Eklund Rumor: Toronto and Montreal in on Vanek

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

So we got nothing else to talk about so I'm posting this. Eklund has Toronto and Montreal in on Vanek while Detroit is out according to Eklund which means he will be in Detroit in a week .

Montreal does need scoring but where would he play in Toronto?

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[A1LeafNation]

Lol it's eklund, so we are not in on them.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Lol it's eklund, so we are not in on them.

Oh I know there is just nothing else to talk about

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

How does he base his rumours, anyways? Does he actually overhear the GMs talking on their phones?

 

[kihei]

Like we have too many speed demons? We want to get slower?

 

[pezcore]

Eklund linking a free agent to the two biggest markets in the NHL?...never seen before

Toronto doesnt need him. We might have some interest but where would he fit? We already have Gallagher, Shaw and Hemsky on the RW with Drouin as an option as well..even Galchenyuk played some games on the RW last season.

We need a top 2 center...enough with the wingers

 

[BlueBaron]

How does he base his rumours, anyways? Does he actually overhear the GMs talking on their phones?

One thing is clear, he does not know what anyone's Cap situation is. We can't even resign Brown until the day before the season starts. It is literally impossible for us to sign Vanek for more than 400k. If he is willing to play for us at 400k I would take a chance on him.

 

[LaymanX]

Wouldn't go a penny over $399k

 

[The Examiner]

How does he base his rumours, anyways? Does he actually overhear the GMs talking on their phones?

Dart board.

 

[xxreact9]

Report: Leafs in on every single player that doesn't fit their only position of need, defense. This has been going on for over 15 years and its the sole reason why the franchise is the laughing stock of the league.

Icing Marincin/Marchyenko in the top-6 for the playoffs was a garbage move by management, you need 7 NHL defenseman for a playoff run and they didn't have that quantity, Marleau cap hit was a garbage signing at the incorrect position again.

Even with a "can't screw up" core, the management group is screwing up a lot.

Here's to another fantastic chance to win the cup (with insane production on ELC contracts) pissed down the tube because of a blatant failure to address the only position of need. JVR, Bozak, Leo or some combination of them will be lost for free, and 2 fantastic opportunities will have been pissed down the drain due to incompetence.

Sorry leaf fans. Maybe next year.

 

[A Loyal Dog]

No way Bergevin goes back to Vanek.

 

[hockeyheadlines]

At least, if Eklund proposed a center or LHD...

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Can't see the Leafs having much interest... Montreal could likely use him though

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

At least, if Eklund proposed a center or LHD...

Just a lucky green spot on the dartboard.

 

[Tatar Shots]

Weird. I wonder how Detroit is going to fit Vanek in?

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Weird. I wonder how Detroit is going to fit Vanek in?

Beats me.

 

[MajorLeaf]

Sweet that means the Leafs won't be signing Vanek. Thanks for confirming Eklund!

 

[Brock Radunske]

Vanek would need a 30 second head start to get down the ice at the same time as the young Leafs.
0% chance he's signed

 

[Brock Radunske]

Report: Leafs in on every single player that doesn't fit their only position of need, defense. This has been going on for over 15 years and its the sole reason why the franchise is the laughing stock of the league.

Icing Marincin/Marchyenko in the top-6 for the playoffs was a garbage move by management, you need 7 NHL defenseman for a playoff run and they didn't have that quantity, Marleau cap hit was a garbage signing at the incorrect position again.

Even with a "can't screw up" core, the management group is screwing up a lot.

Here's to another fantastic chance to win the cup (with insane production on ELC contracts) pissed down the tube because of a blatant failure to address the only position of need. JVR, Bozak, Leo or some combination of them will be lost for free, and 2 fantastic opportunities will have been pissed down the drain due to incompetence.

Sorry leaf fans. Maybe next year.

You're way too into this. Dial it back, kid.

 

[Morgs]

He'd basically be a worse JVR. Great on the PP, and needs to be sheltered 5v5 to be effective.

I mean, obvious issue is we have $1M~ to sign Brown (which is obviously not going to happen). This would make some sense if hes making about 1M, and JVR is traded.

 

[Brock Radunske]

He'd basically be a worse JVR. Great on the PP, and needs to be sheltered 5v5 to be effective.

I mean, obvious issue is we have $1M~ to sign Brown (which is obviously not going to happen). This would make some sense if hes making about 1M, and JVR is traded.

JVR can skate like the wind and keep with with plays. Vanek's skating is laboured at best.

 

[TootooTrain]

But...why?

Top 9 wing positions for the leafs: Marleau, Nylander, Jvr, Marner, Komarov, Brown....

His content went from potential clickbait to legit head-scratchers.

 

[Morgs]

JVR can skate like the wind and keep with with plays. Vanek's skating is laboured at best.

I'm aware, and i know they play nothing alike. I only compared them because they're both good/great on the PP, but have to be sheltered 5v5 to be legitimately effective.

 

[beowulf]

Toronto has so many forwards and Vanek does not play center so no help for the Habs...so ya like most any of his rumors it's all bull.

 

[Morgs]

But...why?

Top 9 wing positions for the leafs: Marleau, Nylander, Jvr, Marner, Komarov, Brown....

His content went from potential clickbait to legit head-scratchers.

Don't forget Kapanen, Rychel, Hyman who all have an opportunity to be in the Top-9.