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Buffalo Fans you are not getting Kapanen for a 6th7th defensemen

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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:05 a.m.
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I don't see very many sabres fans making leafs/sabres trades.

Its mostly leafs fans or fans of other teams.

I don't think that valuation is unfair, just not sure about Johnsson after his injury. Also, I would rather move ristolainen or montour before miller (I am not saying moving those players to toronto)
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:06 a.m.
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Quoting: littlejerryseinfeld
I don't see very many sabres fans making leafs/sabres trades.

Its mostly leafs fans or fans of other teams.

When they do, they think Miller or Montour is worth a Kapanen.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:08 a.m.
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When they do, they think Miller or Montour is worth a Kapanen.


Ok. thank you for starting this VERY IMPORTANT thread.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:09 a.m.
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We have too many LW
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:12 a.m.
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Quoting: littlejerryseinfeld
Ok. thank you for starting this VERY IMPORTANT thread.


The pleasure is all mine.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:16 a.m.
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Okay, but I wouldn’t call Miller/Montour 6th/7th defensemen either though. Miller especially I think could fit quite well in Toronto, for the right price of course.
Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:17 a.m.
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Quoting: littlejerryseinfeld
Ok. thank you for starting this VERY IMPORTANT thread.


And making a thread on braccos value is JUST AS IMPORTANT
Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:19 a.m.
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The thinking behind trades for Kapanen is that he is stuck as a 3 RW on the Leafs behind Marner and Nylander.
The other GMs think "I can use him on our second line and get better production out of him"
So it seems logical to offer and 3rd pairing RD who could move up and be a 2nd pairing RD in Toronto
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:20 a.m.
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How about an 8th defenseman or a guy who fled the team for the KHL?
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:27 a.m.
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Quoting: ForsbergForVezina
Okay, but I wouldn’t call Miller/Montour 6th/7th defensemen either though. Miller especially I think could fit quite well in Toronto, for the right price of course.


Certainly, but is he worth a Kapanen? Definitely not.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:28 a.m.
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And making a thread on braccos value is JUST AS IMPORTANT


Had to be done
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:29 a.m.
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I like kk too but hes a 45 PT middle 6 winger , you're not getting a haul for him if you move him. Sure hes what 23, 24 he'll get better but how much better. Hes more speed than skill.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:31 a.m.
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Quoting: Jfstompers
I like kk too but hes a 45 PT middle 6 winger , you're not getting a haul for him if you move him. Sure hes what 23, 24 he'll get better but how much better. Hes more speed than skill.


Kapanen will easily be on Buffalo’s first line. He can put up points, will stand up for his teammates, but the biggest thing about him is his speed.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:32 a.m.
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IMPORTANT FOR LEAF FANS

YOURE NOT GETTING A FIRST FOR KAP
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:33 a.m.
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Quoting: TheLeafsSeason
Kapanen will easily be on Buffalo’s first line. He can put up points, will stand up for his teammates, but the biggest thing about him is his speed.


He wouldn't be , he'd be the 2nd line rw behind reinhart and its not even close
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:34 a.m.
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Kapanen is overvalued by Leafs fans. Montour is overvalued by Sabres fans. Neither team is trading with each other. That is all I have to say.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:39 a.m.
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Quoting: TheLeafsSeason
When they do, they think Miller or Montour is worth a Kapanen.


There's a few ironic parts of your title about Buffalo fans not getting Kapanen for a 6th or 7th defenseman.

1. I don't even really see Buffalo fans requesting this.
2. If they did, Miller is not a 6th or 7th defenseman. You know better
3. If you believed he was a 6th or 7th defenseman, why do you want him?
4. You obviously don't really believe he's a 6th or 7th defenseman, you put him on your first pair after trading for him
5. Since you want him on your team and think he's top 4 quality, be fair in what you are offering.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:41 a.m.
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I don't see Miller as that big of an "upgrade" over what the Leafs have right now TBH. I get the trading of Johnsson for cap purposes but this doesn't really qualify. This money out and more money in trade doesn't move the needle enough for me to see it as high value to the Leafs.
Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:44 a.m.
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There's a few ironic parts of your title about Buffalo fans not getting Kapanen for a 6th or 7th defenseman.

1. I don't even really see Buffalo fans requesting this.
2. If they did, Miller is not a 6th or 7th defenseman. You know better
3. If you believed he was a 6th or 7th defenseman, why do you want him?
4. You obviously don't really believe he's a 6th or 7th defenseman, you put him on your first pair after trading for him
5. Since you want him on your team and think he's top 4 quality, be fair in what you are offering.


I forgot to change his role when I was doing other signings. I meant to put him in the same pairing as Sandin.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:45 a.m.
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Certainly, but is he worth a Kapanen? Definitely not.


I've seen Hawks and Leafs fans alike on here saying Kapanen is worth Connor Murphy and I don't think Murphy is that much better than Miller. Just me though
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 9:51 a.m.
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Quoting: TheLeafsSeason
When they do, they think Miller or Montour is worth a Kapanen.


It's hard to argue that Kap and Montour are not equal value or that Kap is worth more - considering Montours drop in play coincidentally happened when he arrived at the tire fire that is Buffalo - prior to Buffalo aquiring Montour there wasn't a leaf fan out there that wouldn't of Kapenen on a silver plater for Anaheim to get Montour
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 10:04 a.m.
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Quoting: TheLeafsSeason
When they do, they think Miller or Montour is worth a Kapanen.


Montour is probably close
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 10:16 a.m.
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Kapanen will easily be on Buffalo’s first line. He can put up points, will stand up for his teammates, but the biggest thing about him is his speed.


The idea that he is better than reinhart is hilarious. he would be a middle 6 guy in buffalo. or we could just sign jesper fast and not give up assets.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 10:17 a.m.
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It's hard to argue that Kap and Montour are not equal value or that Kap is worth more - considering Montours drop in play coincidentally happened when he arrived at the tire fire that is Buffalo - prior to Buffalo aquiring Montour there wasn't a leaf fan out there that wouldn't of Kapenen on a silver plater for Anaheim to get Montour


I actually perused "toronto maple leafs interested in brandon montour" on google and saw a lot of nylander speculation. granted this was after his hold out, but you get the idea.
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Jun. 24, 2020 at 11:34 a.m.
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Quoting: RoyalBlueSabres
IMPORTANT FOR LEAF FANS

YOURE NOT GETTING A FIRST FOR KAP


Then he wouldn’t be traded. He’s a developed 1st round pick. He is fast gritty, scores big goals and has developed his puck possession. He’s a 20 goal scorer playing on the 3rd line. I think scouts would grade him on his skill not just results.
 
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