Proposal: Bring in an unqualified RFA? Or 2?

[WTFMAN99]

So I know we have a few logjams in certain places in the organisation but I saw a few guys that are not unrestricted that jumped out at me. Interest would vary from person to person but just wanted to see what you guys thought?

Pirri, Brandon
Connolly, Brett
Tinordi, Jarred
Ferraro, Landon
Ortio, Joni
Shore, Drew
Bennett, Beau
Merrill, Jon
Smith-Pelly, Devante
Schultz, Justin

If we didn't qualify Sparks or have Bernier, I would have had some interest in Joni Ortio.

Outside of that, Jon Merrill, Devante Smith-Pelly and Justin Schultz stood out to me.

Jon Merill maybe on a AHL deal, or 2-way contract.

Justin Schultz looked decent after departing from Edmonton for Pittsburgh but I think we may be outbid and I don't know if we neccessarily have a spot.

I thought once Smith-Pelly got a wake up call from being traded by Montreal he looked really good for New Jersey.

Thoughts?

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[Trapper]

So I know we have a few logjams in certain places in the organisation but I saw a few guys that are not unrestricted that jumped out at me. Interest would vary from person to person but just wanted to see what you guys thought?

Pirri, Brandon
Connolly, Brett
Tinordi, Jarred
Ferraro, Landon
Ortio, Joni
Shore, Drew
Bennett, Beau
Merrill, Jon
Smith-Pelly, Devante
Schultz, Justin

If we didn't qualify Sparks or have Bernier, I would have had some interest in Joni Ortio.

Outside of that, Jon Merrill, Devante Smith-Pelly and Justin Schultz stood out to me.

Jon Merill maybe on a AHL deal, or 2-way contract.

Justin Schultz looked decent after departing from Edmonton for Pittsburgh but I think we may be outbid and I don't know if we neccessarily have a spot.

I thought once Smith-Pelly got a wake up call from being traded by Montreal he looked really good for New Jersey.

Thoughts?

Smith-Pelley would be about the only one I'd have interest in on a Parenteau show me deal.

 

[exporta]

Some of these guys will still sign on with their teams, we won't know for sure which ones are available until July 1.

Some interesting names though.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Some of these guys will still sign on with their teams, we won't know for sure which ones are available until July 1.

Some interesting names though.

If they weren't qualified they are UFA.

 

[Brodeur]

If they weren't qualified they are UFA.

Teams can still work out deals before July 1. Allegedly the Devils are working on deals for the three that weren't given QOs; It'd be especially bizarre to trade a pick for Beau Bennett only to dump him two days later. Devils beat writer pointed out that the Devils did something similar with Andy Greene back in 2009. I also recall the Devils not giving a 660K QO to Johnny Oduya after his first contract but instead signed him to a two year deal at 600K.

 

[Leafidelity]

Nah, we have too many marginal NHLers of our own to sort through.

 

[LV*]

I'd only sign Pirri for the Leafs, he's actually a solid NHLer and young. Bring back Leivo.

I'd only be willing to sign Bennett if he's on the Marlies.

 

[The Podium]

I'd be interested in Schultz. He looked very good in Pittsburgh and provides us another RHD option without giving up assets or tying too much cap.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Some of these guy will still be signed.

I doubt NJ gave a 3rd for Bennett just to see him walk.

 

[LeafChief]

So who wasn't qualified by the Leafs?

Percy and Leivo?

Edit: Wrong thread

 

[-DeMo-]

Some of these guy will still be signed.

I doubt NJ gave a 3rd for Bennett just to see him walk.

at this point why wouldn't these guys wait till july 1st to see what other offers could be on the table?

 

[cookie]

I'd be interested in Schultz. He looked very good in Pittsburgh and provides us another RHD option without giving up assets or tying too much cap.

Plus he's also played with Gardiner during their time in Wisconsin. I dunno why but I feel like Babcock's a miracle worker..

 

[sIDEsHOW93]

I'd like us to pick up DSP for sure. I think he can be a serviceable bottom 6/PK guy who can also nab us a pick come deadline time.

 

[Pucker77]

I guess it depends on whether we sign Stamkos or not, but I would not mind one of Smith-Pelley or Pirri.

DSP can add some grit and offense to our bottom 6 basically being another Leo Komarov. I also like the offense that Pirri could bring. paring him with Kadri or Nylander would give him some playmakers to finish their filthy feeds. Pirri sort of reminds me of a poor man's Mike Hoffman, excellent shot but is more of a finisher opposed to a more complete player.

I also would not mind giving Justin Schultz a chance. Unless the Leafs have a player in mind to trade for who can fill into the Top 4 I could see Babcock giving Schultz bottom pairing minutes but also being given time with his old defense partner from college, Jake Gardiner.

 

[sIDEsHOW93]

I guess it depends on whether we sign Stamkos or not, but I would not mind one of Smith-Pelley or Pirri.

DSP can add some grit and offense to our bottom 6 basically being another Leo Komarov. I also like the offense that Pirri could bring. paring him with Kadri or Nylander would give him some playmakers to finish their filthy feeds. Pirri sort of reminds me of a poor man's Mike Hoffman, excellent shot but is more of a finisher opposed to a more complete player.

I also would not mind giving Justin Schultz a chance. Unless the Leafs have a player in mind to trade for who can fill into the Top 4 I could see Babcock giving Schultz bottom pairing minutes but also being given time with his old defense partner from college, Jake Gardiner.

Didn't you just post this EXACT same thing in another thread?

 

[Canada4Gold]

Nah, I prefer my players to be qualified for their job

More seriously, I'm not sure we have room, especially at forward. Maybe can sign someone like Merrill if he gets to July 1st

 

[Rare Jewel]

at this point why wouldn't these guys wait till july 1st to see what other offers could be on the table?

Well if you're their agent sure. But it's puzzling asset management to say the least from the teams end.

 

[indigobuffalo]

Reunite Gardiner and Schultz!!

 

[indigobuffalo]

On a serious note, I'd look at Pirri, Smith-Pelley, Schultz, Bennett, Ferraro, and Shore.

Can't bring them all in but those are names I could see Lou having interest in.

Of the group the most likely signing would be Smith-Pelley.

If Babcock can put the polish back on his game, that's someone that fits extremely well with the Shanaplan.

 

[indigobuffalo]

Could also see them taking a look at Tinordi but I think the doping thing puts a kibosh on that.

 

[Big Easy]

Were fairly crowded up front, and none of those guys interest me.

I gotta admit J.Schultz is a little tempting. RHD whose still fairly young, looked a lot better with PITT.

 

[TheJet11]

Smith-Pelly is worth a look...

 

[BertCorbeau]

Until some of the logjam is cleared, I'd be hard pressed to offer any deals out there .. The Leafs have their own prospects making a push for a roster spot already and that's not including other questions marks like Michalek, Lupul, Greening, and now Holland in the mix.

I'd maybe look at an ATO later in the summer if they remained unsigned and give them a look in camp without committing them to a contract.

Not sure if any of those d-men are better than what the Leafs already have as well ... A similar ATO type deal might be worthwhile.

 

[Super Mega]

DSP, Pirri, Bennet, Merrill will be signed for sure, would love to see the leafs take a swing

tons of maybes too, definitely too early to think about this

 

[Stigma]

Schultz is definitely tempting. His performance with the Pens shows that he is, in fact, an NHL D-man. Maybe not top 4, but he is good enough to play. He also gelled with Gardner in the past and is young with (hopefully) room to grow. Also, if we sign Stamkos, we'll need cheaper D options if we're looking to add. Defenders are going for a huge price this summer from what I'm hearing. He would be a nice and cheap option.

Smith-Pelly - I like him, but what is going on with him? The Habs didn't want him and then he went to Jersey and performed very well and they don't want him either? It's not like Jersey is cash-strapped or have a logjam of forwards. I don't get why this happened. Lockerroom stuff? I'm seeing a red flag over here.