Rate Dubas At The Trade Deadline
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Lot of great adds here at the deadline to a solid core. I hope the team can "gel" in time. I also hope we have enough sandpaper for the playoffs.....hard to tell!
Tampa feels like the team to beat (maybe Colorado as a dark horse....).
Tampa feels like the team to beat (maybe Colorado as a dark horse....).
ToneDog
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Well done. Filled every area of concern and has now left it in the hands of the players and coaches to make a deep run.
CantLoseWithMatthews
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I think you can only really rate him relative to the teams around the league and what the market was. I hate the Foligno trade on its surface, but he was the 2nd best player moved and by far the most highly valued forward. He also added some good depth. He recognized the position the Leafs are in and went for it as best he could, so I don't think you can give him less than an A
Definite A.
Leafs needed a top six LW, depth D (would have preferred two L&R) and depth G. Dubas acquired all of it.
Hes also set the leafs up nicely this summer to move in multiple direction should they fail in the playoffs.
Leafs needed a top six LW, depth D (would have preferred two L&R) and depth G. Dubas acquired all of it.
Hes also set the leafs up nicely this summer to move in multiple direction should they fail in the playoffs.
Mentat
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A-
Dubas adressed all our needs in a physical defensively responsable top6 winger, back up goalie, 4th line center and defensive depth. Even if we overpayed for Foligno AND traded almost all of this season´s draft picks, we lost no roster players and/or prospects in the process. A win in my book.
This was the year to go balls to the wall, since the draft is going to be a crap shoot and we have a solid chance to make out of the Division thus getting a real shot at the Cup.
Dubas delivered. Now it´s time for the boys to do the same.
Dubas adressed all our needs in a physical defensively responsable top6 winger, back up goalie, 4th line center and defensive depth. Even if we overpayed for Foligno AND traded almost all of this season´s draft picks, we lost no roster players and/or prospects in the process. A win in my book.
This was the year to go balls to the wall, since the draft is going to be a crap shoot and we have a solid chance to make out of the Division thus getting a real shot at the Cup.
Dubas delivered. Now it´s time for the boys to do the same.
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Eternal Leaf
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A.
He added depth throughout the lineup and didn't lose any of his top prospects. That's about as good as it gets.
He added depth throughout the lineup and didn't lose any of his top prospects. That's about as good as it gets.
7even
Offered and lost
B+/A-
Didn't overreach, continues to use LTIR as a tool, added depth at every position. I would've liked a more capable addition in net than Dave Rittich because as solid as Campbell's been I don't think for a second he's 100% healthy and the playoffs are a slog, but who knows what was actually available.
Didn't overreach, continues to use LTIR as a tool, added depth at every position. I would've liked a more capable addition in net than Dave Rittich because as solid as Campbell's been I don't think for a second he's 100% healthy and the playoffs are a slog, but who knows what was actually available.
While not a TDL acquisition, I think Galchenyuk has a chance to be the most impressive get of the year, for any team.
TDL stuff, all good. Now it's up to Keefe and the players to get this thing done. The stars have no excuses, it's their time to shine.
TDL stuff, all good. Now it's up to Keefe and the players to get this thing done. The stars have no excuses, it's their time to shine.
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DarkKnight
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A-, would have been a A but slight over payment on Foligno. Love the player though, he’s exactly what we need. Heart and soul, 200 foot, good add for a run.
A real backup as well.
A real backup as well.
stickty111
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A for sure. Don't think Foligno trade is great but Dubas addressed all our needs and kept our prospect pool.
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Would have preferred a consistently mediocre back-up instead of a feast or famine Rittich but it's hard to complain about the roster we should have if we stay healthy. We should have enough ammo for another big addition next year without having to deplete our pipeline of ELC talent, especially if our mid-range prospects like Kral and Niemela take another step forward.
A-, would be an A+ with Ullmark or Oleksiak as our goalie/D upgrades assuming they came at reasonable pricetags.
A-, would be an A+ with Ullmark or Oleksiak as our goalie/D upgrades assuming they came at reasonable pricetags.
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A+ mark for Dubas. I know fans have been frustrated with this guy for certain trades and contracts...
...But from where I'm sitting he's one of the best GM's in the league.
-Locked up young core
-Surrounded with complimentary skillsets
-Completely revamped our Blueline
-Depth for days at all positions
-Fully stocked prospect cupboard
-Not afraid to make big splashes at deadline or offseason
What a breath of fresh air.
No more glaring weaknesses for multiple seasons in a row with zero attempt at fixing the roster like the last few we had....
...But from where I'm sitting he's one of the best GM's in the league.
-Locked up young core
-Surrounded with complimentary skillsets
-Completely revamped our Blueline
-Depth for days at all positions
-Fully stocked prospect cupboard
-Not afraid to make big splashes at deadline or offseason
What a breath of fresh air.
No more glaring weaknesses for multiple seasons in a row with zero attempt at fixing the roster like the last few we had....
Seath The Scaleless
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Didn't give up any of our top prospects for help in all areas
A
A
Voted B, but I'd have it somewhere around B+/A-. I think we overpaid a touch for Foligno, but overall I'm happy with the deal and I think he's the kind of player who will justify the overpayment. A deep playoff run and we're going to forget all about that pick. Elsewhere, we made nice cheap additions to add depth to every position. Real happy with Rittich too. Doing all of that while keeping our prospects is some nice work.
To get an A I would have wanted to see a real swindle of some sorts, another "wow" factor, or keeping the first in the Foligno trade, but I guess that's me being a difficult grader. Ultimately, results in the playoffs are what will determine the success of this deadline, but for now I'm happy. Good job Dubas.
To get an A I would have wanted to see a real swindle of some sorts, another "wow" factor, or keeping the first in the Foligno trade, but I guess that's me being a difficult grader. Ultimately, results in the playoffs are what will determine the success of this deadline, but for now I'm happy. Good job Dubas.
Voted B, but I'd have it somewhere around B+/A-. I think we overpaid a touch for Foligno, but overall I'm happy with the deal and I think he's the kind of player who will justify the overpayment. A deep playoff run and we're going to forget all about that pick. Elsewhere, we made nice cheap additions to add depth to every position. Real happy with Rittich too. Doing all of that while keeping our prospects is some nice work.
To get an A I would have wanted to see a real swindle of some sorts, another "wow" factor, or keeping the first in the Foligno trade, but I guess that's me being a difficult grader. Ultimately, results in the playoffs are what will determine the success of this deadline, but for now I'm happy. Good job Dubas.
To get an A I would have wanted to see a real swindle of some sorts, another "wow" factor, or keeping the first in the Foligno trade, but I guess that's me being a difficult grader. Ultimately, results in the playoffs are what will determine the success of this deadline, but for now I'm happy. Good job Dubas.
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It would have been an A+ if he somehow kept the first in the Foligno deal. I don't see how that would have been possible but if he found a way then that would be A+. It's hard not to like everything about the roster moves today and leading up to today.
It would have been an A+ if he somehow kept the first in the Foligno deal. I don't see how that would have been possible but if he found a way then that would be A+. It's hard not to like everything about the roster moves today and leading up to today.
Galchenyuk - Awesome gamble. Korshkov doesn't want to play in AHL, so we had to get value from him. Gally has shown he might be a top-six fit. Low risk, high reward.
Nash - He gets lost in this as I think some people think this is a Horton/Clarkson LTIR cap-magic play...it's not. We got this guy to play 3rd or 4th line centre for us, or maybe 13th forward in the playoffs. Great veteran pick-up and creative way to do it. Low risk, high reward.
Foligno - Was he the best playoff-type performer that changed teams this week? I think so, and we got him. Yes, we paid to get him...the 1st seems to be the price for this category of player...you could argue that Palmeiri might be better right now (didn't want to come here) and Savard seems a rung below. Nice work.
Noesen - Can't decide if that was a SJ cap dump or taxi-squad usefulness for us.
Rittich - I loved this deal. Acquiring him means we can keep Andersen on the LTIR and therefore could add the other pieces we did, it also means we can keep Andersen there to get healthy for the playoffs (should we need him), it also means we can rest Campbell more down the stretch and get/keep him healthy for the playoffs. We also now have a legitimate number 3 goalie for the playoffs...this is a need every once in a while. Rittich coming from Canada and avoiding quarantine is also a bonus. I think he is playing for us tomorrow night. Oh yeah, he has a higher save percentage this year than Carey Price.
Hutton - Better than the other 5/6/7 based on the price and the fit. I wanted Oleksiak (didn't move), Kulikov (higher price) or Gudbranson (we did better) for this need. I like Hutton and maybe he even re-signs as depth next year if we lose Dermott in the expansion draft and feel we have the need.
...also to be considered is that we moved Barabanov and give him a shot at NHL ice-time. Same thing we did with Lehtonen. Players notice this sort of classy move and remember it when deciding where to sign as UFA.
We gave up a lot of draft picks. We have a young team, that drafted a lot of players last year and our window is now. Nice work Dubas!Nash - He gets lost in this as I think some people think this is a Horton/Clarkson LTIR cap-magic play...it's not. We got this guy to play 3rd or 4th line centre for us, or maybe 13th forward in the playoffs. Great veteran pick-up and creative way to do it. Low risk, high reward.
Foligno - Was he the best playoff-type performer that changed teams this week? I think so, and we got him. Yes, we paid to get him...the 1st seems to be the price for this category of player...you could argue that Palmeiri might be better right now (didn't want to come here) and Savard seems a rung below. Nice work.
Noesen - Can't decide if that was a SJ cap dump or taxi-squad usefulness for us.
Rittich - I loved this deal. Acquiring him means we can keep Andersen on the LTIR and therefore could add the other pieces we did, it also means we can keep Andersen there to get healthy for the playoffs (should we need him), it also means we can rest Campbell more down the stretch and get/keep him healthy for the playoffs. We also now have a legitimate number 3 goalie for the playoffs...this is a need every once in a while. Rittich coming from Canada and avoiding quarantine is also a bonus. I think he is playing for us tomorrow night. Oh yeah, he has a higher save percentage this year than Carey Price.
Hutton - Better than the other 5/6/7 based on the price and the fit. I wanted Oleksiak (didn't move), Kulikov (higher price) or Gudbranson (we did better) for this need. I like Hutton and maybe he even re-signs as depth next year if we lose Dermott in the expansion draft and feel we have the need.
...also to be considered is that we moved Barabanov and give him a shot at NHL ice-time. Same thing we did with Lehtonen. Players notice this sort of classy move and remember it when deciding where to sign as UFA.
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I think once we added Foligno the other North Division teams just sort of gave up.
CabanaBoy5
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A-
He checked all the boxes within the confines of the salary cap and we didn't lose any of our roster players or best prospects. That is not an easy task. I had heard we might lose Robertson, Sandin, Lily or Amirov, so he did well in keeping our best prospects.
He checked all the boxes within the confines of the salary cap and we didn't lose any of our roster players or best prospects. That is not an easy task. I had heard we might lose Robertson, Sandin, Lily or Amirov, so he did well in keeping our best prospects.
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A+
He went for it
That’s all you can really ask of him. It’s up to the players and coaches now.
He went for it
That’s all you can really ask of him. It’s up to the players and coaches now.
Teeder Keon
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Statsman1
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A+....
Cannot say he overpaid for Foligno when he wouldn’t have gotten him for any less. Got some D and a great backup to Jack. What else could we ask for?
Just win, baby!
Cannot say he overpaid for Foligno when he wouldn’t have gotten him for any less. Got some D and a great backup to Jack. What else could we ask for?
Just win, baby!
Teeder Keon
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