Trades and Free Agency - 2022-23 Season Edition

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I think that depends where you look. EvolvingHockey has him as below average this year on the PK. I no longer subscribe to JFresh.
Second most time on PK on his team so far, lowest GA/60. 11th place PK. You’d think he was a big part of that. Him and Gavrikov. Be nice to have both of them.

I do wonder how Jfresh comes up with those PK % rankings. He had the most minutes on the PK last year for Columbus, that was 20th in the league behind some poor goaltending. His GA/60 on the PK were respectable.
 
Sorry but thats not true. We will agree to disagree. Other posters have tallied his trades, and he has lost more than he's won on the trade front, costing us exactly the kinds of players we are lacking. It's not a flattering list and not someone I would want to handle a trade for any of our core players, if it were to happen.
If GM's don't take him seriously, those GM's have problems. Not really. As a GM, it's Dubas' responsibility to manage his relationships with his peers. If his peers have a negative perception of him, who's fault is that: the no experience, no NHL pedigree newbie who comes across as thinking he's smarter than everyone, or a group of GM's who have accomplished at the NHL level as an executive, or player or both? I know who's got cred in my book....
Looks like the Robertson hype train has stopped: I know this is said in jest due to my incessant Malgin bashing, but Robertson hasn't done anything to lose faith in him. This Team is a tire fire, and I'm putting the "elite players" on blast before I look at Robertson. Robertson's effort continues to stand out to me, and he is one of the few players I see who is bringing an effort, and playing with more confidence than our core and established players. I wouldn't expect Robertson to light anything up with this team performing as it is, and in the complete disarray that it appears to be. I'm just glad to see he is not being left to stagnate on the Marlies, and is being given a chance to play with some talent. Kid is still 21 years old, and he deserves to continue to develop, and not be passed over by a 25 year old who still hasn't established himself in the NHL.

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Dubas trades have been above average. Some bad ones and some okay ones and some really good ones.

There is no evidence Dubas acts smarter than everyone. Don't say stuff without proof. Again you have no evidence peers have a bad image of him. You said you think he does? Well "I think" Dubas has done an incredible job. Do I have proof of that? No
Just because someone has more experience doesn't mean they have more credibility. I'm gussing Nonis and Burke had more credibility. How good were they?
The GM's are responsible for working with other GM's on moves even if they don't like him. Maybe they aren't trying enough? Anyways Mirtle whose very well connected to the Leafs and the league said yesterday Dubas is considered a good GM in hockey circles, so this argument has no legs. Before people come in and say he's protecting his guy. Mirtle spend almost all of yesterday criticizing the roster construction by Dubas. His rep is good.
Robertson's mins are being dropped and is now a healthy scratch, and not because team cares more about Malgin who has outplayed him. Malgin's underlying numbers are strong which is good because the teams are terrible
 
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not sure where to post this but I'll post it here, one thing I always read in the forum is that of the core 4 Tavares is the one we should move, and I think that's furthest from the truth and here's why.

He's a Toronto boy grew up here and so did his wife, his family and friends are also here. there is a very good chance that once his current deal is up he will not be willing to go play elsewhere similar to Spezza and Giordano. and therefore we could be looking at another guy willing to take discounts to be here. he already proven this to be the case. rumor has it San Jose offered 13 million per 91 mill over 7 years, and he took 2 million less to be here, now 11 million is not a discount for the caliber of player but it was a discount on the open Market, also the majority of players who sign big UFA contracts don't live up to them, and especially in the final years is usually a huge anchor. to be still playing at a PPG level today is actually very successful. not saying he's not overpaid.

however in the future beyond his current contract there is potential for Tavares to finish his career in Toronto on very team friendly deals, we've seen other players do it. and I believe it's a very real possibility with Tavares and therefore going forward in order to extend our cup window Tavares could be key piece.
Look at the Bruins. Krejic at 1 million and Bergeron at 2.5 mil both have won multiple cups so they are chasing a ring but they took huge discounts to make their team better and give cap space back.

Once Tavares deal is up I hope he takes 5 mil or less and frees up a huge chunk of change to help the team
 
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Second most time on PK on his team so far, lowest GA/60. 11th place PK. You’d think he was a big part of that. Him and Gavrikov. Be nice to have both of them.

I do wonder how Jfresh comes up with those PK % rankings. He had the most minutes on the PK last year for Columbus, that was 20th in the league behind some poor goaltending. His GA/60 on the PK were respectable.
I believe xGA is a big part of it for both EvolvingHockey and JFresh.
 
If the Leafs turn it around and don't have Muzzin for the year, I think Murphy makes far too much sense. Cost controlled, capable and attributes that match Muzzin defensively. And right handed.

He will be highly courted I think but I think the Leafs have the assets to make it work.

Peeke would probably be more of a lower end solution to me. He's cheap though.
Peeke won't be traded by Columbus who gave him a 4 years extension a few weeks ago
 
Like if it's happened, long while ago..a franchise like Columbus isn't trading a good young player who they just rewarded with an extension..it's a wish that isn't happening

Probably not but you're talking like he's a star player. If they tank and want things get shaken up, I don't think it's something that would be impossible.
 
Look at the Bruins. Krejic at 1 million and Bergeron at 2.5 mil both have won multiple cups so they are chasing a ring but they took huge discounts to make their team better and give cap space back.

Once Tavares deal is up I hope he takes 5 mil or less and frees up a huge chunk of change to help the team

Thats what Spezza and Gio did.
 
Like if it's happened, long while ago..a franchise like Columbus isn't trading a good young player who they just rewarded with an extension..it's a wish that isn't happening

Yet they suddenly, and unexpectedly have four RHD on the roster. Three signed this summer, one last summer. Someone is going who was recently signed.

They just signed Gudbranson, just extended Peeke, just signed Jiricek who forced his way into the lineup, and only signed Bean a year ago… so while typically your comment would be correct… they’ve recently signed four guys and will likely part with one at some point.
 
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Look at the Bruins. Krejic at 1 million and Bergeron at 2.5 mil both have won multiple cups so they are chasing a ring but they took huge discounts to make their team better and give cap space back.

Once Tavares deal is up I hope he takes 5 mil or less and frees up a huge chunk of change to help the team

I do think something like this will happen. Hell end up getting a 3-4 year extension once his current deal is up for around 4-6 mil (assuming his production and health remain consistent).

He very clearly seems like he would want to stay in Toronto. And I think at this point would likely realize, big salaries are getting the way of him having a legit chance at a cup. At the point of him being in the very Twilight of his career he'll probably want to maximize chances at a cup. We also saw something similar with Malkin.
 
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Matthews, Nylander and Marner are going to get raises on their next contracts.

I'd be fairly certain JT's next contract is going to be substantially less. Especially if it's still in Toronto.
 
Mirtle says that he's heard Muzzin will be on LTIR for the season.

He also lists a few replacements candidates like Gavrikov (mentioned here) and Chychrun (sky high price + injured prone) as LD options and a long list of RHD pending UFAs that could fit the bill. Mayfield, Klingberg and Stetcher to me would all be fine RHD options, varying in value.

 
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Mirtle says that he's heard Muzzin will be on LTIR for the season.

He also lists a few replacements candidates like Gavrikov (mentioned here) and Chychrun (sky high price + injured prone) as LD options and a long list of RHD pending UFAs that could fit the bill. Mayfield, Klingberg and Stetcher to me would all be fine RHD options, varying in value.

with the emergence of Addison I wonder if the Wild would be open to move Dumba, he's expiring after this year so he'd be a big trade chip for them if they don't turn it around....so would have to pay deadline prices now

Myers from Canucks or Larsson from Seattle would be others I'd kick tires on
 
Matthews, Nylander and Marner are going to get raises on their next contracts.

I'd be fairly certain JT's next contract is going to be substantially less. Especially if it's still in Toronto.
Matthews gets 12.5
Marner gets 10.5
Willy gets 8.5

Hopefully new GM plays hardball with Marner
 
Matthews gets 12.5
Marner gets 10.5
Willy gets 8.5

Hopefully new GM plays hardball with Marner
I don't care who the GM is, these numbers are not happening. They just go UFA. Not really a wise move now, is it?
 
In that case I really hope the cap goes up significantly
It can and it will. (I will see myself out)

Matthews gets 12.5
Marner gets 10.5
Willy gets 8.5

Hopefully new GM plays hardball with Marner

Before investing further into this core, we need some evidence that they can perform when necessary. If they can’t, some changes will be needed.
 
with the emergence of Addison I wonder if the Wild would be open to move Dumba, he's expiring after this year so he'd be a big trade chip for them if they don't turn it around....so would have to pay deadline prices now

Myers from Canucks or Larsson from Seattle would be others I'd kick tires on
Dumba has a brand name, but I don’t think he’s the guy we should target.
 
Mirtle says that he's heard Muzzin will be on LTIR for the season.

He also lists a few replacements candidates like Gavrikov (mentioned here) and Chychrun (sky high price + injured prone) as LD options and a long list of RHD pending UFAs that could fit the bill. Mayfield, Klingberg and Stetcher to me would all be fine RHD options, varying in value.


Unless this team can pull itself out of the crapper I wouldn't waste good assets on it

I'd rather sell the pending UFA'S at the TDL, see if we can move Muzzin and Murray in the off-season if they are permanent LTIR candidates and retool for next season
 
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Dumba has a brand name, but I don’t think he’s the guy we should target.

I always have a bit of a soft spot for him. As someone who watches a decent amount of Wild games every season is say he will make some big hits on occasion, though can also be very dumb sometimes when it comes to decision making.

is be potentially interested in him, but not sure I'd be willing to pay a king's ransom for
 
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