Trades & Free Agency Thread: Off-season Edition

[Sypher04]

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I am a little surprised not one team took a shot on him

 

[Menzinger]

Free Phil!

 

[SprDaVE]

Free Phil!

I wish roster size was 25 just so we could put him there

 

[Fogelhund]

Dude has 992 points.... It would be nice for him to get that 1000... If we could carry an extra roster player, just trot him out on the PP.

 

[Contenderorpretender]

I'm not sure how to respond to this. I mean, is this a case of purposefully being difficult, or having a complete lack of knowledge of stats... I really can't tell. Statistical variances beyond the norm, aren't valid measurements of any future success. Lorentz's career shooting is 8%... expecting nearly 29% going forward, based on two goals in 7 shots is foolish at best.

Marner's shooting % in the playoffs career is 7.6%... That's what you'd expect from him going forward, unless somehow he makes changes in his game to improve that. He shot just above that this year.

Still better shooting% than marner.

 

[stickty111]

I wish roster size was 25 just so we could put him there

Am I wrong to suggest I rather have him over Paches? Even ignoring the Nostalgia factor.
Of course I'm biased. Still love the guy

 

[ULF_55]

Am I wrong to suggest I rather have him over Paches? Even ignoring the Nostalgia factor.
Of course I'm biased. Still love the guy

He was honest, so give him the 16 games to get the 8 points.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Whenever it happens I hope the Leafs sign Phil to a 1 day contract so he can retire as a Leaf

 

[rumman]

Whenever it happens I hope the Leafs sign Phil to a 1 day contract so he can retire as a Leaf

I’m sure Phil doesn’t feel the ssme about Toronto as his fans do, he was ran out of town why would he want to come back…….

 

[ULF_55]

I’m sure Phil doesn’t feel the ssme about Toronto as his fans do, he was ran out of town why would he want to come back…….

Who was that author who talked dirt about him prior to his draft?

ESPN: Kessel's Draft Combine wasn't pretty.

Goon's World All-Time Most Viewed Blog Post Phil Kessel's Combines; "It wasn't pretty." I wanted to dust this blog post off so other cou...

ndgoon.blogspot.com

How many Cups for Phil?

Phil shoved it down their throats.

 

[Antropovsky]

If Phil got into real athletes shape he could probably play alot longer.

 

[ULF_55]

If Phil got into real athletes shape he could probably play alot longer.

Played most games in his draft class, some will pass him, with more years played.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Ah I see… he wants that 1000 point mark

Would be a nice feather in his cap

 

[rojac]

Whenever it happens I hope the Leafs sign Phil to a 1 day contract so he can retire as a Leaf

This whole "1 day contract to retire as a XXXX" is possibly the stupidest thing in professional sports.

 

[ULF_55]

This whole "1 day contract to retire as a XXXX" is possibly the stupidest thing in professional sports.

Almost as bad as a shootout for an Olympic medal.
Unless it is this ...

 

[rumman]

Who was that author who talked dirt about him prior to his draft?

ESPN: Kessel's Draft Combine wasn't pretty.

Goon's World All-Time Most Viewed Blog Post Phil Kessel's Combines; "It wasn't pretty." I wanted to dust this blog post off so other cou...

ndgoon.blogspot.com

How many Cups for Phil?

Phil shoved it down their throats.

Revenge is a dish best served cold, it was priceless when he brought the cup to Toronto, as good a troll as he was a sniper…….

 

[OVO16]

Atlantic Division gonna be a bloodbath again

Now NHL’s heaviest team, are Bruins looking to go back to ‘big bad’ brand of hockey?

The 2024-25 Bruins are the heaviest team in the NHL, and also boast 13 skaters at 6-foot-3 or taller. Will that matter on the ice?

www.boston.com

 

[Maple Leaf]

Should sign thrill

 

[Sypher04]

Atlantic Division gonna be a bloodbath again

Now NHL’s heaviest team, are Bruins looking to go back to ‘big bad’ brand of hockey?

The 2024-25 Bruins are the heaviest team in the NHL, and also boast 13 skaters at 6-foot-3 or taller. Will that matter on the ice?

www.boston.com

What a dumb article.
Boston might be large but they aren’t a very physically imposing team.

 

[Roo]

What a dumb article.
Boston might be large but they aren’t a very physically imposing team.

Cup winners on the opposite end probably tells you it’s meaningless.

 

[darrylsittler27]

They could offer a swap but then he has to beat out Woll or Stolarz.

I think the odds of the Leafs acquiring a goalie prospect are probably not very high.

 

[SprDaVE]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1835077320580771853

 

[ULF_55]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1835077320580771853

A couple double digit players?

 

[Kiwi]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1835077320580771853

Some slim pickings to be had

If ever there was a team who should of been talking to the Leafs about Robertson it's Columbus
Probably wouldn't have cost a ton to aquire or pay but with some upside still

Your rebuilding, that's an acceptable dice roll imo

 

[SprDaVE]

Some slim pickings to be had

If ever there was a team who should of been talking to the Leafs about Robertson it's Columbus
Probably wouldn't have cost a ton to aquire or pay but with some upside still

Your rebuilding, that's an acceptable dice roll imo

I'm sure they'll look at some options like JVR, Clutterbuck and Hoffman but the trade route could be viable. What Columbus needs is salary to reach the floor comfortably. They won't have any issues finding options but I think the Leafs could be good trading partners.