Confirmed with Link: Boyle is a Leaf (2nd, Froese going to TBL)

[LeafsNation149]

Brian Boyle Trade Like or Dislike?

After reading the trade thread, it seems like the board is split on how they feel about the trade.

Simple question, do you like this trade, yes or no?

Thought this poll might be nice to see the actual numbers.

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[WilliamNylander]

Love it, thanks

 

[Woodman19]

Options are too extreme. I dislike the price for where we are but I don't "hate" it.

 

[Leafsman]

Love it!!

Big, badass shutdown 4th line!!! Love it!!

2nds are a crapshoot anyway! I waaaaay rather aid the playoff push! Even a 20 game playoff push would greatly add to the experience of this team.

 

[Walshy7]

i dislike a 2nd for a 4th C, i dont hate the deal.

 

[LeafsNation149]

Options are too extreme. I dislike the price for where we are but I don't "hate" it.

Yea you're right, "hate" might be too much, is there any way to change it?

 

[Bomber0104]

Trading 2nd round picks for 4th liners is bad practice.

David Steckel redux.

 

[BayStreetBully]

Like it. I like the entire package he brings. And it's a bonus that he's 6'7' 240 pounds.

 

[Center Ice Scrum*]

I honestly can't believe people are complaining about this move. Boyle is a veteran presence with big time playoff experience. He's been slotted in as 3C/4C on most teams, for us he's going to be 4C. He wins faceoffs, he kills penalties, he's very mobile and extremely effective with his big size and he's got some offense to boot.

This is a huge move and boost for us this year. And all it cost us is a 2nd and an AHLer. Tampa has a track record of finding gems in the 2nd round, our drafting has been better but let's not pretend like this is some deep draft with can't miss potential players lasting till the 2nd round. I love Hunter and all he does but honestly, the benefits for us out weigh the risks by a great amount. Especially if Boyle re-signs with the team.

 

[Rob Brown]

I like it.

Big 4C who is good defensively and on the PK, presumably. Solid leadership figure with deep playoff experience. Will look beastly on the 4th line with Martin.

 

[LeafsLegendAkiBerg]

Where's the meh option? I don't hate it, don't love it. I don't feel uncertain. It's an okay trade but nothing I'm excited about.

If I like anything about this trade it's that we didn't land Burrows today.

 

[Liminality]

I like it but I'll like it less if he doesn't end up resigning. If he does resign to a good caphit, I'll love it.

 

[Muston Atthews]

Like it. He'll teach Matthews and Nylander some tricks of the trade on the dot

 

[ACC1224]

Excellent deal. Said a month or so ago that Boyle would be an excellent target.

 

[hullsy47]

Options are too extreme. I dislike the price for where we are but I don't "hate" it.

so u wanted tampa to put him on waivers? lol

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Indifferent.

 

[blueberrie]

Voted hate. A 2nd rounder for a 4th liner just doesn't make sense to me. If he resigns I'll like it more.

Maybe this opens up a Bozak or JVR deadline deal as well? If Lou recoups a pick or two via them or others I think I could learn to live with it.

 

[Walshy7]

To be fair this is a weak draft. That 2nd rounder is weaker in value than in other years.

put it this we if we drafted a forward with a 2nd who became a 4th liner people will be disappointed borderline calling him a bust

 

[34]

Huge overpayment for a 4th line C.

 

[blueberrie]

put it this we if we drafted a forward with a 2nd who became a 4th liner people will be disappointed borderline calling him a bust

If we obtain a 2nd we refer to Josi, Subban, Bergeron etc etc.

If we give away a 2nd we refer to the low % of a 2nd rounders who make the NHL.

 

[Jozay]

Hate it.

Trading a 2nd rounder for a chance at the playoffs, NOT the cup, is stupid.

I'll take the chance that the 2nd rounder ends up being a good player years from now than a 3rd line center who might not even be here next year.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I like it, and I'll like it more if i can watch him destroy Burrows for the next 2 years

 

[Man Bear Pig]

I'm Meh about it. I actually think he'll be a great fit here. If he stays, then I'll really like it.

 

[BayStreetBully]

If we obtain a 2nd we refer to Josi, Subban, Bergeron etc etc.

If we give away a 2nd we refer to the low % of a 2nd rounders who make the NHL.

That's the price you pay to make an upgrade. Is anyone really going to cry over a 45th overall pick in a weak draft? Especially when we still already have another 45th overall pick. We just don't have two of them anymore.

 

[Walshy7]

If we obtain a 2nd we refer to Josi, Subban, Bergeron etc etc.

If we give away a 2nd we refer to the low % of a 2nd rounders who make the NHL.

well the hope is we have good management and scouting now. I trst hunters talent evaluation so i personally would be dissapointed if Grundstrom/korshkov became a 4th liner or dermott a #6 dman.