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Forum: Armchair-GMJun. 9, 2023 at 2:04 p.m.
Thread: Best Prospect Pool In the League
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>TheRealKyleDavidson</b></div><div>ok so lets say it does end up going up 6 million or something around that range. Matthews is asking for 15 million at least.
Enjoy paying an overatted player who hasnt won any team awards 15+ million</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>snaper3819</b></div><div>"Okay well you proved my point wrong so I am going to lash out and say something not relevant to the argument"</div></div>

Bud - you did a great job in an earlier post providing detailed analysis on theoretical cost of buyouts , yet you forgot to google that the cap is taking a massive jump year after next? 😕
And then you claim Matthews wants $15M? Based on what info?
Sh$t really went south there once your error was pointed out 🤷🏻
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 28, 2023 at 9:09 p.m.
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs 2023-24
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>snaper3819</b></div><div>You are correct I could see it work, especially if they can aquire more speed on the wings.

The free agent crop is scarce - so you probably are not getting great value there so the trade front is more applicable. I like Ryan Mcleod in Edmonton - big body and was impressive in playoffs. JT Compher could be option too from COL.

Personally, I think it is time to move on from one of core 4, and my pick would be Marner. Some trade targets for him in return would be:
- Aho (CAR) - signed offer sheet in past, may be able to work out deal if he refuses to sign extention
- Dubois (WIN) - seems he has heart set on habs but if you could convince him
Any trade would obviously need to come with an extension</div></div>

A Mitch Marner trade would be very interesting. Not something I would do myself, but if I was going to move him, I agree I would want a centre. I just can't see Carolina parting ways with their best centre, they don't have much behind him to fill that void once he's gone. I think they might be open to Marner for Svechnikov? Obviously not a centre, but at the very least it could be a conversation starter.

Dubois is one player that I love to watch when he's on but I have concerns about him disappearing from time to time. He's a first line talent, with a great combination of build and skill, but I don't always see the same guy when I watch him play. I know Jets fans have felt the same way at times. I would take Dubois in a trade for Marner but I'd want more plus I'd want the deal signed the moment I trade for him, just so risky given how open he has been about test free agency.

One guy specifically I was always thinking the Leafs could maybe acquire is Elias Lindholm from Calgary, I was thinking about that as a deadline deal, or even in free agency the following summer. This would be an alternative to signing Ryan O'Reilly, you couldn't afford both. I think the likelihood of a Calgary trade skyrockets if Shanahan ends up hiring Treliving, which I personally think is the right move given the experienced GM's available. Him and Hanifin are two guys I think the Leafs could maybe acquire from Calgary and look to extend. Lindholm is a fantastic two-way player, I've always liked him as an elite second-line centre.

Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 28, 2023 at 7:10 p.m.
Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs 2023-24
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>snaper3819</b></div><div>Very well though out. I understand your thinking on the O'Reilly situation. However in my opinion having both him and Tavares with lacking footspeed was exposed in Florida series. I would let him walk especially with the risk of the contract. I would try to allocate that cap space to a centre with more footspeed.</div></div>

Hello <a href="/users/snaper3819" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@snaper3819</a>,

I really appreciate the feedback!

First, that's a very good point, and one that I definitely have concerns about myself. My main reason for wanting to keep O'Reilly is honestly if Matthews or Tavares go down with injury, he can fill in as a top-six centre better than any other option available on the market. I understand the foot speed conversation, but I think that this can be overcome by playing both Tavares and O'Reilly with quick wingers. I think it's important that the Leafs sign cheaper wingers like Heinen and Cogliano who can skate like the wind to provide team speed in other areas, and we all know that Nylander, Marner, and Robertson can fly.

Who would you consider to be an alternative option? I had looked at the opportunity of maybe signing Erik Haula, as he is a great skater and versatile. My concern with him is again I don't feel as confident using him at centre in the top-six for an extended period of time if Matthews or Tavares were hurt. I'd love to hear what alternatives you would suggest the Leafs look at signing with the $5,875,000 that I have allocated to O'Reilly.