Confirmed with Link: TJ Brodie to TOR | 4 years 5M per
- Thread starter Anthrax442
- Start date
Last edited:
Apparently, the Leafs actually made an offer to Tanev for under $4 mil:
So in the Leafs' assessment, Brodie worths $1 mil more than Tanev.
I think leafs fans will be very happy with this signing as he settles in. All flames fans would have easily taken him back at this price. The contract isn’t a steal, but it is very fair. I assume he chose Toronto because of his wife’s condition, or the flames thought it was time to part ways.
Brodie is a very interesting case. His skillset in a vacuum is probably that of a high-end second pairing defenceman, but when he is paired with a great first pairing partner, Brodie turns into a first pairing calibre defenseman himself. Some flames fans think Giordano carried Brodie to looking great in Calgary, but in reality I think Brodie helped Giordano just as much as Gio helped him. The Bro-Dano pairing at their peak was thrown in discussions to be able to rival the Weber-Suter pairing in Nashville here on hfboards a couple years ago. That doesn’t happen when one partner gets carried; they both allowed each other to play to their strengths greatly. When Giordano was injured in the 14-15 season, Brodie had to carry our pathetic defense whose next best defensemen were Kris Russel and Dennis Wideman to the playoffs. I don’t think we win our series against the canucks that year if it weren’t for him. He may not be what you think of when people say elite first pairing Dman, but he easily has all the tools and skills to fill that role. His success will depend on how he gels with Rielly, but I personally think it will turn out really well and that the pairing will play to their strengths greatly.
Other notes: he is amazing at 3 on 3 OT. Find highlights of flames OT wins and I guarantee Brodie is involved in some kind of way, either by a tremendous outlet pass, assist, or scoring the goal itself. He also plays pretty well against Boston. There was a game where flames got destroyed 9-0 against the bruins, and Brodie managed to finish with an even +\-. There’s two instances where he scored a late OT goal against the bruins in order to steal a win. The only negative think I can say about him is that he rarely makes mistakes, but when he does, they’re pretty big, and usually end up at the back of your net. You will be frustrated at him cause you know he’s better than that. His defense gaffs are pretty rare, but devastating when they do happen.
Some people may be disappointed because they wanted Pietro, but I am confident leafs fans will be very, very happy with Brodie.
Brodie is a very interesting case. His skillset in a vacuum is probably that of a high-end second pairing defenceman, but when he is paired with a great first pairing partner, Brodie turns into a first pairing calibre defenseman himself. Some flames fans think Giordano carried Brodie to looking great in Calgary, but in reality I think Brodie helped Giordano just as much as Gio helped him. The Bro-Dano pairing at their peak was thrown in discussions to be able to rival the Weber-Suter pairing in Nashville here on hfboards a couple years ago. That doesn’t happen when one partner gets carried; they both allowed each other to play to their strengths greatly. When Giordano was injured in the 14-15 season, Brodie had to carry our pathetic defense whose next best defensemen were Kris Russel and Dennis Wideman to the playoffs. I don’t think we win our series against the canucks that year if it weren’t for him. He may not be what you think of when people say elite first pairing Dman, but he easily has all the tools and skills to fill that role. His success will depend on how he gels with Rielly, but I personally think it will turn out really well and that the pairing will play to their strengths greatly.
Other notes: he is amazing at 3 on 3 OT. Find highlights of flames OT wins and I guarantee Brodie is involved in some kind of way, either by a tremendous outlet pass, assist, or scoring the goal itself. He also plays pretty well against Boston. There was a game where flames got destroyed 9-0 against the bruins, and Brodie managed to finish with an even +\-. There’s two instances where he scored a late OT goal against the bruins in order to steal a win. The only negative think I can say about him is that he rarely makes mistakes, but when he does, they’re pretty big, and usually end up at the back of your net. You will be frustrated at him cause you know he’s better than that. His defense gaffs are pretty rare, but devastating when they do happen.
Some people may be disappointed because they wanted Pietro, but I am confident leafs fans will be very, very happy with Brodie.
FlareKnight
Registered User
Now that he’s here, signed, and I’ve had time to reflect on it, I’m looking forward to seeing how things go. Hopefully he’s exactly who Rielly has needed.
Considering the options this did seem like a pretty solid one. Does have the potential to give us a couple really solid pairings for the first time in forever.
Considering the options this did seem like a pretty solid one. Does have the potential to give us a couple really solid pairings for the first time in forever.
Kurtz
Registered User
- Jul 17, 2005
- 10,550
- 7,828
He doesn't have to be protected, but that doesn't mean that he's exempt from the draft. If we don't use one of our 3 dmen protection slots on him, Seattle can claim him.
Wafflewhipper
Registered User
- Jan 18, 2014
- 14,114
- 5,694
Duffman955
Registered User
- Mar 4, 2010
- 14,743
- 4,196
FlareKnight
Registered User
Probably just in making Brodie happy. With the cap situation he's more likely to get the full value of his contract in the last couple years than in the first couple years. The benefit to the Leafs I suppose was in getting him signed.
Merrrlin
Grab the 9 iron, Barry!
- Jul 2, 2019
- 6,768
- 6,925
We have the same d core as last year if you remove 40 minutes a night from Ceci/Barrie Marincin and replace them with a very capable defensively Brodie, and if you add in a dynamic 2 way talent in Lehtonen or the punishing Bogosian, and you add a year of growth to Lilly and Rasmus, and if you get anything but awful luck and don’t lose your best 2 defencemen for half the season...
I could go on, but suffice to say it’s not the same d core.
If the Leafs offer to Tanev was after Brodie, which seems likely as Dubas said Brodie was the main focus.
This tells us that Leafs were in the position to add a 3,5M defenseman. Wouldn't that mean Weegar would still be an option?
This tells us that Leafs were in the position to add a 3,5M defenseman. Wouldn't that mean Weegar would still be an option?
Yes but Florida is in no hurry to trade him. Unless ownership does a complete fire sale.
Johnston said they are definitley trying to trade him, but doesn't know if Toronto would still be in on it.
That's why I made the comment, if the Tanev offer was made and Florida is trying to trade Weegar, I would think Toronto is involved.
I think it depends on his arbitration award. If he gets big $$ then they trade him. However if the leafs trade for him now they face the same risk.
For him or us? For us, nothing really. For him it avoids huge escrow years. Pretty sure the NHL has an early out on this CBA though, so guys may be hit on the backend if there is a rollback.
Would you rather Tanev or Weegar? Keep in mind this D partner is for Morgan Rielly so we want the best defensive defensmen imo.
Guy Boucher
Registered User
- Oct 22, 2008
- 4,642
- 1,045
Players want backloaded contracts because escrow is set to decline after two years, so they stand to collect a greater % of their salary down the road.
For the team, a backloaded contract (assuming there are no signing bonuses, which brodie doesn't have) makes it easier for a buyout.
Guy Boucher
Registered User
- Oct 22, 2008
- 4,642
- 1,045
I would want Weegar. Tanev is already in his decline and Weegar is young and already providing good defensive impact.
Last edited:
Fogelhund
Registered User
- Sep 15, 2007
- 24,481
- 29,650
I love how Tanev plays, but he isn't your main acquisition, given the injury history.. he just can't be counted on. You pick Brodie over Tanev, all day, every day.
Weegar hasn't been traded, don't know if he will, so until then, there isn't much point to this... there are suggestions, that he might be traded, and that we have at least been to the table to discuss obtaining him... it might be Weegar AND Brodie by the time we are done.
If it's Weegar or Tanev... Weegar for sure, more given the injury history than anything else... if there was no injuries, it would be difficult, given the age difference, though I really like Tanev.
The Apologist
Apologizing for Leaf garbage since 1979
I can't even begin to describe how excited I am that Brodie is a Leaf. We are gonna love this guy. He's a CK boy. So stoked he's ours now.
