Not sure if Blackwood even would cost as much as I had added, or maybe he costs more, his value right now seems extremely low (I would target Nico Daws frankly over Blackwood), but Blackwood is apparently available. Main objective was to move out the salaries of Kerfoot and Holl, then buyout Mrazek.
Philippe Myers is likely to bought out buy Nashville for a cap *credit* of 660K, and he played for the Marlies this season on loan. I expect the leafs to add him as a 7th dman, which you can do worse for a 6'5" RD as a 7D, with 6'5" Rubins as 8LD.
Gave Sandin his QO on a 1 year deal (Leafs did the same with dermott), then Liljegren got 2 years at 1.25M, gave engvall security with a 3 year 1.75M deal. I honestly have no idea if Blackwell is a league min, 2M, like what, i just gave him his old salary with a 50K boost. Kase was the hardest one, I debated not re-signing him and grabbing a diff UFA like Aston-Reese for 4RW, but ended up deciding 1.5M with a 2nd year of security is a fair compromise for the always injured player. Knies signs out of NCAA, and Robertson I have faith in as middle six already. His AHL numbers are good but not great, but that's before recognizing he was PP2. His 5on5 production was 3rd best in the league for U23 players and he's 20. His production is right in line with his brother's too, which is encouraging. For him, if he can stay healthy, no reason I can see not to have him next to Tavares.
This playoffs probably moves Nichushkin past may bet of 5.5M, but there's enoughother good UFA players that I could get another 2nd line C/W if needed.
I also wonder why Leafs fans are so horny to get Blackwood. He was terrible last year and is a big wildcard. Seems scary to put the stanley cup hopes of the team on that guy.
I also wonder why Leafs fans are so horny to get Blackwood. He was terrible last year and is a big wildcard. Seems scary to put the stanley cup hopes of the team on that guy.
Quoting: sedin33
Apparently Kerfoot, Holl and a mid pick can get the Leafs any player
As said in the description. they were just cap move trades. a 6'4" RD who is good on the PK and a middle six C/LW/RW who plays PP and PK have value. How much, I dont know. From what's being said, Devils want an upgrade on goaltending ( a lot of reports have campbell linked to the devils) so i figured why not trade for blackwood. Getting him without backup support is a massive gamble, but I used that money for Val who i've liked for a while and sadly (or happily for himself) got ahuge raise after this year.
McDavid, Connor
$250,000)
CapFriendly
CapFriendly