Trades & Free Agency Thread: 2024-2025 - Trade Deadline Approaches

[Puckstuff]

Brayden Schenn (at full cap hit) for Calle Jarnkrok + David Kampf + 2026 1st rd. pick

Brayden Schenn (at 4.5M) for David Kampf + Fraser Minten + 2026 1st rd. pick

Brayden Schenn (at 3.25M) for David Kampf + Fraser Minten + 2026 1st rd. pick + 2025 2nd rd. pick

This deal makes the most sense imo. Schenn at 4.5 would cost a lot, but it's worth it. It's just so valuable because we can keep Domi, who I think will have a bounce back in the final 3rd. I'd do that deal to get Schenn at 4.5 so we can keep Domi.

Knies - Matthews - Domi
Patches - Tavares - Marner
McMann - Schenn - Nylander

 

[Legion34]

If our deadline is Donato, Bjugstad and the absolute best RHD we can squeeze in, I'll be a happy little camper.

Murphy at 50% and donate for 1s

I don't know what people are expecting? We are all in now not years from
Now when Matthews and Marner are past their primes or gone.
We aren't getting any young top 6 centres, we don't have enough assets or cap space for that.
Brayden Schenn makes the most sense because there will be retention likely and the coach is familiar with him and he's a playoff dog.
We aren't getting Cozens or any sort of C that young with that much potential.
Any other team can beat our packages

Retention sure. But I would give up the package for parayko.

I don’t think he’s good enough to get rid of Cowan.

I might do Minten. I wonder if we could do retention Faulk with retention

 

[Leaffan1991]

Murphy at 50% and donate for 1s


Retention sure. But I would give up the package for parayko.

I don’t think he’s good enough to get rid of Cowan.

I might do Minten. I wonder if we could do retention Faulk with retention

Yeah I prefer Minten, but I also don't value him as high as others do, his ceiling seems very low.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Patrick Marleau

Brayden Schenn

Marleau with 1 year at 6.25M cost the Leafs an (early) 1st round pick to move

Brayden Schenn has THREE years at 6.5M and he is on pace for 49 pts...but the Blues want the equivalent of 2 1sts for Schenn..

I don't see how the Blues are asking for positive value unless they retain 25-50% and even then, it should be an incredibly soft return.

 

[Kiwi]

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Patrick Marleau

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Brayden Schenn

Marleau with 1 year at 6.25M cost the Leafs an (early) 1st round pick to move

Brayden Schenn has 3 years at 6.5M and he is on pace for 49 pts...but the Blues want the equivalent of 2 1sts for Schenn..

I don't see how the Blues are asking for positive value unless they retain 25-50% and even then, it should be an incredibly soft return.

There looking for a mug dumb enough to take him at that ridiculous asking price

I'd be extremely disappointed if we end up doing a deal like that

 

[Community]

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Patrick Marleau

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Brayden Schenn

Marleau with 1 year at 6.25M cost the Leafs an (early) 1st round pick to move

Brayden Schenn has THREE years at 6.5M and he is on pace for 49 pts...but the Blues want the equivalent of 2 1sts for Schenn..

I don't see how the Blues are asking for positive value unless they retain 25-50% and even then, it should be an incredibly soft return.

While I agree his value shouldn't be very high, this is an oversimplification.

Schenn offers more than offense, can play centre, plays with worse offensive teammates than Marleau did, and his contract is a smaller % of the cap then Marleau was.

Edit: I'd prefer ROR though if we're looking to actually spend on a quality player to be our 3rd line C.

 

[Dreakmur]

I would take Ryan Strome ahead of Schenn. Two years younger, $1.5M cheaper, and I'll bet Pasadena native Robertson could have more value to the Ducks than any other team in the league. Schenn is a better center but I don't know that he will outscore Strome. I want ROR or Cozens but if they aren't possible than Strome and add a better D with the assets the club saves. I'm not sure Laughton is a center and there isn't much else out there.

Strome is a decent enough player, but do we need a 3c who little else aside from decent offense?

 

[dubplatepressure]

Strome is a decent enough player, but do we need a 3c who little else aside from decent offense?

I mean Minten is basically a 3C as of next year. Kid has poise and higher offensive ceiling than Kampf. Battling with Holmberg for 3C/4C - and they’re both probably 3Cs. I think we are in decent shape upgrading depth a la Robertson or getting a T4RHD. Throw in a Gourde and we are looking good.

 

[TheScandal89]

I still say we need defender more. Obviously Parayko would be insane, but we need another all around top 4 RD.

Forwards lines to me are fine, would be interesting to insert Cowan into where Holmberg is playing tonight once the OHL playoffs are over. If not you have Patches. Domi has been ok as the 3C with McMann and Robertson. We definitely could use an upgrade there, but I think we need thst defender more.

Basically only leaves Minten, Danford and our 2026 1st rounders as tradable assets.

 

[Jacquestrapless]

Could be nothing but Scott Laughton posts a Last-supper-esque photo on his twitter.

 

[Menzinger]

It's also worth noting Tres

Could be nothing but Scott Laughton posts a Last-supper-esque photo on his twitter.

Yep, to say the least ....

 

[Gabriel426]

Where is Laughton heading??????

 

[Jacquestrapless]

Where is Laughton heading??????

To the Romans in exchange for 20 pieces of silver

 

[Folignos Helmet]

Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Räty and a 2023 conditional first-round pick Horvat was 27.

Tomas Hertl, a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry-Draft, and a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a first-round draft pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and forward David Edstrom. Hertz was 30.

Schenn is 33 and already playing at a level below those two. No way you can give a first and a first equivalent prospect.

Even the O’Rielly trade that was terrible was a first 2nd and other bits got him at 75% retention and Aciari.

Schenn is nice but only retained with Domi and maybe a 2nd and next tier prospect going out.

I feel the media are mouthpieces for organizations setting crazy high prices for their borderline useful players.

 

[dubplatepressure]

Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Räty and a 2023 conditional first-round pick Horvat was 27.

Tomas Hertl, a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry-Draft, and a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a first-round draft pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and forward David Edstrom. Hertz was 30.

Schenn is 33 and already playing at a level below those two. No way you can give a first and a first equivalent prospect.

Even the O’Rielly trade that was terrible was a first 2nd and other bits got him at 75% retention and Aciari.

Schenn is nice but only retained with Domi and maybe a 2nd and next tier prospect going out.

I feel the media are mouthpieces for organizations setting crazy high prices for their borderline useful players.

Completely agree. I’m assuming this leadership group is at least as competent as we are

 

[Torontonian]

Laughton is the cheap way out. Doesn't move the needle enough to warrant sending a 1st round pick.

 

[Budz]

Laughton is the cheap way out. Doesn't move the needle enough to warrant sending a 1st round pick.

Great, who then?

 

[Torontonian]

Great, who then?

Probably ROR is ur best bet. B Schenn retained to 4.5m~ is a decent value as well.. Might as well trade the 2nd for a 2nd teir center rental and just hang onto the first if Laughton is the guy.

 

[Budz]

Probably ROR is ur best bet. B Schenn retained to 4.5m~ is a decent value as well.. Might as well trade the 2nd for a 2nd teir center rental and just hang onto the first if Laughton is the guy.

Appreciate you sharing.

Not a fan of ROR coming back. Do not want Gourde.

I think Schenn makes more sense.
I don’t mind Laughton either depending on the price.

 

[dubplatepressure]

Appreciate you sharing.

Not a fan of ROR coming back. Do not want Gourde.

I think Schenn makes more sense.
I don’t mind Laughton either depending on the price.

I may be out there but id prefer ROR over Schenn. Gourde would be a solid bottom 6 add irregardless. Course this is all without knowing price. I wouldn’t pay much for Gourde.

 

[trellaine201]

Puke for O'Reilly. Ugh.

 

[All Mod Cons]

I'd like to see him off the Habs first, he wasn't that bad on another terrible team in the Coyotes

Put him on a team with some talent, see what's there

I promise you, let it be another team.

 

[jaric1862]

Even if it's a smaller deal, that doesn't involve any larger pieces, I think McCarron will end up a Maple Leaf.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Justin Faulk @ 50%
Jake Evans @ 50%

Should be able to get both for a 1st + B spect

Evans for 3C - Toronto born, energetic Swiss Army knife who can play all situations.
Faulk for 3RHD - physical, mobile, can play big minutes and has a bomb of a shot.

 

[Folignos Helmet]

Puke for O'Reilly. Ugh.

He has a really punchable face.