LeBrun: Teams calling Seattle ahead of the deadline about expansion protection for acquired players

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[2022 Stanley Cup]

Which teams do you think are going to make a trade to influence Seattle into taking a player? I guess the leafs trade their 1st in 2021 for the guaranteed selection of Alex Kerfoot.

 

[Michael HOMERUNing]

Which teams do you think are going to make a trade to influence Seattle into taking a player? I guess the leafs trade their 1st in 2021 for the guaranteed selection of Alex Kerfoot.

wtf!! that would be unwise

 

[2022 Stanley Cup]

wtf!! that would be unwise

Losing Holl isn't an option, losing dermott is unwise, and Seattle has all of the leverage. I want those 2 protected and it's likely going to cost a 1st. Hopefully less but I'm being realistic about it.

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

wtf!! that would be unwise

Agreed but according to that interview Francis is asking for the moon (1st + in exchange for taking a cap dump).

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Which teams do you think are going to make a trade to influence Seattle into taking a player? I guess the leafs trade their 1st in 2021 for the guaranteed selection of Alex Kerfoot.

I bet they don't

 

[Michael HOMERUNing]

Losing Holl isn't an option, losing dermott is unwise, and Seattle has all of the leverage. I want those 2 protected and it's likely going to cost a 1st. Hopefully less but I'm being realistic about it.

So protect both of them then

 

[2022 Stanley Cup]

I bet they don't

I hope they don't but they can't lose Holl or Dermott so they need to work something. This is just my guess.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Which teams do you think are going to make a trade to influence Seattle into taking a player? I guess the leafs trade their 1st in 2021 for the guaranteed selection of Alex Kerfoot.

I doubt that. Why would they trade Kerfoot? Why would they pay. If he is exposed, he is likely taken anyway. If they do trade Kerfoot, they can do it at the deadline.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Agreed but according to that interview Francis is asking for the moon (1st + in exchange for taking a cap dump).

Sure, I would too.

 

[2022 Stanley Cup]

So protect both of them then

So expose Hyman and pray that Seattle doesn't go for him? I know he is a UFA but still wouldn't take the risk. Plus you can't protect 5 dmen. You're protecting Rielly, Muzzin, Brodie over those 2 so one or both of them are going to be exposed depending on the format chosen.

 

[Michael HOMERUNing]

So expose Hyman and pray that Seattle doesn't go for him? I know he is a UFA but still wouldn't take the risk. Plus you can't protect 5 dmen. You're protecting Rielly, Muzzin, Brodie over those 2 so one or both of them are going to be exposed depending on the format chosen.

Hyman is not eligible as of right now

Also there is no guarantee that both Muzzin and Brodie are protected

 

[ESH]

Losing Holl isn't an option, losing dermott is unwise, and Seattle has all of the leverage. I want those 2 protected and it's likely going to cost a 1st. Hopefully less but I'm being realistic about it.

Dermott is their #6 defenseman right now, and they have Sandin and Liljegren knocking at the door. I think the Leafs can afford to lose him

 

[2022 Stanley Cup]

I doubt that. Why would they trade Kerfoot? Why would they pay. If he is exposed, he is likely taken anyway. If they do trade Kerfoot, they can do it at the deadline.

I value Dermott and Holl over Kerfoot, it would free up some cap space for us to resign players like Hyman and Dermott and acquire another goalie. Seattle has all leverage here, we need to pay more than we want to keep what we want.

 

[Northernhawk]

Oh so basically this is just about the Leafs calling Seattle about who they don't want to lose...

 

[2022 Stanley Cup]

Dermott is their #6 defenseman right now, and they have Sandin and Liljegren knocking at the door. I think the Leafs can afford to lose him

I'd 100x rather trade Rielly and Move Dermott beside Brodie. Dermott given the chance would likely excel and if he didn't then go with Sandin.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I'd be shocked if teams weren't talking to Seattle about options. It would be negligent if they didn't.

 

[Leaf Fans]

I value Dermott and Holl over Kerfoot, it would free up some cap space for us to resign players like Hyman and Dermott and acquire another goalie. Seattle has all leverage here, we need to pay more than we want to keep what we want.

Maybe. I would protect Holl if it came to those three. Seattle will get decent players from every team.

 

[2022 Stanley Cup]

Hyman is not eligible as of right now

Also there is no guarantee that both Muzzin and Brodie are protected

How is Hyman exempt? Also Yes I guarentee they will protect those 2 as well as Rielly.

 

[Tripod]

For sure could see Philly doing it. They want to trade for a Dman for their top 4 but know that the ED is a real issue if they do so.

So would make sense if they try and talk to Seattle BEFORE the trade, to try and get something "wink, wink" worked out where both sides are happy.

Fletch gonna Fletch

 

[2022 Stanley Cup]

Maybe. I would protect Holl if it came to those three. Seattle will get decent players from every team.

I'm just saying given the Leafs current build I'd rather they steal someone not from our blueline which finally looks like a good NHL defense. I would protect Holl > Dermott too

 

[Pinto]

Which teams do you think are going to make a trade to influence Seattle into taking a player? I guess the leafs trade their 1st in 2021 for the guaranteed selection of Alex Kerfoot.

Yeah, that’s not happening.

 

[Michael HOMERUNing]

How is Hyman exempt? Also Yes I guarentee they will protect those 2 as well as Rielly.

Hyman is a free agent at the end of the season. If Brodie and Muzzin are guaranteed to be protected that should tell you that the Leafs don't agree with your opinions on Holl and Dermott

 

[2022 Stanley Cup]

Yeah, that’s not happening.

If not a 1st, what do you pay a team to select the person you want then? Assuming that Leafs organization doesn't want to let go of their finally capable defense and their prospects.

 

[GoldiFox]

Haydn Fleury + 2021 3rd to take Jake Gardiner

Francis gets his own previous 1st round pick and a 3rd. Gardiner has 2 more years left at $4 million and played well this year before getting injured.

Francis could just take Haydn Fleury or Brady Skjei instead. But he would be missing out on a pick and Gardiner could net them an asset if they traded him at $2 million (50% retained).