Eklund Rumor: As per source: Nylander won't be back /// Leafs interested in Dumba

[Bourne Endeavor]

I've honestly never understood this..

Why is Eklund considered a source on HF? He a sponsor?

If I recall, they gave him the tag so people could avoid threads/posts linking to his "sources" because someone inevitably made a rumour thread about his nonsense.

So it's less a source tag and more a warning tag.

 

[John Mandalorian]

Looks like the Canucks have made an offer for Nylander.

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The Maple Leafs were once again struck by an early playoff exit and they'll surely be looking to make major changes to their line-up since this recipe clearly isn't

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Offering Toronto their 2023 3rd is super generous - that’s some serious troll dust.

 

[MK9]

This is some E5 Gobbly Goop

 

[Commander Clueless]

The one guy who showed up when they needed they should definitely trade

Welcome to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

First time, or...?

 

[abo9]

Yeah that'd be a dumb move by the leafs... Nylander is one of the good ones

 

[Miro4Norris]

We have this Jeff Petry guy he's like Dumba on steroids and with a term. Petry<->SoftWilly would definitely fix your problems!

 

[Reality Check]

Nylander is the easiest of the ones to move. Unless Matthews specifically states he wants out.

Package Nylander and Matt Murray to EDM for Jack Campbell and a Rock'em, Sock'em Don Cherry VHS tape.

 

[Matty Sundin]

Eklund was hardly a source in 2007 and shouldn’t be a source at all in 2023 in this social media age.

 

[lawrence]

won’t be back…….





For the summer.

 

[Kibe]

How is everyone reading this as Nylander for Dumba's UFA rights? Is he really proposing that seriously? I tought it meant Nylander to team X for return Y and then use the cap space to sign Dumba.

 

[Slimmy]

This is the way.

That series is dead. Let it go.

On topic: The yearly "Let's trade Nylander because who the hell knows" thread.

 

[Conbon]

Imagine the first thing the new Flames gm does when named is pull a Hanifin for Nylander swap

 

[82Ninety42011]

Eklund isn't a source lol

He is it's just the opposite of what he says regarding everyone but the Flyers.

 

[Voight]

Eklund......

 

[57special]

THe rumor clearly isn't suggesting a trade, but two different transcations. Move Nylander out for something, but also sign Dumba.

I think Dumba could thrive on a second pairing on the right team

Dumba has been playing top four for years in MN. Recently, they've had more of a 1a, 1b situation than a distinct 1st pairing. He was their best Dman after Brodin and Spurgeon, and has averaged over 22 minutes TOI over the past 5 years, good for 43rd in the league(top pairing minutes, by a good bit).

 

[mydnyte]

How is everyone reading this as Nylander for Dumba's UFA rights? Is he really proposing that seriously? I tought it meant Nylander to team X for return Y and then use the cap space to sign Dumba.

what you said, but, i hope Dumba isnt a target, he isnt good enough on the defensive side, and likely costs too much too.

 

[Jeune Poulet]

This is preposterous.

Preposterous?

This. Is. EKLUND!

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Seems like the one guy you wouldn't want to move on from.

Compared to the bieber twins at least

 

[TGWL]

Nowhere does it say Nylander for Dumba. It says Nylander potentially won't be back, and they would like to add on defense, one of the targets is Dumba.

 

[GreatDayforHockey]

Offering Toronto their 2023 3rd is super generous - that’s some serious troll dust.

That Canuck offer for Nylander is so pitiful....lolololol

 

[GoJetsGo55]

Don't trade the only top 6 forward that looked like he gave a shit.

 

[Notsince67]

So to be clear, Nylander moved to get defensive help. I understand so far. Then the Leafs are looking at Dumba who is a UFA. Don't get that. WTF is Ekland proposing the Leafs get back for Nylander?
I swear I hate the insider business.

 

[abo9]

So to be clear, Nylander moved to get defensive help. I understand so far. Then the Leafs are looking at Dumba who is a UFA. Don't get that. WTF is Ekland proposing the Leafs get back for Nylander?
I swear I hate the insider business.

Nylander is in the rumours every year. I believe that it's just an "educated" guess since people assume that the Leafs will make a move to "shake things up".

Assumption being that Marner and Matthews are the two big pieces for the Leafs, with Tavares being more difficult to move than Nylander (and playing the premier position).

My guess would be that Eklund is waiving hands in the direction of Nylander for futures (or young player ready to step in), and Dumba. That'd make sense for the Leafs and free cap space.

One day he might be right, simply because it's rare that players play their whole career on one team.

 

[Notsince67]

Dumba is a mid 2nd pairing dman

Nylander is a very good top6 forward

Bad value.

Not to mention the idiot forgot to check Dumba’s contract status when fsbricating his rumor, he’s UFA.

Maybe they are trading Willy to get an option for an 8th year.

Offering Toronto their 2023 3rd is super generous - that’s some serious troll dust.

Not even a bag of pucks.

 

[Eggtimer]

I’d think that Nylander should be one of the very last pieces Toronto should move no? Woll Knies Reilly Nylander keep no matter what or am I,off base