GDT: Free Agency is here (also trades happening)

[Cor]

That Tanev deal is disgusting

If you want a laugh, go to the Pens board and look at their thread title for the signing

 

[dubey]

"We choose our comparables".

-Paul Marner-

Paul Marner probably was the OP of that

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

I'd have rather gotten Perry than Spezza but if the Leafs do trade Kadri then going for the centre is definitely the better option.

 

[TheDoldrums]

$8k more than Matthews.

I'm probably the only one who immediately thought that.

Nope, so did I. Think he demanded to be the second highest paid player in the league.

 

[Trapper]

Hes a UFA and not comparable

I think that is beginning to matter less and less.
21st century NHL and none of the kids care about it.

 

[Smif]

No, you do it for who would need it.

BTW, with Hyman injured he's our 2nd best LWer.

Couldn't disagree more.

I guess we'll see if Leafs management agree with you or I soon enough though...

 

[MapleLeafs9]

Real smart move to get rid of your entire PK in 48 hours. Of course, the penalty kill would be a defensive aspect of hockey, and Dubas thinks you can win without that.

Considering our PK was absolutely trash, especially in the playoffs. Actual smart move.

 

[Nithoniniel]

UFA/RFA are pretty much the same thing now. And they’re both pass first wingers

It's really not. The dynamic between UFA and RFA is the same as it always has been.

 

[Muston Atthews]

Hes a UFA and not comparable

UFA/RFA are pretty much the same thing now. And they’re both pass first wingers

 

[thewave]

So we are getting a full revamp on our PK

Dubas is a gambler.

 

[Magic Man]

Looks like this a half an hour into FA. Still room for another defenseman and they'll need some more up front for the Marlies. Still like Cousins, Leipsic, Carpenter, Brouwer, McGinn, Beaulieu, Chiarot, Hutton, Simmonds, Wilson, Maroon for the big club.

Johnsson - Tavares - Marner
Nylander - Matthews - Kapanen
Hyman - Kadri - Bracco
Agostino - Spezza - Moore
ex. Gauthier + Shore
Horton (LTIR)

Rielly - Ceci
Muzzin - Dermott
Harpur - Rosen
ex. Borgman

Andersen
Hutchinson

Mikheyev - Petan - Timashov
Marchment - Brooks - Korshkov
Engvall
Conrad (AHL) - Luchuk - Brazeau (AHL)
ex. Woods (AHL) + Bradley (AHL)

Sandin - Liljegren
Marincin - Hollowell
Vivihalme - Holl
ex. Duszak - Lindgren

Scott
Woll
Sparks (Loan)
Kaskisuo (Loan)

 

[Smif]

Friedman and Kypreos says there is a lot of talk around Kadri right now.

Everyone who missed out on Duchene are probably inquiring.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

It's really not. The dynamic between UFA and RFA is the same as it always has been.

You'd think so right!? Mitch and his camp and the rest of these RFA's don't seem to think so.

 

[hockeynorth]

I think our D ends up

Rielly-TRADE
Muzzin-Ceci
Dermott-Hutton

 

[Daisy Jane]

We lost Hainsey?

 

[HoweHullOrr]

Tim Heed stays in San Jose



1 year, 960K? I would have offered a 2nd year at that

We are making the smaller signings which is OK.

But, Marner is the big enchilada.

The market for the better defenders is thinning out. Our team would look better with a good 1 RD to pair with Reilly.

 

[Daisy Jane]

You'd think so right!? Mitch and his camp and the rest of these RFA's don't seem to think so.

LOL right?

 

[Kamiccolo]

We lost Hainsey?

Yeah. 3.5 AAV to the Sens

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

We lost Hainsey?

Yeah, he's joining other former Leafs on the Sens.

 

[Nylander88]

That’s still a horrible right side on D. We need Dermott on the third left and two dmen in the top right. I really hope some big trades happen or else we’re in trouble.

I think Dermott has almost become a full time right side option. He played briefly on the right with Muzzin and then the end of the year/playoffs on the right with Gardiner. I think because of his good skating ability he got the short end of the stick in having to play on his off side. Something definitely has to give though. I see 1 vet signing (or Hutton) and potentially a Kadri trade for a D.

 

[Mr Knies Guy]

Marner won't sign an offer sheet
Die hard Leafs fan
He won't screw the Leafs over for money

/sarcasm?

 

[Kamiccolo]

Gardiner still not signing.. I think he still wants back with the Leafs.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

If they weren't so unlikable, I'd almost feel bad for Isles fans. Imagine getting punched in the dick like that on back to back years.

Especially after Bob McKenzie gave them all the feels last night by saying they were the favorites! What a troll job by Bobbo!

 

[Rare Jewel]

Couldn't disagree more.

I guess we'll see if Leafs management agree with you or I soon enough though...

Well either way it's hard to dispute that having a Russian speaking player on the team would help his transition to North America.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Brandon Tanev's contract is just 1.5 million less total than Chris Tanev's contract. Chris at his peak was worth about 15 times as much.