Speculation: Barrie to Toronto

[Face Of Bear]

Nylander is a non-starter. Leafs shouldn't be targeting Barrie. He can only be valued as a rental because he doesn't fit with the Leafs long term.

 

[The Abusement Park]

Delete.

 

[Ryan Michaels]

I would be appalled if the Leafs threw 8-9 million at Barrie in free agency let alone gave up valuable assets for the privilege. Not the type of guy we need other than being a RHD and wouldn't sniff the 60 points we'd be paying him for with Rielly in the top offensive role. I'd be shocked if there's any truth to this rumor and of Barrie is dealt with no extension these proposals are laughable, how long has it been since the Trouba trade?

 

[yeaher]

I would be appalled if the Leafs threw 8-9 million at Barrie in free agency let alone gave up valuable assets for the privilege. Not the type of guy we need other than being a RHD and wouldn't sniff the 60 points we'd be paying him for with Rielly in the top offensive role. I'd be shocked if there's any truth to this rumor and of Barrie is dealt with no extension these proposals are laughable, how long has it been since the Trouba trade?

This is probably why the Leafs haven't won the Cup in 50 years, too edge, look over and always afraid to make the jump. I do agree with you about Barrie. It is a media narrative here why would Sakic trade him when he could keep and use him to protect other players in the Seattle draft.

 

[Ryan Michaels]

This is probably why the Leafs haven't won the Cup in 50 years, too edge, look over and always afraid to make the jump. I do agree with you about Barrie. It is a media narrative here why would Sakic trade him when he could keep and use him to protect other players in the Seattle draft.

If by "afraid to jump" you mean not going all in to win I disagree pretty strongly. The Leafs have made innumerable win now moves the last couple of years that are likely to hurt them down the road and they haven't won a playoff round. Honestly they shouldn't be touching a rental with a 10 foot poll right now.

 

[895]

About 100km

 

[crump]

No idea how to embed a tweet but Howard Berger is saying the Leafs are going hard after Barrie.

I know he used to be on the FAN and in the Toronto media. Haven’t heard much of him lately so make of it what you will.

Berger commenting on hockey is about as useful as a crossing guard at a funeral

 

[bobg1]

They cant afford him. What would they give up? Nylander?

EDIT
Maybe Afford is the wrong word to use. I mean the Leafs are extending Kapanen and Johnsson so it is unlikely they will be traded. Their 1st rounder gone, I don't see them doing Kadri for Barrie 1 for 1.

What would they give up?

Why can't they afford him????? Gardiner is probably done as well as Zaitsev

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

I dunno. Nylander or kadri for barrie extended i can understand but the kadri or nylander for jost doesnt work for me.

This. One of these players might be available. Not both.

 

[Richard88]

If Zaitsev gets traded for Ceci as rumoured, and Ceci is himself moved out as some are suggesting, the demand for Barrie would be even greater...

The idea below is pretty solid, even though the figures for Barrie are a bit on the low side. To sweeten the deal Colorado could also include a 50% retention on Barrie so Toronto have him for $2.75m next season.

The deal that makes sense is...

TO TOR
- Barrie (extended for 7 mil x 6)
- Jost

TO COL
- Nylander
- Kadri

The Leafs replace Nylander's money with a top-paring, or top-4 at the very least, defenseman who they have for the duration. Barrie also makes the PP more potent. In the process, the Leafs get a younger, cheaper C in Jost to replace Kadri. On a team like Toronto, Jost would thrive IMO. This leaves the Leafs a couple extra million of wiggle room to get more term on a huge Marner deal. This is quality asset management for the Leafs while rounding out their team for the better.

The Avs add serious offensive depth in this deal and have the cap room to do so, thanks to MacKinnon's and Landeskog's contracts, as well as the little money players like Makar and Girard will be making for what they contribute. They will still have money to pay Rantanen comfortably. This move gives the Avs two serious offensive lines and Makar + Byram can more than replace Barrie. Again, great asset management for them as well.

It's win-win trade.

 

[Y3TI]

I don't buy this for a second. Barrie is a ufa next year, who has made it known to Sakic he wants to play for his hometown. In a bubble vacuum Barrie is worth more than Nylander, but being a rental I doubt the teturn will be over the top ATM. Im sure he'll fetch a haul at the TDL to a team that needs what he brings for a chance st a cup run.

Barrie will be a Nuck, either through trade or as a ufa next year. Barrie has never left BC and has made it known he'd prefer to sign with Van next summer.

What are you even going on about?

 

[sd1976]

Berger sucks.

Not so much in this case

 

[TimeZone]

Not so much in this case

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

 

[Dr Pepper]

I'd laugh if Berger uses this as an excuse to try and weasel his way back into the industry.

 

[sd1976]

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

Agreed, but give the man some credit. Even if it was just a guess.

 

[Halla]

Do Leafs fans really believe they can get rid of Zaitsev without attaching something massive to him?
Interesting. Which team would you believe to be interested in him?

I personally believe he is a lock to be back in Toronto next season now that Dubas has already paid to make Marleau and his caphit go away. Highly doubt he will give up IMO even more to get rid off Zaitsev. Especially with their lack of RHD depth...

this aged well...lol

 

[JoemAvs]

this aged well...lol

True. I did not anticipate Dorions stupidity combined with DJ Smith wanting to bring in his guys. Kudos to Dubas for being able to pull that off.

I mean atleast I somewhat called Barrie for Kadri in the same thread so I don't feel all too bad about it .

 

[Dr Pepper]

this aged well...lol

Can't blame him, really.....I don't think there were many of us here who were expecting Ottawa to be so willing to aid their provincial rivals with a deal like that.

 

[Liferleafer]

True. I did not anticipate Dorions stupidity combined with DJ Smith wanting to bring in his guys. Kudos to Dubas for being able to pull that off.

I mean atleast I somewhat called Barrie for Kadri in the same thread so I don't feel all too bad about it .

In the Kadri thread...an Avs fan asked what it would take to get Kadri....i said probably Barrie, and lets just say he wasn't exactly polite about telling me how stupid i was....i won't name him, but i called it as well.

 

[Contenderorpretender]

Berger did a better job than dreger! He's moving on up