Value of: Varlamov to the Leafs

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a very very good team but they have 1 MAJOR, and no it's not the defense It's the goaltending.

For all the talk of Fluery to the Leafs, and that would certainly be welcomed, I would prefer Varlamov because he has a contract for next year.

I know Varlamov has a NTC but Toronto has a good reputation with Russian players so I think he could be convinced to waive his NTC.

This is the best Leafs team we have seen in 20+ years and it's being held back by goaltending.

With the way Toronto can score Varlamov could be the missing piece

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[RationalExpectations]

Mrazek would need to go the other way and likely would cost a 2nd to dump (maybe even more).
Kuemper got a 1st an ok prospect (equiv to 2nd) and a 3rd, so could see Varlamov getting a bit less, likely needs 1.2m retention so that it s a wash with Mrazek.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

While yes there is a major issue with the current goaltending (hopefully Campbell will bounce back to how he started the year after this recovery) saying there isn't an issue in the defense is just false

 

[sittler rules!!!]

Yes, D has to be addressed, but this goaltending is beer league at best.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

I love the new look of the website! I can laugh at everyone’s terrible trade proposals lol

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Nobody is saying that the defense has no issues at all but it's impossible for the defense to look good when Peter Marazek is letting in that 2nd Arizona goal, or Jqck Campbell almost single handidly blows a 7-2 lead to De
troit which Peter Marazek almost finished off.

When you have Wayne Simmonds on video after the 2nd Arizona goal saying "you have to be f***ing kidding me" defense is no longer the main issue

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Nobody is saying that the defense has no issues at all but it's impossible for the defense to look good when Peter Marazek is letting in that 2nd Arizona goal, or Jqck Campbell almost single handidly blows a 7-2 lead to De
troit which Peter Marazek almost finished off.

When you have Wayne Simmonds on video after the 2nd Arizona goal saying "you have to be f***ing kidding me" defense is no longer the main issue

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Nobody is saying that the defense has no issues at all but it's impossible for the defense to look good when Peter Marazek is letting in that 2nd Arizona goal, or Jqck Campbell almost single handidly blows a 7-2 lead to De
troit which Peter Marazek almost finished off.

When you have Wayne Simmonds on video after the 2nd Arizona goal saying "you have to be f***ing kidding me" defense is no longer the main issue

 

[zar]

Mrazek would need to go the other way and likely would cost a 2nd to dump (maybe even more).
Kuemper got a 1st an ok prospect (equiv to 2nd) and a 3rd, so could see Varlamov getting a bit less, likely needs 1.2m retention so that it s a wash with Mrazek.

I like how half a season of Koskinen will cost a 1st to dump but 2.5 years of an equally effective Mrazek would cost a 2nd to dump. Try again… that’s not “rational expectations”.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I like how half a season of Koskinen will cost a 1st to dump but 2.5 years of an equally effective Mrazek would cost a 2nd to dump. Try again… that’s not “rational expectations”.

I don't think either guy costs a 1st to dump unless it's in a deal for Fluery but that's not a dump that's a hockey trade

 

[Jumptheshark]

Willing to bet leafs is on the no trade list

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Willing to bet leafs is on the no trade list

Because NTC's have never been waived

 

[Just a Fan]

Willing to bet leafs is on the no trade list

I think all Canadian teams are…

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

So convince him to waive

 

[Recipe Unlimited]

So convince him to waive

Thanks I'll go do that now

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Because NTC's have never been waived

It was already reported that varlamov doesn't want to play in Canada same with MAF. So yeah he's not going to waive it.

 

[34]

Goaltending is exactly what the Leafs need. The D had been solid all season, no issues.

Toronto is the one City in Canada players will come to play. Biggest hockey market.

 

[boredmale]

Mrazek would need to go the other way and likely would cost a 2nd to dump (maybe even more).
Kuemper got a 1st an ok prospect (equiv to 2nd) and a 3rd, so could see Varlamov getting a bit less, likely needs 1.2m retention so that it s a wash with Mrazek.

I can't speak for Lou but I am guessing they would take less value back if they don't have to eat any money. The big reason to get rid of Varlamov is to open cap space(ie say we can sign a backup for 2.5M this summer we gain 2.5M capspace).

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

If Varlamov isn't waiving for Edmonton he's not waiving for Toronto. it's already been mentioned that he wants the States only not Canada.

 

[miscs75]

If Varlamov would ok going to Toronto, Mrazek would be a non starter coming in return. Too much term on that contract and even Mitch Korn can’t fix his game at this point.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Because NTC's have never been waived

Does it hurt your feelings to be on that list. My guess most canadian teams are on the list

 

[CupHolders]

If Varlamov isn't waiving for Edmonton he's not waiving for Toronto. it's already been mentioned that he wants the States only not Canada.

Has this been reported? Or, is this assumed?

 

[Petes2424]

Unfortunately they’ve put themselves in this position and now probably have to pay the price. They almost have to make a move for Fleury or Varlamov, while at the same time find a suitor for Mrazek. Lou won’t be taking him. Hell, let’s call Holland… he may take him and not even ask for retention. He did draft him, and knowing Holland, he will justify the acquisition in his narrow mind.

I still find it bizarre anyone thought Mrazek would work in TO. When he’s on, he’s great but when he’s bad, he’s horribly bad in long stretches. When the pressure of being a number one came in Detroit, he flatlined. The man needs a therapist, because for whatever reason, when the spotlight is on him, he loses all concentration.

It’s beyond me how they allowed themselves to be in this position. Same goes with Edmonton. So now they have to pay the price.

After watching the Calgary game earlier, I’d much rather Greiss right now than either of the Leafs goaltenders. Sad, but he would probably give them a better shot. At this point, he’d probably cost the Leafs a 2nd as everyone knows they’re going to be calling and there’s not much out there.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

It was already reported that varlamov doesn't want to play in Canada same with MAF. So yeah he's not going to waive it.

No it wasn't it was reported Varlamov wouldn't waive for Edmonton

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Does it hurt your feelings to be on that list. My guess most canadian teams are on the list

1 we don't know who is on his list except Edmonton.

2 NTC's get waived all the time.