I was just saying, nobody on here has any idea what the Leafs will do. They make it sound like we are not competent enough to clear room for JT. If we have a chance to get him, room will be made, even if that means packaging some young talent.
Is Doughty avalible?The Leafs have no issues scoring goals ,so I dont understand why they would be hard chasing a guy like JT instead of a guy like Doughty
Nobody knows what the Leafs are thinking, but seeking to acquire a #1 center at a premium price when they've got two great centers already seems a stretch.
But I guess not. More fun to take offense.
More than likely ,after this season...He did say he wants to win,and TBH LA is starting to look very average...He is going to get paid no matter where he goesIs Doughty avalible?
The Leafs have no issues scoring goals ,so I dont understand why they would be hard chasing a guy like JT instead of a guy like Doughty
So your saying the leafs don't have a desire to get JT? The prospect of having Tavares Matthews and Kadri down the middle is drool worthy. The leafs can still get JT and fix the D
I wouldn't want to pass up on Tavares for a maybe 1 year down the road because I think L.A. resigns him.More than likely ,after this season...He did say he wants to win,and TBH LA is starting to look very average...He is going to get paid no matter where he goes
How did this possibly turn into a JT to the leafs thread?
Meh ,But couldnt the leafs already do this with getting extra forwards???Finding a stud defender to go along with Rielly should be a priority no??AM and JT down the middle would be lethal
Yes the D needs help, but that will come in time with drafting and creative contracts/cap management/drafting/trades with pieces being moved out as well.
How did this possibly turn into a JT to the leafs thread?
Maybe they can? (Don't immediately see how, but whatever.) But if you think their top priority should be JT and their second should be D, I guess we just have to agree to disagree. I mean, if I were TOR, finding whatever way I could to deal for OEL and sign him long term would easily be job #1.
You are right, the D is more pressing.
A player like JT is just worth trying for, they just don't become free often.
I would agree if a top D man was avalible but it sounds like OEL will resign in Arizona,I fully expect Doughty to sign in L.A. and I can't see Karlsson going to Toronto. So with that said I would do everything to sign JT and bet on Dermott and Liljegren emerging as top 4 D men moving forwardMaybe they can? (Don't immediately see how, but whatever.) But if you think their top priority should be JT and their second should be D, I guess we just have to agree to disagree. I mean, if I were TOR, finding whatever way I could to deal for OEL and sign him long term would easily be job #1.
Meh ,But couldnt the leafs already do this with getting extra forwards???Finding a stud defender to go along with Rielly should be a priority no??
Maybe they do sign him,but I wouldnt even as tempting as it would be ...Having cap to affect change where the team really needs it ,should be the goal...They need one more top end defender,just to stabilise that second pairingI wouldn't want to pass up on Tavares for a maybe 1 year down the road because I think L.A. resigns him.
Again, if STL doesn't blow Toronto out of the water with their offer, there's something seriously wrong in STL.
Yeah, I think the Blues go hard on him for sure
And same for San Jose.
Toronto could be a fit dont get me wrong,but i just cant see it....The Leafs are already one of the highest scoring teams in the league..With some fresh talent coming up,to replace some of the vets that should be leaving...Them trying to shoehorn another higher priced forward,just doesnt seem to fit
TBH the Leafs could do nothing and they will be improved next season...Their kids are still growingVery valid points
TBH the Leafs could do nothing and they will be improved next season...Their kids are still growing