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

[Jumptheshark]

Good deal for the Leafs. Leafs have matthews signed for 16 more months--so there is a little added pressure for them to win and prove to Matthews that they want to win

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

As an outsider can't understand the Dubas bashing with this one. As someone else pointed out, the pick is more like a second rounder, 3/4's of ROR's contract is being covered by the Blues and Wild, and the Leafs are in a place to make a run this year.

It seems like the two players provide just what the Leafs need in terms of supporting the scorers.

 

[Loimike]

This trade is going to turn out terrible for them if they don’t do damage in the post season. And with Tampa and Boston practically locked in as their first two opponents there’s a good chance everyone is laughing at Toronto again come April.

Murray/Samsonov vs Vasey? Lol good f***ing luck.

This reeks of a desperate move from a GM who has spent his entire tenure not understanding where his teams weaknesses are.

Vasilevsky was 4-3 3.04 GAA and .897 against Leafs.

 

[Blaylock38]

What happened to Dubas not being willing to trade a 1st for a rental?

That aside, I think it makes sense for the Leafs, and I like the return for St.Louis and Minny as well. Solid trade all-around.

It was just posturing, ofc he would move a 1st if it was for the right player, and he got Acciari and Pilar, so that help maximizes the value in trading the 1st. It's a great move for Tor imo, still having Sandin, Niemela, Knies being untouched.

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[ZDH]

I'll never get it.

Your issue isn't offense...

 

[hullsy47]

How does Anderson stack up in this regard:

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O'Reilly: 32.78% (9th fewest in the NHL)

Despite being buried in Dzone starts and facing among the highest QoC among centers (the matchup guy against the other teams best players night in night out) as well, he still holds a +3.87 xGF% REL....plus hes an elite faceoff guy.

There’s a good chance they don’t succeed regardless of what they do. Those teams have by default the toughest road to the Cup.

Vasi had an .897 vs Toronto last year. Unfortunately Campbell had the same.

It actually sounds like you might not understand their weaknesses.

Well if the leafs stand pat they won't make their aponnents do anything either
St Louis got some draft picks but dubas can get most of those back by dealing Engvall and ketfoot
Not the number 1.the price of doing business is number 1s

 

[Alienblood]

Where did he say that?

All over the sports news

 

[John Mandalorian]

What happened to Dubas not being willing to trade a 1st for a rental?

That aside, I think it makes sense for the Leafs, and I like the return for St.Louis and Minny as well. Solid trade all-around.

Who reported that?

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I'll never get it.

Your issue isn't offense...

Here is the thing....it is.

 

[Caroline Says ll]

I get that there is a risk to trade for a player in a down year. But there has been numerous times a change of scenery and a new team has rejuvinated a player - so writing O'Reilly off as a useless addition seems to be a little ingenuine. He had roughly 60 points last year - so it is not like the trend of down play has a huge backing.

 

[RJMA]

Good on Dubas. If the Leafs fail this time, it won't be for Kyle's lack of trying. If Mitch, Austin and JT thought the pressure was on before, buckle up boys.

 

[ZDH]

Here is the thing....it is.

If your offence is an issue than I'd love to hear your hot take on that defense.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

If your offence is an issue than I'd love to hear your hot take on that defense.

It isn't the issue. Imagine.

 

[93gilmour93]

I'll never get it.

Your issue isn't offense...

This year it absolutely is the issue. Need more depth behind the top 4. They will probably add a depth D also though

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

I'll never get it.

Your issue isn't offense...

Does either guy strike you as an offensive juggernaut?

And despite what you believe, yes the odd goal from their depth was precisely missing.

 

[violaswallet]

Acciari is going to have an insane impact for the Leafs: real good player that can impact the game in multiple ways.

 

[threeVo]

Leafs have to go for before AM leaves so this trade makes sense. If Dubas gets bounced early again he wont even be around so it wont matter.

 

[Rob Brown]

If your offence is an issue than I'd love to hear your hot take on that defense.

Are you stuck in 2018?

ROR and Acciari weren't brought in to score goals. Imagine that.

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

What is your point? Why are we talking about Josh Anderson? Lol

The point is that his stats are mediocre and he is a 32 year old power forward. Should he not be able to produce with whoever his linemates are? Anderson has played with much worse and put up the same stats so that should not be an excuse for a player with more ability than Josh. I haven't watched the Blues play much so I don't know if there is a reason for this season's performance.

 

[Grigowski]

I know one thing for sure:

The East gonna be a real bloodbath this upcoming playoffs... Rangers, Bruins, Toronto, Carolina, Jersey all loading up.. Tampa still a threat..... Whoever comes out alive will limp his way to the finals.....boy oh boy...

 

[ZDH]

Does either guy strike you as an offensive juggernaut?

Does either guy play LD/RD?

 

[Kelly]

If your offence is an issue than I'd love to hear your hot take on that defense.

It's depth scoring.

Leafs are 5 best in the league in GA/gp
Leafs are 8th best in GF/gp

 

[Legion34]

I'll never get it.

Your issue isn't offense...

Leafs have been top 5 in multiple defensive metrics since the Canadian division. Even with brutal goaltending from Freddie and jack for full half’s of seasons

 

[Yackiberg8]

I dont think I've ever seen a 1st round pick 2nd round pick 3rd pick 4th round pick given away for a rental. This is historic. Absolutely Armstrong hit out of the park here.

First time watching the NHL?

 

[Petes2424]

Since the Tampa series, it was obvious they wouldn’t go anywhere without adding 2-3 forwards who are hard to play against. That’s what won Tampa the series last season.. They had those players in their bottom 6. Players who win battles on the walls, play in traffic, and just wear down opponents. Players who can take the pressure off of the big 4.

Dubas accomplished that tonight. He deserves credit for knowing what he needed. People will mock the trade because ROR frankly hasn’t been great this year. However, he’s going to play a different role in TO. To win battles in the hard areas, and help wear down the other team’s better players.

Yep, they paid a huge price, but that’s what you do during your window.

They can use one more hard nosed player up front. An Oskar Sundqvist type. Other than that, the issue they have on the backend can’t be changed without a foundational change they can’t afford. So build where you can.

Great trade for both teams.