Confirmed Trade: [TOR/FLA] Denis Malgin for Mason Marchment

[RomanianLeafs]

I have a feeling we will do 2 3 trades today and one big for a D​

 

[indigobuffalo]

Ok but why Toronto? you made the team you are in direct competition with better, even if only slightly they are better today than Yesterday

As a very basic example, look at what a positional sacrifice is in chess. Sometimes a long term edge is worth giving up a short term advantage if the opponent won’t be able to properly take advantage.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

I'm confused why people think this sets up a KK deal? Kappy is a top 6 forward, why would they trade for a fringe NHLer to replace him?

I would guess that its because Kappy has mostly been 3rd line for us this season and he actually does carry value (despite what HF says) so he would be a major piece to dangle for a positional upgrade on the backend.

Just a guess though, no idea if this has anythign to do with that.

 

[Cotton]

Slight upgrade for TO but nothing significant at all.

Like McKegg for Hyman.

 

[Metal God]

Dubas is a genius.... in his own mind. Fire Dubas already. I'd rather have JFJ back.

 

[Finnish your Czech]

My mistake

No worries man, everyone makes a mistake. I read your posts often and you generally have well reasoned takes.

 

[Tripod]

What is odd...is that Florida has so many Dmen 2 have been playing forward.....and they go and trade a NHL forward for a AHL forward.

 

[danielpalfredsson]

But surely they could have moved him out of the division for something equal to or greater than marchment?

That's not logical. If someone was offering something greater than Marchment, why would they trade him to Toronto?

Right now, Malgin is a skilled tweener. Florida probably did not want to lose two forwards in a week. Toronto probably was the only team offering them a waiver exempt forward for Malgin.

If they don't think Malgin is an every day NHLer, then there is no real consequence to trading him to Toronto.

 

[thethirdhockeyman91]

Bizarre Florida would do something with potential to assist the team ahead of them in the standings.

based off prior moves, particularly the Bobrovsky signing, I think it's safe to say Dale Tallon's IQ is very low.

 

[the_fan]

They got the wrong Malgin, shoulda gone after the Malkin with a K

 

[GrumpyKelly]

What is odd...is that Florida has so many Dmen 2 have been playing forward.....and they go and trade a NHL forward for a AHL forward.

Says a lot about Malgin when he got beaten to a roster spot by two D-men

 

[Sticksandsun]

Leafs get even softer and easier to play against, awesome

What is odd...is that Florida has so many Dmen 2 have been playing forward.....and they go and trade a NHL forward for a AHL forward.

Malgin isn't an NHL player either. Says a lot that he's scratched for defence turned forward every day

 

[Sticksandsun]

based off prior moves, particularly the Bobrovsky signing, I think it's safe to say Dale Tallon's IQ is very low.

Malgin is just bad

 

[Rob Brown]

Leafs get even softer and easier to play against, awesome

Marchment has played four games with the Leafs this year. It's not like he was really making them any tougher (or better) this year because he isn't even an everyday player.

 

[Flyer lurker]

Johnnson announced out 6 months so I guess Malgin getting full time shot.

 

[Tripod]

Says a lot about Malgin when he got beaten to a roster spot by two D-men

Sometimes it's about fit. For the Leafs, it is a deal that only has upside. It's a smart deal by Dubas and I have had n issue criticizing him in the past.

 

[sparxx87]

Malgin can look really good until he gets banged up and then he fades away.

So he’ll fit nicely with Toronto!

...only question is, hows his Corsi?

In a vacuum this isn’t even bad. Marchment isn’t very good, but Malgin is one of the last players the Leafs need right now.

 

[Toronto makebeleifs]

Malgin is better than marchment, but this doesn't move the needle much in terms of forward needs. Very meh deal all around.

 

[SoundAndFury]

Ok but why Toronto? you made the team you are in direct competition with better, even if only slightly they are better today than Yesterday

Nobody else offered anything of any value, probably. At the end of the day, you need to do what makes your team better first and worry about other teams later.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

Sometimes it's about fit. For the Leafs, it is a deal that only has upside. It's a smart deal by Dubas and I have had n issue criticizing him in the past.

It's a good trade value wise but it doesn't move the needle.

 

[bme44]

I commend Toronto and Florida still being willing to trade with each other as the fight for a playoff spot. Put improving you organization first

 

[GrumpyKelly]

So he’ll fit nicely with Toronto!

...only question is, hows his Corsi?

In a vacuum this isn’t even bad. Marchment isn’t very good, but Malgin is one of the last players the Leafs need right now.

Probably solid analytics, he likes to hang on to the puck. Until he loses it at least.

 

[Del Preston]

The Evdenis Malgin?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Nobody else offered anything of any value, probably. At the end of the day, you need to do what makes your team better first and worry about other teams later.

But this didn't make them better they got worse Marchment is an AHL guy

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Changes of sceneries... I know people love to rag on TO's every move, but IMO swapping disappointing players is something that more GMs should do. No risk situations that could turn into a positive deal