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Leaffan57

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Forum: Armchair-GMMay 25, 2019 at 1:20 p.m.
Thread: Cap Choices
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Leaffan57</b></div><div>The breakdown of what is left is 5 years @ 4.5M, the truth is I would be happy to keep Zaitsev if the Leafs did not have to shed about 5M of CAP space, it appears he is on the first pairing of the Russian team at this time. It is true we cannot predict what he will be 3-4 years from now. I also cannot comment on the evolution of Andrew MacDonald after he signed for 56 years @ 5M. The way I look at it is the Flyers need a #2 Center and the Leafs have one under contract for 3 more years at a reduced rate of 4.5M with history of scoring 30 goals for two years in a row and the style of play that the Flyers are know for. To trade this asset for Laughton is a significant upgrade for the Flyers and suits exactly what they need. It is true there is an extra 4 year commitment to Zaitsev, what would that cost in Prospects! I am not convinced he is a significant drop to Gudas but that can be debated.</div></div>

Sorry, 6 years
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 25, 2019 at 1:19 p.m.
Thread: Cap Choices
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>DH28Hockey</b></div><div>As someone else here mentioned, Gudas is a better player than Zaitsev, and there’s no way Philly would take on Zaitsevs contract (we learned our lesson HARD with Andrew MacDonald). The only way y’all are getting rid of him is if you send him to a team heavily amidst a rebuild with a pick and a decent prospect. Today’s NHL is all about cap management, and contracts like Zaitsevs really hurt whatever team it’s on</div></div>

The breakdown of what is left is 5 years @ 4.5M, the truth is I would be happy to keep Zaitsev if the Leafs did not have to shed about 5M of CAP space, it appears he is on the first pairing of the Russian team at this time. It is true we cannot predict what he will be 3-4 years from now. I also cannot comment on the evolution of Andrew MacDonald after he signed for 56 years @ 5M. The way I look at it is the Flyers need a #2 Center and the Leafs have one under contract for 3 more years at a reduced rate of 4.5M with history of scoring 30 goals for two years in a row and the style of play that the Flyers are know for. To trade this asset for Laughton is a significant upgrade for the Flyers and suits exactly what they need. It is true there is an extra 4 year commitment to Zaitsev, what would that cost in Prospects! I am not convinced he is a significant drop to Gudas but that can be debated.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 21, 2018 at 7:45 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMAug. 10, 2017 at 6:17 p.m.
Thread: Seems like a good match
Price: Not sure what you mean, JVR is there because Toronto has to make room for Kapanen to play so one of JVR or Bozak could be traded, Washington is already set at center so JVR seems a better fit, yes the Leafs are giving prospects, I suppose a later draft pick could be added if that closes the deal, they could also add lower level prospects such as Lindberg and/or Valiev but then Washington will have to worry about the 50 contracts. I understand your point about quality for quality but Washington is in this spot and Toronto can solve it. This deal does not work for Toronto if they must give up prospects who have not shown their true worth yet, ie Dermott, Neilsen, Bracco, Brooks, etc. This deal is not crucial for Toronto, they can just wait for which of the 5-6 quality defence prospects will improve and join the three they already have, this is just an opportunity that exists that they might capitalize on
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 7, 2017 at 4:11 p.m.