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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 7 at 6:32 p.m.
Thread: coulda woulda shoulda nylander edition
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>Wz92</b></div><div>i dont think that would interest Seattle though, I think McCann would be an awesome Complimentary piece but I think he is too good. I think the leafs need the D prospects, but Wright + Morrison + Kartye + Olyskiak would be fair i think?</div></div>

The value may be fair and balanced (I don't now the prospects enough to say), but the Leafs best players are in their primes and Id rather go somewhere else if the only offer is young guys. Like instead of the deal you made, try and pry Konecny out of Philly or get Hanafin+.

I actually really like the Seattle idea and I would be willing to throw in more on top of Willy (depending on cost) if we can get McCann and Oleksiak back. Something like a first or B+/A- prospect. That just gives us such a good shot at a cup for the next 2-3 years.

(Obviously all of these trade suggestions would have happened in the offseason or some time before the Nylander extension.)
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 3 at 4:12 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMJan. 31 at 9:35 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 24, 2023 at 12:47 a.m.
Thread: More Space Than it Seems
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>oilfire</b></div><div>Dubas spoiled you into believing it was that easy to find value at the bottom of the barrel.

Look at how poorly Brad did comparatively.

I give Dubas alot of 💩 for the Tavares signing and mismanaging the other big contracts, but his ability to find good players for next to nothing was undeniable.

There's definitely no worry of not being able to afford Nylander, it'll just be tight and really dependent on a few good ELCs.</div></div>

This would be a fair point if I didn't construct the team already with mostly returning guys and RFAs. There is no need to bargain hunt, and the placeholder guys are 6 mill and 3.5, hardly bottom of the barrel pay cheques.

Also, I don't really like Tre as a GM at all, but in his defense, Lagesson, Gregor and Benoit look like excellent signings. Not to mention his only abject failures so far IMO are Reaves and Klingberg.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 24, 2023 at 12:41 a.m.
Thread: More Space Than it Seems
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>palhal</b></div><div>It isn't a question if the Leafs can afford Nylander, it's whether they think he worth the let's the 10 m cap. and seven year term.
Nylander and 1m 4th winger cost 11m in total. Are the Leafs better let's say signing Bertuzzi and Toffellli for 5.5m each a total of 11m? That's the question Trevling (who I don't think is a good GM), will have to decide. The other factor is Nylander has been great this season. But really if you think his normal season is 35 goals and 45 assists.....is he worth more than 10m?</div></div>

Hes a point per game in the playoffs every single year. I'm not concerned with his season point totals, its about his ability to take over shifts and score in big moments when its needed. Also I personally would much rather Will at 11 than Toffoli and Bertuzzi but I understand your point about spreading the wealth.
Forum: Armchair-GMNov. 14, 2023 at 6:39 p.m.
Thread: Making Trades
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>ChiHawk</b></div><div>I'd think this is a pretty good lineup...

Reilly - Murphy
McCabe - Brodie
Gio - Lilly

or figure out a way to do
Reilly - Tanev
Brodie - Murphy
McCabe - Lilly

It's going to cost the two 1sts at least (probably need to add Topi N as well) to acquire both Murphy and Tanev with retention plus move out Kling. I keep proposing as a cap saving move Kling + Sammy + 1st for Murphy + Mrazek 1/2 retained. That gets the leafs cap space plus an upgrade on D and goalie (at least as of now) and allows them to go after Tanev retained as well.

Needless to say, better roster then today.</div></div>

I don't think the Leafs defense is actually bad, more like it has very weak links (Klingberg mainly). So moving Klingberg in a small and painless deal is best case scenario for the Leafs IMO, to either free up cap space for a deal or a spot for Lagesson.

Also Sammy will probably be fine and hes only on a one year deal, no need to move him.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 27, 2023 at 4:32 p.m.