Speculation: Leafs want to bring back Ron Hainsey but feel they will be outbid

[hockeykicker]

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[hamzarocks]

Would like him back for the bottom pair. 1.5 million is what I'd offer him if I were dubas. Otherwise let him walk and look at liljgren/trade for a bottom pairing defender who is cheap and can log 17-18 mins

 

[BruinsBtn]

He's a tough guy to value. Fortunately for him he picked a great time to be a free agent RD.

 

[xECK29x]

Babcock is gonna be pissed!

 

[AvatarAang]

Phaneuf and Schenn back to Toronto confirmed.

 

[The Jones Zone]

He's a tough guy to value. Fortunately for him he picked a great time to be a free agent RHD.

He's gonna switch hands at this point in his career?

 

[CupInSIX]

37-38 year olds are all the rage these days.

That doesn't sound good for Vegas getting Engelland back at less than 1m.

 

[deckercky]

Would like him back for the bottom pair. 1.5 million is what I'd offer him if I were dubas. Otherwise let him walk and look at liljgren/trade for a bottom pairing defender who is cheap and can log 17-18 mins

Unless they move Zaitsev or Kadri, the Leafs are essentially locked to sub $1M contracts for all remaining roster spots.

 

[hamzarocks]

Unless they move Zaitsev or Kadri, the Leafs are essentially locked to sub $1M contracts for all remaining roster spots.

They should be able to move brown. Suprised they sti havent pulled the trigger yet. His deal is only 2.1 million. He has a year left so their isnt any negative long term impact. I'd sell him for a 3rd+5th. Take some mid picks and use that cap for hainsey/similar vet defender.

 

[BruinsBtn]

He's gonna switch hands at this point in his career?

Whatever. He plays RD.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Leafs should get Engelland assuming he's 1.5 max

 

[Syckle78]

When you can only offer a couple nickles and pocket lint it's hard not to be outbid.

Let him go. Give sandin and liljegren a shot.

 

[Unbiased Fan]

Phaneuf and Schenn back to Toronto confirmed.

I actually wouldn’t mind that on cheap 1 year contracts. Better then what they have unfortunately can Phaneuf play LD?

 

[Unbiased Fan]

When you can only offer a couple nickles and pocket lint it's hard not to be outbid.

Let him go. Give sandin and liljegren a shot.

Oof Lili isn’t anything special I’d love to package him and Horton/Zaitsev for anything.

 

[57special]

Nate Prosser incoming.

 

[Khelandros]

$7MM in cap space, $4MM short for Marner.

 

[Liferleafer]

You know things are bad when Ron f***ing Hainsey is to expensive to fit under your cap....

 

[Syckle78]

Oof Lili isn’t anything special I’d love to package him and Horton/Zaitsev for anything.

Has he not developed well? I wanted him so bad at the draft. Thought he was an absolute steal where the leafs drafted him.

 

[Unbiased Fan]

Has he not developed well? I wanted him so bad at the draft. Thought he was an absolute steal where the leafs drafted him.

I mean he’s definitely not going to be able to put up points in the NHL if he gets stronger he might be a decent number 4 with his elite skating.

 

[SML2]

You guys need Kevin Shattenkirk @50%. 3.325 for 2 yrs. You give us Kadri at full price, you get a RH pmd and about 1.2m to spend on whatever you like.

 

[DopeyFish]

Oof Lili isn’t anything special I’d love to package him and Horton/Zaitsev for anything.

wtf

his defensive play and transition is crazy good

 

[Liferleafer]

You guys need Kevin Shattenkirk @50%. 3.325 for 2 yrs. You give us Kadri at full price, you get a RH pmd and about 1.2m to spend on whatever you like.

Pass.

 

[Liferleafer]

Has he not developed well? I wanted him so bad at the draft. Thought he was an absolute steal where the leafs drafted him.

He has developed fine. And yes, i've watched him play a lot.

 

[oobga]

Who needs a Hainsey when you can have a Kris Russell?

 

[SML2]

Pass.

That's exactly what your #4th, 5th, and 6th defensemen won't be able to do if you don't make some moves to get some players that fit under the cap. You realize your depth chart has 3 defensemen with a combined 21 games of NHL experience as your bottom 3?