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

[Tony Romo]

To Toronto-
Evander Kane
Jake Walman

To Edmonton-
Bobby Mcmann
Oliver Ekman Larsson

you could probably get Kane straight up for either McMann or Robertson

 

[Americanadian]

If the Leafs get one of Fabbro or Ekblad maybe Buffalo takes Carlo+McMann for McLeod.

It worries me going after a guy who Edmonton decided couldn't help them win a cup at 2M but they're desperate for C's.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

There are only a couple of spots and it’s better than wasting money on FA.

I'd rather have NHL players on the NHL team.

 

[Legion34]

after seeing what Nelson got, and being better than Nelson, it doesnt help.
if we let him walk though, it will be a tough refill spot

Duchene got 4.5 x4. Even with the taxes that’s only about 800 k. Tavares should get a goal premium.

So 5.5 x4 probably makes sense.

 

[LaPlante94]

I wonder if Vancouver would do Robertson for Raty. Both RFAs and would be even better if Vancouver wanted Kampf for their 4th line for a pick as well.

Also, I'm surprised Manthas name hasn't been thrown around much. Before his injury last season he was off to a hot start and could be a good buy low candidate on a 1 or 2 year deal.

 

[The Shadow]

Players I would target:

Raddysh - 6’3 with some offensive upside in bottom 6

Taylor Raddysh | 1yrs x 1.000M (WSH)

Taylor Raddysh signed a 1 year, $1,000,000 contract with the Washington Capitals on Jul. 1, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $1,000,000.

capwages.com

RFA:Cody Glass

Cody Glass | 2yrs x 2.500M (NJD)

Cody Glass signed a 2 year, $5,000,000 contract with the Nashville Predators on Jul. 1, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $2,500,000.

capwages.com

Jeannot:

Tanner Jeannot | 2yrs x 2.665M (LAK)

Tanner Jeannot signed a 2 year, $5,330,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jul. 15, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $2,665,000.

capwages.com

RFA: Morgan Geekie

Morgan Geekie | 2yrs x 2.000M (BOS)

Morgan Geekie signed a 2 year, $4,000,000 contract with the Boston Bruins on Jul. 1, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $2,000,000.

capwages.com

RFA:

Gage Goncalves | 1yrs x 775K (TBL)

Gage Goncalves signed a 1 year, $775,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jun. 21, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $775,000.

capwages.com

RFA: Huge guy with offense

Dmitri Voronkov | 2yrs x 925K (CBJ)

Dmitri Voronkov signed a 2 year, $1,850,000 contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets on May 4, 2023. The contract has a cap hit of $925,000.

capwages.com

 

[Torontonian]

Hard to keep track, but from what I gather from Twitter etc, a lot of teams are dangaling their 1st round pick, especially with it being a weaker draft.

 

[Zero1]

CJ said Sam Bennett’s contract with the Panthers is as good as done. Ekblad is basically begging the Panthers to re-sign him so I don’t see him going anywhere and will probably sign at a discount.

Marner
Bennett
Karlsson
Duchene
Ekblad
Marchment
Ehlers (wants a quite market)

It is slim picking in free agency…

I can’t say I have much faith in Treliving to do anything creative.

 

[ULF_55]

CJ said Sam Bennett’s contract with the Panthers is as good as done. Ekblad is basically begging the Panthers to re-sign him so I don’t see him going anywhere and will probably sign at a discount.

Marner
Bennett
Karlsson
Duchene
Ekblad
Marchment
Ehlers (wants a quite market)

It is slim picking in free agency…

I can’t say I have much faith in Treliving to do anything creative.

That's what some of have been saying all along.

Leafs fans are going to see how good the pro-scouts are for the team.

I hope they target players 30 and younger.

It isn't about the most talented players, it has to be about building a character team, and they need glue guys.

We can start evaluating Treliving's foray into free wallets.

 

[Visnovsky]

I don't know how the Flyers' FO views Tippett, but their fans seem to have soured on him - still very young and signed through his prime. Seems like a player that would thrive under Berube.

The Flyers are consequently looking for a goaltender upgrade, which we would happen to have available.

Another thing that I was wondering about, was Vancouver. They're looking for a center, would they perhaps be interested in Domi? A swap of Domi for Garland would give us a right handed shot to play with Matthews, who also happens to be a very grindy-type, which Berube loves - and Matthews has had the most success with.

Could take it a bit further and add Rielly for Hronek, but that's most likely a pipedream.

Are the Rangers still trying to move more CAP, how about Lafreniere's contract? I'd gamble on his potential, once again a very Berube-like grindy player. Something around McMann and a pick or prospect?

As for the free agents this year, I'd be very interested in Connor Brown, Tanner Jeannot and Cody Glass - plus if the price is right, Andrew Mangiapane.

For depth lower in the lineup, there are players available, like Eyssimont, Bastian, Lorentz, Sanford etc... lots to choose from.

There are many ways to improve the team, just gotta look and listen. A recent example of shrewdness is the trade yesterday made by Briere (Zegras).

 

[Nineteen67]

I'd rather have NHL players on the NHL team.

I’d rather a hungry player than a guy that’s on his retirement contract like some of the names we’re hearing.

 

[dubplatepressure]

I’d rather a hungry player than a guy that’s on his retirement contract like some of the names we’re hearing.

Maybe the reason they’ve played this long is because of that fire and grit that’s necessary to win

 

[The Shadow]

I wouldn’t be shocked if Matthews leaves and follows Marner in 3 years