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Forum: Armchair-GMJul. 10, 2022 at 8:32 a.m.
Thread: Off season moves
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>And yet Leafs fans persist in thinking that we'll take his full cap hit (never mind the current cap structure of our roster) and send them back a valuable player like Trevor Moore or Matt Roy.</div></div>

Muzzin isn't as bad as people portray him. He's slipped a bit I will admit (I blame it on being more cautious from his concussions) but he's still a solid 4th DMan on most teams who can handle tough minutes and would do just fine with a speedier or younger partner. Salary cap wise his contract isn't the best (still better than say McDonough's) but actual salary he isn't owed as much due to the structure. So teams with cap space can technically (if my understanding is right) can pay little for him.
I don't think the Leafs will or should have to pay to give him up. If they can move Mzarek and only drop 13 spots in the draft then I think Muzzin can find a new home. If not this year than next (and hopefully Sandin signs a one year deal and understands he's getting his shot soon). Muzzin still has a hard point shot that the Leafs have never utilized. Should have been on the second powerplay for this reason but they have other ideas. He also still hits hard too!
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 21, 2022 at 6:38 p.m.
Thread: Shanahanigans
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>newballcoach</b></div><div>It's still 4 million/season, not exactly a huge bargain. With signing bonuses too.

Muzzin also isn't bad or a negative asset, so the Leafs really shouldn't be moving him.</div></div>

4m a year cap hit. I want to say it's about 1M a year owed since the contract itself was front heavy. It was structured this way to make him easier to trade in that regard.

I agree that he's not a negative asset by any means. With the concussions and age, his clue has dipped some but he can and should still return a decent haul. The Leafs problem is they signed Giordano (I liked him and his no bull****, no backing down mentality on the ice), they have Rielly, and they have Sandin. For the reasons listed above, moving Muzzin make more sense for the Leafs than keeping him and trying to play Sandin on his offside again (assuming Holl goes) or rotating him and Lily.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 21, 2022 at 11:17 a.m.
Thread: Shanahanigans
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>I can't see New Jersey giving you the 37th overall pick for one year of Alex Kerfoot.

Retention is more important to us than compensation in taking Muzzin off your hands. I think that it needs to be at least 40% to get us interested, as we have bigger targets in mind and need the cap space.</div></div>

I believe the Leafs and Muzzin structured his deal so that actual money owed in the last 2 years of his deal is significantly less than his cap hit. I don't think LA is the right fit for him, but perhaps one of the teams with Cap Space to spare but not much coin to give out would be better for a trade (depending on Muzzin agreeing to it). I could see Buffalo considering it depending on the asking price. They aren't a contender as such but much closer than Arizona and Seattle. Ottawa could be another but I think they have enough prospects that are close to auditioning that it wouldn't be worthwhile for them.
Forum: Armchair-GMMar. 13, 2022 at 6:39 p.m.
Thread: Aiming for Round 2
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Hii</b></div><div>You realize that the Canucks have an abundance of money right….

You also have not responded why you think that these trafes are good.</div></div>

The point of a trade is to make your team better than it was previously. In this case, Schenn's physical stay at home style is better than Holl. Sanford's size and physical play is better than Engvall for a 4th line role. Forsberg is of course better than Mzarek. Plus overall the Leafs save money for their UFA/RFA. The Leafs are a regular season team. They don't have the toughness to keep up in the grind of playoff hockey. Simmonds is too slow. I like Clifford and find he at least hits as much as possible each shift. What they really need is some fresh legs who are full of 'piss and vinegar' to bring energy. Thanks to a few contracts that Dybas signed, they have painted themselves into a corner for acquiring such pieces. Perhaps these specific trades aren't feasible, but I believe the idea is there for what they need.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 7, 2022 at 9:05 a.m.
Thread: Some additions some subtractions
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>If Crouse is the superior player......why would Arizona make that trade? Joey Anderson has absolutely no value in an NHL trade.
Same logic with the other trades. Both Hakanpaa and Holl are RHD. Why would one team trade the superior player. Same with Mayfield, Dermot trade.
And actually for continuity the Leafs are just better to keep their players.</div></div>

Different styles of play is my take. Engvall is a faster player who can play PK as well and he can take the occasional face-off. Leafs have plenty of speed but need (in my opinion) a good power forward (Crouse is better than Ritchie...). I figured Anderson may have some value, though another smaller prospect could be used, maybe Steeves? The trade also gives the leafs an extra pick in this year's draft.

Same scenario applies to Holl/Hakanpaa trade. Both are simlar size and the same age, but Hakanpaa is a more defensive, physical player RD. Holl is a better puck moving defenseman who can out up more points hence Dal agreeing. Both have similar contracts though Holl is one year less. Again Leafs gain another Pick.

Dermott/Mayfield is a case of steady shutdown D-Man with size and Dermott can play both sides and is younger. Dermott is also younger which Lou may go for as well. I think combined with age, RFA, dual side, the trade was fair overall.

That was my logic behind similar position players being traded, was the different style of players for both teams.
Forum: Armchair-GMDec. 29, 2021 at 11:06 a.m.
Thread: Trade Deadline
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>This "toughness" is really overrated. Didn't help the Leafs last playoffs with Foiigno, Thornton and Bogosian. By the way, Nylander and Kerfoot were the two best Leafs forwards last year playoffs.
If Marchment is better than Engvall, why would Leafs likely first round opponent make that deal? Trading two NHL Dman for one iffy one is an instant no for the Leafs.</div></div>

To be fair with the toughness assessment, Foligno spent more time with bandaids on in the press box then he did on the ice. And Thorton rarely threw his weight around come playoff time. Which frustrated me as the last handful.of games in the season he looked 10 years younger out there and tossing his body every which way. BOGO was and is a beut and was the only one on that backend to play that style game (Muzzin had his moments for hits but not the rough stuff).

The players picked up in this scenario are more consistent with the grinding down of their opponents. If memory serves, the Leafs kept up with the Habs for the first 2 games in the hits department. But they had too few.olayers willing to take the body. Losing Foligno hurt that department further. After that the Habs were able to wear them down physically. That kind of wearing down is what made the Bruins a good playoff team for years (avid leaf fan admitting this too). The ability.to physically remove their opponent from the puck and counter, or win pick battles down low.

That's my take and thoughts on why I added who I did (no doubt better options out there but I wanted to be different).