Trades & Free Agency Thread: Off-season Edition

[BM14]

I guess this means Edmunson is out. Too bad, I liked his game.

 

[jaric1862]

If our options are Zadorov or OEL, it better be Zadorov.

 

[aingefan]

OEL actually fits Tre’s template, from last year anyway. Not sure I love it.
Reilly is still a good pp option, just split up him and Mitch.
Lili did well on the first pp when Mo was hurt

 

[conFABulator]

Would be interesting going into the season with a new shiny defense.

Rielly. Tanev
Mccabe. Zadorov
Benoit. OEL

There may be limited offense but hard to say they arent a gritty tough crew to play against.

Not sure what Brad will be able to do for the forwards. Need a lot of pieces/kids to take roles and succeed.

Knies. Matthews. Marner
Robertson. Tavares. Nylander
Cowan. Minton. Jarnkrok
Holmberg. Kampf. Gregor
Dewar. Reaves

I like it. Missing McMann on the F lines though and he is a player

 

[Skullz]

I’m actually okay with a slight overpay on Zadarov. He is really intriguing. An absolute mutant, and better offensively than you’d think.

I don’t want OEL though. He’s a left hand shot, aging, and will likely get a raise. I would take a run at Carrier instead, if we are trading Lily that is.

Rielly - Tanev
Zadarov - McCabe
Benoit - Carrier

It’s certainly a little underwhelming but it’s better than last year.

 

[Kiwi]

If we bring in Tanev, Zadorov and OEL that's got to cost 12-13M over the 3 guys, even if we move Liljegren that's a ton of money

2-3M for a goaltender

Where's the money for the likes of Domi or Bertuzzi?

 

[Bloomberg]

Why is there no talk of Montour? RHD that can run the PP

 

[Ale Brew]

If we bring in Tanev, Zadorov and OEL that's got to cost 12-13M over the 3 guys, even if we move Liljegren that's a ton of money

2-3M for a goaltender

Where's the money for the likes of Domi or Bertuzzi?

In this scenario I presume we bring back either Domi or Bert, but not both.

 

[Schennanigans]

Why aren’t we looking at walker. He loooked pretty good from what I seen.

 

[Skullz]

Why is there no talk of Montour? RHD that can run the PP

I would. But likely too expensive.

 

[afcleafs]

Honestly, once we find a RHD partner for Mo (i.e., Tanev), I'd much rather spend any remaining cap space on a goalie and a top 9 centre to split duties with JT.

Our problem has not been keeping pucks out of the net or even toughness these past two years. It has been scoring when it matters.

We haven't had a threat from the point since Cody Franson.

 

[Dreakmur]

Why is there no talk of Montour? RHD that can run the PP

I wouldn't say a guy who broke 40 points just once before his 30th birthday is a guy who can "run the PP". He really is no better than Rielly in that regard.

I'd sign him if he'd take a contract in the low to mid 6 million range. No interest in close to 7 or above.

 

[Dreakmur]

We haven't had a threat from the point since Cody Franson.

It's a coaching thing. Keefe and Dubas obviously viewed point shots as "low danger" because they didn't understand that screens, tips, and rebounds are what really make point shots a threat.

 

[Gabriel426]

In this scenario I presume we bring back either Domi or Bert, but not both.

And our offence will be pretty interesting.

 

[Commander Clueless]

I think we're going to be relying a lot on young forwards taking steps this year. Knies, Robertson, maybe Grebyonkin/Minten/Cowan. Maybe some cheaper veteran talent to fill some gaps.

Defense and goaltending need most of the cash.

All of this is barring a Marner trade. That changes the whole dynamic.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Why is there no talk of Montour? RHD that can run the PP

Going to Utah most likely according to Friedman and some other insiders

 

[Kurtz]

Boston getting Zadorov could turn into a nightmare for us.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Boston getting Zadorov could turn into a nightmare for us.

maybe it's cope after realizing we might get him but I'm talking myself into it after initially recoiling at the suggestion

- was 3rd in Canucks ice time during the playoffs and played his best hockey of the year in the postseason
- some defensemen have their best seasons at his age, approaching 30. Size made development slower
- I'd hate to play against him in the playoffs if he went to Boston
- it would be fun to have a mutant that can drive opposing players through the boards and laugh about it. If it's a mistake signing, at least it's a fun one

Just wish he were a RHD as we're potentially staring down another season of one RHD in the top 6 assuming they miss on Roy. Would like to hear about Carrier interest but not so far.

 

[KMNRB]

Boston getting Zadorov could turn into a nightmare for us.

Yeah exactly my thought.

I may not want zadorov and his presumably high cap hit, but it is scary to think about him playing in a playoff series against us, esp. as a Bruin

 

[leafsfan5]

Friedman predicts 6 years at 4 million for Tanev

That is disgusting......I wanted it to be like 3.5 if we're giving him unreal term

 

[Evilhomer]

Friedman predicts 6 years at 4 million for Tanev

That is disgusting......I wanted it to be like 3.5 if we're giving him unreal term

I don't think $4 million per season is much of a problem. That's pretty much the going rate for second-pairing defensemen, and within a couple of years it will be a small percentage of the cap. The Leafs can simply buy out the last couple of years if need be. This guy will instantly stabilize the defense.

 

[Puckstuff]

I'd prefer Zadorov OR Tanev with Roy. A bit disappointed if it ends up being just those two.

2 top 4 defensemen and a 2C is the dream IMO.

It will suck to lose Domi and Bertuzzi but defence and center is priority IMO.

1) Tanev
2) Stephenson
3) Roy/Zadorov/Pesce - Edmundson would be an ok consolation prize but he's more of a #5.
4) Goalie

This is my current wish list.

 

[Torontonian]

That six year, 4m per year for Tanev contract Friedman is guessing is ugly. Need to get the dollar amount way lower.

We shall see what Sunday and Monday brings us.

 

[Rude Dog]

maybe it's cope after realizing we might get him but I'm talking myself into it after initially recoiling at the suggestion

- was 3rd in Canucks ice time during the playoffs and played his best hockey of the year in the postseason
- some defensemen have their best seasons at his age, approaching 30. Size made development slower
- I'd hate to play against him in the playoffs if he went to Boston
- it would be fun to have a mutant that can drive opposing players through the boards and laugh about it. If it's a mistake signing, at least it's a fun one

Just wish he were a RHD as we're potentially staring down another season of one RHD in the top 6 assuming they miss on Roy. Would like to hear about Carrier interest but not so far.

Zadorov is simply a much better player than many choose to believe. Fans will love him in a hurry. But north of 5 will be hard to swallow

 

[MilkofthePoppy]

Not sure I like the Tanev signing. 6 years for a guy that is starting the season at age 35? Has disaster written all over it. Also, what the hell is Tampa thinking? Getting rid of Jeannot, I get it, but Sergachev as well? Not sure how an older Ryan McDonagh is gonna help them.