Friedman: Nikita Zaitsev has requested a trade from Toronto

[WTFMAN99]

Didnt he pair with Muzzin?

He was with Jake Gardiner until he went down with a back injury and then Zaitsev was paired with Muzzin. Muzzin and he actually looked pretty good together and did a good job in the playoffs as well. Zaitsev actually looked good with Travis Dermott at times too. Jake Gardiner and Nikita Zaitsev just had *zero* chemistry together, looked awful.

 

[Michael HOMERUNing]

Zaitzev + Kadri for ??
Zaitzev + Kapanen + Johnsson for ??

I would do Zaitsev + Kadri for Deangelo

 

[Canada4Gold]

Whoever decides to take him will be happier than whoever that decides to make the yearly Alzner/Jack Johnson mistake on July 1st.

 

[Canucks1096]

The Leafs might need to add Kapanen/Nylander/Kadri into the trade.

Something similar to what Hawks did with Bickell, Put Teravainen in the package and traded him for a low price which was just a 2nd and a 3rd.

 

[Liferleafer]

I was being sarcastic.

The notion the Canucks would give up a valuable piece like Tanev and get a toxic third pairing cap dump signed for five more seasons in return is beyond idiotic.

The bolded....ya.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

I like Zaitsev. I think he's a good #4, and can perform better than that when he's on. He seems to do well on international ice and Russia, and I wouldn't be surprised if some of his faults at the NHL level is more "systems" related than it is "incompetence".

He's not as bad as people make him out to be.

I'm sure the player isn't as bad as people say, but the contract sure as hell is.

If there were 2 years left on his deal, for example, I'd wager a handful of teams might take a flyer. Back to reality, though, where Zaitsev is signed through 2024 (!!), and no one is interested.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Should read, "Dubas frantically searching for somebody to dump Zaitsev off on, because he can't negotiate RFA deals for shit."

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Kadri or Kapanen or Johnsson will be added with Zaitsev to move him and the Leafs will be better off for it. They won't get much back but it's better for them to make that move and get it over with than linger on this.

 

[Seachd]

If we add Kapanen I think we should be able to convince CBJ to give us Jones

Yeah and if you add Brown you could probably get McDavid.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

I think people will be surprised to find out he doesn't really have negative value around the league

Again, it's mind-boggling how people can't divorce "player value" from "contract value."

Zaitsev is fine as a player. It's the contract that ****ing sucks. The contract is what has negative value.

 

[shortfuze]

If he was worth the $4.6 mill as a 2nd pair RHD the Leafs would not be trying to trade him.

Going to have to send something good along with him. Term is the killer. Easier to move if he only had a year or two left.

They could look at it as using that 4.6 million for something else and upgrade the defence at the same time. Maybe he wants out.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Not unless he has a NMC and they couldn't possibly have been stupid enough to give him that.

If he doesn't have to be protected id prob consider a move for him. I think hed actually do better in Anaheim rather than Toronto.

Nothing crazy, and it wouldn't be a flat out take contract

 

[Michael HOMERUNing]

I'm sure the player isn't as bad as people say, but the contract sure as hell is.

If there were 2 years left on his deal, for example, I'd wager a handful of teams might take a flyer. Back to reality, though, where Zaitsev is signed through 2024 (!!), and no one is interested.

Chris Johnston reported a while back that a few teams had some interest in Zaitsev

 

[Liferleafer]

Kadri or Kapanen or Johnsson will be added with Zaitsev to move him and the Leafs will be better off for it. They won't get much back but it's better for them to make that move and get it over with than linger on this.

Lets say that i disagree....

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Kadri or Kapanen or Johnsson will be added with Zaitsev to move him and the Leafs will be better off for it. They won't get much back but it's better for them to make that move and get it over with than linger on this.

I think I'd rather take one of those guys on for a more even price rather than pay Zaitsev $4.5M for the next 5 years.

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Chicago had to pay Teuvo Teravainen to get rid of 1 year of Bryan Bickell at $4M.

The notion that the Leafs won't have to pay significantly to get rid of 5 (!!) years of Nikita Zaitsev at $4.5M is asinine. Pure delusion.

 

[HOPE]

If we add Kapanen I think we should be able to convince CBJ to give us Jones

if this comment isn't sarcastic, the only option here is to delete your account, theres no coming back from this.

 

[dirty stanchion]

The bolded....ya.

Must be rough having to play hockey in a hazmat suit.

 

[CupInSIX]

Didn't I read somewhere that he has an out clause and can just go back to the KHL?

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

Chris Johnston reported a while back that a few teams had some interest in Zaitsev

I'm sure the interest is predicated upon how sweet the add-ons to Zaitsev are. No one is taking on that contract for free.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

If he doesn't have to be protected id prob consider a move for him. I think hed actually do better in Anaheim rather than Toronto.

Nothing crazy, and it wouldn't be a flat out take contract

Can definitely see Anaheim willing to take Zaitsev with someone like Kapanen or Johnsson for some package of draft picks or prospects.

 

[Smif]

oof.

Thanks, Lou.

 

[Martin Skoula]

Chicago had to pay Teuvo Teravainen to get rid of 1 year of Bryan Bickell at $4M.

The notion that the Leafs won't have to pay significantly to get rid of 5 (!!) years of Nikita Zaitsev at $4.5M is asinine. Pure delusion.

What are we thinking here then, Marner + 1st + Zaitsev for a 3rd or 4th? 5x Teuvo is a lot.

We'll recover though, just like we recovered from having to move 4 1sts just to get rid of Phaneuf's 7x6.

 

[BlueBaron]

Trade our only natural RHD? There has to be a follow up move right?

 

[Coffey]

I thought he was really good tho
Is this to make space for Marner?