Free Agents and Trade Thread - Offseason Part II

[BertCorbeau]

Last one was full.

So far the Leafs have been linked to (through rumour)

- signing Gudas
- discussing a trade with Detroit involving Kerfoot and a 2nd
- re-signing Spezza (pretty well known)

Other points of note:

- Marner and Nylander's actually salary starts becoming lower than their cap hits. Desirable for budget teams with cap space
- Brodie was targeted by Dubas last off-season .. suffice to say he'll be a target to upgrade the blue line provided they can acquire the cap space

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[ToneDog]

Don't forget the Jumbo Joe rumours

 

[Brobust]

Last one was full.

So far the Leafs have been linked to (through rumour)

- signing Gudas
- discussing a trade with Detroit involving Kerfoot and a 2nd
- re-signing Spezza (pretty well known)

Other points of note:

- Marner and Nylander's actually salary starts becoming lower than their cap hits. Desirable for budget teams with cap space
- Brodie was targeted by Dubas last off-season .. suffice to say he'll be a target to upgrade the blue line provided they can acquire the cap space

Can I get the source on the Kerfoot trade?

Hopefully it's Mantha or something ridiculous.

 

[Lil Tuzzi Bert]

What was the Kerfoot deal rumoured? Kerfoot and a second for what?

 

[BertCorbeau]

What was the Kerfoot deal rumoured? Kerfoot and a second for what?

Kerfoot for a second actually.

IIRC the source was The Athletic.

 

[Lil Tuzzi Bert]

Kerfoot for a second actually.

IIRC the source was The Athletic.

Okay thanks!

 

[Duke16]

Last one was full.

So far the Leafs have been linked to (through rumour)

- signing Gudas
- discussing a trade with Detroit involving Kerfoot and a 2nd
- re-signing Spezza (pretty well known)

Other points of note:

- Marner and Nylander's actually salary starts becoming lower than their cap hits. Desirable for budget teams with cap space
- Brodie was targeted by Dubas last off-season .. suffice to say he'll be a target to upgrade the blue line provided they can acquire the cap space

I didn't see this Kerfoot bit. What were the details and how reliable?

 

[BertCorbeau]

I didn't see this Kerfoot bit. What were the details and how reliable?

Here's the post.

Free Agents and Trade Thread - Off-Season Edition

I'd say it's reasonably reliable.

 

[ToneDog]

Can I get the source on the Kerfoot trade?

Hopefully it's Mantha or something ridiculous.

Yeah it is a rumoured, ridiculous 2nd which would make the Kadri deal a complete joke. Personally I do not believe it nor do I think Dubas makes that deal as he would hear it from the fans and media.

 

[Brobust]

I didn't see this Kerfoot bit. What were the details and how reliable?

Found the article. It's just wishful thinking from some Detroit writer that they can pry Kerfoot for a measly 2nd.

 

[Brobust]

Yeah it is a rumoured, ridiculous 2nd which would make the Kadri deal a complete joke. Personally I do not believe it nor do I think Dubas makes that deal as he would hear it from the fans and media.

Yeah, it's not happening.

 

[Dreakmur]

- discussing a trade with Detroit involving Kerfoot and a 2nd

Looking at Detroit, they have few guys that interest me to varying degrees.

Luke Glendenning - only works if they retain salary, but he's a perfect 4th liner for a contending team
Adam Erne - high energy physical winger who may have untapped offensive potential
Givani Smith - high energy physical winger

Madison Bowey - right handed defenseman with a lot of tools but hasn't put it together

 

[Duke16]

I don't know how I feel about moving Kerfoot.

His play in the Playoffs is more in line with what I expected when he came to Toronto, and more in line with what he actually is.

I think he can essentially provide ~40 PTS, a strong 2-way game, and he seamlessly picked up PK duties as well.

He plays a more important role than the other $3M forwards, and I wouldnt really be actively looking to move him right now.


Letting the UFA's walk and trading Johnsson would be the cap moves, Kapanen and potentially some RFA's are the chance to add value or bring in a different mix.

 

[Rielly4]

Ideally we would have a 3C with more Jam but unless we find one in a trade Kerfoot is our best option.

 

[Dreakmur]

I don't know how I feel about moving Kerfoot.

His play in the Playoffs is more in line with what I expected when he came to Toronto, and more in line with what he actually is.

I think he can essentially provide ~40 PTS, a strong 2-way game, and he seamlessly picked up PK duties as well.

He plays a more important role than the other $3M forwards, and I wouldnt really be actively looking to move him right now.

I said it last year Kerfoot had to be a top unit PKer in order to be truly valuable for his contract. I never understood why they didn't even try him through the season, as he seemed like a guy who would do well. In the play-offs, he showed some good potential to be a long-term solution there.

I'd be fine keeping him as the 3C and top unit PKer.

We do need to clear significant cap space, though, and if we can get way more for Kerfoot than Johnson and or Kapanen, I think he should go.

 

[Rare Jewel]

Keep seeing the Rangers may be after a center. That may be a better fit with Kerfoot.

 

[jaric1862]

If they move Kapanen and Johnsson and still need a little bit of cap space, I think I move Dermott before I move Kerfoot.

3.5 is pretty much the going rate for 3rd line centers these days. You're really not going to find anyone muhc better than Kerfoot for significantly less. This team also has no center depth.

 

[Dreakmur]

If they move Kapanen and Johnsson and still need a little bit of cap space, I think I move Dermott before I move Kerfoot.

Move them all together. Kapanen, Johnsson, and Dermott for Darnell Nurse. Maybe Edmonton is dumb enough to do it!

 

[Menzinger]

While I've got zero is us eif they move Kerfoot. I think his PK ability, especially this playoffs should give folks a bit of pause before the team just gives him away.

If he can be 3c and eat up tons of PK time, that's value for the team right there

 

[Ziggdiezan]

Kerfoot for a second actually.

IIRC the source was The Athletic.

I wonder what the leafs center depth will look like without Kefoot. Maybe Spezza at 3C and Goat/Engvall at the 4C

 

[hockeynorth]

I wonder what the leafs center depth will look like without Kefoot. Maybe Spezza at 3C and Goat/Engvall at the 4C

My bet?

Matthews
Tavares
Haula/Soderberg
Spezza/Engvall/Thornton

 

[Dreakmur]

I wonder what the leafs center depth will look like without Kefoot. Maybe Spezza at 3C and Goat/Engvall at the 4C

If we moved him, we would have to bring in a replacement. Radek Faksa would be fantastic, though may not be available.

St. Louis needs to drop some salary, even before they try to make room for Pietrangelo. They have a handful of guys I would like - Oskar Sundqvist, Ivan Barbashev, or Jacob de la Rose.

 

[Nylander88]

While I've got zero is us eif they move Kerfoot. I think his PK ability, especially this playoffs should give folks a bit of pause before the team just gives him away.

If he can be 3c and eat up tons of PK time, that's value for the team right there

Finally moving him to the PK, and him looking good there, is a huge bonus. We dont use Johnsson on the PK, he's not a C, he's second line PP no different than Kerfy or Kappy...I think he's the most obvious choice to move first

 

[New Liskeard]

Never heard the Petro interview on 1050, but I must say; I would like to see him come to Toronto on a discount and moving some bodies out. He seems to be saying all the right things.

 

[aingefan]

Finally moving him to the PK, and him looking good there, is a huge bonus. We dont use Johnsson on the PK, he's not a C, he's second line PP no different than Kerfy or Kappy...I think he's the most obvious choice to move first

Only issue moving AJ is timing.
Coming back from injury and not having many games under his belt might depress his value. Bit of a drag.