Trades and Free Agency - 2022/2023 Trade Deadline Edition

[kb]

Lol, it's happening!

BOOM. LOL

 

[Dekes For Days]

I love Perron and he's largely been underrated throughout his career, and in a lot of ways he's a good fit, but I'd be a lot more excited for it if he wasn't 34.

 

[cyris]

Wilson

I don’t think Washington has any plans to trade him. They are retooling a bit but definitely not rebuilding.

 

[CelticDruid]

Exactly my thinking too. Bunting is a product of his environment, so that would be my max offer.

The beauty about it is that Perron would come off the books at the exact same time Nylander and AM need their new deals.

Bunting is worth 2.5 m and not a penny more.

 

[cyris]

Lol, it's happening!

I don’t love going with 11 forwards and making guys play more on the second half of a back to back.
Now if Gus can handle taking a few shifts at wing I wouldn’t mind so much.

 

[VanW27]

Bunting is worth 2.5 m and not a penny more.

Bunting is tough to figure out, he plays well in the top 6 but on the rare occasions he hasn't played with top players and was moved to the 3rd line he wasn't just not productive, he was bad.

I saw a recent comparison between him and Hyman and the value of being able to play with elite players and that's a valid point. But on the flip side Hyman drove play and was a difference maker when he was put on the 3rd line.

 

[Gabriel426]

Bunting is less talented than Hyman as he is not as fast and big plus doesn’t PK. And that is before Hyman gets to play with McD.

Bunting at most is around 2.5-3mil at this point.

I don’t love going with 11 forwards and making guys play more on the second half of a back to back.
Now if Gus can handle taking a few shifts at wing I wouldn’t mind so much.

Or maybe Keefe saw Pilers dressing 7 Dmen and let McD goes Supernova, he is thinking he can do the same with AM, lol.

 

[1specter]

I love Perron and he's largely been underrated throughout his career, and in a lot of ways he's a good fit, but I'd be a lot more excited for it if he wasn't 34.

He's only a year removed from a near PPG season, was great in the playoffs with St.Louis and even this season has top underlying numbers on his team. Not his fault the Wings are shit.

 

[Mr Knies Guy]

That top 9 is really well balanced. 4th line is really good too

Our new 4th is a dream…. To think we had the likes of Clifford, Simmonds, Anderson and the rest of the rotating wheel on it and now a set, indisputable 4th is awesome. I really ZAR stays in lineup, I like his forecheck

 

[Warden of the North]

Arizona would rather take lesser assets than retain salary

They are a pitiful franchise and an embarrassment to the league. I've been relatively indifferent to them but the last year has been too much.

 

[Chief Leaf]

I don’t think Washington has any plans to trade him. They are retooling a bit but definitely not rebuilding.

If we are going all in, why not take the above route?^^

Give them back this years 1st, and our 2024 1st, throw in Minten, Kerfoot, Hunt, and a 2026 6th for a 10 pecent rention.

 

[Gabriel426]

How good is Perron now?

 

[Chief Leaf]

They are a pitiful franchise and an embarrassment to the league. I've been relatively indifferent to them but the last year has been too much.

I call it..."GARYZONA" everyone else can now too.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Its abundantly clear we are one forward short and one defenseman too many, going 11/7 tonight helpfully illustrates that.

Really hope its addressed tomorrow

The fact that Gustafsson is playing tonight makes me think he's probably staying put, playing one game for a team would be weird. I think you have to move Holl and picks for a good middle 6 winger option. Also takes away an excuse to sit Liljegren.

 

[Sypher04]

Lol, it's happening!

I don’t mind rest Liljegren tonight but it better not become a habit

 

[Rubyblue]

Alas, After all the wheeling & dealing, Other Than ROR, our top 6 are still too soft. Lots of talent, very little heart.

 

[thusk]

I mean Tampa isn't expecting him to be a top 6 forward or anything like that, he'll likely slot in on their 4th line

He has some great stats relative to other players on his team, even the 3rd/4th liners who get similar opposition as him. SJ has a -20 goal differential 5v5 but were a +1 when he was on the ice. He's a sneaky good addition and one can see why Dubas wanted him as well

I just say to be careful with that kind of stats

Still a guy who fighting for his carreer... can become a kind of bunting of just a kind of adam brooks who will work for a short time and will be over... whos know?

 

[Kurtz]

I don’t love going with 11 forwards and making guys play more on the second half of a back to back.
Now if Gus can handle taking a few shifts at wing I wouldn’t mind so much.

Let's see if he really does take some forward shifts on that 4th line. I think it's absolutely worth a shot.

 

[Gabriel426]

Still no trade. Better not be Toffoli after he scored a hat trick and two points for the Flames then travel with the Leafs to Vancouver on the same flight bc he got traded to us.

 

[ER89]

Exactly my thinking too. Bunting is a product of his environment, so that would be my max offer.

The beauty about it is that Perron would come off the books at the exact same time Nylander and AM need their new deals.

Sign me up for that

 

[stickty111]

I agree with this. I don't think we are done but if we are, the moves don't make much sense IMO

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

There's no way we're done. We are definitely not keeping Boston's pick. It'll be flipped for someone. Also we have too many D. One of them needs to go.

 

[57 Years No Cup]

Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs’ Justin Holl cracks Chris Johnston’s decimated NHL trade board

What drama remains in the final hours before Friday’s 3 p.m. deadline? Here’s a look at those still in play.

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12. Justin Holl, Maple Leafs

Age: 31 | Position: RD

Contract status: $2-million cap hit, pending UFA

CJ’s take: If the Leafs decide to make another addition they’ll likely have to clear out salary and Holl could be the odd man out. The team currently has nine defencemen on its NHL roster and he’s a pending UFA. However, his play has come on as this season has worn on – so it’s no guarantee he’s moved.

His play has "come on" this season? More like the fans watching are shouting "COME ON!" in disgust.

 

[kb]

How good is Perron now?

Last 2 seasons he had 58 points in 56 games, followed by 61 points in 71 games.

Has 38 in 60 on the Wings, with very good underlying numbers. He's got $4.75 million AAV until the end of next season.

Perfect fit with retention. Played with ROR in St. Louis cup win.

 

[Gabriel426]

Last 2 seasons he had 58 points in 56 games, followed by 61 points in 71 games.

Has 38 in 60 on the Wings, with very good underlying numbers. He's got $4.75 million AAV until the end of next season.

Perfect fit with retention. Played with ROR in St. Louis cup win.

Thats better than I thought.
The AVV is tough though.