TSN: Leafs have more moves coming

[Nothingbutglass]

What GM has been allowed to trade multiple 1sts with their job on the line?

So far, Dubas. Why wouldn't they announce an extension if it was in place?

 

[Warden of the North]

Demko and Schenn for Kerfoot, Knies, 1st round pick and late pick

Ya, no.

We arent that desperate to get rid of Kerfoot.

 

[ImJustJokinen]

Well, when your facing the unenviable task of having to go up against TB and BOS (barring a huge upset) in the first two rounds then yeah you have to load up. Just a brutal path to the Eastern conference finals if you're Toronto.

Crazy to think that's just to get halfway there

 

[LiffLaff]

Not saying it couldnt work, but if I was a leafs fan, I'd have serious concerns about the chemistry of the group if they keep adding.

 

[AllDay28]

Well, Dubas might as well throw everything and anything possible to increase the Leafs chances of getting out of the first round otherwise you’d think he won’t be around next year.

As a non-Leafs fan, I am conflicted. I do like cheering for all Canadian based teams in the playoffs but ohhhh, the delicious fallout of another first round exit tugs greatly on my dark heart.

Cheering for other Canadian teams in the playoffs is one of the lamest things in the world. As a leafs fan, don't cheer for Toronto.

 

[Drew311]

Is this thread worthy? it's a follow up to the Sandin deal

It was worthy enough for you to click on it and comment.

 

[Divine]

So far, Dubas. Why wouldn't they announce an extension if it was in place?

Why would they announce it right now? There's no benefit.

The Leafs have had extensions in place multiple times where they announced it was after the fact. Remember Wilson? He was extended on Christmas and announced months later.

 

[Iwishihadaspacebar]

Schenn and Hoglander for Kerfoot and a 1st. Hoglander is an advanced stats hero isn't he?

 

[1specter]

Demko and Schenn for Kerfoot, Knies, 1st round pick and late pick

LOL. Knies will never wear a Canucks jersey.

 

[Divine]

Not saying it couldnt work, but if I was a leafs fan, I'd have serious doubts about the chemistry of the group if they keep adding.

They only traded 1 roster player though, a 7th d-man.

 

[Nothingbutglass]

Why would they announce it right now? There's no benefit.

The Leafs have had extensions in place multiple times where they announced it was after the fact. Remember Wilson? He was extended on Christmas and announced months later.

Why didnt they announce it when it was signed? So he wouldnt have to answer questions about his lame duck status and why he doesnt have an extension?

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Insert a stupid first round joke here so we don't have to see a million after this

We could try for a million if you count them?

 

[saska sault]

Bertuzzi to the Leafs?

 

[FerrisRox]

No way, he's unacquirable today without at least 3 weeks of healthy play at a high level.

The Leafs acquired Matt Murray when he hadn't put together 3 weeks of healthy play at a high level.

 

[Divine]

Why didnt they announce it when it was signed? So he wouldnt have to answer questions about his lame duck status and why he doesnt have an extension?

Yeah.

It makes sense not to announce it right now. Then the media is asking why the Leafs did it now and not wait for the results of his trade. He's going to be scrutinized either way.

They're better off waiting and announcing it after the season, regardless of results.

I'd be pretty shocked to find out the Leafs let a GM who's job's on the line trade 1sts all the way to 2025 to save his job and leave the new GM nothing. Ownership obviously feels confident in him to allow these trades, meaning he's most likely here to stay.