Trade Deadline day approaches (quarantine reduced)

[RealisticLeaf55]

Just Foligno or Laughton would be uderwhelming additions. Hopefully it's something better.

Imagine if we got Rakell. I think I would crap. Everywhere.

 

[IrishInOntario]

Please not Foligno. He's 33. His skating has started to drop off (was never great to start with) and he's expensive as hell. IMO, he's a slightly more useful Simmonds at this point, who can take some faceoffs.... He's a third liner on this team, with a ridiculous cap hit for a bottom 6 player.

You can add Alex Iafallo and Scott Laughton for virtually the same cap hit as Nick Foligno and make yourself better at two positions.

Unless you're getting Foligno double retained, to keep the neccessary space for a 2nd roster upgrade, easy pass for me.

 

[TMLAM34]

You acquire Foligno and put him on the top line? That won't last very long. I'm not sure why he's seen as an option to play there at all. If you acquire him, it'll be to play lower line minutes. He wouldn't replace Hyman as the LW on that line.

You can easily flip Hyman and Foligno in that lineup.

L1- Hyman - Matthews - Marner
L2- Foligno - Laughton - Mikheyev

 

[IrishInOntario]

Imagine if we got Rakell. I think I would crap. Everywhere.

Rakell would be great. Rakell at 50% and Foligno double retained would be awesome. Expensive, but awesome.

Rakell-Matthews-Marner
Galchenyuk-Tavares-Nylander
Foligno-Engvall-Hyman
Mikheyev-Kerfoot-Spezza
Simmonds
Jumbo

That's a playoff group to be reckoned with.

 

[123offtheglass]

Just Foligno or Laughton would be uderwhelming additions. Hopefully it's something better.

You'd want them to go bigger? Same. Nothing crazy but I think more chips should be in.

 

[SprDaVE]

Both Foligno and Laughton kill penalties too which would be a nice addition

They would both be solid options to play with Mikheyev and Engvall. Laughton fits better though I think. We already have enough past prime average/bad skaters.

 

[123offtheglass]

TSN Hockey's Trade Bait List - TSN.ca
It does suck that Schwartz wasn't included on their massive 40 player trade-bait board but still hoping those talks go south, he'd be great if available.

 

[BertCorbeau]

They would both be solid options to play with Mikheyev and Engvall. Laughton fits better though I think. We already have enough past prime average/bad skaters.

I'd prefer Laughton too personally. Probably cost less.

 

[jaric1862]

Really don't like the fact that Galchenyuk has to pass through waivers again

 

[stickty111]

You'd want them to go bigger? Same. Nothing crazy but I think more chips should be in.

Don't really want Foligno. Laughton and something else would be good.

 

[X66]

When people see Hall in a Bruins jersey, then they'll realize what we potentially missed out on.

Hope Dubas can get it done.

 

[Avilaj07]

Where were the comments? Twitter or on the radio?

He was on TSN 1050

 

[MR4]

Really don't like the fact that Galchenyuk has to pass through waivers again

Why would we be in a position that that matters?

 

[BlueForever75]

The Leafs need 1 top 6 winger and thats it. They dont need anymore C or D it would be a waste of assets. If there is a way they can trade for a winger like Rakell that would be the best option as he would be a main stay for next seasons lineup as well. But this would require Anahiem retaining 50% of his salary which in turn will mean our 1st going the other way. That is best case scenario.

2nd best scenario is to trade with LA (our common trade partner at deadline) similar to what Uncle Lou did last night. Try to acquire 2 proven vets both retained that are pure rentals. A deal I would be looking at is as follows:

Iafallo (50% retained)
Maatta (50% retained)

for

1st Round pick 2021
Dermott
Brooks
Conditional 4th round pick 2022 (turns into 3rd rounder if Leafs make Stanley Cup Finals)

Iafallo-Matthews-Marner
Gally-Tavares-Nylander
Hyman-Kerfoot-Micheyev
Thornton-Spezza-Simmonds
Engvall (spare C and W)

Reilly-Brodie
Muzzin-Holl
Maatta-Bogosian
Sandin, Rosen, Lilly (Spare)

Andersen
Campbell

 

[stickty111]

 

[TheGreatOne11]

I'm convinced Dubas knows this is the best window we have ever had, I'm also convinced of him being a out of left field GM, i think he pulls a surprise.

As for the names i do not believe in Foligno, Hall if its not an overpayment i could see being one of those additions that lights a fire under his butt and he lights it up for us.

But i think we get something we haven't even thought of personally.

 

[zeke]

I'm liking Laughton more and more. Despite getting literally zero PP ice time, he's still a 20/40 guy, which is legit very good even strength offense. And he does this in a very defensive role with heavy dzone starts. Where he breaks even analytically and is a net positive on the scoresheet. And he does this while playing lots of center. He also brings nice physicality. He's prime aged and very affordable.

 

[BlueForever75]

I'm convinced Dubas knows this is the best window we have ever had, I'm also convinced of him being a out of left field GM, i think he pulls a surprise.

As for the names i do not believe in Foligno, Hall if its not an overpayment i could see being one of those additions that lights a fire under his butt and he lights it up for us.

But i think we get something we haven't even thought of personally.

I hope you right. If Nylander is out long term, dont be surprised to see a trade as early as tomorrow or weekend instead of waiting on Monday.

 

[BlueForever75]

I'm liking Laughton more and more. Despite getting literally zero PP ice time, he's still a 20/40 guy, which is legit very good even strength offense. And he does this in a very defensive role with heavy dzone starts. Where he breaks even analytically and is a net positive on the scoresheet. And he does this while playing lots of center. He also brings nice physicality. He's prime aged and very affordable.

I would love Laughton, as long as he can play the wing next to Matthews.

 

[zeke]

I would love Laughton, as long as he can play the wing next to Matthews.

He'd be nice with mikky and Engvall too.

 

[BlueForever75]

He'd be nice with mikky and Engvall too.

Would rather put Hyman there. He picks up the lines play where ever he plays and playing 3 effective lines in the playoffs would be awesome. A checking line of Hyman-Kerfoot-Micheyev would do this team wonders. They would be able to shut down anyone and hold their own. Size, Speed, truculence and hockey IQ.

 

[123offtheglass]

Really don't like the fact that Galchenyuk has to pass through waivers again

Don't think there's a chance he will, he's staying put.

Don't really want Foligno. Laughton and something else would be good.

I'd love to see Laughton/Iafallo + Oleksiak.

When people see Hall in a Bruins jersey, then they'll realize what we potentially missed out on.

Hope Dubas can get it done.

Even if retained twice, Hall can only happen if money goes out; I highly doubt they're going to shakeup the locker room at this point in the season.

 

[SprDaVE]

I'm liking Laughton more and more. Despite getting literally zero PP ice time, he's still a 20/40 guy, which is legit very good even strength offense. And he does this in a very defensive role with heavy dzone starts. Where he breaks even analytically and is a net positive on the scoresheet. And he does this while playing lots of center. He also brings nice physicality. He's prime aged and very affordable.

Yeah he definitely fits what the "insiders" say Dubas wants. A very good fit for the middle lines with good production and he can actually skate. His cap hit fits without retention as well.

The Leafs could probably try to grab Gustafsson really cheap with retention as a #7 defenseman too.

 

[IrishInOntario]

I'm liking Laughton more and more. Despite getting literally zero PP ice time, he's still a 20/40 guy, which is legit very good even strength offense. And he does this in a very defensive role with heavy dzone starts. Where he breaks even analytically and is a net positive on the scoresheet. And he does this while playing lots of center. He also brings nice physicality. He's prime aged and very affordable.

The best part about Laughton is that there is an avenue to re-sign him next year when the Leafs move on from Kerfoot and Anderson. With that 8.5 million off the books, priority #1 is extending Hyman. Priority #2 is addressing the need for a 1B goaltender and that leaves you with money to extend Laughton if he's looking to be in the 3.5-3.75 range on his next contract.

 

[zeke]

Yeah he definitely fits what the "insiders" say Dubas wants. A very good fit for the middle lines with good production and he can actually skate. His cap hit fits without retention as well.

The Leafs could probably try to grab Gustafsson really cheap with retention as a #7 defenseman too.

Braun might fit as that extra dman. Especially with retention.