GDT: Trades & Free Agency

[Leaf Rocket]

Kakko would be nice for the Ducks.

The Finn Kakko can good tricks within hands and club.

The Finn Kakko should move this time or in the summer or later.

2 should win.

if that's what you believe pal.

 

[Fogelhund]

Trade deadline thoughts....

I'm not sure what we should do here.... It's easy to have an extreme reaction to the game last night, and the prior Boston one... but I just don't know... I don't know who was affected by the flu, and to what degree that affected our play. If I knew we were fully healthy, and we just weren't good enough, or couldn't rise to the occasion, I'd probably say don't trade any futures right now. If there is a legit reason we had an excuse... ok, go ahead and get that RD.

If we fail this year again, it's time for change... and some big change... we can't keep doing the same things, with the same people, and expecting something different to happen.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Because you just don't know. Who thought that Boston would go out in the first round last year? This is hockey, wierd shit happens single spring.

We're locked into this core, you have to go all in every year, or you might as well just start over and trade them all.

I agree to an extent but I also think it's necessary to take a step back to navigate to let things breathe.

I do agree though this year there is such an....uncertainty anything can have.

Also Simmonds!

 

[Liga]

if that's what you believe pal.

I think this was a general NHL thread but no.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

I think this was a general NHL thread but no.

haha all good! we dont mind the company

 

[The Podium]

I think Buchnevich is the add. With no 1st next year, it’s good to add a guy who can contribute both this season and next.

But I know people are going to overreact to a back half of back to back, 4 games in 6 nights while half the team seems to be battling a flu and say don’t spend at all.

 

[ErnieLeafs]

Trade deadline thoughts....

I'm not sure what we should do here.... It's easy to have an extreme reaction to the game last night, and the prior Boston one... but I just don't know... I don't know who was affected by the flu, and to what degree that affected our play. If I knew we were fully healthy, and we just weren't good enough, or couldn't rise to the occasion, I'd probably say don't trade any futures right now. If there is a legit reason we had an excuse... ok, go ahead and get that RD.

If we fail this year again, it's time for change... and some big change... we can't keep doing the same things, with the same people, and expecting something different to happen.

No reason to freak out about this week. The media will, for sure, because it drives engagement. Bunkis and McKee were embarrassing to listen to after the game. It was my first time listening to them, and I’m not sure how they have a show, let alone an audience.

It’s clear the team hasn’t been themselves, with flu running through the room. If you can add (reasonably), I see no reason not to.

Edit: a guy like Buchnevich works, because he makes your team better this year and next.

 

[LeafsFan89]

I don't know why people are saying that we shouldn't freak out about the last two Boston games:
- The core 4 look disengaged as they always do in playoff hockey/emotional games.

Unfortunately, we can't move any of the core 4, so until they start living up to expectations (i'll take average in the playoffs at this point), we're not going to have success.

 

[ToneDog]

No reason to freak out about this week. The media will, for sure, because it drives engagement. Bunkis and McKee were embarrassing to listen to after the game. It was my first time listening to them, and I’m not sure how they have a show, let alone an audience.

It’s clear the team hasn’t been themselves, with flu running through the room. If you can add (reasonably), I see no reason not to.

Edit: a guy like Buchnevich works, because he makes your team better this year and next.

Blues want 2 firsts. No thanks.

I don't know why people are saying that we shouldn't freak out about the last two Boston games:
- The core 4 look disengaged as they always do in playoff hockey/emotional games.

Unfortunately, we can't move any of the core 4, so until they start living up to expectations (i'll take average in the playoffs at this point), we're not going to have success.

They have the Bruins Flu.

 

[The Management]

I'd like to see assets spent judiciously today. Unless there is a bona-fide upgrade available, with some term attached, I'd rather not expend significant futures. I think this team has a lot of holes and to the extent they can be remediated (can't change the culture of the core unless you maybe can the guy behind the bench), then it's best dealt with in the off-season.

Still think a top four right handed defenseman has to be the priority, but I'd be fine with a winger or a center as long they're not merely here for a cup of coffee and gone again tomorrow. Not keen on forking over significant futures for a rental.

 

[bax]

Had a buddy try and convince me last night that Crosby will be traded today and it will be the biggest trade since Gretzky.
I laughed.

That came up on some random Twitter guys feed yesterday and of course the Leafs were one of the three teams he’d be willing to go to

 

[Leaf Rocket]

That came up on some random Twitter guys feed yesterday and of course the Leafs were one of the three teams he’d be willing to go to

It incarcerated bob he's been here with Eklund and also Dallasdave (that was a made-rumor monger for a study to see the influences).

 

[stats1]

Dubas being Dubas in Pitt. Gets wrecked on the 1st conditions, acquires three prospects who more then likely will not be significant NHL players, and Michael Bunting.

That's not a good trade.

At the very least should’ve got one top prospect. Got 3 mid prospects and the 1st round pick was conditional. If the Rangers were offering Kakko and Othmann I would’ve taken that package. But it’s Dubas so I’m not surprised

 

[ErnieLeafs]

Blues want 2 firsts. No thanks.


They have the Bruins Flu.

That price may come down, who knows.

 

[bax]

It incarcerated bob he's been here with Eklund and also Dallasdave (that was a made-rumor monger for a study to see the influences).

It’s too bad. He’d make a decent 4C

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Chips we are likely to move:
-Robertson
-Lily ( )
-2024 1st rounder for a player or a 2nd/3rd rounder
-2026 3rd

edit: should mention could move not guaranteed!

 

[ToneDog]

That price may come down, who knows.

Here are our picks for the next 3 drafts:

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Here are our picks for the next 3 drafts:

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I think the last hour when people are scrambling is the best time to see if we can snatch someone.

 

[garce]

It’s too bad. He’d make a decent 4C

Move him to the wing

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Move him to the wing

Every time, your dog profile picture makes me smile so thank you for that

 

[ToneDog]

I think the last hour when people are scrambling is the best time to see if we can snatch someone.

I'd use Robbie and Holmberg to get a better forward and I'd add Lily to get a top 4 RHD with term.

Dubas would probably be interested in Robbie and Holmberg.

 

[stats1]

I think Buchnevich is the add. With no 1st next year, it’s good to add a guy who can contribute both this season and next.

But I know people are going to overreact to a back half of back to back, 4 games in 6 nights while half the team seems to be battling a flu and say don’t spend at all.

My thoughts exactly. My wish list is 1.Buchnevich 2. Toffoli 3. Zucker

 

[DarkKnight]

Carolina fans seem pretty happy with what they gave up, unless they win the cup it's a 2nd rounder, Bunting and some mid prospects, plus retention.

 

[SprDaVE]

I think Buchnevich is the add. With no 1st next year, it’s good to add a guy who can contribute both this season and next.

But I know people are going to overreact to a back half of back to back, 4 games in 6 nights while half the team seems to be battling a flu and say don’t spend at all.

I'd definitely take a look at Buchnevich but we can't do it enough it's 50% retention and they want a ton for that. Zucker would be a good alternative that would be much cheaper to acquire.

We all know how this team performs in high pressure situation so until they prove otherwise, they'll never get the benefit of the doubt or a break based on what you just mentioned. Seeing Matthews and Marner turn into ghosts as soon as there's pressure is the most annoying shit ever.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

I'd use Robbie and Holmberg to get a better forward and I'd add Lily to get a top 4 RHD with term.

As far as I know... I think Robbie and Lily would be mainly used to get someone who can make an immediate impact. Otherwise, I can't imagine them moving, even if Lily has been struggling.