TSN: Leafs actively shopping Calvin Pickard

[Echo Roku]

I honestly think either one would get through waivers. 99% of the time we talk about player X not getting through waivers, they get through waivers.

Borderline backup goalies would be a decent bet for being picked up. Good goalie depth can be hard to come by

 

[ACC1224]

Pretty much worthless as a trade piece. May get claimed on waivers if a team finds a need in the pre-season.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

A 5th round pick and he's yours.

Pretty much worthless as a trade piece. May get claimed on waivers if a team finds a need in the pre-season.

Sure, a 5th would be great, but the scenario ACC describes above is one of the more likely scenarios.

 

[LeafGrief]

Give us a 5th if you really want him. 6th if you don't care that much. Wait for waivers if you're patient.

 

[Canada4Gold]

Sparks + Pickard + McElhinney for a 3rd, who's interested?

We don't need a backup, Andersen can play 100 games next year.

 

[MyBudJT]

Sure, a 5th would be great, but the scenario ACC describes above is one of the more likely scenarios.

Could be 3 or 4 teams that would pick him up off waivers...

 

[57special]

Ennis for Pickard...oh, wait...

 

[Canada4Gold]

Ennis for Pickard...oh, wait...

I'm down. Put Ennis on waivers and when he clears trade Pickard to th Marlies for Ennis so we have him there as depth. That's a legit waiver avoidance loophole right?

 

[StuckOutHere]

Borderline backup goalies would be a decent bet for being picked up. Good goalie depth can be hard to come by

I'd argue for the exact opposite, but to each their own.

 

[TorontoTrades]

It so tough with goalie depth. They could lose Pickard and Sparks to waivers

they won't lose Sparks. They'll dump/bury McBackup rather than do that.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Comrie and a 7th for Pickard.

Note: Comrie is still waiver exempt.

 

[Razz]

Borderline backup goalies would be a decent bet for being picked up. Good goalie depth can be hard to come by

I think that's why the Leafs are signing their depth goalies to 1 way contracts. It's a lot easier to squeak past the waiver wire in October a goalie on a 1-way. I doubt there's serious talks to move Pickard at this point. They probably like their depth on G and are more than happy to pay the full amount in the minors.

 

[jboknows]

Sparks + Pickard + McElhinney for a 3rd, who's interested?

We don't need a backup, Andersen can play 100 games next year.

Pssshhh. He only needs to play in 98 games next year when we dominate the regular season and then sweep every round of the playoffs. Not sure why you think we could possibly lose two playoff games.

 

[Tall Morty]

I mean, we could have picked him up off waivers, but we gave up a 6th and a prospect last year for him, so I would assume we’d get a similar return.

 

[Tall Morty]

Pssshhh. He only needs to play in 98 games next year when we dominate the regular season and then sweep every round of the playoffs. Not sure why you think we could possibly lose two playoff games.

Couple of preseason starts to get him warmed up

 

[Pongs21]

Comrie and a 7th for Pickard.

Note: Comrie is still waiver exempt.

Why give up on Comrie and throw away a pick? Pick him up on waivers or just offer the 7th. I'd rather Brossiot be traded than Comrie at this point

 

[HoweHullOrr]

Could be 3 or 4 teams that would pick him up off waivers...

Sure, and would be good for those teams I suppose. Not a help for us except clearing the salary, no?

 

[inthe6ix]

Just don't like McBackup - would rather keep Pickard, but really see him going back to the Avs.

 

[Hunter368]

Leafs don't have a 6th rounder this year. Maybe something can be done for your 6th round pick + something small? Or maybe it would just be the 6th rounder.

That would be something I would consider absolutely.

Yes! Mark it down, Leaf & Jets fans agree on a trade!

 

[SoulDynasty]

Just don't like McBackup - would rather keep Pickard, but really see him going back to the Avs.

Not going to happen. Avs have 4 goalies signed. Varly/Grubauer in the NHL, Francouz/Martin in the AHL.

He’s a great guy and an even better team mate, but there’s just no room for him on the Avs.

 

[DaveG]

to Carolina for waiver claim

 

[inthe6ix]

Sparks + Pickard + McElhinney for a 3rd, who's interested?

We don't need a backup, Andersen can play 100 games next year.

Now that would be a feat in itself - playing 100 in an 82-game season.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Im more than happy to go into camp and give all 3 a chance to be back-up: McElhinney, Sparks, Pickard.

I wouldn't guess on the best goalie just yet and more than happy to lose one on waivers as long as we are certain we kept the best one of Pickard or Sparks.

 

[arrbez]

Not going to happen. Avs have 4 goalies signed. Varly/Grubauer in the NHL, Francouz/Martin in the AHL.

He’s a great guy and an even better team mate, but there’s just no room for him on the Avs.

Maybe add a Nylander or Trouba just to balance it out

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

My expectation is that he is claimed off waivers.

I hope we get a pick for him.

I foresee Sparks as back-up, one of Picks/Big Mac traded and the other claimed off of waivers.

So you think they are going to destroy their goaltending depth? because if they trade Pickard and Waive Mcbackup who would likely be claimed after what he's done in Toronto, then you have Andersen and a completely 100% unproven backup in Sparks and NOTHING else, if Andersen gets you are COMPLETELY f***ED