Friedman: Leafs have checked in on McDonagh, Green, Glendening, Plekanec, Letestu

[firstemperor]

I'm curious, is Kapanen available, he's young fast and right handed

....He's not available for any player in the thread title except McDonagh...everyone else is a rental and/or someone who plays on our 4th line.

 

[AvatarAang]

I'm curious, is Kapanen available, he's young fast and right handed

I'm more curious to know if JVR is available. I've never seen him included in any Leaf proposal. Bozak too. These types of players are almost as untouchable as Ryder + 2nd.

 

[Yamazaki]

I'm curious, is Kapanen available, he's young fast and right handed

Klefbom?

 

[McYoungGuns]

He isn't for Letestu.

no ofc not, I was just wondering in general how u guys value him, was I accurate in saying he's fast and someone who could chip goals in. semi-regularly ?

 

[McYoungGuns]

Klefbom?

ahhh that much hmmm, unfortunately thats not a price we could pay, if klef was being moved it would be in a package for a better puck moving d man

 

[McYoungGuns]

....He's not available for any player in the thread title except McDonagh...everyone else is a rental and/or someone who plays on our 4th line.

thats understandable, KK was just someone I found interesting and wondered how he was valued within the leafs organization

 

[TheBeastCoast]

no ofc not, I was just wondering in general how u guys value him, was I accurate in saying he's fast and someone who could chip goals in. semi-regularly ?

Oh my bad. Yeah he is probably the fastest player on the Leafs right now. The Leafs have groomed him into a player that can play up and down the lineup and he has actually been on our 2nd PK unit. He hasn't really gotten the opportunity to contribute offensively basically being stapled to the 4th line but the biggest thing he needs to do is shot the puck more. I would be pretty hesitant to part with him with the wingers we are losing next year he would play a big part in filling those holes. But if we are going for a big name it will end up having to be one of Liljegren or Kapanen going the other way.

 

[McYoungGuns]

Hahaha what a dbag.

not to derail the thread but I think the pieces are actually all there for the Canucks, time is needed, with another piece added this offseason, I don't see much they're missing

Horvat as a 2 way 1c that I see putting up 60-70 points a year (I believe the most important player on the team)
Boeser top line sniper
Demko future number 1 goalie
Juolevi I believe will be a top pairing guy

young pieces like Peterssen ,Dahlen, Lind and whoever they draft
the team will be fine without the Sedins

 

[McYoungGuns]

Oh my bad. Yeah he is probably the fastest player on the Leafs right now. The Leafs have groomed him into a player that can play up and down the lineup and he has actually been on our 2nd PK unit. He hasn't really gotten the opportunity to contribute offensively basically being stapled to the 4th line but the biggest thing he needs to do is shot the puck more. I would be pretty hesitant to part with him with the wingers we are losing next year he would play a big part in filling those holes. But if we are going for a big name it will end up having to be one of Liljegren or Kapanen going the other way.

Sounds like you guys have invested in him so he probably won't be moved for cheap, lol there goes that dream

 

[firstemperor]

thats understandable, KK was just someone I found interesting and wondered how he was valued within the leafs organization

Probably has more value than Brown to us....all-situations player, does everything well, has game-breaking speed, just needs a chance to play higher in the lineup. Only player of interest to us that is remotely practical is for Pujlu. I offered Brown/Kappy + 2nd for Pujlu and one Oiler fan said no to that, so that about does it in terms of interest...

 

[Warden of the North]

I'm curious, is Kapanen available, he's young fast and right handed

Yes, but not for Letestu

If the Oilers want to part with Klefbom he would be in the deal I think.

Hes not going for a rental or anyone other then a top player. So McD, of those mentioned in this thread title.

The Leafs have let him ripen in the AHL and he is showing it was a good decision. He instantly took a spot on the our NHL PK and he creates his own offense (his linemates are blackholes). I expect he will top out as a middle 6 20g-15a~ guy.

 

[kovacro]

He literally said they looked into them.

I don't recall him saying that unless he mentioned it previous. I was watching Hockey Central this evening and the graphic was up showing the 3 centres noted and Friedman mentioned it was his own speculation seeing as Lou and the Leafs run a very tight ship and literally nothing gets out.

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

Because Cancucks SUCKED doesn't mean Leafs have to follow suit. Better ways of doing things instead of mortgaging future.

Sedins are still there LOL good luck building the future when they walk

Wha...?
How is selling future for competing the cup right now makes you sucked...
You do know that at some point a team has to trade for needs in order to win the cup, like you can draft your entire team..
And how is that any relevant to the Canucks...
What the....

 

[Habsawce]

News at 6: Toronto General Manager Lou Lamorello is doing his job. More on this at 11.

 

[howkie]

Because Cancucks SUCKED doesn't mean Leafs have to follow suit. Better ways of doing things instead of mortgaging future.

Sedins are still there LOL good luck building the future when they walk

I love when Leaf fans smack Canucks, Leafs traded 2 firsts for Kessel and "went for it", how did that end? About same time Canucks played for the cup... Until Leaf even have the chance to sniff at the final, you should just sit in a corner....

 

[Cor]

I don't recall him saying that unless he mentioned it previous. I was watching Hockey Central this evening and the graphic was up showing the 3 centres noted and Friedman mentioned it was his own speculation seeing as Lou and the Leafs run a very tight ship and literally nothing gets out.

I don’t know what he said on HockeyCentral but before the Leafs game he was talking about the three centres and said “these are three guys the Leafs have checked in on”

Then Kyper said the Leafs are involved in McDonagh but would likely need to part with Liljegren, and mentioned the Leafs have looked at Green for a cheaper option.

 

[BreakingGood]

Have made clear in several threads I want no part of Glendening. Would love any of Green, Plekanec, or McDonagh (don't love the suggested price of McDonagh, since he's a lefty, but it's still Ryan McDonagh). Weird, because I watch tons of the Oilers, but I don't really have any strong read on Letestu.

 

[member 105785]

Because Cancucks SUCKED doesn't mean Leafs have to follow suit. Better ways of doing things instead of mortgaging future.

Sedins are still there LOL good luck building the future when they walk

Canucks made it to G7 of the SCF, do you think I'd care if they sucked now if they won the cup in 2011? They lost and I still don't really care, I'd likely be angrier if they DIDN'T go all in while the Sedins were producing 100 points a season.

Also, thanks for the kind wishes about rebuilding! Hope you have a nice day

Edit: also in regards to mortgaging the future, since Gillis took over to the SCF appearance the Canucks kept their first in '08, and '09 while making the finals in the 2010-11 season, they also kept in '11, '12 and '13 while acquiring an additional top 10 pick in '13, not sure why you consider keeping 5/6 first round picks over a 6 year period while trading a goalie for an additional top 10 pick who is now the team's 1C to be mortgaging the future.

 

[BM14]

So a GM is kicking tires....gj Friedman.

 

[Dangles McGavin]

no ofc not, I was just wondering in general how u guys value him, was I accurate in saying he's fast and someone who could chip goals in. semi-regularly ?

Fast and could chip in goals, for sure. He's got great edge work, gives 150% effort every shift, hits.. you name it. Really nice player. Unfortunately he's been on our fourth line this year, but I think most of us Leafs fans are expecting him to be JVR's replacement assuming he leaves.

My opinion is that he'll pot 20 goals next year while being a great 2-way player.

 

[charliemurphy]

Leafs obviously working to get a 4C and/or a top 4D

Plekanec is a great option, as weird as it would be.

What about McD and Desharnais?

 

[Hatter of the Beach]

Wonder if the leafs would consider Green and Glendenning for Kasperi Kapanen and a small add.

 

[Dangles McGavin]

Very unlikely that the Leafs are interested in Green. Nice player, just not what we need.

 

[Liferleafer]

What about McD and Desharnais?

Cannot afford.

 

[GordieHoweHatTrick]

I presume they're shopping Kapanen + for McDonagh.

Otherwise, Green and Glendening are good fits at a lower price.

Tbh, Kapanen is probably one of the best assets available to rebuilding teams atm. Kid will be a top-6 player in this league sooner than later.

Wonder if the leafs would consider Green and Glendenning for Kasperi Kapanen and a small add.

I hope not.