he was the key player in the trade. We couldn't of traded Kessel without him.
Spaling- this year's Winnik
It's like getting a 2nd Rd pick ☺
Anyone who gives a 2nd for Spaling should not be GM. I suspect he'll get a 4th at the deadline, maybe a 3rd if we're lucky.
I think he can land a Winnik type return.
Depends a lot on how he does this season.
he was the key player in the trade. We couldn't of traded Kessel without him.
The Leafs may lose a lot next season, but at least effort level won't be a concern. I don't mind watching a crappy team as long as they at least try to win every night.
He's pretty much Santorelli 2.0. Has played with top talent in the past, moves up and down the lineup, can do a bit of everything as needed.
"...if Spaling was not in this deal we wouldn't be standing here right now..."
The Leafs may lose a lot next season, but at least effort level won't be a concern. I don't mind watching a crappy team as long as they at least try to win every night.
He's pretty much Santorelli 2.0. Has played with top talent in the past, moves up and down the lineup, can do a bit of everything as needed.
He's not nearly as bad as a lot of Pens fans would lead you to believe.
He's a solid bottom sixer that can play all three forward positions and play in the top six for a bit if needed. He reads plays well and is a good penalty killer.
The biggest drawback for him would be that he plays almost too safe. Maybe it's from years of playing under Trotz, but he's completely risk averse and lacks creativity because of it. This also means you won't see him throw many noteworthy hits, even though the few times he really stepped up on someone, he smoked them.
He's maybe overpaid by about 500k, but he'll be a solid role player for you guys.