GDT: Trade and Free agent Rumours thread | Chayka off-season edition

[Budz]

Connor Hellebuck.

Interesting…for?

 

[Buckley]

Interesting…for?

I have absolutely no idea. Trade proposals aren't my thing, but I have a sneaking suspicion we are not going to see the Leafs start the season with Stolarz and Hildeby. That tandem doesn't scream "win now" to me. I think we might see significant goalie acquisition.

 

[TheMadHatTrick]

Shocking in a good way or bad way?

Either/or.

 

[Budz]

I have absolutely no idea. Trade proposals aren't my thing, but I have a sneaking suspicion we are not going to see the Leafs start the season with Stolarz and Hildeby. That tandem doesn't scream "win now" to me. I think we might see significant goalie acquisition.

I completely agree, which is why I am questioning whether the moves are a Chyka “win now” direction.

This why I still believe Knies goes.

I think he’s building for a year or two out with an eye to get Matthews to resign and make us a destination for some strong FA classes coming soon.

 

[Buckley]

I completely agree, which is why I am questioning whether the moves are a Chyka “win now” direction.

This why I still believe Knies goes.

I think he’s building for a year or two out with an eye to get Matthews to resign and make us a destination for some strong FA classes coming soon.

I can see trading Knies for a young NHL defenseman, but I don't see him trading him for a top 10 pick and prospect package. This team has a 4-5 year window to win a Cup with Matthews and Nylander (and likely McDavid in a couple of years). I don't think Chayka or Rogers will want draft picks as the central piece in a trade for Knies. They need an immediate impact defenseman so that Raddysh becomes support rather than the central focus on defense.

 

[Avilaj07]

I have absolutely no idea. Trade proposals aren't my thing, but I have a sneaking suspicion we are not going to see the Leafs start the season with Stolarz and Hildeby. That tandem doesn't scream "win now" to me. I think we might see significant goalie acquisition.

I would have to agree. One goalie to keep an eye out for is Filip Gustavsson. You're probably looking at Stolarz + Colorado 1st Round Pick + Robertson

 

[budzz]

Most shocking move Chayka could do that you think is actually possible?

I'll play I'll play!!!!

To Minnesota - Knies (7.75) Reilly (7.5) Ben Danford (936, EL)
To Toronto (sign and trade) - Quinn Hughes - 8 X 14

Hughes has said he likes Minny and may want to stay, may also want to play with his brothers in NJ I get it. Could he be convinced to sign here long term and play with his Olympic Gold captain at a LARGE contract?? Ask the wild if he's gonna resign if not they have to explore it.
Leafs - Get an exceptional top pair D long term, although at a high cap hit. Lose a great prospect and a very very good power winger.
Wild - Get a very good potential future captain material bruising winger signed long term, A D in Reilly that they don't fall off alot immediately, and a possible future young stalwart D in their top 4. I might also ask for another later pick like a 3rd or 4th just to trade some futures. Caps are almost a wash but very different for both teams and creates another hole for the Leafs.

You said shocking I can dream with the best'of'em

 

[Budz]

I can see trading Knies for a young NHL defenseman, but I don't see him trading him for a top 10 pick and prospect package. This team has a 4-5 year window to win a Cup with Matthews and Nylander (and likely McDavid in a couple of years). I don't think Chayka or Rogers will want draft picks as the central piece in a trade for Knies. They need an immediate impact defenseman so that Raddysh becomes support rather than the central focus on defense.

I think that is where we as fans need to look harder at.

Does Chyka strike you as a guy who legit is trying to do 1 year retool?

Or

A guy who believes in building the right way, with cap disciple and built from the back out. Most analytics would support a futures heavy deal for Knies.

 

[Buds17]

I think that is where we as fans need to look harder at.

Does Chyka strike you as a guy who legit is trying to do 1 year retool?

Or

A guy who believes in building the right way, with cap disciple and built from the back out. Most analytics would support a futures heavy deal for Knies.

It appears that he's trying to make the team younger while not compromising on NHL experience (Woll to Hildeby; Benoit to Andrae; subtracting any of the holdovers on the blueline for Raddysh won't really make that area of the team any older since Raddysh and Carlo share a birth year). I'm hoping one eye is on the present with the other on the future (not aimlessly dealing away any and all futures of worth to go all-in now).

 

[Morgs]

Either/or.

i'm gonna play your game Trick. Everyone I pick i have available in my mind for even the most random reason.

Brandt Clarke or Denton Mateychuk I'd be shocked. Acquisition cost be damned, if those guys are available i hope Chayka backs up the brinks trucks.

Id be genuinely shocked in a good way going after FF09, Foxyclean, EP40 and Hischier.

 

[HavocWreaker]

With Raddysh stabilizing our D and hopefully helping the PP, really need a good 3c/2c. JT will have a step down soon. And he can be shifted to wing or 3c in due time. Hoping TLK takes a spot within 2 years time or so. For now need someone to take some pressure off Matthews and JT. Wonder who they target.