Incoming 39 pages of spite posting just to prove you wrong.OEL’s getting traded in this thread
If we hire a coaching staff I like, and we are able to get a good asset for Kessel (say equivalent to a pick in the 20-40 range), and we are able to move OEL without taking a massively terrible contract in return, I'll be a pretty happy camper.
I've wanted to "Fire Everyone & Trade Everyone" since January of 2020 and this wouldn't technically qualify but...
Out:
Chayka
Sullivan
Goldberg
Hofford
Tocchet
Housley
MacLean
OEL
Kessel
Stepan
Goligoski
Hjalmarsson
Demers
^is pretty damn close to "Fire Everyone & Trade Everyone"...
I think if we get rid of Goose/Demers/Hjam and OEL, we will lead the in GAA at 4+ per game easily. Our biggest problem is we have only 2 top 4D in OEL/Chych. We need 2 top 2 RHDs. If we move OEL, we now need 3 top 4D. OEL isn't waving anyway, and priority #1 for BA should be picking up a top 4 RHD. BA isn't foolish enough to think Soderstrom is ready for top 4 minutes, that would be like counting on DVO to be a 1C and Hayton a 2C next year. Those are giant leaps for all 3 players. I don't think we can trade for Eichel without giving up Soderstrom/DVO and parts.If we hire a coaching staff I like, and we are able to get a good asset for Kessel (say equivalent to a pick in the 20-40 range), and we are able to move OEL without taking a massively terrible contract in return, I'll be a pretty happy camper.
I've wanted to "Fire Everyone & Trade Everyone" since January of 2020 and this wouldn't technically qualify but...
Out:
Chayka
Sullivan
Goldberg
Hofford
Tocchet
Housley
MacLean
OEL
Kessel
Stepan
Goligoski
Hjalmarsson
Demers
^is pretty damn close to "Fire Everyone & Trade Everyone"...
I agree. BA already said most of the team will be returning, so Gogo might get a one or two year deal and BA adds a RD like you said. BA knows we need to get bigger and said as much when he said "we can't have Keller, Garland and OEL getting slapped around". With a new coach the players can't hide any longer and will give us a better understanding of our talent. As far as Eichel is concerned we don't have the assets for such a trade unless we gut our team.I think if we get rid of Goose/Demers/Hjam and OEL, we will lead the in GAA at 4+ per game easily. Our biggest problem is we have only 2 top 4D in OEL/Chych. We need 2 top 2 RHDs. If we move OEL, we now need 3 top 4D. OEL isn't waving anyway, and priority #1 for BA should be picking up a top 4 RHD. BA isn't foolish enough to think Soderstrom is ready for top 4 minutes, that would be like counting on DVO to be a 1C and Hayton a 2C next year. Those are giant leaps for all 3 players. I don't think we can trade for Eichel without giving up Soderstrom/DVO and parts.
BA needs to land a top 4 RHD and I'll be mostly happy with our off season. BA will bring in other character guys maybe move small parts for big parts. We mostly have to count on young guys getting better.
I think if we get rid of Goose/Demers/Hjam and OEL, we will lead the in GAA at 4+ per game easily. Our biggest problem is we have only 2 top 4D in OEL/Chych. We need 2 top 2 RHDs. If we move OEL, we now need 3 top 4D. OEL isn't waving anyway, and priority #1 for BA should be picking up a top 4 RHD. BA isn't foolish enough to think Soderstrom is ready for top 4 minutes, that would be like counting on DVO to be a 1C and Hayton a 2C next year. Those are giant leaps for all 3 players. I don't think we can trade for Eichel without giving up Soderstrom/DVO and parts.
BA needs to land a top 4 RHD and I'll be mostly happy with our off season. BA will bring in other character guys maybe move small parts for big parts. We mostly have to count on young guys getting better.
Just trade OEL for him 1:1 - even they'll toss in Nolan Patrick if we toss in Christian Fischer, all the better!I really wish we would have had the cap space to claim Ghost Bear.
Although a few weeks from officially becoming Leaf's GM it has been thought since day 1 that Lou's first move was getting rid of Kessel. I doubt he wants him back.1. OEL to BOS for DeBrusk
2. Kessel to NYI for Mayfield
Kessel was a foundational piece with a tremendous amount of trade value. A key building block and a decision needed to be made whether writing the long term future of the team, whether or not Kessel should continue to be featured heavily as a main character.Although a few weeks from officially becoming Leaf's GM it has been thought since day 1 that Lou's first move was getting rid of Kessel. I doubt he wants him back.
Saved would be my #1 D target now that Larsson will be resigning in Edmonton. Perfect partner for Chychrun or OEL.Watching the Florida/Tampa game last night makes me really want BA to go after Savard. Exactly the type of physical dman this team needs.
Savard for Chychrun and Nemeth for Soderstrom. OEL can go play somewhere else! haha. Maybe Kulikov for Lyubushkin. Puck mover and stay at homer on each pair. Sorted by native tongue. haha.Saved would be my #1 D target now that Larsson will be resigning in Edmonton. Perfect partner for Chychrun or OEL.