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Suggestions to improve D overall depth and bottom 6 plus remove passengers

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Team: 2023-24 Toronto Maple Leafs
Initial Creation Date: Oct. 28, 2023
Published: Oct. 29, 2023
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Yes yes bury Reeves…can use him like they did Simmonds

Domi does not fit in, back to a smaller market

Bertuzzi, I dunno I expected more

Liljegren needs a new start with less pressure

Each trade is cap compliant and roster equal so could be any or all of these…or none

Lots of options when Kane gets into the lineup

This 3rd line can play more minutes than current, same with 4th
Free Agent Signings
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1$775,000
Trades
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TOR
  1. Greer, AJ
  2. Tanev, Christopher ($2,250,000 retained)
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Greer can add some energy to bottom 6 and unlike Reeves and others can play on a 3rd line.
Tanev extends for cheap soon after the trade
CGY
  1. Holmberg, Pontus
  2. Liljegren, Timothy
  3. McMann, Bobby
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Holmgren can be useful when they trade Lindholm
McMann goes to his home in province and gets a shot
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TOR
  1. Oleksiak, Jamie
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Need to get younger, so they send oleksiak home
SEA
  1. Brodie, TJ
  2. Peksa, Vyacheslav
  3. Robertson, Nicholas
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Three way trade if Brodie won’t go to Seattle, Brodie playing well so maybe Buffalo sends a pick …can be flipped too

Some needed G depth
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TOR
  1. Sturm, Nico
  2. 2025 4th round pick (WPG)
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Great 3 or 4C for Leafs, has two years term, probably doesn’t fit long term for a team rebuilding
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  1. Domi, Max
  2. 2024 3rd round pick (NYI)
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Could tryout Domi or flip

Also could be a 3rd team that’s takes Domi and send a pick to SJS
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TOR
  1. Hägg, Robert
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Depth
ANA
  1. 2024 5th round pick (TOR)
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A pick is a pick for a guy who won’t play
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TOR
  1. Bjork, Marcus
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Too many D, has experience
CBJ
  1. 2024 5th round pick (VAN)
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Pick is a pick it maybe Jarmo prefers Hirvonen
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    Oct. 29, 2023 at 12:24 a.m.
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    Crouse needs a fresh start? I think that would be news to both him and the organization. Arizona doesn’t consider that at all.
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    Oct. 29, 2023 at 12:24 a.m.
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    Thinking Kane will take League Minimum $$$ is absurd
    He might sign with u guys, but you’ll have to make Cap Room
    Especially since he wants a multi-year deal
    Oct. 29, 2023 at 12:31 a.m.
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    Crouse needs a fresh start? I think that would be news to both him and the organization. Arizona doesn’t consider that at all.


    Isn’t he a healthy scratch? Ok so what do you want for him…if I redo the trade I will change to…could use hometown fresh start
    Oct. 29, 2023 at 12:36 a.m.
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    Quoting: AntiAnalytics
    Thinking Kane will take League Minimum $$$ is absurd
    He might sign with u guys, but you’ll have to make Cap Room
    Especially since he wants a multi-year deal


    Hmm I have seen 100+ posts on here that say Kane signs league minimum…he may not get in the lineup for months and why would he want long term vs a prove what he can do type siuation?

    He just had serious surgery and he was mediocre for NYRs last season.

    Who would sign him for more and long term, what contender has the space?

    In Toronto he plays with at least 1 if not 2 40 goal guys.

    I think you are way off, but we shall see.
    Oct. 29, 2023 at 12:43 a.m.
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    Hmm I have seen 100+ posts on here that say Kane signs league minimum…he may not get in the lineup for months and why would he want long term vs a prove what he can do type siuation?

    He just had serious surgery and he was mediocre for NYRs last season.

    Who would sign him for more and long term, what contender has the space?

    In Toronto he plays with at least 1 if not 2 40 goal guys.

    I think you are way off, but we shall see.


    Well i know his family personally
    He wants a multi-year deal from a team he thinks can Win the Cup

    Feel free to go with the flow on here,
    but it’s incorrect


    PS.
    I also know- FOR A FACT- that the Sabres have made a multi-year offer that’s on the table
    He’s waiting till he’s about ready to come back to see how teams look & make his decision then
    It may not be with Buffalo, but his agent will use our offer to get a better deal with the team he does sign with,
    and there will be multiple interested parties
    Oct. 29, 2023 at 12:55 a.m.
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    Well i know his family personally
    He wants a multi-year deal from a team he thinks can Win the Cup

    Feel free to go with the flow on here,
    but it’s incorrect


    PS.
    I also know- FOR A FACT- that the Sabres have made a multi-year offer that’s on the table
    He’s waiting till he’s about ready to come back to see how teams look & make his decision then
    It may not be with Buffalo, but his agent will use our offer to get a better deal with the team he does sign with,
    and there will be multiple interested parties


    Hey this we and they stuff I don’t get cuz I am not a Leaf fan…just follow the team closely.

    This whole I know his family stuff on here is hilarious. If you had any respect for Mr Kane you wouldn’t spread gossip on here and say you say it is FACT, and just out of spite cuz Buffalo looks like they need more time to make the jump to contender.

    Kane with Matthews and Nylander is silly, no better spot for him…well ok Vegas.
    Oct. 29, 2023 at 1:33 a.m.
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    Isn’t he a healthy scratch? Ok so what do you want for him…if I redo the trade I will change to…could use hometown fresh start

    Crouse? Absolutely not, he plays PP2/PK1 every night lol. He wanted term and dollars, we gave it to him, he’s got the inside track for next captain
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    Oct. 29, 2023 at 1:46 a.m.
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    Crouse? Absolutely not, he plays PP2/PK1 every night lol. He wanted term and dollars, we gave it to him, he’s got the inside track for next captain


    Ok you convinced me and out of respect I reverted the trade. You seem knowledgeable and passionate and thanks for the replies!

    Now…

    Would you trade McBain?

    And I know this is mean and dirty but why Kerfoot??? Sorry that was a jab to your left hook / right hook combo knockout blow
    Oct. 29, 2023 at 1:56 a.m.
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    Hey this we and they stuff I don’t get cuz I am not a Leaf fan…just follow the team closely.

    This whole I know his family stuff on here is hilarious. If you had any respect for Mr Kane you wouldn’t spread gossip on here and say you say it is FACT, and just out of spite cuz Buffalo looks like they need more time to make the jump to contender.

    Kane with Matthews and Nylander is silly, no better spot for him…well ok Vegas.


    I don’t even want the Sabres to sign him,
    so u really have NO CLUE what you’re talking about

    And it’s not “gossip” unless his sis is making $h!t up, & i have no reason to think she is

    But suuuuuuuure,
    you’ve seen 100 posts of wishful thinking that he’ll sign for league minimum 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    AGAIN,
    he very well could sign with the Leafs
    It just won’t be for league minimum, & he wants multi-year

    U can believe me, or not, idc….
    Oct. 29, 2023 at 2:04 a.m.
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    I don’t even want the Sabres to sign him,
    so u really have NO CLUE what you’re talking about

    And it’s not “gossip” unless his sis is making $h!t up, & i have no reason to think she is

    But suuuuuuuure,
    you’ve seen 100 posts of wishful thinking that he’ll sign for league minimum 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    AGAIN,
    he very well could sign with the Leafs
    It just won’t be for league minimum, & he wants multi-year

    U can believe me, or not, idc….


    Wow full on name drop now…boooo I hope sis sees this and deals with you accordingly.

    You have full rights to comment as much as you want, but I can’t lie…I wish you would waste your sad name dropping show elsewhere
    Oct. 29, 2023 at 2:16 a.m.
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    Since when is 27 years old "aging"?
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    Oct. 29, 2023 at 2:17 a.m.
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    Wow full on name drop now…boooo I hope sis sees this and deals with you accordingly.

    You have full rights to comment as much as you want, but I can’t lie…I wish you would waste your sad name dropping show elsewhere


    Quit your crying & use the ignore button then….
    OR just say “thank you” for the inside info

    I’m sorry u can’t handle being corrected, but there’s no need at all for your nonsense
    Have a great night. I’ve wasted enough time with this convo.
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    Oct. 29, 2023 at 2:20 a.m.
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    Quoting: mokumboi
    Since when is 27 years old "aging"?


    Ok ok…Ya i am known for being dramatic hahaha

    Well we are all aging I suppose but would they trade him? I mean he hasn’t extended so assume he is available and thought the offer was reasonable.
    Oct. 29, 2023 at 2:22 a.m.
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    Quit your crying & use the ignore button then….
    OR just say “tank you” for the inside info

    I’m sorry u can’t handle being corrected, but there’s no need at all for your nonsense
    Have a great night. I’ve wasted enough time with this convo.
    Peace


    I am truly entertained and I do tank you for that
    Oct. 29, 2023 at 2:46 a.m.
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    Ok ok…Ya i am known for being dramatic hahaha

    Well we are all aging I suppose but would they trade him? I mean he hasn’t extended so assume he is available and thought the offer was reasonable.


    Hasn't extended? The season's only seven games old. He's likely not expressly available and Neimela would be of little interest. He's probably not the type of LD they want.
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    Oct. 29, 2023 at 2:50 a.m.
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    Ok you convinced me and out of respect I reverted the trade. You seem knowledgeable and passionate and thanks for the replies!

    Now…

    Would you trade McBain?

    And I know this is mean and dirty but why Kerfoot??? Sorry that was a jab to your left hook / right hook combo knockout blow


    Would I trade Mcbain? No, and I don’t think the org wants to either. We got him because he wanted to play higher in the lineup, it reminds me a lot of Vesey but Mcbain has a much more defined role that can play across the league.

    As far as kerfoot goes, he’s a low event sturdy 4th liner. he’s being deployed as he should, $3.5m might be steep but it’s such an improvement to the bottom 6
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    Oct. 29, 2023 at 2:51 a.m.
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    Quoting: mokumboi
    Hasn't extended? The season's only seven games old. He's likely not expressly available and Neimela would be of little interest. He's probably not the type of LD they want.


    I said I was for the drama…ya he hasn’t extended. Niemala is a B prospect imo so I do get the lack of interest. He is a smaller Liljegren at best or a really soft not nearly as good Krug. So maybe Kokkonen would be a better fit then as he plays both sides? Or if not what does Blais fetch?
    Oct. 29, 2023 at 2:59 a.m.
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    I said I was for the drama…ya he hasn’t extended. Niemala is a B prospect imo so I do get the lack of interest. He is a smaller Liljegren at best or a really soft not nearly as good Krug. So maybe Kokkonen would be a better fit then as he plays both sides? Or if not what does Blais fetch?


    Probably a draft pick. Not sure the Leafs have any prospects they'd part with that who fit Blues needs. Maybe Moldenhauer, if anyone.
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    Oct. 29, 2023 at 3:02 a.m.
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    Would I trade Mcbain? No, and I don’t think the org wants to either. We got him because he wanted to play higher in the lineup, it reminds me a lot of Vesey but Mcbain has a much more defined role that can play across the league.

    As far as kerfoot goes, he’s a low event sturdy 4th liner. he’s being deployed as he should, $3.5m might be steep but it’s such an improvement to the bottom 6


    Ya I suppose the cap hit for two years is not an issue for the Coyotes, that makes sense and ya good 4th liner who can really slot into any forward spot in a pinch. I guess I am being harsh because he has been such a dud in the playoffs.

    Hey hope it’s ok to ask, have you been to a game? Curious on the atmosphere in the small arena. Planning a road trip and Phoenix is on the short list of destinations. I noticed there is standing room only which I love but wonder about the view.
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    Oct. 29, 2023 at 3:05 a.m.
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    Probably a draft pick. Not sure the Leafs have any prospects they'd part with that who fit Blues needs. Maybe Moldenhauer, if anyone.


    Quoting: mokumboi
    Probably a draft pick. Not sure the Leafs have any prospects they'd part with that who fit Blues needs. Maybe Moldenhauer, if anyone.


    Ok done and will redo the deal
    Oct. 29, 2023 at 3:36 a.m.
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    Ya I suppose the cap hit for two years is not an issue for the Coyotes, that makes sense and ya good 4th liner who can really slot into any forward spot in a pinch. I guess I am being harsh because he has been such a dud in the playoffs.

    Hey hope it’s ok to ask, have you been to a game? Curious on the atmosphere in the small arena. Planning a road trip and Phoenix is on the short list of destinations. I noticed there is standing room only which I love but wonder about the view.

    Kerfoot does what he should. $3.5m is too much but it isn’t really effecting anything.

    As far as the atmosphere goes, do it, mullett is awesome. I’m a season ticket holder, it’s an amazing atmosphere
    Oct. 29, 2023 at 7:57 a.m.
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    Leafs say no to flames Seattle and sharks
    Oct. 31, 2023 at 1:43 a.m.
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    Quoting: JesikaMorris
    Leafs say no to flames Seattle and sharks


    Dont worry none of those teams want Leaf cap dumps

    Robertson goes to Seattle. sees its raining, steps off the plane and slips and he's back in LTIR
    Oct. 31, 2023 at 6:46 p.m.
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    Dont worry none of those teams want Leaf cap dumps

    Robertson goes to Seattle. sees its raining, steps off the plane and slips and he's back in LTIR


    I don’t get it, he gets injured in games so try again for a better joke?
     
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