Edited Dec. 10, 2020 at 8:41 a.m.
Quoting: LeafsfanMathews
Yup Alex would be a great fit on the Leafs. But again with Cernak and Cirelli needing new contracts and TB already up against the Cap, retaining salary is something the can’t afford to do. And they still need to fill out a roster with league mins. As for Kerfoot can’t see him going anywhere now. Rosters are pretty much set plus there is still some quality UFAs that can be had for cheap
Yep, like I said, if Columbus missed out on Hoffman. Kerfoot would be a good option IMO. And a reasonable one at 3.5M. They definitely need a Top 6 LW.
But the Kerfoot trade could be to anywhere that needs him really. It would just be for the cap space. I would rather Killorn and (whatever D-man comes back from the Killorn trade) than Dermott and Kerfoot. Toronto has 10 players just like Kerfoot. They need Killorn’s toughness on that 2nd line. And like I said, if Hyman leaves next year in FA, Killorn would still be there.
And IMO, it’s not a huge drop off at the 3C from Keefoort to Thornton. As long as Thornton can play 75-80% of the games.
And a 3 line of Robertson/Thornton/Simmons would be great for Robertson. No one could bully him around with Thornton and Simmons on his line. And if Robertson isn’t ready, then it’s Mikheyev/Thornton/Simmons. And Vesey/Spezza/Babaranov on the 4th line or Engvall at Center. Or Joey Anderson at RW. There are some options and depth still.
The Flat cap is really hurting teams. All
Those contracts were signed thinking the cap would increase. 5M a year for 4 more years for TJ is gonna be tough to move. I think they are gonna have to retain atleast 1M. Even if they give up a 1st round pick asset to dump his salary. And Killorn contract is a lot more reasonable at 3.45M or 3M per year than 4.35M. I don’t think teams will want to take that all on either. Even if TB has to retain something. They are still getting their cap space. And in this deal, getting a cheap option at D, in Dermott, so they can try and trade McDonough too. And it wouldn’t be a huge drop off.