Pietrangelo
For
Zaitsev
Kapanen
1st round pick
2nd round pick
I think thats fair
One or two players won't do it, the Leafs have drafted a core of soft players. No matter how skilled they are, the NHL will remain a game for hard men, especially towards the end of the year and playoffs.
Auston Matthews grew up in the US hockey system. No hitting. He then played in Switzerland. Even less hitting. This was touched on during one of the intermissions last night... Auston Matthews does not know how to give or take a hit, and after 20 years isn't going to learn at this level, he will always be on the softer side.
Marner and Nylander speak for themselves. As do Gardiner/Reilly.
Our toughest players last year were Polak and Komarov. You expect to do better against the Bruins without them?
Sadly I don't see the Leafs being able to contend for anything unless one of Matthews/Marner is dealt.
One or two players won't do it, the Leafs have drafted a core of soft players. No matter how skilled they are, the NHL will remain a game for hard men, especially towards the end of the year and playoffs.
Auston Matthews grew up in the US hockey system. No hitting. He then played in Switzerland. Even less hitting. This was touched on during one of the intermissions last night... Auston Matthews does not know how to give or take a hit, and after 20 years isn't going to learn at this level, he will always be on the softer side.
Marner and Nylander speak for themselves. As do Gardiner/Reilly.
Our toughest players last year were Polak and Komarov. You expect to do better against the Bruins without them?
Sadly I don't see the Leafs being able to contend for anything unless one of Matthews/Marner is dealt. And not for skill. For depth toughness at both positions. Solve the cap and soft problem at once.
One or two players won't do it, the Leafs have drafted a core of soft players. No matter how skilled they are, the NHL will remain a game for hard men, especially towards the end of the year and playoffs.
Auston Matthews grew up in the US hockey system. No hitting. He then played in Switzerland. Even less hitting. This was touched on during one of the intermissions last night... Auston Matthews does not know how to give or take a hit, and after 20 years isn't going to learn at this level, he will always be on the softer side.
Marner and Nylander speak for themselves. As do Gardiner/Reilly.
Our toughest players last year were Polak and Komarov. You expect to do better against the Bruins without them?
Sadly I don't see the Leafs being able to contend for anything unless one of Matthews/Marner is dealt. And not for skill. For depth toughness at both positions. Solve the cap and soft problem at once.
A take that’s hotter than the sun.
One or two players won't do it, the Leafs have drafted a core of soft players. No matter how skilled they are, the NHL will remain a game for hard men, especially towards the end of the year and playoffs.
Auston Matthews grew up in the US hockey system. No hitting. He then played in Switzerland. Even less hitting. This was touched on during one of the intermissions last night... Auston Matthews does not know how to give or take a hit, and after 20 years isn't going to learn at this level, he will always be on the softer side.
Marner and Nylander speak for themselves. As do Gardiner/Reilly.
Our toughest players last year were Polak and Komarov. You expect to do better against the Bruins without them?
Sadly I don't see the Leafs being able to contend for anything unless one of Matthews/Marner is dealt. And not for skill. For depth toughness at both positions. Solve the cap and soft problem at once.
Gotta give something to get something of value
are you Chiarelli? Trading skill for toughness is the perfect way to build a losing teamOne or two players won't do it, the Leafs have drafted a core of soft players. No matter how skilled they are, the NHL will remain a game for hard men, especially towards the end of the year and playoffs.
Auston Matthews grew up in the US hockey system. No hitting. He then played in Switzerland. Even less hitting. This was touched on during one of the intermissions last night... Auston Matthews does not know how to give or take a hit, and after 20 years isn't going to learn at this level, he will always be on the softer side.
Marner and Nylander speak for themselves. As do Gardiner/Reilly.
Our toughest players last year were Polak and Komarov. You expect to do better against the Bruins without them?
Sadly I don't see the Leafs being able to contend for anything unless one of Matthews/Marner is dealt. And not for skill. For depth toughness at both positions. Solve the cap and soft problem at once.
Marner for SimmondsI'd be interested in hearing some of your idea's of trading Matthews/Marner for "depth toughness".
Throw out a few scenarios!
Kappy is not expendable anymore.
I'd be okay if they gave the Blues a boat load of futures for Pietrangelo.
If it took multiple 1st. rounders I'd probably bite the bullet.
(Think Ducks win their Cup without Pronger?)
Really, next 5 years are probably the best for making a run at it.
Ask the Hawks if they'd give back the Cups to be a contender today?
Having won the Cups >>>>> contender
This year:
Rielly - Pietrangelo
Gardiner - Zaitsev
Dermott - Hainsey
Ozhiganov
Next year:
Rielly - Pietrangelo
Dermott - Zaitsev
Rosen - Ozhiganov
Liljegren
Following year:
Rielly - Pietrangelo (NMC)
Dermott - Zaitsev
Sandin - Liljegren
Rosen
I dont think the leafs can afford to resign a 30 year old UFA Pietrangelo so I would count on him walking in 1.5 years time.I'd be okay if they gave the Blues a boat load of futures for Pietrangelo.
If it took multiple 1st. rounders I'd probably bite the bullet.
(Think Ducks win their Cup without Pronger?)
Really, next 5 years are probably the best for making a run at it.
Ask the Hawks if they'd give back the Cups to be a contender today?
Having won the Cups >>>>> contender
This year:
Rielly - Pietrangelo
Gardiner - Zaitsev
Dermott - Hainsey
Ozhiganov
Next year:
Rielly - Pietrangelo
Dermott - Zaitsev
Rosen - Ozhiganov
Liljegren
Following year:
Rielly - Pietrangelo (NMC)
Dermott - Zaitsev
Sandin - Liljegren
Rosen
This isn’t NHL 19Pietrangelo
For
Zaitsev
Kapanen
1st round pick
2nd round pick
I think thats fair
This isn’t NHL 19
There's 100% gonna be another team out there who would top that offer.You dont think thats fair?
Blues would be getting quality roster players in return
they are both going to be NHL ready next year ?Sandin - Liljegren