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Kapanen

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Team: 2019-20 Toronto Maple Leafs
Initial Creation Date: Feb. 11, 2020
Published: Feb. 11, 2020
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Anyone give any credibility to that "Mike Litorus" account on twitter? He broke the trade with LA perfectly, literally a few hours before it happened. He recently tweeted a big trade is coming because of a few players being very toxic in the room. He did not mention any names but based on recency, I'd have to guess its Kapanen?

Anyways, maybe the Leafs do move Kapanen before the deadline for a defence plus 3C upgrade. New Jersey just seems like the ideal trade partner for the Leafs right now, a bad/non-playoff team with pieces the Leafs need.
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  1. Der-Arguchintsev, Semyon
  2. Dermott, Travis
  3. Kapanen, Kasperi
  4. 2020 2nd round pick (TOR)
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New Jersey can either decide to keep Kapanen or flip him.
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Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:04 a.m.
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Yup I believe its Kappy. There were locker room issues with him before. But I dont think he is the only one.
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Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:05 a.m.
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If it is true, I wouldn't be shocked if the guy going the other way is Dumba instead. Leafs have reportedly been all over him and Elliotte Friedman has mentioned a possibility of Dumba to the Leafs a number of times. & he was also the one that said the Leafs were highly in on Campbell just a few hours before that trade broke. Kapanen seems to fit in Minnesota well too so there could be something there. Leafs are supposed to find out today what Rielly's status is for the rest of the season and if he's out it opens up more room to bring in Dumba.. could be a deal made soon
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Doubt if Kapanen is toxic as you suggest. Maybe one of those trades happen cause two trades leave the Leafs weak on the wing if Aberg is in the top12, and no other NHL forward depth.
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Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:08 a.m.
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If it is true, I wouldn't be shocked if the guy going the other way is Dumba instead. Leafs have reportedly been all over him and Elliotte Friedman has mentioned a possibility of Dumba to the Leafs a number of times. & he was also the one that said the Leafs were highly in on Campbell just a few hours before that trade broke. Kapanen seems to fit in Minnesota well too so there could be something there. Leafs are supposed to find out today what Rielly's status is for the rest of the season and if he's out it opens up more room to bring in Dumba.. could be a deal made soon


I hope not. Dumba is downgrade defensively on literally Ceci. He is bad. Offensively talented of course.
Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:11 a.m.
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Yup I believe its Kappy. There were locker room issues with him before. But I dont think he is the only one.


Who do you think the other guy(s) are?

As for the trades, I've said in the Leafs forum section that they don't get better on defense by trading Dermott.
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Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:13 a.m.
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Doubt if Kapanen is toxic as you suggest. Maybe one of those trades happen cause two trades leave the Leafs weak on the wing if Aberg is in the top12, and no other NHL forward depth.


Put Mason Marchment in the top 12, instead of Aberg then. Maybe I overpaid for DeMelo and don't really need to add in Gauthier, but I tried to make the cap work there. But ideally, I would like to see the leafs trade with New Jersey.
Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:15 a.m.
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I hope not. Dumba is downgrade defensively on literally Ceci. He is bad. Offensively talented of course.


He's basically a right handed Dion Phaneuf 2.0.
He hasn't been brutal defensively but I worry about him not coming back strong after a pretty serious injury. I think he fits Keefe system better and would be a good fit on Toronto. Could shelter him a bit by playing him with Muzzin if needed. & if Kapanen is becoming a locker room issue then it makes sense to have him be the centre piece of the deal. I wouldn't overspend if I was Toronto but Minnesota would be selling low on Dumba if they moved him right now anyways so it might be a low risk, high reward situation for the Leafs
Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:15 a.m.
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Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:15 a.m.
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Just say the name Mike Litorus out loud and let me know if you think that's the name of a real person with NHL trade scoops.
Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:16 a.m.
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Who do you think the other guy(s) are?

As for the trades, I've said in the Leafs forum section that they don't get better on defense by trading Dermott.


It's JT lol
Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:16 a.m.
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Who do you think the other guy(s) are?

As for the trades, I've said in the Leafs forum section that they don't get better on defense by trading Dermott.


Id keep Dermott because I dont believe they would want Sandin to be on their playoff defense his first year. Especially against Tampa/Boston.

Other guys? Meh.. I would not be surprised if its Barrie or Mango. Mango more likely than Barrie. But there is something really weird about Barrie in Toronto that makes me think that he wont be a Leaf after deadline. Also Ceci is done as Leaf, hopefully all people know that.
Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:17 a.m.
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Doubt if Kapanen is toxic as you suggest. Maybe one of those trades happen cause two trades leave the Leafs weak on the wing if Aberg is in the top12, and no other NHL forward depth.


It's already well known that he's overslept for multiple practices. One was even at noon.. so there's definitely logic behind it. Leafs are a team that preach accountability so it makes a ton of sense that these actions could be making Kapanen a problem internally
Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:20 a.m.
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He's basically a right handed Dion Phaneuf 2.0.
He hasn't been brutal defensively but I worry about him not coming back strong after a pretty serious injury. I think he fits Keefe system better and would be a good fit on Toronto. Could shelter him a bit by playing him with Muzzin if needed. & if Kapanen is becoming a locker room issue then it makes sense to have him be the centre piece of the deal. I wouldn't overspend if I was Toronto but Minnesota would be selling low on Dumba if they moved him right now anyways so it might be a low risk, high reward situation for the Leafs


His defensive impact is one of the worst Ive seen. Boy is lucky to have Brodin on his pair man.. he is bad defensively. Phaneuf 2.0 exactly. Leafs need defensive D who can skate well.
Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:22 a.m.
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His defensive impact is one of the worst Ive seen. Boy is lucky to have Brodin on his pair man.. he is bad defensively. Phaneuf 2.0 exactly. Leafs need defensive D who can skate well.


Also worth noting that the team he plays for sucks.. he might not be motivated. A change of scenery and environment does wonders to guys sometimes
Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:23 a.m.
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If it is true, I wouldn't be shocked if the guy going the other way is Dumba instead. Leafs have reportedly been all over him and Elliotte Friedman has mentioned a possibility of Dumba to the Leafs a number of times. & he was also the one that said the Leafs were highly in on Campbell just a few hours before that trade broke. Kapanen seems to fit in Minnesota well too so there could be something there. Leafs are supposed to find out today what Rielly's status is for the rest of the season and if he's out it opens up more room to bring in Dumba.. could be a deal made soon


i love this broke ass game of rumour telephone
Friedman says the leafs might have inquired about dumba and a week later suddenly the leafs are ALL over him.
Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:24 a.m.
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Also worth noting that the team he plays for sucks.. he might not be motivated. A change of scenery and environment does wonders to guys sometimes


it's also worth noting that he is bad defensively and he always has been, and he's not something the leafs need remotely
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Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:26 a.m.
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Quoting: Claesson4Norris
Just say the name Mike Litorus out loud and let me know if you think that's the name of a real person with NHL trade scoops.


I get it, but he broke the Campbell trade hours before it actually happened. Certainly there has to be some credibility there and not just some clown hiding behind a fake joke name.
Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:27 a.m.
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Trading Dermott before you know the health status of Rielly is risky. Think of how limited Gardner and Dermott were in the playoffs last year and the Leafs had no better options. I don't think you get Demelo for that **** soup of players you threw at Ottawa, they have little reason to want that return for him.

Jersey trade is not great, they probably get more of a return on those guys (if they want to trade them) by splitting them up. Severson is kind of like Dumba, not great in the defensive end and thus may not be a great fit for the Leafs. Frankly, if that's the trade they make, they're probably better, but trading Dermott right now is risky.
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Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:29 a.m.
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Also worth noting that the team he plays for sucks.. he might not be motivated. A change of scenery and environment does wonders to guys sometimes


Of course it does. I would not be surprised if he is much improved in Toronto, but still not the type of guy we need frankly.
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i love this broke ass game of rumour telephone
Friedman says the leafs might have inquired about dumba and a week later suddenly the leafs are ALL over him.


Friedman has said it multiple times that the Leafs have checked in on Dumba. Clearly showing they have interest. And Friedman is a pretty good source around the league.

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it's also worth noting that he is bad defensively and he always has been, and he's not something the leafs need remotely


Again, a change of scenery can greatly benefit guys. And Dumba fits Keefe up tempo system. Look at Kovalchuk. Everyone said he was done when he left LA, then he goes to Montreal and he looks like a brand new motivated player. I mean if you don't want Dumba, have fun going with a right side of Barrie, Holl, and whoever right now..
Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.
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Of course it does. I would not be surprised if he is much improved in Toronto, but still not the type of guy we need frankly.


He brings skill and physicality from the back end. Could be exactly what Toronto needs
Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:32 a.m.
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He brings skill and physicality from the back end. Could be exactly what Toronto needs


Exactly what toronto needs is a defensively reliable partner for Rielly. He is not that.
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Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:33 a.m.
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Exactly what toronto needs is a defensively reliable partner for Rielly. He is not that.


Or Rielly needs to be better at defence?
Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:34 a.m.
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Or Rielly needs to be better at defence?


I dont think he would be better. Also.. what would be the point in bringing a guy in who doesnt fill your need but forces other guy to fill that need. You can literally keep Barrie if thats the case.
Feb. 11, 2020 at 9:34 a.m.
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Friedman has said it multiple times that the Leafs have checked in on Dumba. Clearly showing they have interest. And Friedman is a pretty good source around the league.



Again, a change of scenery can greatly benefit guys. And Dumba fits Keefe up tempo system. Look at Kovalchuk. Everyone said he was done when he left LA, then he goes to Montreal and he looks like a brand new motivated player. I mean if you don't want Dumba, have fun going with a right side of Barrie, Holl, and whoever right now..


Friedman has quoted the same exact check in multiple times, that doesnt mean the leafs have checked in multiple times, also Freids hasnt been a good insider in years and even when he was good he was never great
and a change of scenery does not make a player into a different type of player. Matt Dumba is Tyson Barrie who will hit a dude some times. That is what he is, he will never be more than that.
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