Rage44

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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 2, 2023 at 2:27 p.m.

Thread: Didnt realize how much we save if Murray is bought out

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Melnyk_0ut</b></div><div>Well he's not getting more than 7 or 18 i'll tell you that much for free</div></div>

again those players will be 28 & 29 when their contract is done.... I would expect Cat to be in that same ballpark really as those 2, not because he's as good, just they way contracts work. Next man up. They also signed while the cap was slightly lower, but both around 10% of the ceiling.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 2, 2023 at 2:17 p.m.

Thread: Didnt realize how much we save if Murray is bought out

Debrincat gets more than Norris.

He has a longer track record of success. Age at signing is different, too-- Norris can still cash in big on a long term deal at 30. This would be Debrincats only long term deal most likely as he'll be 33 by the time this deal would expire.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 2, 2023 at 1:46 p.m.

Thread: Would this package get 1st OA

Great assets to offer--- but nothing is going to get you Bedard at this stage.
The gap between real generational talents and superstars is huge. Having generational players (like Bedard is expected to be) with contract control for 7+ years cannot be understated.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 2, 2023 at 8:25 a.m.

Thread: Lets Make a Deal Kyle

Severson @ $6.1x6 will be a garbage contract.
Not enough $ for Mayfield, or Samsonov
Monahan, while being a low cap hit, is not someone you can count on to play full top 6 minutes for a season/playoffs.

I like the Graves addition... But keep Brodie instead of signing Severson, & give the extra million to Mayfield.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 1, 2023 at 2:42 p.m.

Thread: Who adds

TOR would need to add.

Nylander is more talented. But Lindholm is a great 2way C and @ a great cap hit.

Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 1, 2023 at 9:20 a.m.

Thread: Why Brodie could be traded

Brodie is a fine top 4 D. He has more value to TOR than any team trading for him.
Supporting cast needs improvement. Leafs have 5 D that are 4-7 guys. Need to bring someone in that pushes guys down/out of the lineup.
Liljegren needs to take another big jump this season.
I've loved Gio but he needs upgraded at this stage in his career.
Enjoyed Schenn in the playoffs, but he can't be top 4 for a full season.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 31, 2023 at 2:43 p.m.

Thread: Bedard Dreams

These could be #2 & #3 and they wouldn't move off Bedard.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 31, 2023 at 1:42 p.m.

Thread: The Trade Is One For One

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KingExLeafs</b></div><div>Age doesn't effect the great players as much as people think. Look at what Pavelski did at age 38 this year.</div></div>

Sure there are players that can continue at a high level late in their career. But many drop off just the same.

Notable difference in Pavelski's game is it was NEVER based on great speed. FWD vs D is also a big difference.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 31, 2023 at 12:51 p.m.

Thread: Leafs UFA

Both bad UFA deals.

Gudas found a niche in FLA, but he's not great. And his game won't age well for the next 4 seasons.

Bertuzzi is a decent 2nd line W but 6x6 at this point is just far too much.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 31, 2023 at 12:48 p.m.

Thread: The Trade Is One For One

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>KingExLeafs</b></div><div>Without a true number 1 defenceman the Leafs are never winning anything. Josi is that.</div></div>

is this based on all the playoff success Josi has had... or?

Josi is fantastic. But paying him until he turns 38 seems like poor cap management.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 31, 2023 at 10:29 a.m.

Thread: Brad in Toronto makes things interesting

Marner won't be traded for a player with a big cap hit.
<em><strong>IF</strong></em> a core member were to be on the move, it would be to redistribute $ through the lineup-- not to go from $11 million, to $11 million.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 26, 2023 at 4:22 p.m.

Thread: Marner for Bratt

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Rage44</b></div><div>Bratt having 2 more goals makes him the better player? Marner had 20+ more points, and is up for Selke. Get real.

Matthews ego or personality has nothing to do with it. By the contract % standards that all players / agents / teams go by --- signing for something similar to McDavid and MacKinnon would be around $13.5+
Expect something closer to $13x 4 years.</div></div>

Marner could still extend with NJ-- just like Bratt doesn't have to sign "that" deal.

The argument that the trade value is off is definitely fair-- I would actually agree that it's too much to give up for 2 seasons of Marner @ 11million --- but it's not because Marner is not a superstar.

Losing in the playoffs doesn't make you a non-superstar.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 26, 2023 at 2:29 p.m.

Thread: Marner for Bratt

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Gee, why does New Jersey add, when the Leafs sign Bratt for eight years and Marner has just two years? I like Marner a lot but you know Bratt scored two more goals than Marner last season? Is Marner a super star?
You've wasted 6.5, by signing Kane.
I can't image Matthews and his ego would sign for just 12m X 8.</div></div>

Bratt having 2 more goals makes him the better player? Marner had 20+ more points, and is up for Selke. Get real.

Matthews ego or personality has nothing to do with it. By the contract % standards that all players / agents / teams go by --- signing for something similar to McDavid and MacKinnon would be around $13.5+
Expect something closer to $13x 4 years.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 19, 2023 at 11:11 a.m.

Thread: Number One Defenseman

I know Slavin isn't flashy--- but he's top 5 for me, ahead of McAvoy.

Werenski, Nurse, Chabot, Chychrun, Ekholm too high. Good players, just above where I'd slot them.

I know Doughty is aged-- but he's still top 32 IMO.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 19, 2023 at 10:57 a.m.

Thread: Suggested from a friend

Would think that TOR could get Samsonov, or similar level play, to sign for less than Saros cap hit. So to give up Nylander doesn't make sense.

IF a "core4" player (Nylander or Marner) are on the way out-- it only makes sense to me to upgrade at D or 2C (and move JT to the wing), IMO.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 19, 2023 at 8:39 a.m.

Thread: Is this a fair McDavid trade

my favorite part is that you've slotted McDavids replacement as 3C.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 19, 2023 at 8:10 a.m.

Thread: Tor23-24BarzalEK65

Beyond the trade values and who you're getting-- what is the long term plan? Leaves no cap space to re-sign AM34, WN88 TL37, TB78 or have high level replacements for any of them.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 18, 2023 at 12:15 p.m.

Thread: Sign Severson Trade Brodie

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MatthewsFan</b></div><div>See above</div></div>

An opinion PC from Anthony Petrielli is not what I would be basing roster decisions off of.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 18, 2023 at 12:02 p.m.

Thread: Sign Severson Trade Brodie

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MatthewsFan</b></div><div>If Brodie wasn’t dealing with an injury (which is sounds like he wasn’t) TOR needs to seriously consider moving him. He certainly needs to move to his strong side next year (LD). So unless Schenn is coming back, will need a RD but Severson wouldn’t be my choice</div></div>

Brodie plays the right side naturally. He's LH shot I know, but he's stronger on RD.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 18, 2023 at 11:59 a.m.

Thread: I forgot Patches was a player

his injury bug could be contagious!

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 18, 2023 at 10:42 a.m.

Thread: Sign Severson Trade Brodie

No interest in Severson on a long term deal, or @ this cap hit-- especially to pair with Mo... if they're not in the O-zone, they'll look awful.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 16, 2023 at 3:48 p.m.

Thread: Matthews - Pack your bags

If this is the first move, tear it all down.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 16, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

Thread: cap goes up by 4 mil

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Windjammer</b></div><div>I wouldn't. One 1st goes for the retention and one year of an underperforming Yamamoto with arb rights has very little value. So, basically the Jets are trading Ehlers for his rental price at the TDL in 2 seasons giving the Oilers this 2 full years before that time for free.
Obviously, you like it for the Oilers, but as you can see, it gives the Jets almost nothing for their trouble. They're better off with Ehlers for 2 years and the TDL return.</div></div>

I'm not an Oilers fan, I just think it's close value- IF he were to be traded

A 1st for retention for 2 years, Yamamato (who I agree 100% is an underperformer currently, but has a decent ceiling and is inexpensive), a 1st round prospect in Bourgault + another 1st round draft pick. I think that IS something for their troubles.
Ehlers is a very good top 6 winger-- and may not be on the move-- but this isn't a bad offer if he were to be moved.

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 16, 2023 at 1:09 p.m.

Thread: cap goes up by 4 mil

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Windjammer</b></div><div>Ehlers may be traded, but I can't see the Jets being interested in mid to late firsts 2 and 3 drafts down the road.</div></div>

I would say 2x 1sts AND control on Bourgault, Yamamoto is enough to get it done...

Forum: Armchair-GMMay 16, 2023 at 12:59 p.m.

Thread: Fun but unrealistic

This is likely pretty close for TOR in terms of value... I'm sure they'd like to have an idea over where Wahltsrom fits in to the cap situation before pulling the trigger.

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