Confirmed with Link: GM Dubas -- Part 2: What will he do next!?

[desperateblue]

Gards UFA next summer=expensive, Dumba is better and RFA=cheaper, so why would they do that?

U are probably right
I was thinking that maybe because gards is a minny kid they might pay up a lil bit extra since I thought they were overloaded on the right side and don’t want to pay dumba.

 

[hector morrison]

He seems intelligent...groomed by Lou...still has Shanahan to confide in. Brought in a rare top center free agent...How much better can it get ?

 

[kfox]

I can't see any team trading a defenseman for Gardiner, much less a younger, better one. Makes no sense for the other team. If he goes it'll be for a forward/futures.

If we want a half decent D we'll have to move a Kapanen or Johnsson type player. If we want a really good D we'll have to move Nylander. I don't like either of those options.

Any upgrades to our D this offseason are likely to be minor role player type upgrades rather than flashy names. They might try to sign more guys out of Europe for example.

 

[kfox]

Agree with everything you said Sniper

Could also see them making a deadline deal for experienced RHD. Pehaps Kap will have a great season, his trade value rises and he gets us a top 4 D with a reasonable cap hit

 

[TorontoTrades]

Dubas is getting all the big three signed in the summer and getting another D-Man.

If Gardiner isn’t willing to extend with a reasonable cap hit; he will be traded

Matthews and Marner likely bet on themselves and wait to sign.

 

[Mikeyg]

sign enstrom

 

[Mikeyg]

I heard dubby roles around downtown looking like this now

 

[Community]

Matthews and Marner likely bet on themselves and wait to sign.

While I can see this happening, if the Leafs offer them good contracts and preach the discount to make a competitivr team aspect, they should be able to sign them this summer to something like 8x10, 8x8, 8x7 for Matthews, Marner, and Nylander respectively.

These cash values are more than any of the three are currently worth and are based on the expectation they will improve on their past 2 years.

 

[Ropesman]

I think everyone hoping for a Zaits trade will be disappointed. Dubas is on record referring to Z are a core piece to the team, I believe he thinks last year was a one off and Zaits is going to bounce back this year.

 

[Superstar]

Matthews and Marner likely bet on themselves and wait to sign.

Sure, but they are RFA's...and do they want all the money or do they want to win? They can't have both.

 

[Prince N]

Zaitsev...although we saw the good and the ugly this past season, his stocl is low right now and therefore he stays. Cross our fingers he turns it around and earns what he is paid.

 

[Battle Lin]

offer 1 year overpay to hamhuis or bieksa or orpik, we cant add any more salary to next years cap...but there are some good vets that are more than decent enough 3rd pairings with dermott

 

[Goleafsgo95]

What about signing a LHD such as Hamhuis who Babcock has familiarity with from Team Canada and then moving Gardiner in exchange for a RHD, preferably a strong two-way defender with a heavy shot? Not sure what the price point and term would be for Hamhuis or what level his game is at now at age 35 but this may be something they consider.

 

[TheLeafsBro]

He's an extremely smart GM. Leave him to his business and he will prove it with time. Those are really my only thoughts.

If I was able to predict his next move I would be disappointed.

 

[Battle Lin]

bieksa should be his number 1 target...physical and fights, a right D, old vet that can still skate and play good 3rd pair hockey, ontario guy, hope he takes a 1 year deal even if we overpay

 

[Nooodles]

bieksa should be his number 1 target...physical and fights, a right D, old vet that can still skate and play good 3rd pair hockey, ontario guy, hope he takes a 1 year deal even if we overpay

Dear god. I'd take Andy Wozniewski before I go after Bieksa. That guy is horrible.

 

[Pi]

I think everyone hoping for a Zaits trade will be disappointed. Dubas is on record referring to Z are a core piece to the team, I believe he thinks last year was a one off and Zaits is going to bounce back this year.

Dubas publicly also said the D is not really a concern. He has to say that so he doesn’t seem desperate.

Do you know how much praise Babcock threw Phaneuf’s way? It’s one of the reasons we didn’t have to retain on him.

I’m sure they are trying to find a way to trade him. He’s not terribke but he’s also not close to being worthy of a 6 year deal. Cap hit is okay (750k overpaid). I just hope Dubas and company never sign non core players for that much term.

 

[lifelonghockeyfan]

I can't remember the last time I had this much faith in a leafs GM. Obviously he's not perfect, but we're pretty lucky to have him

I agree with you
It just isn't Dubas. Leafs seem to have surrounded themselves with lots of good hockey people. Dubas will not be making decisions in isolation.
So many think, Dubas has to make his mark to show he's in charge. No, improving the team and winning will be enough of a mark for Dubas.
I can remember the Leafs had a "one man in charge" scenario....Brian, "The Brain" Burke. Self centred, refusing to do his job as GM, surrounded by his yes men, blaming the media/fan for his failings.
Yea, Dubas, Shanahan and the others....Leafs have no worries.

 

[supermann_98]

I really have a lot of faith in Dubas to make some moves and improve our D.

I hope at some point Dubas scraps the stupid Lou rule of no facial hair. I mean, look at how glorious Willy looks with that beard

 

[Hurt]

Willy's a dreamboat.

I know Dubas has only been our GM for a month or so but I have so much faith in him right now. It feels like every move is extremely calculated.

 

[7even]

The team is positioned really well here but he seems pretty cognizant of the potential pitfalls that could wreck us. It really sounds like he did his homework on the cap situation before the Tavares signing and he certainly comes off as thoughtful and aware. Huge departure from Burke's hubristic brashness and Nonis' bumbling optimism.

 

[Voodoo Child]

It seems to me the D depth will sort itself from within.

Rielly-Hainsey
Gardiner-Zaitsev
Dermott-Carrick
Borgman-Holl

Will eventually become...

Rielly-Liljegren
Dermott-Sandin
Some guy-Zaitsev

 

[crump]

I think everyone hoping for a Zaits trade will be disappointed. Dubas is on record referring to Z are a core piece to the team, I believe he thinks last year was a one off and Zaits is going to bounce back this year.

That Foligno hit really knocked him dizzy. I think he wasn't really recovered at the start of the season, add his foot injury and you have some legit excuses for a down year. That concussion though, some people never really recover from those.

 

[Cor]

That Foligno hit really knocked him dizzy. I think he wasn't really recovered at the start of the season, add his foot injury and you have some legit excuses for a down year. That concussion though, some people never really recover from those.

It took Crosby a full calander year to recover from his big one. It takes a lot of time to fully recover.

People were far to tough on him last season after he had a terrific first season.

Not to mention he played insane minutes on the 11th best Penalty Kill. His points dipped because he got 0 power play time.

I think last season is a bit overblown.

 

[IBeL34f]

It seems to me the D depth will sort itself from within.

Rielly-Hainsey
Gardiner-Zaitsev
Dermott-Carrick
Borgman-Holl

Will eventually become...

Rielly-Liljegren
Dermott-Sandin
Some guy-Zaitsev

Yeah, I think Durzi will find his way in there, too.

If I had my way, my ultimate blueline in 3-4 years would look like this:
Rielly - Severson-type (acquired with Gardiner)
Sandin - Liljegren
Dermott - Durzi