Injury Report: Andreas Johnsson knee injury

[Nooodles]

He could be back for the playoffs.
I mean, 2021 Playoffs.

We wont make it this year.

 

[AllDay28]

get well soon but hopefully after the regular season so the Leafs can use this cap towards circumvention.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

So, its Kerfoot now as the main trade chip? We seem to place Kap on another level, and are less willing to move him?

 

[Machinae]

Brown wasnt overpaid and I dont think management really wanted to trade him but value needed to go to Ottawa to get rid of Zaitsev. Ottawa probably asked for him too as he was being massively underused here and was a favorite of their new coach.

Guy is pacing for 50 points without PP production/time pretty much. Also a very strong defensive forward. Oh well

He's also in a contract year with arbitration rights. He will be getting 5+ a season starting next year.

 

[TorMapleJays]

He could be back for the playoffs.
I mean, 2021 Playoffs.

We wont make it this year.

20 points worth that much

 

[I Believe]

Oooof didn't think it would be that serious. That's a bummer.

 

[18leafsfan18]

Are we allowed to be upset about the amount of injuries yet ?

 

[thewave]

Knee surgery. 8 weeks. Not likely. I hope he is well, it's too bad he is an ok trade asset.

 

[Ziggdiezan]

He's also in a contract year with arbitration rights. He will be getting 5+ a season starting next year.

I don't think he will be getting 5+ but we will see. Largely depends on term though

 

[Jozay]

Brutal year.

 

[stickty111]

Brutal year.

All I can say is if we make the playoffs, it won't be because we didn't earn it.
Injuries to key players, backup not winning games, Freddy being bad for most of the year. Bad start to the year.

 

[thewave]

All I can say is if we make the playoffs, it won't be because we didn't earn it.
Injuries to key players, backup not winning games, Freddy being bad for most of the year. Bad start to the year.

But not character or compete or cap allocation issues. None of that stuff?

 

[IPS]

But not character or compete or cap allocation issues. None of that stuff?

Good to see you back, haven't seen you around in awhile.

 

[Eye Test]

This sucks large. I don't think we'll miss the player much to be honest but I thought he would have been a nice trade piece.

Agreed but this is the second best option. Not a permanent injury but out long enough to use his cap space. Only difference is we pay assets now for an improvement and recoup those assets by trading aj next year.

 

[The90]

This really sucks. And as down as this year has been, think about this: despite the injuries, backup, coaching change, Freddy being inconsistent, they’re still pushing for a playoff spot.
Hard to imagine a season going worse for the leafs. Now without the injuries, where would they be? I think the team is a lot better than given credit for

 

[stickty111]

This really sucks. And as down as this year has been, think about this: despite the injuries, backup, coaching change, Freddy being inconsistent, they’re still pushing for a playoff spot.
Hard to imagine a season going worse for the leafs. Now without the injuries, where would they be? I think the team is a lot better than given credit for

Another thing I should point out. Marner can still be much better then he has been.

 

[Eye Test]

Bring up marchment or agostino for a few games until a trade is made. Run marchment with Clifford as a energy banging 4th line.

Hyman matthews marner
Nylander Tavares engval
Kapanen spezza kerfoot
Marchment/agostino goat Clifford
Tima

 

[Srsly]

So, its Kerfoot now as the main trade chip? We seem to place Kap on another level, and are less willing to move him?

After losing two of our top nine wingers to injury, and dealing Moore, I’m not sure we still have the depth to make trading a winger for a defensemen worth our while. If Rielly returns in time for the playoffs and Soup/Johnsson are still out then we may actually be stronger on the backend than we are in terms of offensive depth.

 

[leburn98]

AJ goes down for 8 weeks, clearing 3.4 in cap space, and now Keefe is willing to give a rough timeline to Rielly's return. Something tells me that if AJ didn't get hurt, the Leafs would have been hush-hush on a possible return date for Rielly.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

After losing two of our top nine wingers to injury, and dealing Moore, I’m not sure we still have the depth to make trading a winger for a defensemen worth our while. If Rielly returns in time for the playoffs and Soup/Johnsson are still out then we may actually be stronger on the backend than we are in terms of offensive depth.

Ya, and I don't see Kerfoot as a strong & central piece for a trade for a legit, good top 4 defender.

Even with the pieces we talk about adding, it seems possible that we are too shy/light about offering something that other GMs would clearly find attractive & compelling.

 

[Green Snow Storm]

This is getting out of control

Injuries are legit excuse when u have as many as the leafs have had this year

For sure, and to pretty key pieces. At least we haven't lost Matthews for any period of time.

 

[The90]

Another thing I should point out. Marner can still be much better then he has been.

Tavares as well. Although he has been good the past handful of games. Much more like himself

 

[member 300185]

Genuinely feel bad for the guy but you could replace his production with an old shoe.

Or a bucket of paint left open all summer.

 

[Willy Stylez]

Sucks, hoping for a good recovery for Andreas.

 

[The Kessel Run]

Just a crummy season all around for Andreas. All the best to him.