Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] T.J. Brodie signs with the Maple Leafs (4 years, $5M AAV)

[Tkachuky]

So when they traded Hamilton and put him back on gio’s right side? Yeah I’m aware.

You’re clueless actually. But what can you do? Not every team has dynasty defence like the oilers so I understand.

 

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

First pairing defenseman for a third line winger and a 7/8 Dman. How could they possibly turn down such a generous offer?

Dermott isn't a #7/8 dman.

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

Nice signing. Still think the blue line needs another peice. Let’s see what other moves they make

 

[Captain Crunch]

Go watch some footage from 2016-2018 when he wasn’t stapled to Gio and let me know how “defensively responsible” he looks.

I haven’t looked at any footage. And you may be right. However, I’m hoping the Flames fans are right, and hoping that he and Rielly, or he and Muzzin, form a solid duo.

 

[IrishInOntario]

Nice signing. Still think the blue line needs another peice. Let’s see what other moves they make

It does. Weegar and Savard will be prime targets.

 

[zombie kopitar]

Yes water is wet

cool bro. people are just losing their shit over a fair contract. just chill and let it play itself out

 

[Merrrlin]

You're probably unaware of what those last two numbers mean. They are very good in general but they are definitely amazing for 35% OZS against top competition.

Oh I know what they mean, I just don’t think the top 4 is amazing. Definitely improved, tho.

 

[Captain Crunch]

Dermott isn't a #7/8 dman.

I agree, but right now I believe he’s only a 5/6.

 

[snipes]

Good pickup by the Leafs.

 

[Merrrlin]

We sort of saw the start of it last year once Keefe took over right?

The Leafs finished with the 10th best overall defensive numbers (xGA) and 17th fewest goals against from that date to the end of the season, despite half the Dcore being injured for large stretches.

To me, that was serviceable.

If Brodie meshes with Rielly well and we can add more depth to the right side, Toronto can certainly surprise more than a few folks. Hell, with Campbell having finally solidified the backup position and if Andersen has a bounceback year, who knows how well the team is going to do when it comes to goals against.

Gotta feeling the Leafs are gonna stand pat in net so we need Andersen to get back to his 2016-2019 form.

Love the energy brother! Got me excited!

 

[Go Wings]

Are you really telling me Andreas Johnsson has no value. Hell even if we had to waive him, im more than certain someone would claim him.

Andreas Johnson doesn't make 10 million does he?
Murray was just traded for a 5th.

 

[Boxscore]

Great signing for Toronto.

 

[Machinae]

Pretty safe bet that Brodie and Lehtonen are an upgrade on Barrie and Ceci. If Dermott, Sandin and Liljegren take steps to improve it's a reasonable step forward.

 

[kabidjan18]

If we need to add a pick we will. And Dermott is a top 6. You can hate the Leafs all you want, but saying he's a #7-#8 is ridiculous. Weegar is really a #3-#4 on a good team. He's not a top pairong guy on a contender.

Dermott isn't a #7/8 dman.

There's an immense misunderstanding of what a 5/6 Dman is. A 5/6 Dman is just a defenseman you can put out on the ice and reliably expect them to not give up goals. That is a 5/6 defenseman. Any offense they might provide is just a bonus.

I would prefer each the rental defensemen that Tampa wisely selected, guys like Luke Schenn, Jan Rutta, Zach Bogosian, over Dermott. Forget more excellent, luxury 5/6 Dmen like Zach Whitecloud, Andrej Sekera, Nick Leddy, etc. The 5/6 defensemen of teams who won playoff rounds.

Dermott is only a 5/6 guy on a team that has no intention of keeping the puck out of the back of their nets. That was Toronto last year. Maybe some teams are champing at the bit to have that. I seriously doubt Florida is.

 

[Stickpucker]

Nice pickup for ze leafs

 

[LeafsNation75]

 

[Kcb12345]

A team goes from having the 5th worst goals against to best defense in the league from 1 signing?

Interesting

Sarcasm

 

[AuraSphere]

Andreas Johnson doesn't make 10 million does he?
Murray was just traded for a 5th.

bruh we're not 10 mill over the cap space LOL, we're fine with what we have as soon as he's out. No one is talking about pietrangelo if that's what you're hinting at

 

[LeafsNation75]

 

[Jerkbait]

BAM .. CALLED THAT ONE TOO!!!

 

[MMC]

 

[Syckle78]

Nice signing for the Leafs.

 

[egelband]

Amazing. Great job, Leafs.

 

[Empoleon8771]

It may be a hot take, but I honestly think the Leafs are better off paying Brodie $5 million than paying Pietrangelo $8.5 million. Great addition for Toronto.

 

[orbiter11]

Reilly Tanev
Muzzin Brodie That would be acceptable to me. Im sure Dubas wont add Tanev but its what we need to have a respectable d core finally.