nd is what players are available Also based on Dubas's previous comments about preferring to go after players with 1 yr left, Miller seems to be the obv choice.
Outside of that
Giroux
Hertl
Forsberg
Kessel******<love the story line here and think Kessel would fit our top 6 well.
Smith
Pavelski??

 

[jaric1862]

Ilya Lyubushkin for depth defense and another depth forward as well