Dubas may not care about McCabe's cost certainty. Or, for that matter, Meier's really status. Dubas doesn't have a contract past the post season. That being said, I'd rather Meier out of the 2 if we could only get one.
I have a schizophrenic daughter and I want a night dedicated to schizophrenia awareness. I want jerseys, sticks, picks, the ice painted and all the media coverage that only the LGB get. My daughter's illness is not a lifestyle choice, and if you want to see marginalization and stigma come and take a walk with her. Sid Sex- sierro can shove off with his Marxist bloody rant…I wanna sue him for a million dollars for pretending to be for all!!
Last year Dubas proved that just bringing in more depth by not trading any roster players doesn't work. They need to improve the on-ice roster. There are three guys who they should trade: Kerfoot, Hol, and Engvall. None have been playing with enough heart or playing well enough. All three are on expiring contracts, as well. Time to make the smart moves.
I think the two players that would make the biggest impact to the leafs would be if they could make a package deal with 2 firsts and some prospects(And maybe Sandin and Robertson) for Crouse and Chychrun. If the leafs can put together a big enough package to get Arizona to retain some salary they could really go all in for the next few years, And we know the Leafs and Arizona have been trade partners for the past few seasons.
I can't see the leafs aquiring Meier in a trade. What Meier for Nylander? No way man. Nylander will score 40 this season and his game has improved . Nylander also seems to have the ability to score clutch. I would not like that move at all. The leafs probably will tweak bottom six abit. Maybe add some depth on d. No big massive deals. There's nobody really available I think that would be an x factor.
Definitely would like a guy like Meier. Love the physicality and goal scoring. He would also push for pp1 time or bolster pp2 A LOT. Also the fact he is an RFA, where you can flip him is a no brainer to me. Also idk if Knies would be on the team but I think Knies could learn a lot by practicing with him. McCabe, I do like the thought but seems like more of an off-season move to me. Replace Holl and have Timmins be your 7th d assuming Muzzin is still out.
if we could sign Meier for 8 years at 8 mil per i'd consider keeping him and maybe trading Nylander to the Islanders for Dobson who currently has only 2 goals less than the entire Leafs D because i think Willy might want more than that
Meier 50% retained for Hirvonen,Voit,Robertson and 1st round picks for 2024 and 2025…then send Nylander,Kerfoot and Niemela to Isles for Dobson & Beauvillier….bring Holmberg back up to play center or see what the cost is for either Domi from Hawks or McBain from Yotes
Either they go all the way this year or it's over more or less because Auston won't resign, neither will Nylander. Leafs cannot afford to keep them. So if they do trade, better trade for long term and not just for a run at the cup.
You should talk about Gudas or schenn. It was reported that Dubas was watching Florida and Montreal play. I believe he was watching gudas. Also Tampa wanted to trade for Schenn and the leafs have an opportunity to interfere
I am a Leaf fan.Leaf Fans are delusional ,why not goto the Leafs store and grab Cale Makar and Victor Hedman on defense and Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl and see how these guys work out
I really like Meier if they could land him for a reasonable cost. McCabe, that injury history just makes me cringe. I would prefer to try to keep Holl, or replace Holl with someone with a better health history than McCabe.
Iām glad you kinda touched on the current D depth chart. Iām of the opinion that Holl is the #6 guy and therefore we should be looking for an upgrade on the right side, like Schenn. But Holl has had a decent run lately and maybe youād rather have him in the playoff lineup than Sandin (my #5). Iād love to know what the advanced stats say. McCabe looks like a good option who can play both sides. Does he play much on the PK?
Think the Leafs should wait & not trade now. No team is likely to beat the Bruins in early playoff rounds this spring. Leafs best hope is just win one round against Tampa these playoffs. So why not reload the Leafs in 2023 this summer – maybe even by trading Matthews for Bedard. Why not?
Holl is very inconsistent, he has a stretch of good games than a stretch of god awful games where you want to pull your hair out. I hope they trade him
Fire Dubas for incompetence and failure Year after year. Team has done nothing for last 5 years. Not able to get past round 1 playoffs failure so he should be fired no excuses whatsoever
It doesnt matter whom aquire maple leafs If they score not enough . They should score twice as much. But they dont. And as a result in the end, – Stanley Cup finals loose in 7 or even earlier.
The fact that Dubas hasnāt received an extension yet makes me a bit more hopeful that we could see him take some risk and acquire a Meier before trade deadline.
I think a Meier type player is imperative. McCabe would be a nice additive.
Meier type is imperative because we need to put pressure on our bottom 6 to produce, or at least have a productive 3rd line. Look at the makeup of Bruins bottom 6, multiple quality players with 20-30 pts. Meier would automatically slide Jarnkrok into that 3LW. Slide McMann to 4LW if youād like and automatically that 3rd line as an energy forechecking line who can put up some points. Feel bad for Simmonds because heās a standup guy but this isnāt the YMCA. Iād be fine with 4th line being a bruiser line of McMann/ZAR/Hunt.
Trade pieces I would part with include any 1st, 2nd and beyond in the next couple seasons, Kerfoot, Robertson and Holl. Kerfoot because Jarnkrok is a better version of the same type of player (small, speedy). Robertson because heās just not within this teams timeframe. Definitely want Holl traded while his stock is up because heās wildly inconsistent and not a high pressure game player. Iāve said this many times about him, his peaks are pretty good/decent but his lows are abysmal and it often shows in the playoffs. Much happier with defensive depth however so D is not the first priority. You can mask a struggling Holl in the playoffs this year if need be.
I dont see space on our roster for a defenseman addition. Maybe in the off season. We should definitely try to add a winger though. As much as I like Jarnkrok he should not be on a line with Marner.
Yeah, I want another fwd who can score, but would they crack the first pp unit? Who gets replaced off the core 4 with Reilly? I don't like 5 fwds. I just think the pk needs help. If we can improve off Kerfot and Holl that's the move. Muzzin on IR plus trading Kerfot and Holl that's 10mil in cap space at the deadline, add in salary retention and I feel the options are endless. My perfect deadline haul, a top 6 fwd who can score, shut down centre who kills penalties and a noticeable improvement off Holl. Trading Kerfot and Holl changes the pk. Maybe playoff time Matthews kills some penalties??
sure add another 10 figure guy to the line up… cant they roughly 12m for next year 19m if Muzzin doesnt return . 9ufa"s 2Rfa's yep sounds like a great idea
Dumbass Dubas said they dont want to rent players and this pretty much what he'd be except the leafs would be gouged at the draft for the leafs to get rid of him knowing the leafs cant keep him…
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Dubas may not care about McCabe's cost certainty. Or, for that matter, Meier's really status. Dubas doesn't have a contract past the post season. That being said, I'd rather Meier out of the 2 if we could only get one.
I have a schizophrenic daughter and I want a night dedicated to schizophrenia awareness. I want jerseys, sticks, picks, the ice painted and all the media coverage that only the LGB get. My daughter's illness is not a lifestyle choice, and if you want to see marginalization and stigma come and take a walk with her. Sid Sex- sierro can shove off with his Marxist bloody rant…I wanna sue him for a million dollars for pretending to be for all!!
D would be for depth…The Stanley Cup Playoffs is a battle of attrition, a war played every other night for two months
Weād be lucky to get a bag of pucks for justine holl
Last year Dubas proved that just bringing in more depth by not trading any roster players doesn't work. They need to improve the on-ice roster. There are three guys who they should trade: Kerfoot, Hol, and Engvall. None have been playing with enough heart or playing well enough. All three are on expiring contracts, as well. Time to make the smart moves.
I think the two players that would make the biggest impact to the leafs would be if they could make a package deal with 2 firsts and some prospects(And maybe Sandin and Robertson) for Crouse and Chychrun. If the leafs can put together a big enough package to get Arizona to retain some salary they could really go all in for the next few years, And we know the Leafs and Arizona have been trade partners for the past few seasons.
I can't see the leafs aquiring Meier in a trade. What Meier for Nylander? No way man. Nylander will score 40 this season and his game has improved . Nylander also seems to have the ability to score clutch. I would not like that move at all. The leafs probably will tweak bottom six abit. Maybe add some depth on d. No big massive deals. There's nobody really available I think that would be an x factor.
Definitely would like a guy like Meier. Love the physicality and goal scoring. He would also push for pp1 time or bolster pp2 A LOT. Also the fact he is an RFA, where you can flip him is a no brainer to me. Also idk if Knies would be on the team but I think Knies could learn a lot by practicing with him. McCabe, I do like the thought but seems like more of an off-season move to me. Replace Holl and have Timmins be your 7th d assuming Muzzin is still out.
if we could sign Meier for 8 years at 8 mil per i'd consider keeping him and maybe trading Nylander to the Islanders for Dobson who currently has only 2 goals less than the entire Leafs D because i think Willy might want more than that
Meier 50% retained for Hirvonen,Voit,Robertson and 1st round picks for 2024 and 2025…then send Nylander,Kerfoot and Niemela to Isles for Dobson & Beauvillier….bring Holmberg back up to play center or see what the cost is for either Domi from Hawks or McBain from Yotes
Meier would be my number one choice for a trade. He is fantastic
Trade Rielly
They need a top 4 winger, they have depth on the Blue line, The leafs lack scoring in playoffs
Either they go all the way this year or it's over more or less because Auston won't resign, neither will Nylander. Leafs cannot afford to keep them. So if they do trade, better trade for long term and not just for a run at the cup.
McCabe's an interesting one…paired with Domi. Chicago could be great trade partners.
What about josh anderson and Gudos. Or this as a plan b
You should talk about Gudas or schenn. It was reported that Dubas was watching Florida and Montreal play. I believe he was watching gudas. Also Tampa wanted to trade for Schenn and the leafs have an opportunity to interfere
I am a Leaf fan.Leaf Fans are delusional ,why not goto the Leafs store and grab Cale Makar and Victor Hedman on defense and Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl and see how these guys work out
I really like Meier if they could land him for a reasonable cost. McCabe, that injury history just makes me cringe. I would prefer to try to keep Holl, or replace Holl with someone with a better health history than McCabe.
Rangers are the front runners for Meir, both 2023 1st round picks, Othmann & Culle.
why do you shave your neck and leave hair up top. Looks weird.
Iām glad you kinda touched on the current D depth chart. Iām of the opinion that Holl is the #6 guy and therefore we should be looking for an upgrade on the right side, like Schenn. But Holl has had a decent run lately and maybe youād rather have him in the playoff lineup than Sandin (my #5). Iād love to know what the advanced stats say. McCabe looks like a good option who can play both sides. Does he play much on the PK?
Who would be the better option from Chicago.. McCabe or Murphy???
Consider sending Morgan Reilly to sharks for meirs and go after McCabe
Think the Leafs should wait & not trade now. No team is likely to beat the Bruins in early playoff rounds this spring. Leafs best hope is just win one round against Tampa these playoffs. So why not reload the Leafs in 2023 this summer – maybe even by trading Matthews for Bedard. Why not?
Holl is very inconsistent, he has a stretch of good games than a stretch of god awful games where you want to pull your hair out. I hope they trade him
$1.9 million in cap space won't give much of a case for a big acquisition.
Fire Dubas for incompetence and failure Year after year. Team has done nothing for last 5 years. Not able to get past round 1 playoffs failure so he should be fired no excuses whatsoever
Leafs need to trade for Timo
The problem with meier is he plays rw and we need a second line left wing
It doesnt matter whom aquire maple leafs If they score not enough . They should score twice as much. But they dont. And as a result in the end, – Stanley Cup finals loose in 7 or even earlier.
The fact that Dubas hasnāt received an extension yet makes me a bit more hopeful that we could see him take some risk and acquire a Meier before trade deadline.
I think a Meier type player is imperative. McCabe would be a nice additive.
Meier type is imperative because we need to put pressure on our bottom 6 to produce, or at least have a productive 3rd line. Look at the makeup of Bruins bottom 6, multiple quality players with 20-30 pts. Meier would automatically slide Jarnkrok into that 3LW. Slide McMann to 4LW if youād like and automatically that 3rd line as an energy forechecking line who can put up some points. Feel bad for Simmonds because heās a standup guy but this isnāt the YMCA. Iād be fine with 4th line being a bruiser line of McMann/ZAR/Hunt.
Trade pieces I would part with include any 1st, 2nd and beyond in the next couple seasons, Kerfoot, Robertson and Holl. Kerfoot because Jarnkrok is a better version of the same type of player (small, speedy). Robertson because heās just not within this teams timeframe. Definitely want Holl traded while his stock is up because heās wildly inconsistent and not a high pressure game player. Iāve said this many times about him, his peaks are pretty good/decent but his lows are abysmal and it often shows in the playoffs. Much happier with defensive depth however so D is not the first priority. You can mask a struggling Holl in the playoffs this year if need be.
The leafs have too many holes to fix in one deadline. My thought is they won't do much at the deadline like most of the league.
I dont see space on our roster for a defenseman addition. Maybe in the off season. We should definitely try to add a winger though. As much as I like Jarnkrok he should not be on a line with Marner.
DO NOT TRADE KNIES
Yeah, I want another fwd who can score, but would they crack the first pp unit? Who gets replaced off the core 4 with Reilly? I don't like 5 fwds. I just think the pk needs help. If we can improve off Kerfot and Holl that's the move. Muzzin on IR plus trading Kerfot and Holl that's 10mil in cap space at the deadline, add in salary retention and I feel the options are endless. My perfect deadline haul, a top 6 fwd who can score, shut down centre who kills penalties and a noticeable improvement off Holl. Trading Kerfot and Holl changes the pk. Maybe playoff time Matthews kills some penalties??
sure add another 10 figure guy to the line up… cant they roughly 12m for next year 19m if Muzzin doesnt return . 9ufa"s 2Rfa's yep sounds like a great idea
Dumbass Dubas said they dont want to rent players and this pretty much what he'd be except the leafs would be gouged at the draft for the leafs to get rid of him knowing the leafs cant keep him…
They can't run it back with kerfoot and Engvall in the bottom six.