Edited Jun. 1, 2016 at 6:18 p.m.
Quoting: BruinsGuyFYI
Seems like your idea of perfect is pretty attainable. I'm hoping your wrong on Vesey though, we need him in Boston.
Yeah, I think it's most likely going to be between the Leafs and Bruins for Vesey. I really like him, too, and think he would be a boost to both teams.
I definitely think I'm being practical. I personally would love to add Stamkos (who wouldn't?!) but the cap space isn't there.
Quoting: palhal
If Pickard is a NHL goalie, and young and inexpensive, the Avs aren't going to take that little in return for him (although I like the three Marlies) Can't see other teams taking on cap space with those Leafs without having to give money back to the Leafs. Bozak is still a handy guy for the Leafs to have till Nylander and Matthews are transitioned in to NHLers.
Michalek has a total NMC clause with the Leafs....If he wanted to go to the Swiss League OK, but he probably wants to play as a Leaf and then get traded at the deadline to contender for his last NHL action.
With the Avs, I think you have to put it into perspective that it's the Avs! LOL. They're one of the worst run teams in the league, however, I do think it's a reasonable offer considering how much Roy loves his Russian and French players. Soshnikov is the kind of player Roy loves to use and Gauthier is the 6'4" centre that Roy would overpay to acquire.
The reason I sent Michalek to the Swiss League is rumors I've read online that suggest he would prefer to go there either now or eventually. It would be nice for the Leafs and fit into my "perfect summer" theme.
Matthews performed very well in the Swiss League himself so I highly doubt he'll have much trouble fitting into an NHL top 6 role ASAP.
Nylander also proved with his 20+ game NHL stint at the end of the year that he's more than capable of playing in the NHL as a centre.
I really don't think Bozak is needed. I do think it's going to be VERY HARD to move him in the summer but, again, this is playing into my "perfect summer" ideal scenario.