Confirmed with Link: [TOR/NYI] Matt Martin for Eamon McAdam

[saltming]

As I always suggest, my recommendation is to read all of my posts thoroughly. There's a lot of good stuff in there and you will likely learn a thing or two.

I've stated several times that getting rid of the contract is good for us. I just don't think it's a major win for Dubas because the market for Martin was created by a bonus situation with multiple suitors. We came away with a contract instead of a pick. I would personally rather the pick, or a player with a better track record.

That said, its Matt Martin, so it's not like I'm over here saying Dubas is garbage for getting a nothing return for an asset that was apparently in demand.

This is one of those situations where I think if Dave Nonis made this same deal people would be critical at the return, but because some people on here think Where's Waldo walks on water is OMG Duuuubassss.

I mean to give you an example of my point, a guy on here was PMing me about how great Dubas was for getting Tavares. As though he was a key factor in JT coming here.

I'm really hopeful Dubas is this stud GM. I just want to see him earn that rep before we start spray painting it on the bridge by The Bank.

Half the deal is that Nonis would have kept and maybe extended Martin. Dubas sees the game differently and is steering the leafs that way. That's why many are happy with this move; it shows the direction the leafs is going.

 

[The Man with a Plan]

Its possible. But to me that wouldn't quantify high demand. But that's definitely up for debate.

To be fair, at this time of year the media is going to jump on anything and make it more then it is.

Compared to the players who have had 0 teams interested a couple of teams offering deals seems like a lot of interest don't you think so

Besides looking at MM's reaction he is happy as can be and a good GM always takes care of the guys who gave it their all and toed the team line.

Now he gets to go home and be the bodyguard/designated driver for Barzal.

 

[sxvnert]

emergency depth

Leafs have plenty of emergency depth on the farm especially on the wing and the 13th spot can be used as a carrot.

 

[-DeMo-]

If Dubas could have gotten something better for Martin, but gave him away to Lou as a favor in light of stealing Tavares, that wouldn't bother me one bit.

I would say it wasn't a favor to Lou but a favor to Martin, no doubt Martin probably wanted to go back to NYI

 

[Trapper]

Leafs have plenty of emergency depth on the farm especially on the wing and the 13th spot can be used as a carrot.

That’s right with Jooris/Cracknell.
So if Leivo doesn’t cut it, trade him. Don’t leave him as the 13th forward. Jooris can be that.

 

[thewave]

Half the deal is that Nonis would have kept and maybe extended Martin. Dubas sees the game differently and is steering the leafs that way. That's why many are happy with this move; it shows the direction the leafs is going.

Nonis Burke and Wilson were f***ing basket cases. They started to build a truculent team and then a run and gun team and then switched it for Carlyle. It was a shitshow. I would have made a better team then that without even thinking about it more than 48 work hours. It was unreal what they screwed up.

 

[Leafs at Knight]

McAdam can do nothing. Like, literally never play a game for the Marlies, and this is a good trade.

And that's not a (direct) slight at Matt Martin; that's a statement of (i) the cap situation in 18/19 and 19/20 and (ii) the depth of wingers the organization currently has, and the fact that Martin would have been nothing more than a sunk cost, cap eater over the next two seasons.

I marvel at the thought process of some of you.

It's CyNick what do you expect lol

 

[Budsfan]

Kaskisuo will be in the AHL

Sparks/Pickard....Marlies?
Andersen/McElhinney.....Leafs?

Unless a trade for Sparks or Pickrd is in the works?

Leafs trade Matt Martin to Islanders for Eamon McAdam

Leafs trade Matt Martin to Islanders for Eamon McAdam - Sportsnet.ca

The Leafs now have six goalies signed for next season (Frederik Andersen, Curtis McElhinney, Calvin Pickard, Garret Sparks, and Kasimir Kaskisuo are the others).
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on July 27 that the team was taking calls on its AHL championship netminding duo of Sparks and Pickard.

 

[Mr Hockey]

I dont think the original plan was to keep Martin for the entire 4 years ... If Babs wanted him, he would be still here. I dont think this has anything to do with Dubas other than making the deal.

Lou had the deal structured for an easy move when it was time.

 

[member 262271]

Excellent move by Dubas. Good luck Martin!

 

[Cor]

Sparks/Pickard....Marlies?
Andersen/McElhinney.....Leafs?

Unless a trade for Sparks or Pickrd is in the works?

Leafs trade Matt Martin to Islanders for Eamon McAdam

Leafs trade Matt Martin to Islanders for Eamon McAdam - Sportsnet.ca

The Leafs now have six goalies signed for next season (Frederik Andersen, Curtis McElhinney, Calvin Pickard, Garret Sparks, and Kasimir Kaskisuo are the others).
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on July 27 that the team was taking calls on its AHL championship netminding duo of Sparks and Pickard.

One of Pickard or Sparks will almost certainly be dealt

 

[Gallagbi]

I'm not trying to spin anything. The people giving unwarranted praise to Dubas are spinning.

Worth noting many said he wouldn't be tradeable this late in to the contract when it was signed.

 

[Mr Hockey]

Worth noting many said he wouldn't be tradeable this late in to the contract when it was signed.

yep, tantrums were thrown over this signing by some who claim to be, you know...

 

[kk87]

Pros: just got a rough contract off the books with no retention and without relinquishing any other assets

Cons: Mitch’s player morale in chel just plummeted

 

[Wendelstache]

Eamon should change his last name to Targaryen.

 

[TMLeafer]

One of Pickard or Sparks will almost certainly be dealt

And probably to Long Island too.

 

[Cor]

And probably to Long Island too.

They don’t need a goalie assuming they sign Lehner. They have Griess as well.

CAR, DAL, EDM, CGY, MIN are all teams likely inquiring about Sparks or Pickard

 

[IBeL34f]

Pros: just got a rough contract off the books with no retention and without relinquishing any other assets

Cons: Mitch’s player morale in chel just plummeted

You think playing with John Tavares can get him game-ready?

 

[Nithoniniel]

Nice. Getting rid of that contract without having to give something up was all I hoped for.

 

[Cor]

Pros: just got a rough contract off the books with no retention and without relinquishing any other assets

Cons: Mitch’s player morale in chel just plummeted

Patrick Marleau took over the role of Mitch Marner’s guardian last year

 

[member 147413]

One of Pickard or Sparks will almost certainly be dealt

Teams will be looking at them as a last resort. Once Lehner signs somewhere there’s not much left and teams should show a little more interest in them. They need to be sold at the right time of free agency.

 

[Zizzzzy]

Is Lou a Leaf Sleeper Agent? WTH is even going on here....

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

Worth noting many said he wouldn't be tradeable this late in to the contract when it was signed.

People really overreact to how bad they think a contract is. It's pretty crazy that people assumed a 2.5 million deal was a boat anchor we'd never escape.

 

[SportsJunkie]

I get the deal...clear cap space bound to happen. Can't have it all but I really liked Martin but the cap it was to much...

We are extremely soft right now outside of Kadri who plays like he is double his size.

I trust Dubas to find some key 4th line tough guys hopefully

 

[Boutette]

You'd carry 3 goalies and have one in the press box every night?

Is that a problem? Any more than carrying 2 forwards? Andersson needs to play a little less. McElhinny is old. We need to know if Sparks is any good at a NHL level. Andersson plays 60 games. The other two split. We get to test out Sparks. If he's doing the job, McElhinny can go at some point.