He's unfortunately not NHL caliber anymore. Leafs trading picks like they're candy.
you speak the truth papa Bush. A 3rd alone should have done the trick and I'm sure Kyle would take that 5th for Chad Ruhwedel. Two mediocre Dman are better than one.
Come on there’s no way he’s that bad. And at least we’re not trading 1st rounders like Kyle would have.
On the bright side, Ilya has paid off in the short term, when he was one of the worst defenders in the league, maybe Eddy can do the same? I love the guy and wish him nothing but the best, but I really think he's finished in the NHL after this season. Those back injuries destroyed his career.
Why does everyone get a blockbuster minus Toronto?
A number of guys the Leafs wanted were on Calgary, and the Flames were playing hardball with Toronto specifically. Tanev, Lindholm or Hanifin would've been solid adds but Conroy would rather be a dolt and get spanked by Vegas. Tarasenko was down entirely to his NTC as well, another case of a GM (Dorion) being a massive moron.
Leafs are also hesitant to move their 1st for a rental, and they don't have any 2nds to bridge the gap so they haven't been as active on top guys. Their priority adds are RD (which they've kind of addressed) and C and both are in short supply.
No idea why Nashville gave up a pick for him, there are better options on waivers today.
Beau shows flashes of being a very good player. He was excellent for the Isles in the playoffs just a few years ago and was productive when he first joined the Canucks. I think a guy like him will flourish in a system with strong offense like the one Brunette runs
Beau shows flashes of being a very good player. He was excellent for the Isles in the playoffs just a few years ago and was productive when he first joined the Canucks. I think a guy like him will flourish in a system with strong offense like the one Brunette runs
Trotz had him with the Isles. Obviously a fan of his because he just traded for him.