2018 NHL Maple Leafs Trade Deadline Thread

[Mr Knies Guy]

But infinitely better than the other two offensively. 11 points in 13 playoff games last year. I would be fine with him.

Letestu infinitely better offensively? Or Plekanec?

 

[Duffman955]

Rather we stand pat then spend assets on 4th liners.

Either make a move that significantly upgrades us now and in the future, or do nothing.

 

[Pinto]

Rather we stand pat then spend assets on 4th liners.

Either make a move that significantly upgrades us now and in the future, or do nothing.

I completely agree on this. There is no point in giving away assets for a slight upgrade on Moore.

 

[Smif]

I don't mind giving up assets for Glendening because he has term, it's the rental buys that I don't like. The thing with next year is we lose 2/3rds of our 3rd line and 2/3rds of our 4th line so addressing some of that isn't the worst idea.

 

[MorrisSmit89]

What if we parlay those assets+ into a McDonagh/Tanev/OEL? Maybe not by the deadline, but in the summer.

Or would you prefer we trade our 1st + Liljegren/Kapanen and lose JVR for nothing?

i would prefer we trade JVR, Bozak and Komarov but then again I'm not considering anything other than asset value. I'm sure management is looking at many other factors.

 

[nuck]

Letestu infinitely better offensively? Or Plekanec?

Plek and Letestu are both much better than Moore or Glendening if you want offense. Both of them would benefit from being removed from clubs in free fall. Its a 10 minute TOI 4th line opportunity so only a minor upside with any change there whoever it is. I am good with rolling with Moore except Matthews injury and now Aaltonens means they could possibley use a guy who could move into the top 9 if necessary.

 

[Mr Knies Guy]

Plek and Letestu are both much better than Moore or Glendening if you want offense. Both of them would benefit from being removed from clubs in free fall. Its a 10 minute TOI 4th line opportunity so only a minor upside with any change there whoever it is. I am good with rolling with Moore except Matthews injury and now Aaltonens means they could possibley use a guy who could move into the top 9 if necessary.

I’d ok with Pleks in that circumstance but only on the cheap because he can move up the lineup

 

[Cor]

Time for headlines. Should get some juicy info

 

[lovemyleafs]

I don't know why... but I have a weird feeling the Leafs management is going all in for Karlsson.

 

[realgoodleafs]

I don't mind giving up assets for Glendening because he has term, it's the rental buys that I don't like. The thing with next year is we lose 2/3rds of our 3rd line and 2/3rds of our 4th line so addressing some of that isn't the worst idea.

Send Martin the other way and I'm cool with it.

 

[Cor]

Only Leafs trade buzz is Friedman saying again Leafs are involved in Plekanec talks along with Winnipeg and Tampa Bay.


It kinda seems like everything’s gone quiet from the Leafs POV.

Which is usually when Lou strikes

 

[Jozay]

karlsson and sens want a trade to happen

pacioretty wants a trade

bruins the leading candidate for nash

 

[BertCorbeau]

Only Leafs trade buzz is Friedman saying again Leafs are involved in Plekanec talks along with Winnipeg and Tampa Bay.


It kinda seems like everything’s gone quiet from the Leafs POV.

Which is usually when Lou strikes

Seems like the media just cannot get some real info on the Leafs .. I feel like they're just making the logic assumptions (the want a better #4C; Leivo/Martin could be expendable given their usage; need defensive help) and linking whatever names that are available to them.

Pleks would be a solid add for the fourth line though. However I haven't minded Moore's game lately.

 

[TheMadHatTrick]

The more I watch this team the more I think we should be very prudent at the deadline. Add a centre (Glendenning, etc) if we can get one for a decent price (wing depth or second round picks), but keep our first and just keep building.

Adding a "big" piece isn't going to put us over the top unless it's a legit star defenseman or centre. Tanev is good but doesn't really push us up a tier into the elite and is injury prone.

 

[dubplatepressure]

The more I watch this team the more I think we should be very prudent at the deadline. Add a centre (Glendenning, etc) if we can get one for a decent price (wing depth or second round picks), but keep our first and just keep building.

Adding a "big" piece isn't going to put us over the top unless it's a legit star defenseman or centre. Tanev is good but doesn't really push us up a tier into the elite and is injury prone.

Yep, pretty much.

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

If we do go after Plekanec, hoping we can send Moore,Martin, Leo back the other way with picks to even it out (assuming Montreal has contract slots). If they don't retain salary on Pleks they can retain half on Leo and flip him as well.

Hyman-Matthews-Nylander
Marleau-Kadri-Marner
JvR-Bozak-Brown
Leivo-Plekanec-Kapanen
Smith/Johnsson/Rychel/Aaltonen/Goat/Greening

 

[BertCorbeau]

Boston will for sure get Nash - they need that depth scoring.

 

[LaPlante94]

Would St Louis even consider trading Berglund if we involved JVR in a deal?

 

[rumman]

Would St Louis even consider trading Berglund if we involved JVR in a deal?

4 more years at approx. 3.9 mil? I don't know if the Blues would do it, but I'd be on board with that type of swap, hell I'd even include a small add if it got an asset back opposed to losing JVR for nothing. Berglund would help in a playoff race too.

 

[Sonny21]

I would be so disappointed if Leafs let all 3 UFA's to walk without getting assets back. JVR has the most value, so I would definitely still trade him. Also, why can't they be smart enough to do both? Trade JVR and maybe Bozak for the best return, and use assets to acquire players that are under contract past this season.

I have/had high expectation of this management, elite managements have great asset management. If they allow the hype to get them and keep all 3 and even waste assets on depth, I guess their not as good as I originally wanted or expected them to be.

 

[thewave]

Matthews Nylander Kadri is legit contender C depth. Screw Bozak put him on the 4th line.

 

[Faltorvo]

Just watch him tonight. No downgrade losing JVR.

Move out JVR and give Kappy top 9 minutes, we have tons of players to give more PP time to

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Matthews Nylander Kadri is legit contender C depth. Screw Bozak put him on the 4th line.

Or trade him and get a legit defensive center to put there rather than an inconsistent offensive center who will be even more inconsistent on the 4th line.

 

[The CyNick]

I would be so disappointed if Leafs let all 3 UFA's to walk without getting assets back. JVR has the most value, so I would definitely still trade him. Also, why can't they be smart enough to do both? Trade JVR and maybe Bozak for the best return, and use assets to acquire players that are under contract past this season.

I have/had high expectation of this management, elite managements have great asset management. If they allow the hype to get them and keep all 3 and even waste assets on depth, I guess their not as good as I originally wanted or expected them to be.

Awesome...

 

[ChuckWoods]

Matthews Nylander Kadri is legit contender C depth. Screw Bozak put him on the 4th line.

Nylander did indeed look good.

But there is the logical side of me that believes this team deserves the best shot to take a cup run right now with what has got us this far already and I hope they keep Bozak on the 3rd line for depth and flexibility reasons and keep Nylander on the wing for now.

Then the selfishness in me wants to deal JVR, Bozak and Komorov, gut the marlies playoff hopes and run with these transactions

- JVR for 2nd + 3rd + Fabbro
- Bozak for a 2nd + 3rd
- Komorov for a 2nd + prospect

- Acquire Glendening for a 3rd and lower tier prospect
- Call up Aaltonen and Johansson



Hyman - Matthews - Nylander
Marleau - Kadri - Marner
A. Johansson - Aaltonen - Brown
Leivo - Moore - Glendening
Martin

Rielly - Hainsey
Gardiner - Zaitsev
Dermott - Polak / Carrick



Then next year you would have an NHL Ready Fabbro+Grundstrom to slide into the line up, as well as any additional depth free agents.


I dont like playing fantasy GM but thats what I personally do, as I believe that team can compete if healthy.

If injuries occur it gets dicey.