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Created by: Timmah007
Team: 2020-21 Toronto Maple Leafs
Initial Creation Date: Jul. 19, 2020
Published: Jul. 19, 2020
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I know it looks one sided at first however I don’t think it’s a terrible idea. Say what you want about Russell he is a shot blocking beast and makes smart plays without the puck and capable of playing the right side and against tough competition could fit the need very well short term while kerfoots term and cap hit is reasonable but with a flat cap and Spezza as an option removing the term becomes just as valuable. I dont see oilers willing to add picks because the term really doesn’t help them either it’s very possible be exposing to Seattle. It’s just a short term deal addressing needs both teams likely loose player after the year but gain cap space to attempt to address needs better.
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2020
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2021
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2022
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17$81,500,000$77,424,783$0$0$4,075,217
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$3,400,000$3,400,000
LW, RW
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$11,640,250$11,640,250
C
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$10,903,000$10,903,000
RW
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$2,250,000$2,250,000
RW, LW
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$11,000,000$11,000,000
C, LW
NMC
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$6,962,366$6,962,366
RW
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$1,250,000$1,250,000
RW, LW
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$3,200,000$3,200,000
RW
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Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$5,625,000$5,625,000
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
RD
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$5,000,000$5,000,000
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$4,000,000$4,000,000
LD/RD
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$1,650,000$1,650,000
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$894,167$894,167
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$700,000$700,000
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Jul. 19, 2020 at 7:45 p.m.
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this is a terrible idea, Kris Russell is awful. He cant defend or score or move the puck in transition. He's too expensive, too slow and now the Leafs need a 3C and still need to bolster the RD
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Jul. 19, 2020 at 7:46 p.m.
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This is not a good trade for Toronto
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Jul. 19, 2020 at 7:46 p.m.
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Please stop.
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Jul. 19, 2020 at 7:48 p.m.
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You realize you don't have enough cap space to fill the 6 remaining spots with the min salary raising to 750k right! 6 x 750000 = 4500000
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Jul. 19, 2020 at 7:49 p.m.
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Russell is exactly what leaf fans describe wanting. I’m not sure in their position they will do any better without removing something of real value. Kerfoot is the easiest replaceable person for cheaper. Removing the term could be very helpful next offseason when more teams are pressed for cap space.
Jul. 19, 2020 at 7:52 p.m.
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Quoting: Timmah007
Russell is exactly what leaf fans describe wanting. I’m not sure in their position they will do any better without removing something of real value. Kerfoot is the easiest replaceable person for cheaper. Removing the term could be very helpful next offseason when more teams are pressed for cap space.



This is delusional.
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Jul. 19, 2020 at 7:53 p.m.
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You realize you don't have enough cap space to fill the 6 remaining spots with the min salary raising to 750k right! 6 x 750000 = 4500000


Oilers could retain 500,000 to make it even for both clubs equal the cap hit going out and coming in.
Jul. 19, 2020 at 7:56 p.m.
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This is delusional.


How? Short term bandaid for both teams.
Jul. 19, 2020 at 7:57 p.m.
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Quoting: Timmah007
How? Short term bandaid for both teams.


No. Russel is a cap dump with negative value, Kerfoot is a young solid 3C who has proven he is worth his contract.
Jul. 19, 2020 at 8:02 p.m.
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Oh
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Jul. 19, 2020 at 8:03 p.m.
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No. Russel is a cap dump with negative value, Kerfoot is a young solid 3C who has proven he is worth his contract.


Or Russell is actually a premiere shot blocker and versatile veteran. He’s a cap dump for Edmonton because unlike Toronto they have more balanced youth commanding more minutes. Leafs have a hole he’s shown to be capable of playing and his defensive skill set seems to be a trait leafs fans are searching for.
Jul. 19, 2020 at 8:08 p.m.
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Or Russell is actually a premiere shot blocker and versatile veteran. He’s a cap dump for Edmonton because unlike Toronto they have more balanced youth commanding more minutes. Leafs have a hole he’s shown to be capable of playing and his defensive skill set seems to be a trait leafs fans are searching for.


Alright. If Edmonton retains 50% and pays a 3rd then they get Gauthier. Fair?
Jul. 19, 2020 at 8:15 p.m.
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Alright. If Edmonton retains 50% and pays a 3rd then they get Gauthier. Fair?


Now who’s being silly. Haha my deal is a one year solution for both teams I understand why people that haven’t watched russell actually play won’t see or understand that he actually does bring value given the ice time. Just because a player becomes a cap dump for one team doesn’t mean he can’t bring value and fill a hole on another.
Jul. 19, 2020 at 8:19 p.m.
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Now who’s being silly. Haha my deal is a one year solution for both teams I understand why people that haven’t watched russell actually play won’t see or understand that he actually does bring value given the ice time. Just because a player becomes a cap dump for one team doesn’t mean he can’t bring value and fill a hole on another.


But he wouldn't fill a hole on the Leafs. Sandin, Lehtonen (Best DMan in the K), and even Liljegren were playing better this year and it would be stupid to deny them ice team with an aging vet.
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Jul. 19, 2020 at 8:22 p.m.
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Russell is among the last Ds that Toronto should ever consider.
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Jul. 19, 2020 at 8:24 p.m.
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But he wouldn't fill a hole on the Leafs. Sandin, Lehtonen (Best DMan in the K), and even Liljegren were playing better this year and it would be stupid to deny them ice team with an aging vet.

If any of the young guys can be seen playing 20 minutes or so a night on the right side next season then ya pass but if want a defensive stop gap I don’t think it’s that terrible of an idea.
Jul. 19, 2020 at 8:32 p.m.
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Russell is exactly what leaf fans describe wanting. I’m not sure in their position they will do any better without removing something of real value. Kerfoot is the easiest replaceable person for cheaper. Removing the term could be very helpful next offseason when more teams are pressed for cap space.


i would love to see the leaf fans clamouring for someone who is a bad bottom pairing defender on the oilers.
And tell me just who the leafs could replace Kerfoot for on the cheap. please. i would LOVE to see that.
Jul. 19, 2020 at 8:34 p.m.
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i would love to see the leaf fans clamouring for someone who is a bad bottom pairing defender on the oilers.
And tell me just who the leafs could replace Kerfoot for on the cheap. please. i would LOVE to see that.


Simple, have Spezza as 3C and Gauthier at 4C with Korshkov on the wings.

What could go wrong
Jul. 20, 2020 at 1:14 a.m.
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maybe you should take a break from this site
Jul. 20, 2020 at 10:17 a.m.
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maybe you should take a break from this site


Haha maybe people need to smarten up and actually pay attention
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