Roster Building/Team Building/Future Trade/Drafting thread.

[Skullz]

Friedman is reporting that NJD will let Glass walk. I think he’s certainly worth bringing in on a cheap deal.

Has lots of injury issues but brings us a right shooting center who can score when he’s healthy.

Low risk.

 

[leafsfan5]

Lmao we couldn't offer more than a 4th?

From what I read dealing Marchment to SEA was a favour to the player. Keeping him in a tax free state

But taxes aren't an issue btw

 

[Torontonian]

From what I read dealing Marchment to SEA was a favour to the player. Keeping him in a tax free state

But taxes aren't an issue btw

32 Thoughts: Connor McDavid contract NHL's top summer storyline

The NHL begins a very busy period over the next two weeks, as the off-season starts with the draft and free agency. Elliotte Friedman writes about Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, the Florida Panthers and many other stories to follow this summer.

www.sportsnet.ca

15. There are several teams who believe that, on the open market, John Tavares -- 13 months older than Brock Nelson -- could match the latter's three-year, $7.5 million AAV contract from Colorado. Again, Toronto could choose to stretch it out to make the money match over a longer term. We'll see.
The Maple Leafs wanted Mason Marchment, and were disappointed not to get him. Toronto wild-card: to replace Marner, could they move a defenceman to get a forward?

As days pass, I do find it harder to believe Toronto is going to be a better team, we shall see.

 

[Amadeus]

Have faith guys! The offseason has just started!

 

[Buds17]

Lmao we couldn't offer more than a 4th?

The player might not have wanted the team as much as the team apparently wanted the player.

 

[Duffman955]

32 Thoughts: Connor McDavid contract NHL's top summer storyline

The NHL begins a very busy period over the next two weeks, as the off-season starts with the draft and free agency. Elliotte Friedman writes about Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, the Florida Panthers and many other stories to follow this summer.

www.sportsnet.ca

15. There are several teams who believe that, on the open market, John Tavares -- 13 months older than Brock Nelson -- could match the latter's three-year, $7.5 million AAV contract from Colorado. Again, Toronto could choose to stretch it out to make the money match over a longer term. We'll see.
The Maple Leafs wanted Mason Marchment, and were disappointed not to get him. Toronto wild-card: to replace Marner, could they move a defenceman to get a forward?

As days pass, I do find it harder to believe Toronto is going to be a better team, we shall see.

This salary cap bullshit gotta stop.

No tax states just way too many advantages in hard cap system

 

[ULF_55]

This salary cap bullshit gotta stop.

No tax states just way too many advantages in hard cap system

JC, they are moving off a winger who wanted $14mm.

There isn't a player landing a higher contract.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

32 Thoughts: Connor McDavid contract NHL's top summer storyline

The NHL begins a very busy period over the next two weeks, as the off-season starts with the draft and free agency. Elliotte Friedman writes about Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, the Florida Panthers and many other stories to follow this summer.

www.sportsnet.ca

20. New Jersey is not expected to qualify Cody Glass, making him a free agent.

No guarantee he makes it to free agency but I would love to take a run at a guy like that.

 

[hockeywiz542]

Panthers' Sam Bennett says he 'ain't f****** leaving' Cup champions

With the Mitch Marner door expected to slam shut on the Leafs once NHL free agency begins on July 1, a few other doors are being closed.

torontosun.com

Sam Bennett “ain’t f—ing leaving.”

His words. Not ours.

During a Florida Panthers Stanley Cup celebration party in Miami on Thursday night, Bennett, on stage with teammate Sam Reinhart, indicated to a frenzied crowd that he’s going to re-sign with the Panthers rather than hit free agency on July 1.

Via text on Friday morning, Bennett’s agent, Darren Ferris, told us no new contract with the Panthers was done.

“It was an incredible and emotional night for the Panthers and well-deserved,” Ferris said. “The celebrations have been amazing to see, and Sam’s just taking it all in with his teammates right now."

“At this time, no contract has been signed — when there’s something official, we’ll share it accordingly.”

Panthers general manager Bill Zito said on Tuesday night after the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers to repeat as Cup champions that he thinks he can bring back all three of the club’s bold-face potential free agents — Bennett, Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad.
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At the least, expect Bennett talks between Ferris and Zito to pick up.

Along with Mitch Marner (another Ferris client), Bennett would be at the top of the free-agent list.

 

[Brobust]

Here's my idea of a pretty decent off-season.
I think Veleno did something really nasty in international play and got suspended. I think he's got Bennett lite potential.
Farabee is a buy low asset, and also allows them to move on from Rielly. Maybe Rielly accepts a move with some prodding by both Treliving and Nonis.
Connor Brown had a bounce back year too. Helps the PK.

 

[hockeywiz542]

2025 NHL Draft first-round order set | NHL.com

Last 2 spots determined by Panthers win against Oilers in Stanley Cup Final

www.nhl.com

14. Columbus Blue Jackets

20. Columbus Blue Jackets (from Minnesota Wild)

 

[hockeywiz542]

 

[Americanadian]

They signed a bunch of stupid contracts before locking up their RFAs, didn’t they?

Yes but they had 4M in room when they decided not to match the offer sheets.

 

[Americanadian]

Not a good sign when trading a player for another player is a wild-card option.

 

[Leaf Fans]

I'm not sure if that's a positive. I have 0 recollection of how they looked together at 4 nations but I'm just looking at stats and they combined for 3 points.

Yup and 2 of the 3 were Nylander. Zibanejad has he same points as Marner in the playoffs and has played a couple more games.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

Leafs miss the playoffs, pull an isles and win McKenna. Sign McDavid next season.

Just kidding, we’ll probably sign Marchand and lose in round 1. That’s our plan.

 

[BallardEra]

15. There are several teams who believe that, on the open market, John Tavares -- 13 months older than Brock Nelson -- could match the latter's three-year, $7.5 million AAV contract from Colorado. Again, Toronto could choose to stretch it out to make the money match over a longer term. We'll see.

The Maple Leafs wanted Mason Marchment, and were disappointed not to get him. Toronto wild-card: to replace Marner, could they move a defenceman to get a forward?

32 Thoughts: Connor McDavid contract NHL's top summer storyline

The NHL begins a very busy period over the next two weeks, as the off-season starts with the draft and free agency. Elliotte Friedman writes about Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner, John Tavares, the Florida Panthers and many other stories to follow this summer.

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[Americanadian]

Nuclear option:

To TBL: Nylander, McMann
To TOR: Cirelli, Bjorkstrand

To PHI: Cowan, Woll
To TOR: Tippett, Hathway

UFA:
Ekblad 8.5Mx7
Tavares 4.5Mx6
Vladar 1.5Mx2
Raddysh 2Mx4
Tanev 2Mx4
Mangiapane 3Mx3

RFA:
Knies 6.5MX3

Domi-Matthews-Tippett
Knies-Cirelli-Bjorkstrand
Mangiapane-Tavares-Raddysh
Tanev-Laughton-Hathaway

McCabe-Ekblad
Rielly-Tanev
OEL-Carlo

Stolarz
Vladar

Cap space: 1.82M

Need a solution for Robertson, Jarnkrok, Holmberg, Kampf, Benoit. You can run 2 extras if they're under 1.82M combined (Myers is 850k).

 

[Gaberd2608]

Nuclear option:

To TBL: Nylander, McMann
To TOR: Cirelli, Bjorkstrand

To PHI: Cowan, Woll
To TOR: Tippett, Hathway

UFA:
Ekblad 8.5Mx7
Tavares 4.5Mx6
Vladar 1.5Mx2
Raddysh 2Mx4
Tanev 2Mx4
Mangiapane 3Mx3

RFA:
Knies 6.5MX3

Domi-Matthews-Tippett
Knies-Cirelli-Bjorkstrand
Mangiapane-Tavares-Raddysh
Tanev-Laughton-Hathaway

McCabe-Ekblad
Rielly-Tanev
OEL-Carlo

Stolarz
Vladar

Cap space: 1.82M

Need a solution for Robertson, Jarnkrok, Holmberg, Kampf, Benoit. You can run 2 extras if they're under 1.82M combined (Myers is 850k).

I am all for moving Nylander but I think if they did it would be out of the division if not the conference.

 

[Americanadian]

I am all for moving Nylander but I think if they did it would be out of the division if not the conference.

I’m not sure how many teams have a perfect fit for 2C that would actually make sense for Nylander. Tampa apparently want a RW and they are deep at C and have 10 days before Cirelli gets full trade protection. He is also signed to an amazing contract.

This is literally the only Nylander trade I see out there that makes sense for the Leafs, the team acquiring him and for Nylander.

 

[Gaberd2608]

I’m not sure how many teams have a perfect fit for 2C that would actually make sense for Nylander. Tampa apparently want a RW and they are deep at C and have 10 days before Cirelli gets full trade protection. He is also signed to an amazing contract.

This is literally the only Nylander trade I see out there that makes sense for the Leafs, the team acquiring him and for Nylander.

As value I don't mind it. I just would be surprised.

Leafs don't need to necessarily trade Nylander for a center. They can trade him for quality assets and use those to trade for a center.

 

[Americanadian]

As value I don't mind it. I just would be surprised.

Leafs don't need to necessarily trade Nylander for a center. They can trade him for quality assets and use those to trade for a center.

How many teams does Nylander realistically waive for? And how many top end C’s are realistically available?

 

[Gaberd2608]

How many teams does Nylander realistically waive for? And how many top end C’s are realistically available?

Is Cirelli available or are you just speculating?

I think there are teams out there that could be appealing to Nylander. Any team who loses out on Marner would probably be interested in Nylander at a fraction of the price.

I don't know about centers but I think Nylander would consider some of these teams.

LA, Vegas, Carolina, Anaheim, Nashville, San Jose

 

[Rare Jewel]

How many teams does Nylander realistically waive for? And how many top end C’s are realistically available?

Maybe 5-7, whether they have a center is another issue. But, I think it's quite unlikely he'll be moved the same summer Marner leaves, though.

 

[Malachi Crunch]

This salary cap bullshit gotta stop.

No tax states just way too many advantages in hard cap system

Part of me used to wonder why people booed Bettman so much. Now I know. He's a dishonest slimeball with an agenda.