Speculation: TOR possibly "kicking tires" on Khaira

[ottomaddox]

Could this be?

How could this be?

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[ottomaddox]

 

[ManofSteel55]

Could this be?

How could this be?

Khaira is one of those guys who is an NHL player but isn't good enough for his qualifying offer. Someone is going to sign him for cheap as a free agent and really like the versatility and penalty killing that he brings. But he is a one million dollar guy right know, max.

 

[Cor]

Mike in Buffalo not exactly a source

 

[BKarchitect]

Khaira’s a PK king but his 5v5 advanced metrics are consistently some of the worst of any NHL level player year in year out. Offensive black hole does not properly describe the negative xGF and possession metrics he attains.

Anything much above the league minimum for a guy this much of a specialist and this bad at even strength is overpayment.

 

[Suntouchable13]

On our team he could play on the top 2 lines. Thanks Dubas.

 

[Magic Man]

Khaira - Spezza - Simmonds

I would very much enjoy that line. Toronto does need some muscle.

 

[A1LeafNation]

This isn't a source. This is like me or you saying what if they do this or that...

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Forsure they should.. alot of teams will want him. He's pretty effective on bottom 6 and will be very cheap

 

[ottomaddox]

This isn't a source. This is like me or you saying what if they do this or that...

Where is there a mention of a source?

Speculation is free for all people. I will however credit the O.S. (original speculator).

 

[dubplatepressure]

Khaira - Spezza - Simmonds

I would very much enjoy that line. Toronto does need some muscle.

Almost unplayable 5v5 if we get the post-injury Simmonds.

 

[Leaf Fans]

On our team he could play on the top 2 lines. Thanks Dubas.

That would be up to the coach and him earning time there. The only thing Dubas will have done in your imaginary situation is sign him.

 

[Suntouchable13]

That would be up to the coach and him earning time there. The only thing Dubas will have done in your imaginary situation is sign him.

Thanks for leaving us capped out where we have crap other than the 4 amigos.

 

[Sting]

I mean at this point, wouldn't Toronto be in on ANY player willing to take a near league minimum contract?

 

[TheGreatOne11]

One of these days we need to stop kicking tires and figure out how to start the car.

 

[Leaf Fans]

Thanks for leaving us capped out where we have crap other than the 4 amigos.

What? If Khaira is allowed to become a free agent and Dubas signed him and he earned a place on the top six, that would be a good thing.

 

[Drew311]

Khaira - Spezza - Simmonds

I would very much enjoy that line. Toronto does need some muscle.

I would hate for that to happen to Spezza.

 

[AvatarAang]

Dubas making up for trading Kadri?

What does Kadri have anything to do with signing a 4th line UFA? Or were you unable to think of a smarter way to insult Dubas?

 

[jrs]

Everyone is going to Toronto

 

[BruinLVGA]

No surprise there. They kick tires on everyone.

When a tire hears a door knock, it's wary that the Leafs are there.

 

[Smif]

Khaira - Spezza - Simmonds

I would very much enjoy that line. Toronto does need some muscle.

Spezza and Simmonds need someone with wheels with them and defensive minded.

 

[Magic Man]

Spezza and Simmonds need someone with wheels with them and defensive minded.

I'm pretty sure that describes Khaira. He can move well for a big man, like Engvall. He is a defensive minded forward, specializing on the PK that can pop in 20 points from the 4th line without PP time. While, being the primary enforcer and team hit leader. I think he fills the role we need filled well.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

On our team he could play on the top 2 lines. Thanks Dubas.

No he couldn't

 

[Koolboss]

What does Kadri have anything to do with signing a 4th line UFA? Or were you unable to think of a smarter way to insult Dubas?

Thought so, there is more the that comment than you brain can process. We will leave it a that.

 

[Amadeus]

He's not an insider. He's just speculating based on rumors of prior interest.