Confirmed with Link: [TOR/COL] Nazem Kadri, Calle Rosen for Tyson Barrie (50% retain), Alex Kerfoot trade (continued)

[Ziggdiezan]

One thing this trade opens up is the possibility of Nylander moving to centre and Bracco being called up.

Ultimately we might see these combinations up front:

Matthews-Bracco
Tavares-Marner
Nylander-Kapanen

I really think the idea now is to stack the top 6 and give them a lot more ice time. I really feel like a 7 million dollar player on the 3rd line is a waste with how top heavy the leafs are. Also think Nylander was signed to play next to Matthews

Edit: when we see Matthews miss his obligatory 10 games I think that is when we will see Nylander at center

 

[HoweHullOrr]

Good trade for both teams, but a home-run for the leafs in terms of team needs.

I like the Colorado trade involving Barrie for Kadri. One concern I have is the term of Barrie's contract. More than one year would have been nice.

Now we have both Muzzin and Barrie to try to resign in just one year.

 

[TheShape]

I just hope Babcock allows Barrie to actually roam with the puck and not shackle the D down with the stupid predictable stretch pass.

I’m not convinced he’ll pair Rielly with Barrie, the two are of the same in his eyes.

PP should be interesting

 

[nuck]

So for those saying Spezza is on 4C, can you tell us who's playing 3C.

K thanks

I don't think Spezza can play #4 c. He does not pk at all, and Dallas had 5 centers who averaged over 1:00SH per game so one of them would have been used in the Goat role.#3 figures to be Kerfoot most of the time.

 

[TheShape]

I like the Colorado trade involving Barrie for Kadri. One concern I have is the term of Barrie's contract. More than one year would have been nice.

Now we have both Muzzin and Barrie to try to resign in just one year.

Yeah that’s a bummer they’re both up at the same time, very small chance we re-sign both . But you go with Barrie all day everyday. Younger and pushes 60 points a season.

Dermott can take over Muzzin’s minutes after next season.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

CJ's article this morning seems to indicate that Rielly, Barrie, Muzzin and Dermott when healthy will make up the Leafs top 4. That makes me think TOR may look at trading Cody Ceci somewhere else for a cheaper bottom pairing D.

Interesting. Would have thought Ceci would play on 2nd pairing, but that's alright if he's moved I guess. The other thought is let's hope Dermott is ready to play against better players.

 

[nuck]

I really think the idea now is to stack the top 6 and give them a lot more ice time. I really feel like a 7 million dollar player on the 3rd line is a waste with how top heavy the leafs are. Also think Nylander was signed to play next to Matthews

Edit: when we see Matthews miss his obligatory 10 games I think that is when we will see Spezza at center

Fixed

 

[Lethalsniper007]

I like the Colorado trade involving Barrie for Kadri. One concern I have is the term of Barrie's contract. More than one year would have been nice.

Now we have both Muzzin and Barrie to try to resign in just one year.

Let muzzin go will get slower the older he gets. and resign Barrie because Rd are harder to get .. then we have sandin / lil to fill

 

[ACC1224]

CJ's article this morning seems to indicate that Rielly, Barrie, Muzzin and Dermott when healthy will make up the Leafs top 4. That makes me think TOR may look at trading Cody Ceci somewhere else for a cheaper bottom pairing D.

Ceci as a stop gap until Dermott returns?

 

[Ziggdiezan]

CJ's article this morning seems to indicate that Rielly, Barrie, Muzzin and Dermott when healthy will make up the Leafs top 4. That makes me think TOR may look at trading Cody Ceci somewhere else for a cheaper bottom pairing D.

Ya I would be shocked if the leafs paid Ceci 4.5 million to play bottom pairing minutes.

 

[Deebo]

CJ's article this morning seems to indicate that Rielly, Barrie, Muzzin and Dermott when healthy will make up the Leafs top 4. That makes me think TOR may look at trading Cody Ceci somewhere else for a cheaper bottom pairing D.

Yeah, I'm not convinced they will keep Ceci all season.

Hopefully they can make the contract league minimum salary + the rest in signing bonus.

 

[Ziggdiezan]

Fixed

I think we will see Spezza at center regardless

 

[ShaneFalco]

 

[Isaac Nootin]

All these lineups keep missing Mikheyev. Who, judging by his KHL numbers and the way Babs has talked about him in recent weeks will likely have a full time roll on the club. Brings much needed size to the wings as well.

 

[ShaneFalco]

 

[nuck]

Interesting. Would have thought Ceci would play on 2nd pairing, but that's alright if he's moved I guess. The other thought is let's hope Dermott is ready to play against better players.

Ceci will have a chance to determine his future while Dermott is on the shelf. The first 10 games will be pretty interesting as the new pieces look for a fit.

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

I disagree. He would still get the worst linemates. Won't maximize his production. It's a waste of talent.

I literally just said it might not maximize his potential but this is how our coach likes to roll lines. Not sure what you disagree with (as you seemed to repeat what I said)?

Unless you are referring to the "zero fifference", which was referencing what he makes.

 

[Bluelines]

CJ's article this morning seems to indicate that Rielly, Barrie, Muzzin and Dermott when healthy will make up the Leafs top 4. That makes me think TOR may look at trading Cody Ceci somewhere else for a cheaper bottom pairing D.

You have to think that the GM of Ottawa told Dubas which GM's were asking bout Ceci. If Dubas intention was to not keep Ceci, you have to think he was asking who else would want him and what were they willing to give up to get him.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

I read in the previous thread a post on how the fan's who thought the D was weak and Dubas stated it's underrated should be eating crow. If it was sooooo under rated why all the big changes on the D?

Some folks feel compelled to tow the corporate line for whatever reason. Don't think our D was ever really underrated in reality.

 

[Cor]

Ceci as a stop gap until Dermott returns?

Maybe. Dermott comes back, Ceci down to the bottom pairing, and then traded by the deadline.


But I'm not convinced he's traded at some point this summer for a cheaper RHD, or even traded for a pick, and Girardi is signed for around 1M instead.

 

[Suntouchable13]

I literally just said it might not maximize his potential but this is how our coach likes to roll lines. Not sure what you disagree with (as you seemed to repeat what I said)?

Unless you are referring to the "zero fifference", which was referencing what he makes.

Sorry, I read your post quickly did not catch that
I really disagree with the balanced lines approach, though.

 

[hamzarocks]

CJ's article this morning seems to indicate that Rielly, Barrie, Muzzin and Dermott when healthy will make up the Leafs top 4. That makes me think TOR may look at trading Cody Ceci somewhere else for a cheaper bottom pairing D.

Pysyk would be a awesome get for the bottom pair. He has only one year left so you can let him walk and use the cap on bringing back barrie(and maybe muzzin if something works)

 

[Bluelines]

I literally just said it might not maximize his potential but this is how our coach likes to roll lines. Not sure what you disagree with (as you seemed to repeat what I said)?

Unless you are referring to the "zero fifference", which was referencing what he makes.

Playing Nylander with Matthews or playing with Kerfoot... which one give Nylander a better chance to rack up the points? There is rolling lines with similar ATOI and then there is rolling lines with elite centers as your linemate

 

[DopeyFish]

Better.

No, he isn't.

Usage is the differentiator.

Gardiner is astronomically better defensively. (Consistently the best on this team too, btw)

 

[Kamina]

I don't think Spezza can play #4 c. He does not pk at all, and Dallas had 5 centers who averaged over 1:00SH per game so one of them would have been used in the Goat role.#3 figures to be Kerfoot most of the time.

Why does a 4C have to play PK? Either way he's good on the draws and will go to the bench if he wins the draw and gets an icing.