Confirmed Trade: [TOR/STL/MIN] O'Reilly, Acciari, Pillar to TOR; Abramov, Gaudette, ‘23 1st, ‘23 3rd, ‘24 2nd to STL; ‘25 4th to MIN

[sfvega]

Well, they won't have much to talk about for the last three quarters of them

Not promising they'll make it out of the 1st round, but it won't be because ROR drags them down.

 

[Canadienna]

I think it's fair to say Dubas has a lot riding on these playoffs.

Also Minny seems like a weird option with their dead cap already.

 

[The don godfather]

lmao you missed the point again didn't you

Tampa needed 7 games + dog shit officiating to barely get past us. We were already the better team this year, and just added to the roster without losing a single roster player.

In simple worlds

Leafs got better
Tampa got worse

get it ?

Nick paul factor remains hes gonna torch you guys. Hes a menace.

 

[stl76]

Definitive statement for a 32 year-old guy possibly having the worst year of his career. I guess we'll see.

Yes it is, and we will.

 

[kovacro]

Very interested to see what Tampa does prior to the deadline.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

Well, they won't have much to talk about for the last three quarters of them

How confident are you in that prediction?

 

[ATypicalCanadian]

I like it for the Leafs. Fleshing out the depth beyond the top 6 makes a ton of sense.

I also have to applaud Doug Armstrong and his willingness to pull the plug(sell rentals) historically speaking whenever he isn’t convinced of their chances while others in similar positions may not.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Yes it is, and we will.

Since you're presumably joining the bandwagon, its "We can and we will" around these parts.

 

[kevsh]

Bottom 6 was a major area of concern, esp. considering who the Leafs first two opponents most likely will be, so even though Dubas took a risk on ROR's health and gave up a first for a rental (which he said he wouldn't do), I respect the move.

Acciari is almost exactly what they need - I'd have loved it more if he was a top-6 forward on top of all the intangibles he brings so that Jankrok/Kerfoot get pushed down, but this team desperately needed a forward or two in their top 9 that puts a little fear in the opposition.

 

[Hierso]

Not a huge fan. Don't get me wrong i don't think that the leafs overpaid but i'd rather seen them getting Meier or Horvat. Best you could do if you don't want to part with a prospect of any real value probably.

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

Leafs allowed very, very few prime scoring chances against TB last year. D was not their issue; Campbell being inconsistent and the vagaries of officiating did them in. Also, I think Vasi had like a sub .900 SP% against TO, it's really terrible luck doing them in.

It's just my eyeballs I'm sure, but.....totally not concerned about the Leafs D this season, Samsonov is maybe a bit injured now too?

They need to address that, D is fine. Woll ain't gonna cut it if our NHL goalies are both out come playoffs or something.

 

[Leaf Fans]

so whats this not giving up a 1st for a rental LOL

He didn't close the door on any thing.

 

[Morlu]

How much cap space they have left?

They had about 4.5m. Acciari is about 1.1m and ROR is 1.85m. So about 1.5m but there’s wiggle room by moving a roster player back like Kerfoot or Holl.

 

[Casper The Soy Ghost]

Hide yo’ Tim Hortons

Judging by his stats this season, he could use some coffee from Tim Hortons haha.

 

[NMacrules]

A lot of you guys see Acciari as a throw in. He is a good player and had back to back hat tricks last year, including scoring on a penalty shot. Trust me, this is not an over payment for 2 very good players.
Everyone just ignoring Acciari. He will have the best motor on the team that just doesnt quit, and he has a scoring touch. He has very good hands and vision. He is exactly a 3rd line center we get to play on our 4th line.

 

[NewEraGM]

Leafs should trade for Meier now too

Kerfoot Knies 1st 2024 for Meier with retention
Do it!!!!!!

 

[stl76]

Since you're presumably joining the bandwagon, its "We can and we will" around these parts.

Scoot over baby, let's go leafs!

 

[Homesick]

RNH isn't always a center

Most common linemates at ES this season Janmark and Kostin

 

[JoeSakic13]

Judging by his stats this season, he could use some coffee from Tim Hortons haha.

UberEats only then.

 

[flyerslducks]

Very interested to see what Tampa does prior to the deadline.

Think they will get Luke schenn. Don’t really see them going for offense. Shore up the right side is probably their number 1 priority

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Scoot over baby, let's go leafs!

You brought a young, devastated Steen to greatness now hopefully he can share that greatness with us through his teammate.

Edit: AND BOZIE

 

[Burnie97]

Very interested to see what Tampa does prior to the deadline.

Well I don't know about their prospects much but they don't have much for early draft picks.

 

[boredmale]

So what exactly does Minnesota give for that 4th? I assume they eating some of O'rielly's contract

 

[JoeSakic13]

Scoot over baby, let's go leafs!

*sigh*

They prefer “Go Leafs Go”

I hate that I know that

 

[CherryToke]

Great move for the Leafs. Can't speak about Meier but I'd much rather have ROR than Horvat for a playoff run.