Trades & Free Agency Thread: 2024-2025 Season Edition

[Jacquestrapless]

Perhaps another destination for Jarnkrok

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851786996663849091

 

[SprDaVE]

Perhaps another destination for Jarnkrok

https://x.com/i/web/status/1851786996663849091

I think Robertson would likely be someone of higher interest for them. He would be a great fit in their system of speed and skill. He's also dirt cheap for when they get their injured players back.

I'm not sure what kind of return to expect from the Avalanche though. They don't have a lot of available assets or picks.

 

[Folignos Helmet]

I think Robertson would likely be someone of higher interest for them. He would be a great fit in their system of speed and skill. He's also dirt cheap for when they get their injured players back.

I'm not sure what kind of return to expect from the Avalanche though. They don't have a lot of available assets or picks.

Robertson I would like to see to Anaheim to somehow pry out Lundestrom. They have lots of C and need scoring on the wings. He would hold more value then Rob so not sure what you need to add to sweeten the pot.

 

[SprDaVE]

Robertson I would like to see to Anaheim to somehow pry out Lundestrom. They have lots of C and need scoring on the wings. He would hold more value then Rob so not sure what you need to add to sweeten the pot.

I don't see them having any interest in doing that anytime soon as a rebuilding team. They could and should have interest in SoCal product Robertson though.

I suspect the Leafs will have plenty of interest in Vatrano. But it depends if and when the Ducks turn into sellers this season.

 

[Folignos Helmet]

I don't see them having any interest in doing that anytime soon as a rebuilding team. They could and should have interest in SoCal product Robertson though.

I suspect the Leafs will have plenty of interest in Vatrano. But it depends if and when the Ducks turn into sellers this season.

Shhh. I just willed the Lily trade into existence hoping to go 2 for 2.

 

[Skullz]

Yup. Suspect Robertson is gone soon. If he's getting scratched in back to back games for Reaves and Holmberg, with Jarnkrok and Dewar back soon, he won't be back in the line-up.

Berube said that he scratched him vs. Jets cause they are a big team. So I think that says about how much he thinks of him.

Wish he would get more of a shot, but doesn't seem likely.

Colorado does seem like a perfect fit. I wonder what his value would be? 2nd round pick?

 

[aingefan]

Doubt this happens but I would love to package Robertson and a 2nd for Evans.

Knies - Matthews - Domi
Pacioretty - Tavares - Nylander
McMann - Evans - Marner
Lorentz - Kampf - Jarnkrok

Evans sounds like a smart target, but would he cost both assets?
I like the idea of a RH C for sure.

 

[arso40]

Evans sounds like a smart target, but would he cost both assets?
I like the idea of a RH C for sure.

Why would we have to give up more than Robertson for Evans?

 

[TheMadHatTrick]

Leafs slowly getting better set up heading into the deadline.

(2025) 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th
(2026) 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th

If we can get a 2nd+ for Robertson and a 2nd for Jarnkrok. We can move some of that surplus to get a solid middle-6 center.

 

[rumman]

Big centre... may have some offensive upside.... local kid... theoretical "ideal" 3rd or 4th line centre, if not, another Bobby McMann type on the wings.

That being said, with Liljegren gone, there really isn't a path to get a guy like that...

Timmins for McBain?

Let me rephrase -- why does Utah want to trade him if he's that good.

This is the classic "I want their player. I don't care about what they want"

Utah’s hurting on D, they want to make ghe playoffs in their inaugural year, that’s why……

 

[seanlinden]

Timmins for McBain?


Utah’s hurting on D, they want to make ghe playoffs in their inaugural year, that’s why……

I think the Leafs / Berube actually like Connor Timmins, and with Hakanpaa's durability having a major questionmark, probably not something to be overly eager to do.

On the flip side of things, lets not forget that the organization already had Timmins a few years ago, and considered him largely dispensable.

It's interesting because him & Lily are pretty much the same age (same draft year), whereas Lily's gotten into twice the number of games as Timmins. Liljegren probably ahs a bit of "allure" about him in that he's only ever been in Toronto, whereas Timmins has bounced around a bit so far in his career.

 

[pspot]

I’ve wanted Barron out of Winnipeg for a while , I think he’s got some untapped potential and a big c

 

[SprDaVE]

Timmins for McBain?


Utah’s hurting on D, they want to make ghe playoffs in their inaugural year, that’s why……

You don't think our D will be hurting if we lose 2 of our top 4 defenders? It's not like we have the most stable and durable defenders on this team either. And Timmins isn't going to make a big difference between making the playoffs or not. They have 14M of cap space. They could just trade a bunch of picks and prospects for another defenseman or 2 (like they did with Maatta) and keep McBain.

Yup. Suspect Robertson is gone soon. If he's getting scratched in back to back games for Reaves and Holmberg, with Jarnkrok and Dewar back soon, he won't be back in the line-up.

Berube said that he scratched him vs. Jets cause they are a big team. So I think that says about how much he thinks of him.

Wish he would get more of a shot, but doesn't seem likely.

Colorado does seem like a perfect fit. I wonder what his value would be? 2nd round pick?

I think a 2nd round pick would be the bare minimum for the Leafs. It would be some ammo going into the trade deadline.

 

[rumman]

You don't think our D will be hurting if we lose 2 of our top 4 defenders? It's not like we have the most stable and durable defenders on this team either. And Timmins isn't going to make a big difference between making the playoffs or not. They have 14M of cap space. They could just trade a bunch of picks and prospects for another defenseman or 2 (like they did with Maatta) and keep McBain.



I think a 2nd round pick would be the bare minimum for the Leafs. It would be some ammo going into the trade deadline.

Calling Lilly and Timmins 2 of our top 4 defenders isn’t even close to factual, they’re both fringe NHLer’s…….

 

[uncleben]

Liljegren traded. Wow. Not a bad haul too

We might have different definitions haha
A 3rd and a 6th is not a good return
Benning is just a warm body

We sat him and then sold him low

 

[SprDaVE]

Calling Lilly and Timmins 2 of our top 4 defenders isn’t even close to factual, they’re both fringe NHLer’s…….

That's not what I said at all so I dunno why you're saying that. We could be in the same boat as them at any point.

And why would Utah want Timmins then?

 

[Magic Man]

To activate two of the long term IR players, the obvious move is to waive Myers and Benning.

Timmins seems to have won the role of the #7 defenseman when Hakanpaa returns in the eyes of Craig Berube. Playing in 8 of the first 10 games.

Benning is coming off hip surgery and has played a reduced role on a poor Sharks team in his recovery. He has an extra year on his contract, with his recent injuries he is a risky claim for another team. He will likely clear and fit well as a reclamation project.

Myers is good value on an expiring league minimum contract, he could be claimed. Likely doesn't have trade value.

To activate the last player off LTIR in the event the Leafs ever reach complete full health. The cap isn't an issue anymore, just roster spots. I think the obvious move is trade Nick Robertson. He has already asked for a trade. He's a project and like Liljegren would fit better on a young team where he can be put in a better position to succeed. If the Leafs could score a couple more picks to add into their cupboard they would be in better shape going into the deadline and draft with more ammo.

 

[Skullz]

You don't think our D will be hurting if we lose 2 of our top 4 defenders? It's not like we have the most stable and durable defenders on this team either. And Timmins isn't going to make a big difference between making the playoffs or not. They have 14M of cap space. They could just trade a bunch of picks and prospects for another defenseman or 2 (like they did with Maatta) and keep McBain.



I think a 2nd round pick would be the bare minimum for the Leafs. It would be some ammo going into the trade deadline.

It's not a great return for his potential, but I doubt that we would get more. (I hope I'm wrong). Not sure why he would have a lot of value around the league, particularly as we are likely just going to sit him for a while.

What we should do is dump Kampf and Reaves, but that just isn't going to happen I suspect.

Knies - Matthews - Marner
Patches - JT - Willy
McMann - Domi - Jarnkrok
Dewar - Holmberg - Lorenz

Swap Robby in and out. Maybe another injury opens a spot.

Then, add another center with some offensive ability later in the season.

 

[SprDaVE]

To activate two of the long term IR players, the obvious move is to waive Myers and Benning.

Timmins seems to have won the role of the #7 defenseman when Hakanpaa returns in the eyes of Craig Berube. Playing in 8 of the first 10 games.

Benning is coming off hip surgery and has played a reduced role on a poor Sharks team in his recovery. He has an extra year on his contract, with his recent injuries he is a risky claim for another team. He will likely clear and fit well as a reclamation project.

Myers is good value on an expiring league minimum contract, he could be claimed. Likely doesn't have trade value.

To activate the last player off LTIR in the event the Leafs ever reach complete full health. The cap isn't an issue anymore, just roster spots. I think the obvious move is trade Nick Robertson. He has already asked for a trade. He's a project and like Liljegren would fit better on a young team where he can be put in a better position to succeed. If the Leafs could score a couple more picks to add into their cupboard they would be in better shape going into the deadline and draft with more ammo.

It's very possible if Hakanpaa does well that Benoit rotates out of the lineup. The Leafs would have 3 LHD and 3 RHDs.

But I agree that Benning seems likely to be waived to make room. Myers was always going to go on waivers when the team got healthy.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Avalanche are looking for forward help, they have no 3rds in this draft or next which is probably where we're at on Robertson, I don't think he can pull their 2nd.

Would Pontus Holmberg appeal to them ? Maybe a 5th-7th round pick?

 

[arso40]

Calling Lilly and Timmins 2 of our top 4 defenders isn’t even close to factual, they’re both fringe NHLer’s…….

And there both better players then Benoit so we need to fix that third pair

 

[rumman]

And there both better players then Benoit so we need to fix that third pair

Neither play the left side so your point is?

 

[Fogelhund]

Was Benoit a benefactor of McCabe's good play, just like Holl as with Muzzin before him?

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If we move on from Robertson and Holmberg... here is the list of skaters on the Leafs we've drafted.

Matthews, Marner, Nylander, Rielly.

That's an epic failure.

 

[TheMadHatTrick]

Robertson to join his brother in Dallas in exchange for
RD prospect Aram Minnetian + Dallas' 3rd in 2024.

 

[ULF_55]

Was Benoit a benefactor of McCabe's good play, just like Holl as with Muzzin before him?

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If we move on from Robertson and Holmberg... here is the list of skaters on the Leafs we've drafted.

Matthews, Marner, Nylander, Rielly.

That's an epic failure.

Knies?