Friedman: Travis Dermott very likely to be traded.

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

said on the Jeff Markek show today that Travis Dermott is very likely to be traded regardless of what else the Leafs do.

We have all heard the rumors of Giordano wanting to come home and I think that is where this is going and I would not have an issue with it for a couple reasons.

1 even at his advanced age Giordano is still better than Dermott and anything that makes Toronto better is a good deal.

but also it would clear 1.5 million off the cap going forward

between Ritchie< Dermott and Kessel coming off the books thats an extra 5.2 million to work with in the off season so if you want to look at it from a future standpoint there are positives there as well.

I am not suggesting Dermott for Giordano straight up but I do think if Giordano comes to Toronto Dermott is in that deal.

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[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Dermott either to Seattle or Anaheim.

 

[Voight]

If Giordano still wants to play after this year, regardless of where he's traded to, I think he would take a discount to sign in Toronto like Spezza did.

 

[The90]

Could see him flourishing in a bigger role.

 

[BKarchitect]

Makes sense...with the kids playing so well this year and more blueline help on the way (one assumes), no idea where Dermott fits in.

He's a pretty ok player IMO who can do a solid enough job in a low-minute pairing. But if you can get value out of him (either directly or as a piece in a larger deal), you might as well if you are Toronto. I don't see much of a future for him there.

 

[Blacephalon]

will be interesting to see the return considering the names leaf fans have been floating out for him

 

[TheDoldrums]

The Leafs have a lot of options for the 5/6/7 roles on defense and for whatever reason the coaching staff doesn't seem high on Dermott. I still like him though, I think he could be a fine bottom pair guy for awhile, maybe even 2nd pair if he improves a bit.

 

[Leafsfan74]

I said last year before he was signed for two more years that I see Dermott as a reliable, professional D Man now. In short, he will have a career somewhere and will only improve with age.

Any team on the rebuild would be a good spot for him. Seattle does make sense for sure.

 

[Team Cozens]

Maybe he is a throw in for Giordano. Or waived.

 

[AcerComputer]

With these TDL prices should at least return a 1st rounder.

 

[CupInSIX]

He had such potential before that brutal leg injury.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Expected

 

[A1LeafNation]

With these TDL prices should at least return a 1st rounder.

Maybe even two 1sts lol

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Maybe even two 1sts lol

If its not a top 3 pick in next years draft, you have to wonder if its even worth it, you know?

 

[Mitch nylander]

After seeing the prices for other players.

I'd hope for at least a third + a C+ level prospect or a throw-in for a better player.

A place like Ottawa would be a good spot for him. He's better than what they currently have , Mete/Brown/Holden. He's young and fits their time frame and is cost controlled for Melnyk.

Dermott for an early 3rd and Reinhardt/D'aoust

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

With these TDL prices should at least return a 1st rounder.

Or maybe a bad player on an expiring contract and a mid rounder

After seeing the prices for other players.

I'd hope for at least a third + a C+ level prospect or a throw-in for a better player.

A place like Ottawa would be a good spot for him. He's better than what they currently have , Mete/Brown/Holden. He's young and fits their time frame and is cost controlled for Melnyk.

Dermott for a 3rd and Aspirot/D'aoust

Change the prospect to Mete. I've been thinking 3rd or 4th + Mete for Dermott makes sense for a while. I wouldnt give up Reinhardt or Daoust on top of a 3rd, could see the organization doing it depending on how DJ feels about Dermott, though.

 

[Kurtz]

Gio for Dermott and late pick I think is a win-win.

 

[kanucks25]

Cap dump.

 

[BlueBaron]

I hope he gets a good chance somewhere.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

This screams Seattle

 

[cyris]

Dermott either to Seattle or Anaheim.

Seattle’s head coach was Toronto’s defencman coach the previous couple seasons. I don’t really know if that is a positive or a negative for Dermott lol

 

[Prairie Habs]

Gio for Dermott and late pick I think is a win-win.

Seattle isn't trading their captain for a guy who is barely above what you find on the waiver wire. They are loaded with depth guys, they need quality. They'll trade Gio for futures and hope they pan out better than Dermott.

 

[57special]

This screams "Why?"

 

[Foppberg]

I remember when he was touted as a future top pairing Dman. Classic

 

[JKG33]

I wonder if he goes to Chicago, they seem to be collecting former Erie Otters