Trades and UFA’s - Trade Deadline Edition

[Fogelhund]

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[ACC1224]

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Is it just me or does that make no sense?

 

[MarMarSab3]

Is it just me or does that make no sense?

It doesn't which is great, want nothing more then for Ottawa to get worst, if that's even possible

 

[Fogelhund]

Is it just me or does that make no sense?

In what way? Dumba hasn't been very good for years, though some people value the brand name of him, without having watched him.

 

[ACC1224]

In what way? Dumba hasn't been very good for years, though some people value the brand name of him, without having watched him.

That Ottawa would have interest in a pending UFA.

 

[SprDaVE]

That Ottawa would have interest in a pending UFA.

They are gearing up for next season. The goal would be to acquire and re-sign, similar to their interest in Chris Tanev.

 

[ACC1224]

They are gearing up for next season. The goal would be to acquire and re-sign, similar to their interest in Chris Tanev.

I guess, seems like a waste of assets though. Take your shot in the summer if you want the player, it's doubtful he'll be huge demand.

 

[Fogelhund]

I guess, seems like a waste of assets though. Take your shot in the summer if you want the player, it's doubtful he'll be huge demand.

I don't think he'll cost a great deal. Ottawa has plenty of picks, and they probably try and move Chychrun before the deadline, so he'd fill that spot for them. They'll get more for Chychrun, than the cost to acquire Dumba.

 

[ACC1224]

I don't think he'll cost a great deal. Ottawa has plenty of picks, and they probably try and move Chychrun before the deadline, so he'd fill that spot for them. They'll get more for Chychrun, than the cost to acquire Dumba.

If the Leafs were in the Sens position I certainly wouldn't like the move, I doubt many would.

 

[Fogelhund]

If the Leafs were in the Sens position I certainly wouldn't like the move, I doubt many would.

Looking at their forum, it appears most Sens fans agree with you.

 

[ULF_55]

Is it just me or does that make no sense?

I don't really know enough, but I wouldn't have guessed he fits this ...

https://thehockeynews.com/news/ottawa-senators-looking-to-add-to-their-roster

With the March 8 trade deadline two months away and their playoff hopes all but gone, GM-president of hockey operations Steve Staios is expected to become a seller in the coming weeks. However, the Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch reported on Dec. 31 that Staios also wants to add some veteran toughness and leadership to his roster.

Six days later, Garrioch indicated Staios remained in the market for veteran help. The Senators GM is seeking a third-line forward who could help alternate captain Claude Giroux as a leader for the club's young players.

 

[rumman]

I don't think he'll cost a great deal. Ottawa has plenty of picks, and they probably try and move Chychrun before the deadline, so he'd fill that spot for them. They'll get more for Chychrun, than the cost to acquire Dumba.

Perhaps they want him so they can move other players and simply walk away, own rental scenario for different reason?

 

[Skullz]

Another play making forward that can't seem to score enough. He's pretty solid but I don't understand the need for the assets it'll take and what he'll ask on his next contract.

I really don't think we're good trading partners at all.

If the Leafs are scouting the Sabres, it might be looking at Erik Johnson or maybe Connor Clifton on D or Girgensons for a forward. None of those options are... good.

I hear what you’re saying. However, we are about to have a massive hole at Center. If he could come at a discount I would be all over that.

It certainly would depend on the price though.

I am really liking what I see from Holmberg lately. Hope that he stays in the lineup.

However, I’d like us to get a bigger bottom 6 forward to dump Gregor out of the lineup.

 

[SprDaVE]

I hear what you’re saying. However, we are about to have a massive hole at Center. If he could come at a discount I would be all over that.

It certainly would depend on the price though.

I am really liking what I see from Holmberg lately. Hope that he stays in the lineup.

However, I’d like us to get a bigger bottom 6 forward to dump Gregor out of the lineup.

I don't think the Leafs need to go out and get a player like him to plug their center position, especially at the 3rd line level. His next contract will be very hard to get done as well for next season -- the primary reason he's apparently potentially even available.

Gregor is fine for what he is. He's cheap and adds speed, something we lack sometimes.

I do think the Leafs could use an upgrade on the 3rd line, mainly a center. Domi is fine I guess but they definitely need a lot more urgency there. But it doesn't have to be someone they have to empty the cupboards for either.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Ohh noooo... what a shame.

 

[dubplatepressure]

I don't think the Leafs need to go out and get a player like him to plug their center position, especially at the 3rd line level. His next contract will be very hard to get done as well for next season -- the primary reason he's apparently potentially even available.

Gregor is fine for what he is. He's cheap and adds speed, something we lack sometimes.

I do think the Leafs could use an upgrade on the 3rd line, mainly a center. Domi is fine I guess but they definitely need a lot more urgency there. But it doesn't have to be someone they have to empty the cupboards for either.

Keiffer Bellows looks like he's outproducing Max Comtois in the AHL right now by a few points.... but Max has over 80 PIMs compared to Keiffer's 22 PIMS. Max spends a lot more time in the box. All else being equal, and I'm not the first to say this, but if we are looking for someone who could slot bottom-6, play a "heavy" role, and probably outperform Reaves, Comtois may be a good option.

 

[rumman]

Ohh noooo... what a shame.

one potential bullet dodged............

 

[All Mod Cons]

Have we traded for Ristolainen yet?

 

[Buds17]

I don't think the Leafs need to go out and get a player like him to plug their center position, especially at the 3rd line level. His next contract will be very hard to get done as well for next season -- the primary reason he's apparently potentially even available.

Gregor is fine for what he is. He's cheap and adds speed, something we lack sometimes.

I do think the Leafs could use an upgrade on the 3rd line, mainly a center. Domi is fine I guess but they definitely need a lot more urgency there. But it doesn't have to be someone they have to empty the cupboards for either.

Being a speedy player on a cheap ticket only goes so far though, and the fourth line has unfortunately looked like a liability far too often IMO. The RFA time left and ongoing season are reasons to not necessarily write Gregor off and out just yet. However, I can't help but wonder if a fourth line of McMann-Kampf-Holmberg is the best bet moving forward? This of course assumes that McMann is to be re-signed and Kampf can rebound or is too difficult to move (NTC or potentially having to attach a sweetener to trade him).

 

[All Mod Cons]

Wonder if we could get Sam Lafferty back? 2 goals in his last 25 games

 

[Namikaze Minato]

HOLY f*** ITS HAPPENING MATT MURRAY

 

[SprDaVE]

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Ohh noooo... what a shame.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Saros would cost a lot and goalies are voodoo.

But he provides top 5 calibre goaltending which can be a playoff series stealer.

And he’ll be 29 in April, signed for 2 more seasons. Likely gets $8.5-9 mill on his next deal.

There’s some temptation there

 

[TMLAM34]

Would absolutely love to acquire Saros, depending on the cost of course. It would really solidify our goaltending for years to come.