McKenzie: Kenny Agostino to sign with the Leafs (2 years, $700K AAV)

[AvatarAang]

You do know that doesn't prohibit them from sending him to the AHL, right?

AHL? This contract all but guarentees Agostino is a 4th liner which means he'll be getting more ice time in the playoffs than Matthews/Tavares.

 

[BM14]

Worst case Ontario he ends up back in the AHL on one of the more consistent top end teams still making the money he signed for.

Dubas doesn't have to burn the hatchet at both ends anymore.
We got KA!

 

[BM14]

AHL? This contract all but guarentees Agostino is a 4th liner which means he'll be getting more ice time in the playoffs than Matthews/Tavares.

And be exposed to Seattle...

 

[Hockey Stick]

You do know that doesn't prohibit them from sending him to the AHL, right?

Well aware thanks, it's more ththe fact that he'll have to be waived before hand, which I don't want to say is certain but theres a good chance that'll happen

 

[BlueBaron]

2 years AND one way? leafs are idiots.

HF Irony Gold

 

[Harry Kakalovich]

I really liked Agostino last season for the Habs - I think he can be a good 4th liner - good signing for the Leafs if true

 

[Hostile Offer]

NHL player?

Yes. Not a bad addition to anyone's bottom six if he plays like he did last year.

 

[ToDavid]

2 years AND one way? leafs are idiots.

Money doesn’t really matter. Worst case scenario they pay him to be an AHL player.

 

[ToDavid]

Apparently a decent depth winger who is solid defensively. Probably under $1 million. Just a bit of competition for the LW.

 

[ToDavid]

Well aware thanks, it's more ththe fact that he'll have to be waived before hand, which I don't want to say is certain but theres a good chance that'll happen

1-way has nothing to do with waivers either. All it means is he’ll make the same money playing in the AHL as he would in the NHL.

 

[MMC]

 

[Kamiccolo]

Ok. I m whelmed.

 

[Hammond]

Decent depth for cheap. He always leaves you wanting more but he does have some skill.

 

[DopeyFish]

His fancy stats are kinda nutty

 

[Kelly]

Well aware thanks, it's more ththe fact that he'll have to be waived before hand, which I don't want to say is certain but theres a good chance that'll happen

Sounds like your big head has been playing too much NHL 19

 

[justafan22]

Hyman insurance

 

[RoadWarrior]

good value for 700k. Scored 24 pts in 63 games last season. Similar to Ennis in production and he can play some center.

 

[Burnie97]

Sooooo... Ceci for Zaitsev and Brown... replacement for brown here?

Seems kind of obvious with this signing if true.

At worst... 1 year of Ceci... but hopefully they can rid of him too.. save the cap... and tomorrow Dubas should just go for it.

 

[Prairie Habs]

Agostino is a really underrated player

I'm sure this was your opinion a few months ago when he was struggling on the Habs 4th line

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

How is his defensive game? Any sandpaper in it? AHL stats look intriguing. Depth at the nhl minimum, its reality now for Leafs and many cap teams.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

Solid I like it, between Montreal and New Jersey he put up 24 points in 63 games and had 143 hits
should be a nice addition to split time between 3rd and 4th lines.
I own him in my Dynasty League. took a while for him to get the chance and got thrown on waivers but really came into his own in NJ. hopefully it's league min

 

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

I'm sure this was your opinion a few months ago when he was struggling on the Habs 4th line

It was. His advanced numbers are quite good, especially defensively.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

he hits people like crazy too. something we seriously lack.

 

[TimeZone]

Good analytics. Certainly worth it at 700k.

Some potential for reward with zero risk.

 

[AfroThunder396]

He was very good for NJ down the stretch last year, was actually hoping we'd bring him back.