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Forum: Armchair-GM17 hours ago
Thread: Rielly OUT Tatar and picks IN
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>JOHNNI36OY</b></div><div>I feel like if they're to extend Rielly it would be done by now, the fact it hasn't happened already goes to show the extent of the Leafs cap issues, plus I know the numbers say otherwise but to me he has passed his peak, I thought Ceci was bringing him down in 19-20 but after getting Brodie it goes to show that he's just not gonna be as good as years pass, he jumps up on plays too much which is very risky, the Leafs have forwards for breakouts, super unnecessary on Rielly to do that, so instead of him leaving for nothing in free agency, why not at bare minimum get assets in draft picks for him right? that's just me it seems though lol</div></div>

So your solution is to trade him for an inferior player? Also, you don't think we could get a better return for Rielly than this? And why would Ottawa make that trade? Rielly jumps in on the rush because that's his style of play, he's a puck moving offensive defenceman who's skating and quarterbacking a pp is his greatest strength. I think <a href="/users/palhal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@palhal</a> said it best this isn't a fantasy it's a nightmare.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul 11 at 12:42
Thread: Leafs Expansion Garland to Toronto
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>taitken</b></div><div>I'm not really tied to Garland specifically, I was moreso looking at a winger that the Leafs could fit into their top 6, while simultaneously not really losing anyone of significance to the expansion draft. Thus protecting Kerfoot and trading both Holl &amp; Dermott. I signed Hutton for the expansion draft and thought he'd likely end up being the 8th dman that spends most of the year in the AHL.

In terms of the value of Holl &amp; Dermott, i thought Arizona might want them as they likely are going to put together a low-cost team that has some upside and they have a tonne of older vets on expiring deals that probably need replacing:
- Holl would be a decent #4 for cheap
- Dermott likely isn't up for a big raise and I still think he'll be a top 4D given the opportunity he was never given in Toronto.
- Add either a decent prospect or pick and thought it'd be enough.

I was thinking Garland would have similar value to guys like JT Miller (to Van), Kapanen (to Pit) &amp; Burakovsky (to Col)... but I think I may be underselling Garland now.
Part of me now thinks that it'd be better to just run who ever Seattle doesn't take of Dermott/Holl in the #2RD spot and go after a guy like Tatar in UFA</div></div>

I hear ya, but I think the yotes would rather try to aquire as many picks and prosprcts as possible and spend the 2 mill on a FA. If Seattle takes Kerfoot we gain 3.5 mill in cap space which will go along way for us based on our current cap situation. Those are good comps for Garland, however, I think he commands a little more value. If our FO qants him I think Amirov and next years 1st have to be part of a trade, but given how few picks we have and how valuable ELC contracts are to us we'd be better off going the FA route like you said.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul 6 at 7:45
Thread: Leafs Expansion Garland to Toronto
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>taitken</b></div><div>You're likely right, I was honestly more interested in the roster players moving hands. Toronto likely needs to add picks/prospects to make that work, but the offersheet value for Garland is likely only a 1st &amp; 3rd, so it doesn't seem insane to think a #4RHD and a 3rd pairing LHD with some upside might be the basis for that trade. I'm not sure if that's just a 2nd round pick or which prospect.

I also would rather keep both Holl &amp; Dermott but the main idea for this trade is not have to lose either of them to Seattle in the expansion draft.</div></div>

I understand you're asking for help in terms of value because you like Garland so my best guess would be Kerfoot (although he'll be taken in the expansion draft) Amirov and a 1st or 2nd. IMO Holl's value is a 2nd and a 6th depending on how high of a draft selection (and I think the yotes would rather have the picks and 2 mill to use in FA). Holl doesn't have the same value to Arizona as he does to the leafs or a lot of other teams.

If you want to move them before the expansion draft than what D are the leafs exposing? Every team has to have 1 under contract.

IMO Seattle is taking Kerfoot from T.O. because on the right side they'll have as of rn Dumba, Cernek, Gudas, Mayfield &amp; DeMelo to choose from who would be more appeling than Holl to them and similar or better options than Dermott on the left plus I think they'll need more help up front. For all the hate Kerf gets he's a decent player who is slightly overpaid.
Forum: Armchair-GMJul 6 at 7:08
Thread: We all Know its going to look something like this
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Xqb15a</b></div><div>That’s an interesting contract for Hyman. My initial reaction is he doesn’t do that, but the TML have shown a willingness to bonus load a contract that could actually make it a pretty nice deal.

However I don’t think there is anyway in hell Andersen signs a 3yr deal like that. He probably knows he is going to have to take a cheaper prove it deal but not for 3 yrs.</div></div>

The leafs should not offer Hyman a contract at all IMO. I love the guy like most other leaf fans do but he's 29 with a pretty bad injury history. The problem is leaf fans don't get it (not saying you, you're not a leafs fan) the reason why they love Hyman so much is because he WAS a value contract i.e. he outperformed his previous deal, however that will not be the case this time around nor should it, Hyman deserves to get paid he bled for this team and now he should lookout for himself. I think leaf fans should give him a huge standing ovation when he returns with his new team, but he would get eaten alive if he signs for market value to stay in T.O. the second he starts to inevitability decline especially with the hard miles he has.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun 29 at 3:18
Thread: r u Dumba
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ApparentlyOilFan</b></div><div>Kerfoot, Simmonds, Robertson and a 2nd is more realistic</div></div>

That is definitely a more respectable offer I don't think Minny accepts that either. I can't see them moving Foligno after just extending him same with Toronto and Simmonds. I don't think they'd be that interested in Kerfoot considering they can get a similar player in FA and keep their assets or move them in a separate trade to improve their team more. I think they would love too add Robertson and they'd probably have intrest in the 2nd round pick, just not sure what they'd give up.

I dont see a trade that makes sense between the two teams unless Toronto overpays which we can't really afford to do. Also, our D wasn't the problem last year we need more production from our 2 highest paid players and I don't think we should need to surround them with better players. Most teams have high expectations when they give players that kind of money and rightfully so. We should look to improve the overall depth of the team this offseason IMO.
Forum: Armchair-GMJun 28 at 3:43
Thread: Core retooling
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>justaBoss</b></div><div>Domi has more value for CBJ due to his ability to play C. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Mikheyev strictly a winger? They have a surplus of those.

This trade of mine works if CBJ decides to retool. Engvall can play C if need be, but mostly the trade is moving a NHL ready asset with salary retained for a good prospect.</div></div>

You're right Mikeyev is strictly a winger.

My thought process behind my trade proposal was CBJ jets a player back who had 7 less points last year and who is the same age while basically buying a 2nd round pick even though they save a mill financially. I also initially had Engvall as part of the trade to balance the money from our side, but I figured they wouldn't have space for him so I took him out of the deal and assumed he would be traded for a 7th or a tweener from another team.

I thought of our Liljegren too for one of there younger pieces but I don't think the leafs FO would give up on him after developing him for the last 4 years unless he was packaged with other prospect(s) for a young, cheap player for our top six. As of rn the leafs need Lilly's contract and I can'tsee them moving him for what would be strictly a rental because the leafs wouldn't be ableto afford Domi's next contract IMO.

I appreciate the input!
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsJun 13 at 1:41
Thread: A safe pace for leaf fans to post their feelings
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>oneX</b></div><div>You aren't concerned about back-to-back injuries just before both of these playoffs?

For what it's worth, I feel like Hyman did not have the same jump and energy he usually has as he did in the Columbus series and this one vs Montreal.

I remember Hyman causing all kinds of problems along the boards vs Boston and Washington. Didn't feel this was the case with Columbus and Montreal.

I realize the injuries probably have a hand in that but that's also the reason to really think about whether he should be brought back.</div></div>

I'm concerned about his age and injury history. He didn't but I chalk it up to him getting older.

I love Hyman and it will be hard to replace what he means to this team but his contract won't age well IMO.