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Yeah someone posted a scenario where he misses the first game and then use emergency recall on him for second. I think that’s what will happen.
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And this is why vets and overseas players will continue to sign here.
I like Simmonds but we have at least 3 better 4th liners right now.
I mean wouldn't waiving him do the exact same thing as the email we just sent?
It's a cool gesture but not like every team in the league wasn't about to get a chance at him
It's a cool gesture but not like every team in the league wasn't about to get a chance at him
I think the trade does two things.
a 7th is still a 7th. If someone wants to give you something for him, great. Although I don't think they care if they get anything back.
I think the bigger thing here is it gives Simmonds some control over where he goes, which is probably important to him and our GM, we want Simmonds to leave happy if possible.
I am sure waivers is the next step.
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I think they will sign ZAR to $750
Send down Robertson
Put Liljegren on LTIR
Put Tavares on IR
Call up Robertson on emergency basis (doesn't count on the cap)
Send down Robertson
Put Liljegren on LTIR
Put Tavares on IR
Call up Robertson on emergency basis (doesn't count on the cap)
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Basically leaves us with enough room for Malgin and ZAR at league minimum.
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I agree with all those moves. If the Leafs end up fully healthy in 5-10 games with Tavares coming back, I think Aube-Kubel would be the one to go. Malgin and Robertson have made the team.
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Adam Gaudette is a better hockey player then Nic Aube-Kubel.
I disagree. Although, NAK is likely the 12th or 13th forward when everyone is healthy. He plays an important role way better than Gaudette does and cheaper than Engvall on that line.
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Gaudette looks like he has a lot left untapped. Looks like he could be a feistier customer on the 4th line to go along with a ZAR and NAK.
He's a career 51% on his FO's in 1600+ attempts and imo playing center would keep him more involved in the play. Wouldn't mind if him and JT swapped spots for a bit.
are we still over the cap?
he can* play, he just doesn't fit our team. If you put him on a team like Tampa or back with LA or even Calgary with Darryl Sutter, he's probably be very effective in those lineups. They play a very heavy forechecking/cycle game which he is still good at. He can't keep up with the tempo and pace Keefe wants to play at here in Toronto
he can* play, he just doesn't fit our team. If you put him on a team like Tampa or back with LA or even Calgary with Darryl Sutter, he's probably be very effective in those lineups. They play a very heavy forechecking/cycle game which he is still good at. He can't keep up with the tempo and pace Keefe wants to play at here in Toronto
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Gaudette and Zar were also teammates for 2 years at Northeastern NCAA, with previous chemistry.
Zach Aston Reese (ZAR), who just signed, went undrafted before he attended Northeastern University and played 4 years for the Huskies. During his time in the NCAA, he made the Hockey East All-Star team twice (one 1st Team, and one 2nd Team). He was a Hobey Baker nominee (the most outstanding NCAA Division 1 player), and was voted Hockey East Player of the Year in his senior season.
That same season, Adam Gaudette made the Hockey East All-Star 3rd team and was beginning to forge his own path in the NCAA as a member of Northeastern. His collegiate career culminated with similar accolades, finishing his 3rd and final season on the Hockey East All-Star 1st team, winning Hockey East Player of the Year, and actually winning the Hobey Baker.
They had chemistry on the ice as linemates and also played on the power play together. In fact, after notching a hat trick against Clarkson, ZAR had this to say about his linemates who set up one of his goals;
“There’s just a lot of chemistry (on the line) right now,” said Aston-Reese. “I don’t even need to really look anymore. I can just know when I’m going to get the puck and when those guys (Adam Gaudette, and John Stevens) are going to be open.”
Off the ice, the two were very close. The bond of being teammates in NCAA Division 1 sports is unique and difficult to replicate. Gaudette was a 5th round pick for Vancouver, and when ZAR graduated, he had multiple offers to sign as a free agent and begin his professional career.
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Gaudette was competing for that second line winger spot in the lineup and was beaten out by Robertson and Malgin.
He's not suited for a defensive role.
Just put it into cap friendly. Put JT on IR and Liljegren on LTIR. After signing ZAR and sending Gaudette, Clifford, Simmonds down and keeping Malgin and Robertson the Leafs are over the cap by 717,000. And means the Leafs are running are running a 20 man roster with no healthy scratch call up possibilities on road trips. No idea what they will do. I’m not sure emergency call-up possibilities for Robertson would apply here would they?
Yup. If Tavares is hurt they have to run 19 players on Wednesday. Assuming he cant go on LTIR.
If hes healthy then they won't be a man short, but no room for extras so Robertson is in the AHL either way.
Under the first situation he can be recalled for game 2 under emergency basis though.
Only after playing one game. Assuming Tavares is out but not on LTIR - for a bit. 19 players for game 1 (11 forwards) without Robertson.
NR or someone else comes up for game 2 for $0
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