Prop bets: What will be Sweet Lou's next miracle?

[egd27]

How about acquiring a roster asset that isn't a cap dump or one year place holder?

 

[thewave]

How about acquiring a roster asset that isn't a cap dump or one year place holder?

Please be the case. July though.

 

[rrc1967]

What will be Sweet Lou's next miracle regarding signings and trades.

I'll let you know after he does the first one.

 

[indigobuffalo]

How about acquiring a roster asset that isn't a cap dump or one year place holder?

I think that will be the plan at the next TD, but for the most part, we are getting roster players from internal development rather than trade acquisition.

The picks are being used to keep a continuous supply of talent in the system, so that we don't have an aging core with big gaps in development for the prospects.

I think we will see a more fluid lineup in future years, where guys a moved out earlier (even during prime years) because there will be enough talent in the pipeline to warrant it. Maybe that's being too hopeful though.

 

[81Leafs50]

We had to gobble up AHL & press box player salaries (aka salary dumps) to move DP, no?

Phaneuf had 5 years left at $7mill. the guys we got all expire after next season.

Leafs are resetting the cap to pay true stars.....*cough* Stamkos *cough*

 

[Wafflewhipper]

I think that will be the plan at the next TD, but for the most part, we are getting roster players from internal development rather than trade acquisition.

The picks are being used to keep a continuous supply of talent in the system, so that we don't have an aging core with big gaps in development for the prospects.

I think we will see a more fluid lineup in future years, where guys a moved out earlier (even during prime years) because there will be enough talent in the pipeline to warrant it. Maybe that's being too hopeful though.

Well thats the whole idea of the rebuild right there. You shouldn't consider that being too hopeful one bit.

It kind of just takes care of itself depending on the amount and quality of your system. The better it is the more cap issues that evolve and you keep your best core and trade talent to replenish the system. I think we are heading for that route all along since the rebuild was announced.

 

[Finnish your Czech]

Rig the draft so the leafs get the #1 pick

 

[Wafflewhipper]

We had to gobble up AHL & press box player salaries (aka salary dumps) to move DP, no?

Michalek could be a nice deadline piece next year at this time. We need a veteran winger anyway and the guy can flat out play when he is healthy. The guy is injured alot because of the way he plays defensively. He jumps in front of shots without doubting it. He is a good example to have around because he competes every game. This guy doesn't take games off. He would be a nice winger for Kadri here this season if he gets back.

This index finger injury has been going on since dec 1st though. Came back 8 games in the new year and has been out since. Next player going for surgery i guess.

 

[ShaneFalco]

Lupul gone somehow without retaining any salary

 

[Al14]

Lupul gone somehow without retaining any salary

That would be a miracle indeed! Get'er done Lou. However, will likely not be until sometime next season, unfortunately.

 

[I Believe]

I'll say PAP traded with a better return then most here would expect.

 

[Wafflewhipper]

I'll say PAP traded with a better return then most here would expect.

I wouldn't mind one bit having him back next year.

 

[Menzinger]

Realistically by the deadline - getting more than 1 2nd for PAP.

Maybe also in the offseason getting a 2nd + for Bozak.

 

[Suntouchable13]

I am actually pretty excited for the deadline. There are so many possibilities.

 

[Myke]

Turning the Pit 1st rounder into a top 10.

 

[Damisoph]

Lupul gone somehow without retaining any salary

This is the correct answer.

 

[AngryScotsman]

I don't know.. but we have some roster spots open now. Something is up.... I don't know what, but i feel like something is close to being done.

 

[TankNationTillDeath]

Lupul traded in the summer. I can smell it. That's a true miracle.

Agreed...... This is the miracle to follow suit, the final horseman to go down.

 

[MJ65]

Trading Lupul

 

[TheKingSlayer]

I have a feeling we see a Lupul + Bernier for Mike Smith + trade in the off-season.

Trade Reimer for asset + backup this deadline and roll with Crazy Mike and other goalie for a few seasons.

 

[TLeafsFan]

Having Babcock convince the rest of the league that Marincin is a good top pairing D based on his minutes last night and Lou taking full advantage of that and shipping Marincin off to a bubble team for a middle 1st in 2016.

THAT would be a MIRACLE.

http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/boxscore?id=2015020908

 

[LeafsNation75]

Somehow getting a 1st in a deal for Parenteau.

Based on the Andrew Ladd trade where Winnipeg got a 1st round pick for him, I would not be surprised. Ladd has 1 more goal and 2 more points than Parenteau.

 

[TheKingSlayer]

Based on the Andrew Ladd trade where Winnipeg got a 1st round pick for him, I would not be surprised. Ladd has 1 more goal and 2 more points than Parenteau.

Intangibles and winning. Parenteau has neither. A 2nd is the best we get for PA I imagine.

 

[Scratch]

Moves Parenteau and a throw in (minor prospect) for a 1st rd. pick
Flip the Pittsburgh 1st rounder and new 1st rd. pick to move up in draft for a top 8-12 pick.
Trades Kadri for a major haul... prospect and picks.

 

[saltming]

I have a feeling we see a Lupul + Bernier for Mike Smith + trade in the off-season.

Trade Reimer for asset + backup this deadline and roll with Crazy Mike and other goalie for a few seasons.

Smith is not the same goalie. This year and last hes been well below league average.