RD Options

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Created by: brenfox31

Team: 2021-22 Toronto Maple Leafs

Initial Creation Date: Feb. 18, 2022

Published: Feb. 18, 2022

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

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I think the Leafs' main priority right now has to be an RD with term to go behind Brodie. I am a much bigger fan of Holl than most people, but it is clear that he is a 3RD/Depth D that simply isn't going to cut it for the Leafs now or long-term, especially with Liljegren (and eventually Niemala) only getting better. Speaking of Liljegren, he isn't quite ready for Top 4 Minutes yet, and I think the best bet is to have him as a 6/7D with Holl or a tougher, bigger rental (Schenn, Pysyk, Hakanpaa, etc).

I don't like the RD options out there very much at all, but the Leafs don't really have a choice if they want to have a chance in this year's playoffs or the future. Buying high on a winger like JT Miller makes no sense, we will never be able to re-sign him and don't have the cap for anyone with term up-front. Kase, Bunting, Mikky, etc are great cheap options and even if we could use better, we aren't going to find it and remain within the cap.

So, here's the options. My personal favorites are Severson and Demelo, Larsson close behind. The rentals like Chiarot, Manson, and Klingberg are an absolute NO from me. Depth rentals like Schenn, Braun, or Hakanpaa are a need, I would go get one of them for a 5th round pick ASAP.

Non-rentals who I really like but feel like the Leafs have no chance of getting are Mayfield and Artem Zub (OTT). I love them as fits but I am a realistic person, why would you move those contracts unless you're getting a truckload in return???

Trades

TOR

Manson, Josh

ANA

2022 1st round pick (TOR)

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NO, Don't do it. He apparently has the Leafs on his NTC anyway, but buying high on a rental with a lingering injury and only two picks for the upcoming draft? Hard pass.

TOR

MTL

Ritchie, Nick
2023 4th round pick (TOR)

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Bye! Feel bad for the guy but he has been absolutely useless all year. A team like MTL might get something out of him, and they get a low pick/prospect to take on the contract

TOR

Lyubushkin, Ilya

ARI

2024 4th round pick (TOR)

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Rental depth D with size? Yes please! Not sure ARZ moves him but he would be great to be the 6/7D alongside Liljegren. Necessary depth for playoffs

TOR

De Haan, Calvin

CHI

hard pass. Good player but untouchable contract (even retained). Man would I love to get Hagel tho... (not paying the Barclay Goodrow price for him tho)

TOR

Gavrikov, Vladislav

CBJ

This guy is not even an RD... am I following my own rules at this point??? Idk he's got a sick name tho

TOR

Hakanpää, Jani

DAL

3 years at 1.5M? Reliable 3RD? Seems too good to be true... probably because it is.

TOR

Leddy, Nick

DET

HAHAHAHAHA
...

Seriously people WHY? Why would you want him?

TOR

Roy, Matt

LAK

I wish... good luck getting them to move him. Dubas does seem to go to LAK for important players a lot though, so maybe?

TOR

Miller, Colin

BUF

Hard pass; rental that costs too much in both assets and cap (would have to be retained). But he is from Sault Ste Marie so get him on a Greyhound, cuz he's coming to Toronto! (get it? like the bus... ok i'll stop)

10.

TOR

Chiarot, Ben

MTL

no

...
I think we all know why so I'm not even gonna bother for this one

11.

TOR

Tennyson, Matt

NSH

0.75 PPG? Term? League Minimum?! Sign me up!

...

He's played 4 games. Admit it, you thought about it for a sec. We're that desperate.

12.

TOR

Severson, Damon

NJD

Did he play a 2-on-1 as badly as my beer league team? Yes. Do I care? no

He's pretty good, has a little bit of term, and is a perfect fit for Muzzin (size but also transition skill). Will cost a bit more than the others but for a low 1st + spec? I'd think about it.

13.

TOR

Jaros, Christian

NJD

I'd honestly rather have this guy than Chiarot and I don't know if that says more about my trauma or about Chiarot.

14.

TOR

Mayfield, Scott

NYI

Anyone know if we can force Lou to pay us back for the Marleau situation? Might have to threaten him with high numbers and some facial hair to get this one done.

Seriously, he's a perfect fit that just isn't going to happen. Ironically was the guy I said I wanted before Holl broke out because he was starting a 6-year deal at 1.5M. Scott, respectfully ... fire your agent.

15.

TOR

Zub, Artem

OTT

Defensive-focused RD from Russia with a last name starting with 'Z'? What could go wrong! It's not like they have the same agent... F*CK

16.

TOR

Braun, Justin

PHI

Nice fit, if retained his contract is ideal for a 6/7D to swap with Lilly. Actually has 13 points this year, which is a welcome surprise (more than Risto!).

17.

TOR

Larsson, Adam

SEA

On the fence about Larsson. Seems like a bit of a high contract but also a guy who has been a reliable top 4 RD for a while. Has the most term of anyone on this list, which makes him interesting.

18.

TOR

Schenn, Luke

VAN

The prodigal son returns! Would be an awesome fit on and off the ice, great depth D (but nothing more). Do this yesterday.

19.

TOR

DeMelo, Dylan

WPG

Yeah, he has an M-NTC but he accepted a trade to Winterpeg so I think Toronto is ok...

Great fit, has two years, and would be able to play around the lineup. My major concern is that he has never been a true top 4 D, even though his numbers show he can do it.

20.

TOR

Pysyk, Mark

BUF

Decent player worth a look for the 6/7 spot. He scored 2 goals as an RW against the Leafs one time so...

Retained Salary Transactions

Phil Kessel: $1,200,000 (15%)

Draft	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5	Round 6	Round 7
2022
2023
2024

ROSTER

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ROSTER SIZE	SALARY CAP	CAP HIT	OVERAGES	BONUSES	CAP SPACE
22	$81,500,000	$80,508,116	$0	$400,000	$991,884

Left Wing	Centre	Right Wing
Bunting, Michael $950,000$950,000 LW UFA - 2	Matthews, Auston $11,640,250$11,640,250 C UFA - 3	Marner, Mitchell $10,903,000$10,903,000 RW UFA - 4
Kerfoot, Alexander $3,500,000$3,500,000 LW, C, RW UFA - 2	Tavares, John $11,000,000$11,000,000 C, LW NMC UFA - 4	Nylander, William $6,962,366$6,962,366 RW UFA - 3
Mikheyev, Ilya $1,645,000$1,645,000 LW, RW UFA - 1	Kämpf, David $1,500,000$1,500,000 C UFA - 2	Kase, Ondrej $1,250,000$1,250,000 RW UFA - 1
Engvall, Pierre $1,250,000$1,250,000 RW, LW UFA - 1	Spezza, Jason $750,000$750,000 C, RW UFA - 1	Simmonds, Wayne $900,000$900,000 RW, LW NTC UFA - 2
	Brooks, Adam $725,000$725,000 C UFA - 1

Left Defense	Right Defense	Goaltender
Rielly, Morgan $5,000,000$5,000,000 LD NMC UFA - 1	Brodie, TJ $5,000,000$5,000,000 LD/RD NTC UFA - 3	Mrázek, Petr $3,800,000$3,800,000 G M-NTC UFA - 3
Muzzin, Jake $5,625,000$5,625,000 LD NTC UFA - 3	Liljegren, Timothy $863,333$863,333 ($400,000$400K) RD RFA - 1	Campbell, Jack $1,650,000$1,650,000 G UFA - 1
Sandin, Rasmus $894,167$894,167 LD UFA - 1	Holl, Justin $2,000,000$2,000,000 RD M-NTC UFA - 2
Dermott, Travis $1,500,000$1,500,000 LD/RD UFA - 2

Scratches	Injured Reserve (IR)	Long Term IR (LTIR)
		Manson, Josh $2,050,000$2,050,000 RD M-NTC UFA - 1
		Lyubushkin, Ilya $1,350,000$1,350,000 RD UFA - 1
		Miller, Colin $3,875,000$3,875,000 RD UFA - 1
		De Haan, Calvin $4,550,000$4,550,000 LD/RD UFA - 1
		Gavrikov, Vladislav $2,800,000$2,800,000 LD UFA - 2
		Hakanpää, Jani $1,500,000$1,500,000 RD UFA - 3
		Leddy, Nick $2,750,000$2,750,000 LD UFA - 1
		Roy, Matt $3,150,000$3,150,000 RD UFA - 3
		Chiarot, Ben $1,750,000$1,750,000 LD/RD M-NTC UFA - 1
		Severson, Damon $4,166,666$4,166,666 RD UFA - 2
		Jaros, Christian $800,000$800,000 RD UFA - 1
		Mayfield, Scott $1,450,000$1,450,000 RD UFA - 2
		DeMelo, Dylan $3,000,000$3,000,000 RD M-NTC UFA - 3
		Zub, Artem $2,500,000$2,500,000 RD UFA - 2
		Braun, Justin $1,800,000$1,800,000 RD UFA - 1
		Larsson, Adam $4,000,000$4,000,000 RD NTC UFA - 4
		Schenn, Luke $850,000$850,000 RD UFA - 2
		Pysyk, Mark $900,000$900,000 RD UFA - 1

Feb. 18, 2022 at 2:54 p.m.

DucharmetheDOMinator

v5 Minnesota GM

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You're killing yourself of you're playing chiarot on RD

Feb. 18, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

Boltsbeathabs

Joined: Jul. 2021

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Thank you for knowing none are available from TB

Feb. 18, 2022 at 3:03 p.m.

Saskleaf

Go leafs go

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A++ man. Great job.

Feb. 18, 2022 at 3:06 p.m.

brenfox31

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Brendan Fox

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Quoting: DucharmetheDOMinator

You're killing yourself of you're playing chiarot on RD

I'm killing myself if we play Chiarot at all bro...

Feb. 18, 2022 at 3:12 p.m.

DucharmetheDOMinator

v5 Minnesota GM

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Quoting: brenfox31

I'm killing myself if we play Chiarot at all bro...

Not really. If he plays 3rd pair, he's great,

Feb. 18, 2022 at 3:32 p.m.

realKyleDavidson

GM Blackhawks

Joined: Feb. 2017

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Imagine thinking 2 mil on a expiring contract for daHaan is a terrible contract

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Feb. 18, 2022 at 9:10 p.m.

brenfox31

Thread Starter

Brendan Fox

Joined: Jul. 2017

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Quoting: realKyleDavidson

Imagine thinking 2 mil on a expiring contract for daHaan is a terrible contract

Oh I should clarify, it's not a bad contract at all if it's retained. Some team is gonna really like it. It's a bad contract for the leafs to take on unless they're trading Dermott/Holl for him because we have no money, i'd rather go cheaper for the depth add

Feb. 18, 2022 at 10:03 p.m.

realKyleDavidson

GM Blackhawks

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Quoting: brenfox31

hard pass. Good player but untouchable contract (even retained). <<<

Feb. 18, 2022 at 10:07 p.m.

realKyleDavidson

GM Blackhawks

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you talking about dahaan

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