Confirmed with Link: TOR sign RD Zach Bogosian [1 year, 1M]

[LeafsNation75]

Earlier today I asked if Dubas would think about signing him.

I asked this on the previous thread and it did not get a response, so I will ask it one more time.

What does anyone think about Zach Bogosian for the Leafs defense? I read a rumor that he was interested in possibly interested in signing with Toronto last season before he signed with Tampa Bay or is he someone Dubas should not even consider?

 

[SeaOfBlue]

What do we have now?

Rielly - Brodie
Muzzin - Holl
Lehtonen - Bogo

Deal Dermott? I dont like the Dermott for Bogo trade off personally unless there is a trade lineup with a decent return. If Dermott is another "soft deal" like AJ this is a meh move to me IMO.

Dermott would get a lot more in return. Cheaper, far more upside, and is a defenseman. We could be moving Holl, but that would be weird given he has a lot of value himself.

Dubas is playing some real 4D-Chess right now...

 

[Judas Tavares]

What do the anti glasses ppl think of this?

 

[gabeliscious]

Interesting.

Rielly. Brodie
Muzzin. Holl
Dermott. Bogosian
Lehtonen

At least we have 6 nhl defenseman. Been a while since we could boast that. Would love to upgrade holl if possible.

 

[stickty111]

I think this means no Weegar (or anyone good) but that's fine, I think the defense is pretty set now

I wouldn't say that. There is no way Dubas envisions him being a bottom pairing staple. As a 7th, he's perfect.
At least people can stop saying he wants soft players. When he said he wanted toughness, he meant it.

 

[Cor]

Rielly, Muzzin, Brodie, Holl, Lehtonen, Dermott, Sandin, Liljegren, Bogosian, Marincin, Rosen

#Depth

 

[RoadWarrior]

probably means no Weegar. We shall see. Would have to move Dermott or Holl to bring in another D.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Would rather send Mikheyev packing than lose Dermott right now. Would hate to lose a promising (if inconsistent) defenseman for an older one who's time is well passed. Maybe Kerfoot is soon on the move?

 

[BertCorbeau]

Also I guess we should expect another move? How do we fit Dermott and Mikheyev under the cap?

Yep, more is coming.

Dominoes are falling quickly.

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

Rielly - Brodie
Muzzin - Dermott
Lehtonen - Bogosian
Sandin

Holl on the move

 

[Schenn]

I like the idea of Bogo on the bottom pairing. Although things are not quite adding up. Wondering if a trade is coming.

 

[The Podium]

Dermott would get a lot more in return. Cheaper, far more upside, and is a defenseman. We could be moving Holl, but that would be weird given he has a lot of value himself.

Dubas is playing some real 4D-Chess right now...

Would have to be a solid deal to get me excited. Think a 1st or 1st valued prospect

 

[MarMarSab3]

Would like to see Dermott and Holl out Weegar in

Reilly Weegar
Muzzin Brodie
Lehtonen Bogosian
Rosen

Sandin and Liljegren in the wings waiting

 

[Buds17]

Fast and furious with the moves now. Guess this shouldn't be too surprising considering the interest from this past season. Still, the team now either has a solid option for the #7 slot (or a rotation), or... I'd hope against a trade though because depth comes in handy in the event injuries unfortunately strike more than expected. Decent move anyhow to add depth to a position in need of just that.

 

[TimeZone]

Interesting.

Rielly. Brodie
Muzzin. Holl
Dermott. Bogosian
Lehtonen

At least we have 6 nhl defenseman. Been a while since we could boast that. Would love to upgrade holl if possible.

Boy you must really project Lehtonen to be a massive failure if you have Bogosian over him in the lineup.

Let's hope you're very, very wrong.

 

[Morgs]

I was wrong.

See I can admit it guys.

(I do think he's probably the 10th best defenseman on this team).

 

[Cor]

 

[Eternal Leaf]

Good depth and he's one tough cookie.

 

[LeafChief]

Trading Andersen and bringing in a cheaper goalie clears up a lot of the cap issues. Not saying I want it to happen nor do I have any idea of who it could be, but it seems to be the easiest way to save cap space.

Unless they're moving Kerfoot and have someone like Haula lined up for under 3 million.

 

[The Podium]

Would like to see Dermott and Holl out Weegar in

Reilly Weegar
Muzzin Brodie
Lehtonen Bogosian
Rosen

Sandin and Liljegren in the wings waiting

Would be pretty happy with that

 

[Cleetus]

What do the anti glasses ppl think of this?

I like this!

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Would have to be a solid deal to get me excited. Think a 1st or 1st valued prospect

Definitely.

Holl could obviously be had for less, but 2 mill for a guy like him is still pretty valuable.

 

[CertifiedGoat]

Oh well. Another learning year for the front office.

A tough depth defenseman is not going to make this team tougher. Dubas and his front office will use another year to learn that these players need to be significant spots to really make a difference.

 

[BigBlu]

He'll play lots.

Sandi and Lily get 1 more AHL year

 

[cupcrazyman]

I like this as a 3rd pairing guy with support for Sandin/Lehtonen.

Now we can make one of the young dmen an nhl regular & move out some spare parts.