Friedman: Leafs "All in" for best forward they can get.

[DingDongCharlie]

Mike hoffman 50% retained 1st rnd pick.

Somebody is going to be disappointed with the Hoffman return...

 

[TheMadHatTrick]

But in all seriousness Dubas likes to surprise us with his trades and who he trades for.

It'll probably be a name no one has thought of.

Max Domi?

He would be quite interesting. Like a homeless man's Brad Marchand. I doubt the Jackets would trade him for cheap after giving up Anderson though.

 

[TheMadHatTrick]

We basically need a Hyman clone if there is one. That way Hyman can play with Matthews and our 3rd line doesn't lose a step.

 

[123offtheglass]

Flyers 3rd Laughton for Tor 1

MAKE IT SO

Similar to the Goodrow deal, it'd be steep for the Leafs but it's an alright deal. I'd hope for less but it's still fair enough.

Edit: Forgot Goodrow had term

 

[HockeyVirus]

Rakell for kerfoot, a 3rd, and some prospect no ones ever heard of

IDK. Kerfoot is becoming an important depth piece for us. Great PKer for us. I'm still not sold on Rakell being a difference maker.

 

[Colt55]

I wouldn't burn down the house if it was Hoffman, but if I were to put a wishlist together I don't think he cracks the top ten, definitely not top 5

I get it. I think Hoffman would be better utilized in torontos offence on the second line. He just can't play the game berube has the blues playing. Just different styles

 

[NoNecksCurse]

Preds aren't selling, nor should they

Not selling, no. But granlund is the only possibility I see. We’re hanging onto the last playoff spot in the central w/ Forsberg, Duchene, Ellis out. Other guys have missed notable time. I could see poile shipping granlund out for a 1st and retaining. I think granlund would be the best forward that could possibly be dealt at the deadline as upcoming UFA.

 

[Colt55]

Somebody is going to be disappointed with the Hoffman return...

We shall see several teams need a top 6 forward. Palmieri got a 1st and his stats have always been worse then hoffman.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

Do they want a rental or a long term?

Mantha for Sandin and a 1st is interesting. Keep in mind that’s gonna be a late 1st.

God no.

 

[DingDongCharlie]

We shall see several teams need a top 6 forward. Palmieri got a 1st and his stats have always been worse then hoffman.

Lou got two players he knows and NJ retained on both. I see that a lot different than a club getting Hoffman who’s a great PP option but really isn’t that good 5v5

 

[hmc1987]

Nick Foligno and David Savard would give them a couple playoff style players.

Dubas spent the offseason getting Simmonds and Joe Thornton to get more "savvy" postseason playstyle. You can bet the book he'll look to add someone like Foligno because he's effective and chippy and Toronto needs some sand paper to help set the tone, establish momentum, and steady the sails.

I'd be stunned if TOR acquires Taylor Hall or a pure forward type player. Much more likely a Foligno or Laughton

 

[2022 Stanley Cup]

We shall see several teams need a top 6 forward. Palmieri got a 1st and his stats have always been worse then hoffman.

I was seeing some NJ fans asking for two 1sts and nick robertson for palmieri at 50% retention. On HF boards we don't know what value these teams and their GMs put on players especially in such a crazy year with covid and the expansion draft looming. I think you're looking more realistically at getting a B prospect and a mid round pick in return with potential for higher if it becomes a bidding war.. that or keep him for the playoffs and hope he returns to form.

 

[WhalerTurnedBruin55]

He would be quite interesting. Like a homeless man's Brad Marchand. I doubt the Jackets would trade him for cheap after giving up Anderson though.

That's a pretty hilarious description of Domi. I like it.

 

[2022 Stanley Cup]

Dubas spent the offseason getting Simmonds and Joe Thornton to get more "savvy" postseason playstyle. You can bet the book he'll look to add someone like Foligno because he's effective and chippy and Toronto needs some sand paper to help set the tone, establish momentum, and steady the sails.

I'd be stunned if TOR acquires Taylor Hall or a pure forward type player. Much more likely a Foligno or Laughton

This. Just don't pay too much of a premium in futures is all I'm asking try and limit it. I won't be happy about losing 1 of our top 4 prospects for foligno but if it's what's required to make the trade work and help the Leafs go farther then I can't be upset at it. Just dont trade robertson please

 

[Colt55]

Lou got two players he knows and NJ retained on both. I see that a lot different than a club getting Hoffman who’s a great PP option but really isn’t that good 5v5

Yeah don't forget the other two players and conditional pick. It's OK nobody thought Jake allen would net a positive return and he did. So I am willing to see what happens.

 

[Michael HOMERUNing]

whats leafs best offer for iaffolo.

2nd + Hirvonen

 

[Colt55]

I was seeing some NJ fans asking for two 1sts and nick robertson for palmieri at 50% retention. On HF boards we don't know what value these teams and their GMs put on players especially in such a crazy year with covid and the expansion draft looming. I think you're looking more realistically at getting a B prospect and a mid round pick in return with potential for higher if it becomes a bidding war.. that or keep him for the playoffs and hope he returns to form.

If palm gets that then Hoffman should get first. We will see.

 

[IslandersFan17]

I’ll trade them Kyle palmeri lol

 

[Deadly Dogma]

I would like Forsberg, Hertl, Laughton or Iafallo.
Obv Forseberg or Hertl need 50% and will cost a fair amount.
I personally think we are better served by going after Laughton or Iafallo. The prospects/futures it will cost for hertl or Forsberg will hurt is in the future. So I say go 2nd+3rd for Laughton or Iafallo

 

[34]

Hopefully Taylor Hall.

 

[2022 Stanley Cup]

If palm gets that then Hoffman should get first. We will see.

it was palm + zajac and likely they had to pay more than any team will for Hoffman because all 3 are producing at very similar rates and Zajac is a C which is just worth more. I just don't see him returning a 1st but I guess we will see if someone gets that desperate.

 

[2022 Stanley Cup]

Hopefully Taylor Hall.

Would hate Hall on the Leafs but I would love winning another draft lottery.

 

[CupsOverCash]

What about their d and goaltending?

 

[2022 Stanley Cup]

What about their d and goaltending?

Unless you're upgrading Rielly via trade you will not see a significant change on the back end. For the first time ever that's the least of our worries... feels weird to say. Yes we need a goalie if for nothing else than to give Campbell more time to get healthy.

 

[Colt55]

Z

it was palm + zajac and likely they had to pay more than any team will for Hoffman because all 3 are producing at very similar rates and Zajac is a C which is just worth more. I just don't see him returning a 1st but I guess we will see if someone gets that desperate.

Hoffman the better player by last year stats alone and is better this year on a team that can not utilize him. Zajac is a 3rd 4th line center. NJ got 1st 4th conditional and two players. So to think Hoffman retain 50% can't get a first is just dumb. We shall see though