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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 24 at 3:20 p.m.
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs 2024-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>Like the signings, but geez, teams need a 7th NHL Dmen. Reaves can't be a top 12 regular Surely there are cheaper and better UFA goalies are available that provide much more value than Vladar.
Having Brodie and Tanev signed too about 2m combined cheaper might be answer.</div></div>

Hello palhal,

Thank you for the feedback! I left the $980,333 cap space for a 7th D, and I would have the Leafs run 11 and 7 when Reaves doesn't play. Also, as injuries occur, cap space would become open for Leafs to bring up more guys from the Marlies.

I don't think Brodie or Tanev go any lower than $4,000,000. I do agree with you about Vladar, but I couldn't decide who I would run instead. What I like about Vladar is that he only has the one year on his deal remaining, who would you choose instead at a cheaper contract?

My thinking is like similar to what we did with Martin Jones, we get a third string goaltender with NHL history and give him that waiver day bonus that Treliving gave Jones, send him to the minors to play in tandem with Hildeby, and if Vladar falters we would have this other goalie as well. But again, I couldn't think of any names but would appreciate you helping me out with what you would have in mind.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 3 at 12:14 p.m.
Thread: Maple Leafs Cap Compliant Trade Deadline
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Ryminister_92</b></div><div>Trading a 1st for an injury riddled 34 year old pending UFA isn’t a smart idea. Yes the Leafs have heavy interest in Tanev, but I don’t think it’s for the 24’ 1st round pick level - they might rather take their chances and see if he hits free agency and sign him for nothing instead. Management realizes the team isn’t at a level of where it needs to be right now and part of that is the depth within the organization, Treliving is stressing to build up the prospects for that pick is more valuable to him than people think.

I think the only way the 24’ 1st round pick gets moved is for a defenceman with term - my guess is Ristolainen who Toronto has also had heavy interest in and has 4 years on his deal at a good cap hit.</div></div>

Thank you for the feedback! I think the fact that Tanev is from Toronto and familiar with Treliving makes this a great fit. I'm more bullish on him than you seem to be, and that's fine. In terms of Ristolainen, I don't know how Toronto could make the salary cap work, a big part of acquiring a player on an expiring deal is it is much more realistic to get salary retention, and then the Leafs could extend Tanev beyond this season on a 2 year bridge deal.

I do agree however that it would be enticing to keep the first and sign Tanev in July, I just think the Leafs need to keep going for it. Do you have any concerns heading into the playoffs with the roster?
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 29, 2023 at 5:21 p.m.
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs 2024-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MoxNix</b></div><div>Conroy tells Treliving to go pound sand.</div></div>

What would the asking price be for Vladar then? I'm not sure about other teams interested in trading for him but I don't think he has as much value as some Flames fans seem to think he would. At this point, he will have one year left, obviously he could have an amazing year this season and I understand that, but to this point he hasn't been consistent enough to me to warrant a huge return. Adin Hill was acquired by Vegas last summer for a 4th round pick with a similar games played total and numbers.

From my outside perspective, it seems the Flames might be more concerned with revamping their roster next year with more free agents if any of your pending UFAs walk, and dumping his $2.2 AAV could be more valuable than it seems. It also will finally give Dustin Wolf the opportunity to make the team, and teams will know that Vladar is the only goalie that is really available for trade given Markstrom's NMC. I'm interested to here what your opinion on this is.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 7, 2023 at 9:20 p.m.
Thread: Leafs Opening Night Roster
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Birdman</b></div><div>Anyone else think the Minten love is getting out of hand? He has been surprisingly decent, especially for a 19 year old, but I still wouldn’t given him a spot over Robertson, Holmberg, or Gregor.

Gregor especially has earned a spot on this team for me. He has been the better player and importantly would, unlike the other three, require waivers likely getting claimed by another team.</div></div>

Hello Birdman,

Thank you for the feedback. I think Minten's praise has been well deserved, I would take him over Holmberg and Robertson, but you can definitely make the argument for Gregor over him right now. I personally don't care either way if Minten makes it or not, going to junior will still be great for his development. I've liked him though and I think he adds a unique element to the bottom-six should Keefe decide he wants to keep him around. Losing Gregor on waivers isn't a good thing but it also wouldn't be the end of the world. I'd rather keep Lafferty personally.
Forum: Armchair-GMOct. 7, 2023 at 1:32 p.m.
Thread: Leafs Opening Night Roster
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TMLBRIAN</b></div><div>This is quite possible. I am still curious what happens with Noah Gregor.

Lafferty would need to be waived or traded for Gregor to make it. There is a chance that happens in my mind.

Of course, they may send Minten down to juniors as well, to make sure they can sign Gregor and not lose Lafferty.

We will see what happens!</div></div>

Hey TMLBrian,

Thank you for the feedback. I really am hoping they do not waive Sam Lafferty. We have seen him play well enough in the playoffs last season, Gregor has been great too but we know more about Lafferty than him in competitive matches. If they sign Gregor I think they either send Minten to Kamloops or waive Gregor, hope he clears and then recall him when injuries happen.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 3, 2023 at 4:49 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 3, 2023 at 4:21 p.m.
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs 2024-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ISUAvsFan45</b></div><div>Did I miss something about Makar’s contract cause he has 4 years left currently and would be 3 given the season of your ACGM.</div></div>

Hello ISUAvsFans45,

My point is that tying yourselves with the deal I have given Toews would handcuff your team greatly. Makar likely gets $13-$14 million at that point, Rantanen gets $11.5-$12 million, Byram could get $7-8 if he is healthy. The team needs to be able to supplement the rest of the roster, and if Colorado re-signs Toews, it becomes very difficult to keep the band together without having an enormously top heavy roster. I am a Leafs fan and have experienced this myself.

As I mentioned in a previous message to another commenter, I think Colorado would be wise to use that money upfront to bring in more middle-six forwards. Nathan Mackinnon is fantastic, but when he gets hurt, there is really nothing behind him at centre.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 3, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs 2024-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Avsfantrumpetman</b></div><div>I just don't know if our front office is in the business of giving term to guys who will be past 35 when that deal expires. I have no clue how the Toews stuff is gonna turn out if I'm honest.</div></div>

Hello Avsfantrumpetman,

Thank you for the feedback!

In my opinion, I honestly think it would be wise for Colorado to consider alternatives to signing Toews. You guys need to make sure there is enough money to keep Rantanen, Makar, and Byram once they expire. I also believe that an area of weakness when I look at Colorado is depth forwards, primarily up the middle. A lot of what your team does is going to depend on how Ryan Johansen fares in his first full season with the team. I would personally be inclined to use the money you would be giving Toews to add second line players and rebuild the depth upfront that was lost when guys like Kadri and Burakovsky left Colorado after your cup win. If Byram stays healthy, I would be content to run with Makar, Byram, Girard, and Manson as my top-four D core. Just my own thoughts and would like to here where you are at with this.
Forum: Armchair-GMSep. 3, 2023 at 2:23 p.m.
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs 2024-25
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>MeetYourMakar</b></div><div>Toews is would be a pending ufa so he cant get 8 years anywhere other than Colorado unless he's moves before the tdl or december. There's a cut off date somewhere

At 8.25, I think the Avs keep him. Giving him the 8th year will likely save the Avs a millie</div></div>

Hello MeetYourMakar,

Thank you for the feedback!

The Leafs actually would be able to give him 8 years in this instance, that is the whole point of us trading for him before the July 1st window. For reference, you can look at the Damon Severson trade that Columbus made with New Jersey in June. They acquired his rights to allow them to offer the 8 year deal. This was also something Toronto almost did with Edmonton when Zach Hyman was about to hit free agency. I believe Holland was willing to give us a fifth round pick to acquire Hyman and extend him for 8 years. Dubas wanted more so they just waited until the July 1st window and gave him 7 years instead.