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Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 5 at 10:35 p.m.
Thread: time flies
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Giakki</b></div><div>that D aint good enough not with tim as a four he at best is a 6th</div></div>

Leafs got 6 top 6 D and wealthy forwards.

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>I don't think that Robertson has the size or durability to be someone whom Pat Verbeek would be interested in trading for, but let's suppose that I'm wrong and he's worth that Pittsburgh third (and not simply a pure throw-in). That leaves the first and the fourth for Frankie Vatrano with retention. The same draft pick can have a different significance to different teams. Right now, the Toronto fourth is the third pick the Maple Leafs would have in this June's draft. For the Ducks, that pick would be the eighth pick Anaheim would exercise, so it's not as meaningful to us as it would be to you. My point is that the only significant value that we're getting here for Frankie is that 2024 first. I think that that's insufficient for two playoff runs and one full regular season of the guy who leads the Ducks in just about every offensive category.</div></div>

The trade is missing a prospect, Idk what would even the scales; cupboards are bare and shouldn't move Minten or Cowan for this trade. Maybe one of Niemela/Villeneuve or a goalie.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 26, 2023 at 9:06 p.m.
Thread: D Upgrade and Coaching Change
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Better players would nice, but Leafs offence hasn't been scoring. Why is so much the Leafs defensemen are to blame? It's just so old nonsense to think middling Dmen from other teams and giving up a boatload to get is the solution. Not having Klingberg, and Liljegren, two top 6 Dman hurts, and 7th Dman Timmins has only played two games due to injury.</div></div>

Leafs are 10th in GF/GP, 22nd for goals against. Injuries haven't helped, the current top 6 D has AHLers. They're top heavy, and essentially a lock for the playoffs b/c of that, but the team isn't build around D and have some flaws overall.

I see your point, can they keep going all in every year without success...we all know next year will be a squeeze if they re-sign Nylander, maybe the play is to setup a new window for a run 2 years from now. Let the Mintens, Cowans, Niemelas, etc. join on ELCs, rebuild a solid blueline with the new cap space (Tavares $11M off the books). Then they can spend assets for those TDLs. With that said, some cheap adds here and there this year with a good first round matchup, ya never know, good runs can happen.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 25, 2023 at 11:02 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 19, 2023 at 5:35 p.m.
Thread: Just Tanev For Now
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Celtics21</b></div><div>For some reason, I’m of the belief that Tanev does better than Zadorov in free agency. Am I missing something here?</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Kinger25</b></div><div>Tanev definitely brings in more than zadorov but this is actually an overpayment for tanev but I’m fine with it

And I agree with everything you’re saying 100%</div></div>

Career Earnings: Tanev = 40M Zadorov = 20M
Zadorov is 28 and should try to cash in on the next contract. Tanev is almost 34 and could instead play it safe with a 3-4 year contract at lower aav, in case of injury. Not saying he'd take a discount for a contender and his hometown team, but part of the return for Tanev could be based on whether he is a pure rental or intends on re-signing. If Leafs can't afford him next season then it's an overpay.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 2, 2023 at 6:52 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 4, 2022 at 10:41 p.m.
Thread: Try this
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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 20, 2022 at 10:49 p.m.
Thread: Ernie
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