Trades and Free Agency - 2022/2023 Trade Deadline Edition

[Fogelhund]

thoughts on Domi as the top 6 fwd addition. Would be a fan favourite instantly

He brings less than Kerfoot or Jarnkrok so… why?

 

[TMLAM34]

Leafs already replace someone in their top 9

They change completly is 4th line

He already add a top 4 D

Also add a 6/7 D ans a 8/9th

I think his work is done ( and hope), he cant change even more chemistry of his team. Can have reverse result too much change at the end

I think he might add one more piece upfront, with Engvall out of the bottom six and Acciari and Lafferty coming in it doesn’t really solve our secondary scoring issue. Engvall was really good at transitioning into the offensive zone with the puck which neither Acciari or Lafferty really do.

I wonder if a 50% retained Henrique for our 1st and Holl would work. He’s someone that can slide on the second line LW if we eventually move O’Reilly down to the third line C or he can center the third line if we keep O’Reilly in the top six. Gives us plenty of options.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

The year is 2030...

The Arizona Coyotes are no more...

Bill Armstrong set up a Maximum Security Prison...

As Jakob Chychrun is still waiting for the trade to happen...

Someone to rescue him...

 

[dubplatepressure]

He brings less than Kerfoot or Jarnkrok so… why?

Also very bad in the dressing room. No thanks.

 

[Burnie97]

I think he might add one more piece upfront, with Engvall out of the bottom six and Acciari and Lafferty coming in it doesn’t really solve our secondary scoring issue. Engvall was really good at transitioning into the offensive zone with the puck which neither Acciari or Lafferty really do.

I wonder if a 50% retained Henrique for our 1st and Holl would work. He’s someone that can slide on the second line LW if we eventually move O’Reilly down to the third line C or he can center the third line if we keep O’Reilly in the top six. Gives us plenty of options.

I could see something along these lines too. I don't know how much they'd be asking for Henrique but he would be a solid addition.

 

[thusk]

thoughts on Domi as the top 6 fwd addition. Would be a fan favourite instantly

No domi is trash

I think he might add one more piece upfront, with Engvall out of the bottom six and Acciari and Lafferty coming in it doesn’t really solve our secondary scoring issue. Engvall was really good at transitioning into the offensive zone with the puck which neither Acciari or Lafferty really do.

I wonder if a 50% retained Henrique for our 1st and Holl would work. He’s someone that can slide on the second line LW if we eventually move O’Reilly down to the third line C or he can center the third line if we keep O’Reilly in the top six. Gives us plenty of options.

Since last season, 2 only player remaining on bottom 6, kampf is the only one remaining considerating kerfoot was in top 6

Jarnkrok, kerfoot, acciari, lafferty, ZaR, holmberg... 83% of presen regular bottom 6 player was not in leafs bottom 6 last season. They sign and trade for kind of player they want in their bottom 6.

 

[LDN]

What’s up with the Domi hate? The man has 49 points in 60 games. Would really add to our top 6

 

[ULF_55]

1st., Robertson, Kerfoot, NCAA<>Knies

Should be able to get a very good 3rd. liner with term for that.

Not impressed with 3rd. line right now.

 

[Jmo89]

Would he? I don't think so. He really doesn't fit at all what the Leafs want to do either. Just a bad fit to me.

I don't know about a fan favorite, but after the recent additions I think the possibility of being a good fit has improved.

I'm a bit hesitant adding even more new players as you never know how much turnover will affect team chemistry, but if they do add someone I'd imagine someone who is capable of playing wing in the top 6/9 (with either JT or O'Reilly) and/or center the third line would be ideal.

Off the top of my head I think both Domi and Henrique could fill that hole, but Domi is likely acquired much much cheaper. However, it doesn't seem likely to happen as he could have just been included in the McCabe trade.

With all the additions the third line does concern me a bit as Kerfoot and Jarnkrok have not shown much chemistry.

 

[ULF_55]

What’s up with the Domi hate? The man has 49 points in 60 games. Would really add to our top 6

Guilt by association?

57.7% on face-offs, behind Toews.

Might be a bit of a jerk, so Bunting wouldn't be alone in that role.

 

[Sypher04]

I have no strong feelings for or against Domi as an option. I can see both arguments.

 

[TMLAM34]

No domi is trash



Since last season, 2 only player remaining on bottom 6, kampf is the only one remaining considerating kerfoot was in top 6

Jarnkrok, kerfoot, acciari, lafferty, ZaR, holmberg... 83% of presen regular bottom 6 player was not in leafs bottom 6 last season. They sign and trade for kind of player they want in their bottom 6.

It’s been musical chairs with our bottom six ever since the Matthews and Marner extensions and the cap being flat due to the pandemic. Nothing new there.

IMO, it’s already been a lot of trade deadline moves, what’s one more if it improves us?

Bunting - Matthews - Marner
Tavares - O’Reilly - Nylander
Jarnkrok - Kampf - Lafferty
Aston Reese - Acciari - Kerfoot

Looking at the forward group, top six is stacked but the bottom six, even though A LOT harder to play against doesn’t really have a scoring punch.

Are they saving a LW spot for Knies and going to have Aston-Reese an extra? Or are they going to use that 1st along with either Gustafsson or Holl for a forward who can slot in on either the second or third line?

 

[Zybalto]

So how has it all shook out so far for the Leafs (picks canceling each other out)?

In:
O'Reilly (75% retained)
Acciari
Lafferty
McCabe (50% retained x2 more years)
Schenn
Gustafsson
5th
5th

Out:
Abramov
Gaudette
Sandin
Andersen
Gogolev
Engvall
1st
2nd
2nd
3rd
4th

Am I missing something?

 

[Puckstuff]

I'd move Kerfoot and with our remaining cap I'd target an elite shutdown winger that can play on the 3rd line with O'Reilly and Jarnkrok. I don't how much Henrique has left in the tank but Henrique-O'Reilly-Jarnkrok could take on the Bergeron and Kucherov lines so we could free up the top 6 so they don't have to play against Bergeron. You want to spread out the talent as much as possible come playoffs.

 

[SprDaVE]

I don't know about a fan favorite, but after the recent additions I think the possibility of being a good fit has improved.

I'm a bit hesitant adding even more new players as you never know how much turnover will affect team chemistry, but if they do add someone I'd imagine someone who is capable of playing wing in the top 6/9 (with either JT or O'Reilly) and/or center the third line would be ideal.

Off the top of my head I think both Domi and Henrique could fill that hole, but Domi is likely acquired much much cheaper. However, it doesn't seem likely to happen as he could have just been included in the McCabe trade.

With all the additions the third line does concern me a bit as Kerfoot and Jarnkrok have not shown much chemistry.

Domi is a terrible defensive player that does well in puck distribution and he's pretty solid offensively. Terrible on the forecheck and isn't the best in traffic.

I do wonder how he'd play in Toronto though. He definitely is a rat and could elevate his game further if he gets to a big time team like the Leafs.

If his name was Joe Johnson, I don't think anyone here would care at all to get another smaller forward that doesn't really hit but because his last name is Domi -- he tends to be really liked.

 

[Americanadian]

Looking at goalies - I wonder if Carolina would swap Raanta for one or both of Kerfoot and Gustafsson then the Leafs dump Murray in a move for their last big addition.

 

[Duffman955]

I still think Comtois is a good target.

Slots into all top 3 forward lines with ease.

 

[Jmo89]

Domi is a terrible defensive player that does well in puck distribution and he's pretty solid offensively. Terrible on the forecheck and isn't the best in traffic.

I do wonder how he'd play in Toronto though. He definitely is a rat and could elevate his game further if he gets to a big time team like the Leafs.

If his name was Joe Johnson, I don't think anyone here would care at all to get another smaller forward that doesn't really hit or fight, but because his last name is Domi -- he tends to be really liked.

You might be right regarding name recognition among Leafs fans. For me personally that's not really the case and it's more to do with the bolded in your post along with a likely low acquisition cost.

Regarding your first point, that's why I think he is a better fit now than he was two weeks ago. Jarnkrok seemed to be getting some chemistry with JT and Nylander and I wonder if ROR could help mask some of Domi's defensive issues if Keefe decides to roll three lines.

That said, maybe Dubas wants to roll the dice with Knies on that third line and not shake up the roster anymore.

 

[Fogelhund]

What’s up with the Domi hate? The man has 49 points in 60 games. Would really add to our top 6

Of which 19 points are power play points, all playing with Kane, for 18:20 a game. He’s not on the power play here, he’s not getting those minutes, he’s not good defensively, lacks discipline and isn’t physical. He’s not what we need.

 

[Brobust]

I'd move Kerfoot and with our remaining cap I'd target an elite shutdown winger that can play on the 3rd line with O'Reilly and Jarnkrok. I don't how much Henrique has left in the tank but Henrique-O'Reilly-Jarnkrok could take on the Bergeron and Kucherov lines so we could free up the top 6 so they don't have to play against Bergeron. You want to spread out the talent as much as possible come playoffs.

Guess what? Kerfoot has been an elite shutdown winger this season.

 

[LeafSteel]

Domi is a terrible defensive player that does well in puck distribution and he's pretty solid offensively. Terrible on the forecheck and isn't the best in traffic.

I do wonder how he'd play in Toronto though. He definitely is a rat and could elevate his game further if he gets to a big time team like the Leafs.

If his name was Joe Johnson, I don't think anyone here would care at all to get another smaller forward that doesn't really hit but because his last name is Domi -- he tends to be really liked.

This X100.

No interest in Domi, and would loathe to allow his dad anywhere near this organization.

We can and we will do better.....

 

[thusk]

It’s been musical chairs with our bottom six ever since the Matthews and Marner extensions and the cap being flat due to the pandemic. Nothing new there.

IMO, it’s already been a lot of trade deadline moves, what’s one more if it improves us?

Bunting - Matthews - Marner
Tavares - O’Reilly - Nylander
Jarnkrok - Kampf - Lafferty
Aston Reese - Acciari - Kerfoot

Looking at the forward group, top six is stacked but the bottom six, even though A LOT harder to play against doesn’t really have a scoring punch.

Are they saving a LW spot for Knies and going to have Aston-Reese an extra? Or are they going to use that 1st along with either Gustafsson or Holl for a forward who can slot in on either the second or third line?

The way your score on bottom 6 in playoff, is by being hard on forecheck, drive the net, working hard in front the net for deflection or rebound


But honestly i dont think henrique is a signifiant upgrape to what kerfoot bring...

Hes a better shooter, thats it... and kerfoot is a better playmaker... he dont have a higher Hockey IQ, not better defensivly, he dont bring more physicality...he can bring faceoff ability but leafs already add ror, acciari and lafferty who are pretty good on faceoff so dont need this anymore...you add the favt kerfoot already having chemistry with the team... thats not making any sense waste a 1st for this

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

 

[ULF_55]

Domi is a terrible defensive player that does well in puck distribution and he's pretty solid offensively. Terrible on the forecheck and isn't the best in traffic.

I do wonder how he'd play in Toronto though. He definitely is a rat and could elevate his game further if he gets to a big time team like the Leafs.

If his name was Joe Johnson, I don't think anyone here would care at all to get another smaller forward that doesn't really hit but because his last name is Domi -- he tends to be really liked.

But there are quite a few that don't like him because of his name.

And I wouldn't be getting him to be a defensive player, it would be to add some offense to the bottom 6. You know like Kerfoot is supposed to do.

 

[SprDaVE]

I still think Comtois is a good target.

Slots into all top 3 forward lines with ease.

I'd rather pay more and get Troy Terry. I wonder if they'd be tempted to sell on him. I'd throw a lot except for Knies in that trade to make it happen.