Even his coach calls him inconsistent.... which we don't need more of.
I'm reminded of the phrase "often wrong, but never uncertain". I can only hope that Treliving is a bit more thoughtful than this and understands that you can't go all in every year, and that it makes more sense to pick your spots judiciously.
I don't think it will be an "all in" exercise, but it's equally hard to envision a scenario where he sits on his hands and does nothing. As you say, he presumably doesn't look at this lineup and put his feet up on the desk with a shit-eating grin. He will have to do something. The middle ground is acquiring a guy with term (which probably requires the first round pick to be moved) and lower-end guys that don't require significant assets to move. I don't think it will be anything like last year's deadline.
Hers's another option - be a seller for a change. Think in terms of taking a step back and rising up again in 25-26 when JT is off the books (Marner too
), and we will hopefully be getting meaningful contributions from guys that are in our prospect pool today.
Come on, you know that even if that might be the right approach, it just isn't in them to do it. They will buy. They won't be able to help themselves from doing it.Hers's another option - be a seller for a change. Think in terms of taking a step back and rising up again in 25-26 when JT is off the books, and we will hopefully be getting meaningful contributions from guys that are in our prospect pool today.
Patience grasshopper. Good things come to those who wait.
Big additions take cap space which is limited. I imagine we will see some minor tinkering, nothing more than that.
What about a relentless optimist?
So a trade with Seattle, for Larsson and Wennberg then?
Am i imagining things or did Doughty mention he didnt want to play for the leafs a few years ago?
Defensive dman. Originally i had it as 2D, but it doesnt have to be that quality of player if theyre the right fit. Right handed Hainsey would be perfect.
In a perfect world the 3c would be a little heavier/greasier, but yeah that fits. And I like the potential of a Wenberg re-sign to slide up into that 2 spot next year
Doughty is a free agent at the end of the 2018-19 season, and doubted he would ever play for the Maple Leafs, restating the oft-heard sentiment that the pressure with being a Maple Leaf is too great for some players.Jun 15, 2017
I was just messing. Agree though, a Player to compliment Reilly is a definite need.
Like always, they will find a way to move the salaries that need to be moved in order to make room.
He sounds confused in that article, taking both sides.
For a 'big addition'? I guess we'll see.
As I told you the other day, I'm more interested in discussing what should be done, not what I think will be done.
Is there a difference? Maybe there is, but I just can't get there myself.
I think he was being genuine in not wanting that life here in toronto, but then became political and didnt want to butthurt Toronto lol and backtracked a little
As much as I’d love Parayko to pair with Rielly, the finances don’t quite work without making another deal to clear cap and cutting depth.
Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues Trade Rumors: Parayko and Blais for Reaves, Järnkrok, Niemelä, and a 1st Round Pick
Discover the latest on the Leafs-Blues trade talks involving Parayko, Blais, Reaves, Järnkrok, Niemelä, and a first-round pick. Get insights on how it benefits both teams.www.nhltraderumor.com
In the swirling vortex of rumors, a particularly intriguing whisper has begun to resonate louder than the rest, hinting at a significant trade discussion between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the St. Louis Blues.
According to NHL trade rumors, the proposed trade would see the Blues sending defenseman Colton Parayko and forward Samuel Blais to Toronto in exchange for forward Ryan Reaves, center Calle Järnkrok, promising defensive prospect Topi Niemelä, and a 2024 first-round pick.
Why This Trade Works for the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs have been on the hunt for a top-four shutdown defenseman capable of bolstering their blue line for a deep playoff run. Colton Parayko, at 30 years old, fits this bill perfectly. With Parayko, the Leafs would secure another 3-4 years of solid, reliable play from a defenseman who knows what it takes to win. Standing at 6’6”, Parayko’s physical presence, combined with his defensive acumen and ability to eat significant minutes against the opposition’s top lines, would be invaluable. Furthermore, Parayko is signed for another six years at a $6.5 million AAV, providing long-term stability to the Leafs’ defensive core.
Samuel Blais, on the other hand, would add depth and grit to the Leafs’ forward group. Known for his physical play and ability to chip in offensively, Blais could become an integral part of the Leafs’ bottom-six forward group, bringing energy and toughness to the lineup.
