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

[Tony Romo]

Would prefer Ehlers to Boeser.

I'm indifferent but the report of Ehlers wanting to go somewhere quiet, makes him an automatic no for me.

 

[Tony Romo]

I think this is an interesting topic.
With Mitch, as dynamic as the two are, does Matthews fall too much into that "sniper" role and he's always trying to find that quiet spot in the Ozone where Mitch can find him. Put him with two lesser skilled players and it forces him to carry the puck more and play more of a traditional heavy center game where he's downlow more and driving the play. Matthews/Marner were a great combo but it will be interesting to see how Matthews game potentially changes when he isn't playing alongside a 100pt winger who's a setup specialist.

It's not when everyone wished it would've been but I think the best Matthews we've seen so far was the stretch where he played with Bertuzzi and Domi. It seems like he became well rounded especially with playmaking when that line had it's run.

 

[Marlow88]

Move Matthews.

He isn't committed to the team anyway, why let him walk in a couple years?

It does not make sense to trade Matthews at this time. The Leafs finished top 10 in the league, and are going to lose Marner. Losing one main player is going to hurt, but losing multiple main players means the Leafs will struggle to make the playoffs. They need Matthews to help them not be a team that finishes in the draft lottery.

 

[Americanadian]

Move Matthews.

He isn't committed to the team anyway, why let him walk in a couple years?

Moving Nylander to fill the 2C hole long-term in a cap effective way makes a ton of sense for Toronto.

Moving Matthews and opening up the 1C hole, arguably the most difficult position to fill in the sport, doesn’t make sense. If you’re moving Matthews and bringing in a younger 1C and a very good RD that makes sense.

 

[Tony Romo]

I wonder if you see Brad still try to reshape the dcore. Go hard after Prov or Ekblad, sign one and then try shifting guys around in trades afterwards.

 

[Malachi Crunch]

It's not when everyone wished it would've been but I think the best Matthews we've seen so far was the stretch where he played with Bertuzzi and Domi. It seems like he became well rounded especially with playmaking when that line had it's run.

He almost hit 70 goals while playing (mostly) on that line! It worked.

That's why we should go for Bertuzzi. Sounds like Chicago doesn't value him that much. We can get him at a reasonable cost, I'm assuming. I'm sure Domi would be really pleased to get his good buddy back on his line and on the team.

If you follow the rumours, Bertuzzi, Mangiapane, P. Kane, and Marchand are some of the guys they may pursue. Often times journalists know something but don't flat out say they have a source.

Ehlers flat out said he wants a small market (wimp) and Boeser to the Wild has been mentioned a lot. Bennett ain't coming here either.

I hope the Leafs also target some comeback guys like Kravtsov, Glass, Leivo and Comtois (although Comtois is likely going to Detroit). Cheap. Nothing to lose.

 

[andora]

It sucks he seems locked into to Minny but i'd be definitely intrigued by Boeser. Maybe Matthews/Knies can make a call beforehand to convince an American to come to Toronto.

I don't think his contract will be insane but could be wrong

Boeser would work very well with knies. Knies short game would see a lot of short pass one time attempts from boeser

 

[Tony Romo]

Could Carlo or McCabe get Danault?

I highly doubt we trade McCabe because he has an extension however it allows you to get more flexible at C, because you can go for an all out offensive guy (Tavares) also would allow you to pursue either Prov or Ekblad

 

[Menzinger]

Yes please

 

[Apex Predator]

Yes please

Why are they not qualifying him?

I feel like he would be a player that has potential to out perform there contract.

 

[andora]

Why are they not qualifying him?

Probably because he isnt as good as the artwork suggests

They probably also need all the dollars they can get

 

[Menzinger]

Why are they not qualifying him?

I feel like he would be a player that has potential to out perform there contract.

2.5 mil qualifying offer seems to be the biggest reason as far as I can tell

 

[Tony Romo]

I was going to suggest Kampf for the rights of Glass but if they are balking at a 2.5m QO, probably won't take Kampf

 

[Tony Romo]

Could Carlo or McCabe get Danault?

I highly doubt we trade McCabe because he has an extension however it allows you to get more flexible at C, because you can go for an all out offensive guy (Tavares) also would allow you to pursue either Prov or Ekblad

Probably should ask you this @JKG33

 

[Nineteen67]

Obviously, based on hope and not his performance todate.

Being way overrated today.

If they can draft some talented stars he’s a perfect player to enhance a core. If they’re not interested in that, I hope he moves on to a better situation.

 

[rumman]

It does not make sense to trade Matthews at this time. The Leafs finished top 10 in the league, and are going to lose Marner. Losing one main player is going to hurt, but losing multiple main players means the Leafs will struggle to make the playoffs. They need Matthews to help them not be a team that finishes in the draft lottery.

The assets acquired from trading 34 would pretty much guarantee making the playoffs, your fear mongering is unfounded in this regard…….

 

[Trapper]

The assets acquired from trading 34 would pretty much guarantee making the playoffs, your fear mongering is unfounded in this regard…….

And even if it didn’t immediately, it would only put us in a much better position to keep making them in the next 3-5 years instead of Matthews taking off in 3 for nothing.

 

[jiggy35]

I wonder if you see Brad still try to reshape the dcore. Go hard after Prov or Ekblad, sign one and then try shifting guys around in trades afterwards.

I’m wondering if there’s a deal to be had with Calgary, Rielly + something for Andersson + Backlund - two 2026 UFAs who Calgary may not be interested or able to sign.

Then replace Rielly with Gavrikov, certainly a Tre kinda guy. All of a sudden probably the deepest D Core in the league and have Matthews - Tavares - Backlund down the middle.

Knies - Matthews - XXX
XXX - Tavares - Nylander
XXX - Backlund - XXX
XXX - Laughton - XXX

Gavrikov - Andersson
McCabe - Tanev
OEL - Carlo
Benoit

 

[Americanadian]

I’m wondering if there’s a deal to be had with Calgary, Rielly + something for Andersson + Backlund - two 2026 UFAs who Calgary may not be interested or able to sign.

Then replace Rielly with Gavrikov, certainly a Tre kinda guy. All of a sudden probably the deepest D Core in the league and have Matthews - Tavares - Backlund down the middle.

Knies - Matthews - XXX
XXX - Tavares - Nylander
XXX - Backlund - XXX
XXX - Laughton - XXX

Gavrikov - Andersson
McCabe - Tanev
OEL - Carlo
Benoit

It sounds like Gavrikov is headed to NYR per Friedman. I thought he was for sure an Ekblad replacement in Florida.

 

[LaPlante94]

Why are they not qualifying him?

I feel like he would be a player that has potential to out perform there contract.

He does have a history of injuries, but if we move Kampf I'd definitely use his cap to give Glass a contract.

 

[andora]

I’m wondering if there’s a deal to be had with Calgary, Rielly + something for Andersson + Backlund - two 2026 UFAs who Calgary may not be interested or able to sign.

Then replace Rielly with Gavrikov, certainly a Tre kinda guy. All of a sudden probably the deepest D Core in the league and have Matthews - Tavares - Backlund down the middle.

Knies - Matthews - XXX
XXX - Tavares - Nylander
XXX - Backlund - XXX
XXX - Laughton - XXX

Gavrikov - Andersson
McCabe - Tanev
OEL - Carlo
Benoit

Yeah calgary could get way more selling them off separately

 

[ULF_55]

Moving Nylander to fill the 2C hole long-term in a cap effective way makes a ton of sense for Toronto.

Moving Matthews and opening up the 1C hole, arguably the most difficult position to fill in the sport, doesn’t make sense. If you’re moving Matthews and bringing in a younger 1C and a very good RD that makes sense.

Yeah, Matthews would return a top center.

IF and a big IF, he is a top 3-5 center in the league, he'll return a 1st. line center ++.

He has a NMC but apparently that is irrelevant for all the Leafs players.

 

[JKG33]

Could Carlo or McCabe get Danault?

I highly doubt we trade McCabe because he has an extension however it allows you to get more flexible at C, because you can go for an all out offensive guy (Tavares) also would allow you to pursue either Prov or Ekblad

Not a chance. Danault is an elite defensive 2C. Those types are rarely available. The McCabe and Carlo types are almost a dime a dozen

 

[Americanadian]

Yeah, Matthews would return a top center.

IF and a big IF, he is a top 3-5 center in the league, he'll return a 1st. line center ++.

Where do you think Matthews would realistically waive where the Leafs are getting a 1C in return? Dallas for Johnston+ is the only deal that makes sense to me and I don’t know if the value is there.

He has a NMC but apparently that is irrelevant for all the Leafs players.

Rielly waiving for Calgary is completely unrealistic. Willy waiving for Tampa seems like a no-brainer.

 

[LaPlante94]

Where do you think Matthews would realistically waive where the Leafs are getting a 1C in return? Dallas for Johnston+ is the only deal that makes sense to me and I don’t know if the value is there.

Rielly waiving for Calgary is completely unrealistic. Willy waiving for Tampa seems like a no-brainer.

Obviously San Jose for Misa