Value of: 3rd line center to the Leafs

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Move Nylander to C. The pickings seem pretty slim to be honest

We saw it at times this year it failed

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Who is exactly a 3rd line center?

I'm thinking guys like Artem Anisimov, Nick Bujstad if we go the trade route

 

[Magic Man]

We saw it at times this year it failed

Thankfully, he is still very young and most of the times he played center was to replace Matthews and in this situation all we're asking him to do is to play center behind Matthews against weaker competition, which should work out just fine.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

why?

Probably because we know he was asked to waive his NTC at the deadline so he's probably available

 

[Eternal Leaf]

Matthews
Tavares
Kadri

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Matthews
Tavares
Kadri

I like the way you think, I don't think it happens

 

[Horse McHindu]

I think Brandon Sutter for Mitch Marner would be beneficial for both teams.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I think Brandon Sutter for Mitch Marner would be beneficial for both teams.

Aren't you the guy that wants to put everything into the Canucks D

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

I think Brandon Sutter for Mitch Marner would be beneficial for both teams.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Aren't you the guy that wants to put everything into the Canucks D

Sutter is first-line center for him, if you look at his forward lineup in his "all for defensemen" thread.

 

[suprvilce]

Why not try Aaltonen? He'll be 25 before the season starts, should be more than ready to play in the NHL.

 

[Flukeshot]

I think they end up starting the year with Matthews Nylander Kadri Plug.

They had alot of options on wing.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

I think they end up starting the year with Matthews Nylander Kadri Plug.

They had alot of options on wing.

Keep Plekanec?

 

[Flukeshot]

Keep Plekanec?

Maybe though I am not sure Plek is ready to classify himself as a 4th liner yet. Itd be a pay and minutes cut.

From all the media he did it seemed like both sides felt it was a temporary arrangement. He could sign back with Montreal.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Maybe though I am not sure Plek is ready to classify himself as a 4th liner yet. Itd be a pay and minutes cut.

From all the media he did it seemed like both sides felt it was a temporary arrangement. He could sign back with Montreal.

He's certainly a mentor for the young players there. He's also been average in the playoffs for a fourth-liner.

 

[Alluckks]

Ryan Spooner or Vlad Namestnitkov for 2018 2nd + 2019 2nd

or Kevin Hayes for 2018 1st

 

[BigHabs]

Toronto is probably going to sign Thornton to a 1yr deal.

Marleau is there. Another mentor for the young guys. A bigger boost to the power play.

Looking for a center for a 1yr deal would be good for he financial side when other key guys get raises.

Hyman Matthews Nylander
Marleau Thornton Marner
Johnsson Kadri Brown
Leivo Plekanec Kapanen
Martin

Thornton - 1yr 6-8mill
Plekanec - 1yr 2.5-3mill

 

[Bubblhead00]

Berglund would be a good fit and could use a change of scenery

 

[Horse McHindu]

Aren't you the guy that wants to put everything into the Canucks D

I actually don’t want that at all. It was just a theory that I came up with.

But in all seriousness, the Leafs would likely have to add Liljegren to that Marner package if they want a realistic shot at acquiring Sutter. :p

 

[ACC1224]

Toronto is probably going to sign Thornton to a 1yr deal.

Marleau is there. Another mentor for the young guys. A bigger boost to the power play.

Looking for a center for a 1yr deal would be good for he financial side when other key guys get raises.

Hyman Matthews Nylander
Marleau Thornton Marner
Johnsson Kadri Brown
Leivo Plekanec Kapanen
Martin

Thornton - 1yr 6-8mill
Plekanec - 1yr 2.5-3mill

I could see Thornton, Plekanec won't be back.

 

[Horse McHindu]

Sutter is first-line center for him, if you look at his forward lineup in his "all for defensemen" thread.

Only for one year while the Canucks continue their rebuild process (in that hypothetical). In the Summer of 2019 after Edler comes off the books (along with half of that forward roster), the Canucks could then go hard after the high ticket UFA forwards.

That was the rationale behind my idea, but hey, if you think that

1) That forward group that I had listed was something that I would have liked to have kept on a long term basis as opposed to a short term stop gap.

2) I genuinely believe that Sutter is worth Mariner and that my commments weren’t tongue in cheek

Then more power to you I guess.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Only for one year while the Canucks continue their rebuild process (in that hypothetical). In the Summer of 2019 after Edler comes off the books (along with half of that forward roster), the Canucks could then go hard after the high ticket UFA forwards.

That was the rationale behind my idea, but hey, if you think that

1) That forward group that I had listed was something that I would have liked to have kept on a long term basis as opposed to a short term stop gap.

2) I genuinely believe that Sutter is worth Mariner and that my commments weren’t tongue in cheek

Then more power to you I guess.

Who's Mariner? Must be a NHL fringe, fourth-line forward, since Sutter is terrible.

 

[PinkFly]

Ryan Strome for Leafs 1st

I would do Larsson + Strome for the Leafs 2nd.

 

[Doyoulikeapples*]

I would do Larsson + Strome for the Leafs 2nd.

Done.

 

[Pens x]

If Leafs ever plan of using Nylander at Center, now is the time. Beyond that why not try resign Plekanic

Plekenac hasnt been a 3C since 2016.