Trades and Free Agency - 2022/2023 Trade Deadline Edition

[trellaine201]

He's already on LTIR? I'm confused.

Ooops meant out for the season so we will have money to spend before the playoffs begin.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

I’ll gladly take Kane & one of Laughton/Henrique.

 

[Nhlpowerweek]

Insider links Leafs to two brand new names ahead of March 3rd deadline

I would be all over Laughton. Such a good fit now and for the future. What a great contract and will bring the type of game we need for playoffs along with added scoring depth. Knies-Laughton-Jarnkrok would be a killer 3rd line.

Lauhgton would totally thug us up again. Roberts tucker domi type of conference final set Mode. Period. Lauhgton is a bully and a thug who aint takin no loss. He even looks like scharzenegger.

 

[weems]

Bertuzzi had a very good game last night (1g, 2 assists)

2:56 - Oesterle fires it around the boards, Bertuzzi wins race to puck. Shields it nicely and finds Kubalik at top of FO circle
6:13 - Kadri goes to loose puck, Bertuzzi finishs check, puck comes free and Bertuzzi bangs it towards front of the net for Larkin who passes it over to Kubalik for easy goal. Bertuzzi also took a nice high stick to the face from Kadri
7:01 - Larkin gets puck passes it over to Fabbri who passes it over to Bertuzzi for easy tap in



It looks like he's starting to play better hockey lately with points in 4 of his last 6 games (2 goals, 4 assists).

 

[Jozay]

Bertuzzi would be good target but I guess his vaccination status still effects his ability to cross over the border, so I doubt it happens unless he gets a shot.

 

[Fogelhund]

Common trades.

 

[Hockey 4 Life]

Nj will easily beat it

Just start with holtz and a 1st and that offer is gone...

Holtz and Robertson have almost identical pro stats. Holtz isn't a blue chip prospect, he's good but not great.

 

[TMLAM34]

I’m glad to see people starting to realize Laughton would be a perfect fit for the third line. Not too long ago I had to argue Laughton is better than Kampf… lol

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Bertuzzi would be good target but I guess his vaccination status still effects his ability to cross over the border, so I doubt it happens unless he gets a shot.

With Detroit in the Wild Card race, I'm wondering if they just keep Bertuzzi.

 

[LeafSteel]

I’m glad to see people starting to realize Laughton would be a perfect fit for the third line. Not too long ago I had to argue Laughton is better than Kampf… lol

You guys are starting to sell me on him.

Not familiar with his game at all but he seems like someone who will up our physicality while also
keeping pace with our skill?

Side note, just saw that Kase has been out in Carolina for the majority of the season due to Concussion. He is a player that, like Muzzin, really needs to evaluate his quality of life outside of hockey, and retire. So unfortunate, as I liked him whenever I saw him play for us, but hockey has to take a back seat here.

I hope he and his family make that decision for him to step away as soon as possible. Very unfortunate.

 

[TMLAM34]

You guys are starting to sell me on him.

Not familiar with his game at all but he seems like someone who will up our physicality while also
keeping pace with our skill?

Side note, just saw that Kase has been out in Carolina for the majority of the season due to Concussion. He is a player that, like Muzzin, really needs to evaluate his quality of life outside of hockey, and retire. So unfortunate, as I liked him whenever I saw him play for us, but hockey has to take a back seat here, and I hope he and his family make that decision for him to step away as soon as possible. Very unfortunate.

Ideally if we acquired Laughton, he’d be slotted on the third line but he’s definitely someone who could also slot in on the left side with Tavares and Marner or Nylander.

Bunting - Matthews - Nylander
Laughton - Tavares - Marner

Not the biggest of names that are out there and have been tossed around for the top six but he’s definitely the type of player we’re desperately lacking.

If we’re looking at a bigger package, Frost is another name I’d be interested in. We’re probably looking at our 1st, Robertson + but adding Laughton and Frost definitely helps our depth a ton.

 

[LeafSteel]

Ideally if we acquired Laughton, he’d be slotted on the third line but he’s definitely someone who could also slot in on the left side with Tavares and Marner or Nylander.

Bunting - Matthews - Nylander
Laughton - Tavares - Marner

Not the biggest of names that are out there and have been tossed around for the top six but he’s definitely the type of player we’re desperately lacking.

If we’re looking at a bigger package, Frost is another name I’d be interested in. We’re probably looking at our 1st, Robertson + but adding Laughton and Frost definitely helps our depth a ton.

Bunting - Matthews - Nylander
Laughton - Tavares - Marner
Engvall - Frost - Jarnkrok
Aston Reese - Kampf - Holmberg

With Knies coming into the picture as well…

An Oakville boy to boot!

 

[ChazzMichaelMichaels]

I love Laughton, we all love Laughton, everybody loves Laughton, I bet Philadelphia loves Laughton as well. 3 more years of term, they seem to think they're not far off for some reason. Other than the fact they have the worse GM in the league (just my opinion), why would Philadelphia move him?

Just seems extremely unlikely to me.

 

[Americanadian]

If the Leafs grab Laughton I assume they keep Knies. I am going to pretend Dubas is also on the Wade Allison train because he saw my HFBoards post so he will be thrown in the trade.

Looking at next season the Leafs can run the following roster with nearly 8M cap space:

Bunting 3.75Mx8 (30M)
Samsonov 4Mx4
Anderson, Holmberg take their QO

Given this scenario the Leafs can go out and acquire a player whose contract expires in 2024 with no long term cap implications. Potential candidates for this could be Henrique, Toffoli, Tanev, Martinez.

 

[dubplatepressure]

I love Laughton, we all love Laughton, everybody loves Laughton, I bet Philadelphia loves Laughton as well. 3 more years of term, they seem to think they're not far off for some reason. Other than the fact they have the worse GM in the league (just my opinion), why would Philadelphia move him?

Just seems extremely unlikely to me.

and herein lies the issue. Just because we want him for our 3C doesn't mean we won't have to pay a 1st and a prospect for him. And if we're paying that, do we really want to spend most of our TDL bankroll on a 3C? I can see both arguments for and against. I think the biggest thing for is that he's young-ish, and he's under a very good contract for the next 3 years. But this move likely prevents us from landing a 2C.

edit - sorry - meant a 2LW

 

[SprDaVE]

Ooops meant out for the season so we will have money to spend before the playoffs begin.

It hasn't been officially confirmed but he's 99% for sure out for the season. The money we currently have is the money we have.

 

[TMLAM34]

and herein lies the issue. Just because we want him for our 3C doesn't mean we won't have to pay a 1st and a prospect for him. And if we're paying that, do we really want to spend most of our TDL bankroll on a 3C? I can see both arguments for and against. I think the biggest thing for is that he's young-ish, and he's under a very good contract for the next 3 years. But this move likely prevents us from landing a 2C.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Laughton was used as a 2nd line LW here to play alongside Tavares and Marner/Nylander.

He’d basically play the Bunting role for the second line, and he can do it well also. He’s feisty, skates well, goes in dirty areas, plays a full 200ft game, physical, etc.

On top of all that, he’s also a really good penalty killer.

This would still allow us to even go out and grab someone like Acciari for the bottom six if wanted.

 

[LeafSteel]

and herein lies the issue. Just because we want him for our 3C doesn't mean we won't have to pay a 1st and a prospect for him. And if we're paying that, do we really want to spend most of our TDL bankroll on a 3C? I can see both arguments for and against. I think the biggest thing for is that he's young-ish, and he's under a very good contract for the next 3 years. But this move likely prevents us from landing a 2C.

Maaaaaaan, reality checks really suck..... Is this allowed????

 

[Rielly4]

If the Leafs grab Laughton I assume they keep Knies. I am going to pretend Dubas is also on the Wade Allison train because he saw my HFBoards post so he will be thrown in the trade.

Looking at next season the Leafs can run the following roster with nearly 8M cap space:

Bunting 3.75Mx8 (30M)
Samsonov 4Mx4
Anderson, Holmberg take their QO

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Given this scenario the Leafs can go out and acquire a player whose contract expires in 2024 with no long term cap implications. Potential candidates for this could be Henrique, Toffoli, Tanev, Martinez.

feels like there is no way bunting takes 3.75

 

[TMLAM34]

It’s definitely a tricking situation with Bunting, you place him anywhere else in the lineup outside of playing with Matthews and/or Marner, you’re looking at a pretty good third line player who can’t really create too much offence alone probably worth 3 million per.

But he plays with Matthews and his stats get inflated and he looks like a 5 million dollar player easily.

I’m hoping the Leafs can settle on an 8 year, 4 million dollar cap hit deal. Decent for both sides.

 

[ChazzMichaelMichaels]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Laughton was used as a 2nd line LW here to play alongside Tavares and Marner/Nylander.

He’d basically play the Bunting role for the second line, and he can do it well also. He’s feisty, skates well, goes in dirty areas, plays a full 200ft game, physical, etc.

On top of all that, he’s also a really good penalty killer.

This would still allow us to even go out and grab someone like Acciari for the bottom six if wanted.

Yep, but, why would Philadelphia do this? They decided not to move him when he didn't have a contract and now that they sign him and he's become a leader on that squad with a letter on his jersey and they've locked him up for 3 more years past this one and now they're going to move him?

 

[Macallan18]

and herein lies the issue. Just because we want him for our 3C doesn't mean we won't have to pay a 1st and a prospect for him. And if we're paying that, do we really want to spend most of our TDL bankroll on a 3C? I can see both arguments for and against. I think the biggest thing for is that he's young-ish, and he's under a very good contract for the next 3 years. But this move likely prevents us from landing a 2C.

Bingo, I think he is a marginal upgrade and got a first plus outrageously expensive.
Swing for the fences and improve the team.

 

[ChazzMichaelMichaels]

and herein lies the issue. Just because we want him for our 3C doesn't mean we won't have to pay a 1st and a prospect for him. And if we're paying that, do we really want to spend most of our TDL bankroll on a 3C? I can see both arguments for and against. I think the biggest thing for is that he's young-ish, and he's under a very good contract for the next 3 years. But this move likely prevents us from landing a 2C.

I see the for, I'm at the moment not seeing much of the "for" when it comes to the Flyers. Unfortunately they have a say in it as well hahaha

It'd be a super intriguing trade option if they're open to it, that's for sure.

 

[thusk]

Holtz and Robertson have almost identical pro stats. Holtz isn't a blue chip prospect, he's good but not great.

And robertson is a great prospect too, . the problem with robertson is not their skill set, its last 3 season, he get 3 important injury and so a lot of concern about his ability physically to play in the NHL. Thats why his value is pretty low, too much concern about it and i dont think any thing will be interest in robertson unless his price is really low

In term of potential, robertson potential is higher than knies but the risk is way much higher.

I’m glad to see people starting to realize Laughton would be a perfect fit for the third line. Not too long ago I had to argue Laughton is better than Kampf… lol

Are you really sure?

Stats at even strenght since kampf is in toronto

Goal-assist-pts
Kampf
12-21-33
Defensive start 24,7% (13th most in NHL)
Offensive start 4,8 %(13th less in NHL)
Vs
Laughton
12-24-36
Defensive start 19.5% (58th)
Offensive start 14,1% ( 317th)

 

[SprDaVE]

Bertuzzi would be good target but I guess his vaccination status still effects his ability to cross over the border, so I doubt it happens unless he gets a shot.

He'd be a pretty good target if it wasn't for the off-ice issues. He'd probably be my top LW target after Meier. It'll create a circus for the Leafs since everything is turned into something much bigger than it is. I just don't know why he'd have passport/visa issues when restrictions have been lifted everywhere. His health is also a question mark.

Didn't the Blue Jays acquire someone with a similar off-ice thing? I seem to remember that and it turned out fine... so maybe there's nothing to Bertuzzi's off-ice selfishness.