Confirmed with Link: [TOR/MTL] Tomas Plekanec (50% Retained) & Kyle Baun for Kerby Rychel, Rinat Valiev & TOR 2nd 2018

[Revolt]

Maybe this means when Auston Matthews is back, we will see Komarov-Plekanec-Kapanen as our "checking line" which will allow the Marleau-Kadri-Marner line an "easier" match up in the sense that they aren't going up against the other teams best line and can think a bit more offensively, whilst still being reliable defensively (for the most part).

Could also drop Brown down to the checking line and move Kapanen on to the Bozak line.

 

[Morgs]

I like this deal for the Leafs. Plek was pretty much the only UFA I had interest in.

Although I wish we didn't have to trade our 2nd for him, I think we made out pretty well only losing Rychel; who management clearly didn't like, and Valiev; who stagnated after his first year in the AHL.

Realistically this guy is still a good 3C (Like Boyle last year), and if we really wanted, makes Bozak fully expendable.

 

[MJ65]

Do i what?

Sorry not meant for you

 

[The Podium]

So capable C's

Matthews
Kadri
Nylander
Marleau
Bozak
Plekanec
Moore
Komarov
Gauthier

I'd also be ok with bringing Pleks back for a couple more years at a low cap hit to be our 4th line C.

 

[613Leafer]

Trade a 2nd for Plek

Now trade Bozak for a 2nd + 3rd

Then trade 3rd + Martin for Glendening?

I really hope we do something like that.

Would be very savvy asset management to get a 3rd like centre that better fits our team needs, while coming out neutral or maybe positive in terms of picks traded.

 

[Stephen]

Could have been better, but hopefully this does allow the Leafs to move on from Bozak. Plekanec can be the insurance the Leafs need to allow Nylander to transition to center, since he could easily spot Nylander as 3C if necessary.

I would not be against trading Gauthier if we are able to re-sign Plekanec for one year. Give Aaltonen one more year in the AHL, and then let Aaltonen become Plekanec 2.0 the year after that.

I also like the the Leafs are able to use Rychel and Valiev to get some retention, open up another contract spot, and to get the Marlies a good role forward.

I don't think it's as complicated as that. They're loading up on players for a cup run and whether you like Plekanec or not (I don't really like him) he fills a role, upgrades the 4th C and allows more match ups.

I don't think they move Bozak anymore, he's an "own rental," hate the term but you know. Pleks is a worse player than Bozak at the moment. I don't think they're moving assets to get a downgrade just so they can get the same return on Bozak from another contender.

I also don't think they're retaining any more contracts.

 

[diceman934]

IMO, not much of an upgrade.

It is a huge upgrade.

 

[pspot]

Plek is always who i used to compare kadri too .....diving included

He'll make them a harder team to play against

 

[MJ65]

You just don't get it.

No I don't - do you

 

[MattySnipes]

so our centres are

Matthews
Nylander/Kadri /Marleau
Turtleneck/Bozak
Moore?


and that my friends, is what they call centre depth for playoffs.

Excellent depth. Love that Pleks is also from a fishbowl market, he'll be good for us and has more offensive ability than Moore.

 

[Pookie]

Yes this might mean bozak is finally gone

I don’t get the logic here.

I wanted Bozak trade last deadline (or the summer) as I felt we needed to continue the rebuild.

That is NOT their direction. Especially with an injured Matthews. The team is stockpiling for playoff success.

The concept of own rental may outweigh the desire to recover assets. This team would be weaker if Bozak and JVR are taken off the PP.

 

[PuckMagi]

Excellent PKer. Sick on the draw too.

Awesome! That's good news.

Moore wasn't great on the PK. Good to have a center who is good on draws and good on the PK. All our best PKers were wingers... none of whom were any good on the draw.

 

[Prominence]

I will only be happy if we resign him to a 2 year deal.

 

[mallory67]

Can PLEK help KK blossom on the 4th line?

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

KOMAROV - PLEKANEC - KAPANEN

this would be a second line on a bad team

 

[Stephen]

I really hope we do something like that.

Would be very savvy asset management to get a 3rd like centre that better fits our team needs, while coming out neutral or maybe positive in terms of picks traded.

Pretty clear the only asset they care about now is silverware.

 

[Pookie]

He wont cost much to resign, Bozie will make more next year. Anyways...

He won’t cost much because of his age. We need to stay away.

The team really shouldn’t be putting vets in places where cheaper and still developing players could occupy. It’s a different game now.

Just my opinion of course.

 

[Et le But]

I think he's a good fit for you guys. He's washed offensively (he can still chip in points but he wasn't a great even strength scorer even in his prime) and of course isn't a physical player, but he's still a smart defender, great PKer, and can eat up big minutes when necessary.

Make no mistake, he will blow good offensive opportunities and it is frustrating, but for the Habs he was an easy scapegoat on a team lacking talent. He still has life as a jack of all trades defense first forward.

 

[Anthrax442]

Leivo i n his house right now:

 

[dominicmoore19]

So we traded Scott Harrington, a 3rd and a free 2nd if you really thin about it. Harrington was used to get Rychel. Valiev was a 3rd rounder who had no future with out team. We got a 2nd from SJS for Polak who we then brought back anyway a season later, made one of our 2nds expendable and even traded the one that will be later.

On a side note, if we bring back Michalek now we will be the best empty net team in the league

 

[Pookie]

Sorry not meant for you

Ok

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

KOMAROV - PLEKANEC - KAPANEN

this would be a second line on a bad team

It would still be a pretty bad second line though. A fantastic looking fourth line however.

 

[Stand Witness]

This also opens up room on the Marlies from some more minutes to our important pieces going forward.

 

[Rob Brown]

Matthews
Kadri
Bozak/Plekanec
Plekanec/Bozak

For the playoffs is pretty good.

 

[Morgs]

Can PLEK help KK blossom on the 4th line?

Seeing how KK is already the best 4th liner in hockey, I doubt it.