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Team: 2020-21 Toronto Maple Leafs
Initial Creation Date: Jan. 29, 2021
Published: Jan. 29, 2021
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Personally I think it’s only a matter of time before Lehtonen goes back to the KHL. He’s not beating out Dermott and if an injury should occur I’d rather see Sandin or Liljegren get the opportunity to evolve there games. IMO there is a place in the NHL for Lehtonen, it’s just unfortunate he will not get that chance with the Leafs. It’s not a good look to trade a free agent signing but IMO the lesser of two evils is to trade him then have him go back to the KHL. Vancouver fans, fair value? I’ve liked Kerfoot of late but I like this look better.

Sens fans is this fair? I realize Paul has been one of the better players this year but could he be available?

I could be wrong but I don’t see a scenario where Jumbo comes back in and gets into the top line again. Hyman is to valuable in that spot to take him off. Let him rotate with Spezza for 4th line C. I’m mean he is 41 coming off a fractured rib, not playing for a month, could be really tough for him to get back into the lineup. Even if the Leafs make no moves.


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Matthews Marner Nylander Tavares Paul Virtanen Anderson
Rielly Brodie Muzzin
Exposed Engvall Dermott Holl
Leafs trade 2nd rounder plus Hallander for Seattle to take Engvall

First time in a very long time I would change nothing to the defence. I really like each pairing right now.
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  1. Virtanen, Jake
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  1. Kerfoot, Alexander
  2. Lehtonen, Mikko
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  1. Paul, Nicholas
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  1. Abruzzese, Nick [Reserve List]
  2. Kokkonen, Mikko [Reserve List]
  3. 2022 3rd round pick (TOR)
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Hyman, Zach
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Matthews, Auston
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C
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Marner, Mitchell
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Mikheyev, Ilya
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Tavares, John
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NMC
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Nylander, William
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RW
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Paul, Nicholas
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Virtanen, Jake
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Engvall, Pierre
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Spezza, Jason
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Simmonds, Wayne
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Rielly, Morgan
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Brodie, TJ
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Andersen, Frederik
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Muzzin, Jake
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Holl, Justin
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Campbell, Jack
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Bogosian, Zach
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Dermott, Travis
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Thornton, Joe
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C, LW
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Taxi Squad
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Sandin, Rasmus
$894,167$894,167 ($0$0$0$0)
LD
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Boyd, Travis
$700,000$700,000 ($0$0$0$0)
C, RW
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Vesey, Jimmy
$900,000$900,000 ($0$0$0$0)
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Barabanov, Alexander
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Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:28 p.m.
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downgrading a key position of 3C to get another player at a position at which we have guys who can step up and fill the role? No thanks
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Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
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Quoting: leafs101
downgrading a key position of 3C to get another player at a position at which we have guys who can step up and fill the role? No thanks


Nick Paul is better than Kerfoot, I’m sorry. Not a downgrade. Kerfoot for Virtanen, debatable
Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:33 p.m.
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Quoting: LeafsfanMathews
Nick Paul is better than Kerfoot, I’m sorry. Not a downgrade. Kerfoot for Virtanen, debatable


Kerfoot for Virtanen is defiantly a downgrade.
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Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:35 p.m.
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Quoting: Brad21
Kerfoot for Virtanen is defiantly a downgrade.


I’ll take Virtanen’s physical play over Kerfoot. I like the look of that 3rd line a lot
Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:39 p.m.
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if the sens are still absolutely terrible in 3 weekd id take that nick paul deal
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Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:39 p.m.
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Quoting: LeafsfanMathews
I’ll take Virtanen’s physical play over Kerfoot. I like the look of that 3rd line a lot


If you're saying that Virtanen possesses physical play then let me tell you as a Canucks fan, that Alex Semin was a renowned enforcer
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Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:40 p.m.
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Quoting: LeafsfanMathews
Nick Paul is better than Kerfoot, I’m sorry. Not a downgrade. Kerfoot for Virtanen, debatable


nick paul is worse than kerfoot, I'm sorry. Virtanen is worse than kerfoot too. You're just mad that kerfoot had a bad penalty night last night (2 of his penalties were also bogus calls)
Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:41 p.m.
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if the sens are still absolutely terrible in 3 weekd id take that nick paul deal


what could we offer for future Norris winner Nikita Zaitsev?
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Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:42 p.m.
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Leafs need Kerfoot at centre. And that is a crazy scenario about Lehtonen. He's going to play more, unless the Leafs go through the whole season and playoffs with no injuries to their defence.
He's remaining in the NHL this season to prove himself worth of a NHL contract next season
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Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:46 p.m.
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Also a prospect and a pick to take on Engvall? Is that a joke? Buried in the minors he costs 175k against the cap if you really don't want him in the lineup. Is 175k worth a 2nd rounder and a prospect? Come on
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Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:48 p.m.
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nick paul is worse than kerfoot, I'm sorry. Virtanen is worse than kerfoot too. You're just mad that kerfoot had a bad penalty night last night (2 of his penalties were also bogus calls)


😂 you keep trading him for Bennent
Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:49 p.m.
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Quoting: LeafsfanMathews
😂 you keep trading him for Bennent


not once did I trade Kerfoot for Bennett. I've only made Bennett trades where I kept kerfoot. Nice try though.

And even if I did Bennett> Paul and Virtanen
Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:50 p.m.
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Also a prospect and a pick to take on Engvall? Is that a joke? Buried in the minors he costs 175k against the cap if you really don't want him in the lineup. Is 175k worth a 2nd rounder and a prospect? Come on


They have to expose someone you noodle. I’ll take Dermott and Holl. Absolutely have to pay to take Engvall over those two
Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:52 p.m.
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Paul is an unusual situation

He’s not a top6 centre, or a 1st line winger
He’s not a 1st pair defender
He’s not a #1 goalie
He’s not going to score 20 goals, or get 50 points
He’s not an enforcer, though he can fight well enough
He’s basically a really good checking winger, that’s great along the boards
He is such an important piece of the team though
It’s difficult to put a value to him
He may be lost to Seattle, but someone needs to be selected
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Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:52 p.m.
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Quoting: LeafsfanMathews
They have to expose someone you noodle. I’ll take Dermott and Holl. Absolutely have to pay to take Engvall over those two


I wouldn't pay a 2nd and a prospect to keep Dermott. I like him but he's 24, played years in the NHL, and can barely stay on the 3rd pairing. By next year this time that will be Sandin's spot to lose, not Dermott's. You noodle.
Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:52 p.m.
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Why is it with Leafs fans and Leaf haters, that meh players on other teams can be such great contributors to the Leafs?
What are the Leafs 7 and 2. Not good enough? But other teams bottom enders are going to help?
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Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:53 p.m.
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Quoting: sensibleguy
Paul is an unusual situation

He’s not a top6 centre, or a 1st line winger
He’s not a 1st pair defender
He’s not a #1 goalie
He’s not going to score 20 goals, or get 50 points
He’s not an enforcer, though he can fight well enough
He’s basically a really good checking winger, that’s great along the boards
He is such an important piece of the team though
It’s difficult to put a value to him
He may be lost to Seattle, but someone needs to be selected

@LeafsfanMathews key word you need there is WINGER
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Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:54 p.m.
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Quoting: leafs101
@LeafsfanMathews key word you need there is WINGER


He can play centre but on the 4th line, but as a winger he’s fine in the middle6, preferably the 3rd line
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Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:57 p.m.
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Quoting: sensibleguy
He can play centre but on the 4th line, but as a winger he’s fine in the middle6, preferably the 3rd line


He’s looked awesome in the Sens games I’ve watched. Gladly take him on the Leafs
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Jan. 29, 2021 at 5:03 p.m.
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what could we offer for future Norris winner Nikita Zaitsev?


Hyman, just kidding, lol.

As much as I like Connor Brown, the leafs made the right decision keeping Hyman. He’s really underrated in this league, which I didn’t think was possible for a leaf, lol.
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Jan. 29, 2021 at 5:04 p.m.
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I would trade Holl, that's it.
Let Spezza and Jumbo retire
Jan. 29, 2021 at 5:06 p.m.
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Quoting: LeafsfanMathews
He’s looked awesome in the Sens games I’ve watched. Gladly take him on the Leafs


hes probably been our best forward this year
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Jan. 29, 2021 at 5:10 p.m.
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Keeping Nick Paul he could top 6 eventually. I can see him putting up 40 points a season with more offensive minutes. He's been one of our best players (top 3)
Bad trade.
Jan. 29, 2021 at 5:11 p.m.
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Quoting: palhal
Why is it with Leafs fans and Leaf haters, that meh players on other teams can be such great contributors to the Leafs?
What are the Leafs 7 and 2. Not good enough? But other teams bottom enders are going to help?


The Leafs are 7-2 because the power play is a ridiculous 11-26(42.9) and have won five (1 goal games). Not a Leaf hater, this is a fantasy website. Nick Paul is a very good hockey player, IMO Virtanen’s grit would be an awesome addition. Fresh start new team
Jan. 29, 2021 at 5:20 p.m.
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Quoting: LeafsfanMathews
Nick Paul is better than Kerfoot, I’m sorry. Not a downgrade. Kerfoot for Virtanen, debatable


Was Nick Paul even an NHL players last season? Virtanen sucks and Kerfoot has been good. No need to alter the team.
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