Speculation: TJ Brodie the odd man out this offseason?

[Isaac Nootin]

I always find it curious when someone starts a thread and doesn't return to discuss the topic.

Keep in mind OP is the same poster that wanted Dubas fired for trading Douglas for Timmins, and called Robertson a bust after 1 period of prospect tournament play. His hot takes are famous.

 

[Morbo]

Nope. Probably Kyle Dubas' best move thus far. our best defensive dman.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Holl our ice time leader per game.

And his best abilility is his availability. Dude shows up to work every day.

I just wish there was a Holl thread to discuss this.

 

[Warden of the North]

No.

No again.

 

[rocketman588]

If we get rid of our best defenseman to give Holl and Timmins a raise there should be riots in the streets.

That's a shit right side.

In any case Muzzin is going to be litir most likely so that opens the extra 5 mil

 

[DarkKnight]

I love Brodie. Sssttteeeadddyyyy! No way you voluntarily part ways with him.

 

[leafsfan5]

I'll take another Brodie, not remove the one we already have

He's a perfect fit for our team

 

[Jozay]

That makes no sense.

 

[francis246]

Isn’t Holl a UFA? I’d have to think he’s gone, he’s gonna sign with a team willing to give him top 4 minutes and pay.

We will still need Brodie.

 

[trellaine201]

LOL @ the OP

 

[Leafsfan74]

Yes

 

[LeafSteel]

Brodie was not a signing I had enthusiasm for, as I had Weegar (and still do) on my mind.

Since then he’s completely won me over. Steadying veteran presence, works with everyone on either side, and can slot anywhere in the lineup.

He’s a keeper, and I can easily see him take the mantle on from Gio when Gio decides it’s time……. Like after he gets his Stanley Cup win with us….

 

[HockeyVirus]

I always find it curious when someone starts a thread and doesn't return to discuss the topic.

I have a new born baby. I can't sit on a hockey forum responding instantly to everything. I made the thread and came back when I had a chance to see the discussion

 

[PromisedLand]

cannot discount experience man. In playoffs, experience is king, fancy stuff doesn't fly much. Discipline, focus and ability to adjust is supreme.

Brodie's help would be required more than people realize

View attachment 633519

 

[HockeyVirus]

Keep in mind OP is the same poster that wanted Dubas fired for trading Douglas for Timmins, and called Robertson a bust after 1 period of prospect tournament play. His hot takes are famous.

I still think Robertson is a bust. I never changed my opinion outside of 1 main boards thread I was talking with someone who called him a bust and said he played well when he had his 2 decent games.

 

[hamzarocks]

Depends if there is a better option who can play his role available

If so I'd be open to moving on, otherwise keep him another year

 

[HockeyVirus]

As for the rest, we will see I guess but I think if the Leafs could get a first or trade up with their 2nd or 3rd + Brodie for a first they should if it means they can keep Bunting.

I know he is a good dman, hence why I said he is a top 4 guy. Just he only has a year left anyways and I think our D is setup well enough for a bit of a retool. Go younger with our prospects, add an asset and use the cap space to keep the younger Bunting.

 

[LeafSteel]

I have a new born baby. I can't sit on a hockey forum responding instantly to everything. I made the thread and came back when I had a chance to see the discussion

Congratulations.

They change your life and give it meaning that you never could have imagined before.

Enjoy every second because it will go by in the blink of an eye.

 

[BayStBullies]

Yikes, terrible take. He is the best defenseman on the team.

The most underrated defenseman we've had in many years

Because this fanbase judges defense on points.

 

[frizzer1]

We’re not talking about Brodie 2 or 3,years ago.
It’s now.
He’s really slow and can’t move the puck.
That spells trouble imo.

 

[Canada4Gold]

We’re not talking about Brodie 2 or 3,years ago.
It’s now.
He’s really slow and can’t move the puck.
That spells trouble imo.

It's not like he's signed for 5 more years. He's still a good defenseman and he's only got 1 more year left. That lines up with Matthews, Nylander, Sandin and Liljegren's expiring contracts so that money can easily be reallocated then instead of this offseason and needing to make moves to resign guys in 2024.

A good defenseman signed short term is anything but trouble even if there are injury issues popping up.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Congratulations.

They change your life and give it meaning that you never could have imagined before.

Enjoy every second because it will go by in the blink of an eye.

Thank you very much. She's a week old today already and we're very happy

 

[LeafSteel]

Thank you very much. She's a week old today already and we're very happy

……. And already completely wrapped around her little finger, which is where you will stay for the next 90 years, as per the natural order of the Universe.

 

[Aashir]

Ideally he stays in the Division.

I don’t want to play Paul Coffey’s reincarnation 3-4 times

Dude will put it together everytime we play him

 

[WTFMAN99]

I'd really rather trade Rielly.

Not trading Brodie at all, good luck getting better value than what we're getting on the 5M.