Trades & Free Agency Thread: Off-season Edition

[stickty111]

Feels like we have a handshake deal with Zadorov that'll get announced tomorrow once free agency opens

I don't like it....

Hoping Boston takes him away from us

 

[ErnieLeafs]

Well, if all comes to fruition, the defense is better, and will make you earn everything. Been waiting for a group like this for a long time.

We can't fix everything this year, so we'll have to be after depth scoring at the deadline, and make key additions next summer.

 

[Apex Predator]

Is it official that the leafs are not qualifying Liljegren? I get the risk an arbitrator might give him more than the leafs are comfortable but seems kind of wild to let him walk.

 

[OVO16]

Nothing wrong with Zadorov. He's a big-time player, especially in the playoffs too.

Funny reading the Bruins board and they all want Zadorov and compare him to having Chara. Meanwhile we dont want him

 

[ULF_55]

No reason not to keep Liljegren around due to cost and age but if you think he’s going to take a quantum leap in development I have my doubts. His compete level is on the low side and that’s not something that improves with time. His biggest problem outside of being neither offensively productive and defensively strong is opponents push him out of games too easily.

Doesn't it depend on his compensation?

Leafs playoffs defense had how many retained salaries on defense?

McCabe, Edmundson and Lyubushkin were all retained salary. Those retentions cost assets.

If you can get Liljegren in for ~2mm per season for a couple seasons, you're coming out ahead. If he continues to develop, which most players do after 200 games, even better.

 

[Stephen]

Doesn't it depend on his compensation?

Leafs playoffs defense had how many retained salaries on defense?

McCabe, Edmundson and Lyubushkin were all retained salary. Those retentions cost assets.

If you can get Liljegren in for ~2mm per season for a couple seasons, you're coming out ahead. If he continues to develop, which most players do after 200 games, even better.

Yeah I would keep him at the salary you assume he’s in line for. No problem with that and treat him like a reclamation. But I also fundamentally don’t believe in the player and I don’t think he’s much of a competitor. Upside is going to be limited by his low drive.

 

[The Podium]

If Liljegren is dealt, I’d like them to sign Boqvist as a #7 with potential

 

[Magic Man]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807472428152701041

The best defenseman that are willing to sign with Toronto are Tanev and Zadorov. Even if Zadorov isn't perfect, he is the most gifted one that would potentially sign a contract.

I wouldn't be surprised if they steer towards Hakanpaa if Zadorov goes to Boston.

 

[leafsfan5]

Nothing wrong with Zadorov. He's a big-time player, especially in the playoffs too.

Funny reading the Bruins board and they all want Zadorov and compare him to having Chara. Meanwhile we dont want him

He's a #5 who can play like a #4 on occasion. He will not be worth the money he signs for and Toronto is better off spending ~1 million more on someone like Roy

 

[Dion TheFluff]

Nothing wrong with Zadorov. He's a big-time player, especially in the playoffs too.

Funny reading the Bruins board and they all want Zadorov and compare him to having Chara. Meanwhile we dont want him

we get Zadorov then we don't have keep overpaying and giving up assets for physical defense at the deadline either which is a plus.

 

[Burnie97]

Tanev is 34. I think he is done at 36 and will be an anchor unless he is on Robidas Island

I think it'll work out and you very well could be right but either way I'm happy to have him on board and otherwise he's a way higher cap hit at less years. I'll eat crow later lol.

Nothing wrong with Zadorov. He's a big-time player, especially in the playoffs too.

Funny reading the Bruins board and they all want Zadorov and compare him to having Chara. Meanwhile we dont want him

If he could do what Chara did... be amazing.

Chara did seem to get better with age. You never know.

we get Zadorov then we don't have keep overpaying and giving up assets for physical defense at the deadline either which is a plus.

This is a fair point.

 

[The Masters]

Mirtle in on the case everyone

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807471803117322570

 

[Stephen]

The best defenseman that are willing to sign with Toronto are Tanev and Zadorov. Even if Zadorov isn't perfect, he is the most gifted one that would potentially sign a contract.

I wouldn't be surprised if they steer towards Hakanpaa if Zadorov goes to Boston.

No we have to get Zadorov here. Check out the number of picks we’ve surrendered to rent Schenn, Edmundson, Lyubushkin twice and it’s pretty obvious we need to lock that player type up to save costs on draft capital.

 

[Gary Nylund]

I just don't think this will be a contract that anyone will ever complain about when they watch the player. Now,a guy like Montour? That will be a terrible contract.

If he drops off like Brodie did and still has a couple of years to go on his contract, you better believe people will be complaining. If you don't think that's what would happen then you're just kidding yourself.

 

[BM14]

Marner and picks for Shesterkin. Do it. Do it. Do it.

 

[stickty111]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807478795802153411

 

[pspot]

Debrusk talk has gone silent

 

[OVO16]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807478795802153411

Would love to get Bertuzzi locked in too.

I dont count Domi and Bertuzzi in the "run it back" group. Both played 1 year for us and I thought both were great fits with the team. Especially Mathews.

Both added an element that we needed

Marner on the other hand, can leave

 

[rumman]

Hoping Boston takes him away from us

so your hoping for another first round exit?

 

[Rare Jewel]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807472428152701041

As expected, the Americans (Roy and Pesce) don't want to come to Canada.

sigh...

 

[rumman]

Is it official that the leafs are not qualifying Liljegren? I get the risk an arbitrator might give him more than the leafs are comfortable but seems kind of wild to let him walk.

can they not walk away from the decision?

Nothing wrong with Zadorov. He's a big-time player, especially in the playoffs too.

Funny reading the Bruins board and they all want Zadorov and compare him to having Chara. Meanwhile we dont want him

only the fans of Leaf Nation that don;t understand hockey don't want him..............

 

[ULF_55]

Zadorov is physical, can skate, and is a NHL defender with size and attitude.

I don't believe anyone is expecting him to come into the Leafs and be their defensive leader.

That is supposed to be Rielly's job, but maybe it'll be (assuming signs) Tanev?

 

[LeafSteel]

What happened to everyone trading 3-4 pieces for McGroarty?

Not a peep now on him.

Did I miss something?

 

[Burnie97]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807478795802153411

It wouldn't work cap wise so maybe more is going on. Never know.

 

[TMLAM34]

Would be fantastic to re-sign Bertuzzi to a 5/6 year deal worth 4.5 million per.