Friedman: Nick Jensen connected to Maple Leafs

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

On the Jeff Marek show Friedman mentioned that Niklas Jensen name has been connected with the Maple Leafs, this shouldn't come as a surprise because Jensen has been connected to the Leafs for years to the point where they actually agreed to a deal to acquire him.

Back in 2017, or 2018 whichever year he became a Capital, Kyle Dubas had agreed to a deal to acquire Nick Jensen, However Mike Babcock blocked that deal when he refused to play Dermott with Jensen, had Jensen been acquired, Dermott would have come out of the lineup and that's why he became a capital instead.

So the fact that there is interest there doesn't surprise me, the interest has been there for years.

My problem isn't even the cap hit you can get retention on that, or move money around there are ways to do it.

My problem is the potential price I'm not convinced this is the guy you give up the 2024 1st round pick for and I'm sure Washington would ask for it.

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[TheImpatientPanther]

Friedman said the ask is a 1st or is this you assuming?

 

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On the Jeff Marek show Friedman mentioned that Niklas Jensen name has been connected with the Maple Leafs, this shouldn't come as a surprise because Jensen has been connected to the Leafs for years to the point where they actually agreed to a deal to acquire him.

Back in 2017, or 2018 whichever year he became a Capital, Kyle Dubas had agreed to a deal to acquire Nick Jensen, However Mike Babcock blocked that deal when he refused to play Dermott with Jensen, had Jensen been acquired, Dermott would have come out of the lineup and that's why he became a capital instead.

So the fact that there is interest there doesn't surprise me, the interest has been there for years.

My problem isn't even the cap hit you can get retention on that, or move money around there are ways to do it.

My problem is the potential price I'm not convinced this is the guy you give up the 2024 1st round pick for and I'm sure Washington would ask for it.

Are you just assuming the ask is a 1st?

 

[stats1]

he’s got 2 years left on his deal so that definitely has value, not a pure rental. Obviously I have no inside info but my guess would be you’re starting with a first round pick.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Friedman said the ask is a 1st or is this you assuming?

He didn't mention the price I'm assuming They'd ask for because why wouldn't they? they wouldn't be doing their jobs if they didn't.

 

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He didn't mention the price I'm assuming They'd ask for because why wouldn't they? they wouldn't be doing their jobs if they didn't.

Lol knew it. We don’t buy it

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Are you just assuming the ask is a 1st?

Yes because why wouldn't they at least ask for it? They wouldn't be doing their jobs if they didn't

Lol knew it. We don’t buy it

You don't buy what? That Friedman connected him to Toronto? because he did.

 

[Vitto79]

Jensen costs more as a non ufa

Schultz or Dumba likely imo

 

[CatchyTune]

Regarding the 1st; would it be more if Jensen came at 50% retained? Similar to the McCabe deal, he wasnt necessarily worth a 1st on his own, but at $2 million cap hit for 2 more seasons we happily made that deal, and it turned out well (just wish we kept Lafferty)

 

[LemonSauceD]

Okay, not Nicklas Jensen, Nick Jensen. Please for the love of god don’t trip Canucks fans out like that.

 

[FlyguyOX]

Leafs bargain bin shopping when Matthews is having a year like this is pretty funny

 

[pman25]

Nick not Niklas. The man is from Minnesota

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Leafs bargain bin shopping when Matthews is having a year like this is pretty funny

They aren't done yet.

 

[BKarchitect]

Leafs bargain bin shopping when Matthews is having a year like this is pretty funny

How is Jensen bargain bin shopping? He’s still a really good second pairing blueliner. Can play 20+ low maintenance minutes a night and has the kind of mobility and experience any contender would be looking to add.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Nick not Niklas. The man is from Minnesota

That's not relevant to the current topic

 

[CatchyTune]

Leafs bargain bin shopping when Matthews is having a year like this is pretty funny

Standing pat at Lybushkin would be bargain bin shopping, but I dont think they are done yet. Jensen is a legit top 4 guy

 

[Amadeus]

Jensen would be a solid acquisition for depth!

 

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Nick not Niklas. The man is from Minnesota

Not a fan of the OP in this one because of the 1st round assumptions and all that, but that’s not relevant to the thread

 

[GoBoltz56]

All of the third pairing righties!!

 

[trick9]

Capitals aren't retaining on a contract that has 2 years left after this season.

I don't think they are shopping Jensen either. They are so close to a Playoff spot that likely only guys to move are pending UFA's.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Not a fan of the OP in this one because of the 1st round assumptions and all that, but that’s not relevant to the thread

"My problem is the potential price"

I told you right there the price was my speculation, It's not my fault you didn't read the OP that is a you problem.

 

[pman25]

Not a fan of the OP in this one because of the 1st round assumptions and all that, but that’s not relevant to the thread

Sure it is, Nicklas Jensen is a different player!

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

He didn't mention the price I'm assuming They'd ask for because why wouldn't they? they wouldn't be doing their jobs if they didn't.

I guess so. I'd be a little hesitant to pay a 1st for him though.
I still have PTSD from Zito paying a 1st for Chiarot.

Prefer paying a 1st or more for a player in July than in March.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

So our first for a plug? Treliving should be fired on the spot if he makes a deal like that

 

[BKarchitect]

So our first for a plug? Treliving should be fired on the spot if he makes a deal like that

Jensen isn’t a “plug”. The Caps aren’t going to give him away.