Bruce Granville
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Exactly. I don‘t get it either.
Unless Malgin is some undercover agent on a mission.
Confirmed Trade: [TOR/FLA] Denis Malgin for Mason Marchment
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Unless Malgin is some undercover agent on a mission.
Dr Pepper
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Meant more as in when the leafs traded kegger for Hyman, hoping for that type of positivity even if they play nothing alike
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They just lost Hawryluk to waivers. I think they didn't want the same to happen to Malgin, and Q wanted to play other players
Ryuji Yamazaki
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Excellent skater, handles the puck well, surprisingly doesn't shy away from contact considering how small he is.
However, I haven't noticed him one game all year.
I still liked him though even though he didn't play well. He's got some skill.
I don't understand this for Florida, they are in a playoff battleand gave up a guy that we at least know is an NHL player for a guy that isn't and make no mistake Mason Marchment isn't an NHL guy.
It's a minor deal but I don't get it.
It's a minor deal but I don't get it.
SoundAndFury
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1) They wouldn't play him.
2) They would lose him to waivers.
3) Sitting him still takes up cap space.
Namikaze Minato
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But surely they could have moved him out of the division for something equal to or greater than marchment?
Toronto already has a replacement for Kapanen/Kerfoot in Mikheyev who should be back in a few weeks.
This feels more like Florida wanted to unload a guy that was at odds with the coach and Toronto was offering something they wanted more than other teams’ offers.
GermanPanther
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Malgin has skill and play good against the Puck, Has Eye and Hockey IQ, but biggest weak points so far. He cant put up the Numbers and physical Game is not what he is solid in.
Dr Pepper
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I know, right? It's almost as if they're knowingly shipping over a player who will torpedo Toronto's playoff hopes, awarding that 3rd divisional spot to Florida in the process.
Maybe he'll be like the Martin Marincin of depth forwards.
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100% but I'm excited for the capspace. This is a nothing trade.
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It is probably a situation where Malgin was going to go on waivers. The Leafs prefer to dump a contract while Florida prefers to get something of value for Malgin. The win-win solution would be Toronto giving Florida Marchment because Marchment is currently exempt from waivers.
Florida maintains their organizational depth while being able to open up a spot in the NHL for a player they prefer over Malgin. Keep in mind, Florida just lost Hawryluk to waivers. So by placing Malgin on waivers, they would have put themselves in a position to lose two of their top 15 or so forwards in a week.
Toronto acquires Malgin without losing a contract spot. They are currently at 49/50, so a waiver claim would max them out at 50.
Dubas has a history of going after this skilled fringe forwards. Nic Pecan was his pickup last year.
I like the pickup for Toronto (meaning I don't like it!). While he is an undersized tweener, I would have liked Ottawa to take a crack at Malgin. With the availability of top minutes, I think he would have had a great chance in Ottawa.
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This added depth allows the Leafs to trade a KK or Kerfoot and replace the offense with Malgin.
This is a good trade for the Leafs...nothing to lose in rolling the dice on a NHLer for an AHLer.
Ok but why Toronto? you made the team you are in direct competition with better, even if only slightly they are better today than Yesterday
Namikaze Minato
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Then move him to Montreal or Buffalo, not the team youre literally in the race with. If Malgin puts together some good puck down the stretch it could just be a silly move, thats all.
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Florida fans were too critical of Malgin, imo.
he is still a young developing player with some upside. Toronto got the better player.
he has great patience with the puck, good playmaker, very slippery, but his size hurts him and his shot stinks. If he gets stronger and works on his shot, it wouldn’t be crazy to see him turn into a 40 point player.
he started the season on a hot streak then cooled off and couldn’t get back into the lineup
he is still a young developing player with some upside. Toronto got the better player.
he has great patience with the puck, good playmaker, very slippery, but his size hurts him and his shot stinks. If he gets stronger and works on his shot, it wouldn’t be crazy to see him turn into a 40 point player.
he started the season on a hot streak then cooled off and couldn’t get back into the lineup
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I'm confused why people think this sets up a KK deal? Kappy is a top 6 forward, why would they trade for a fringe NHLer to replace him?
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