With the Leafs headed for another 9th place finish... if Duchene is available, they definitely need to be in the talks and they can include this years 1st in them.
- twiztedmike

Nah, include 2019's instead

With the Leafs headed for another 9th place finish... if Duchene is available, they definitely need to be in the talks and they can include this years 1st in them.
- twiztedmike

This post is disgusting and I have reported you

And then the AVS win the lottery with the Leafs pick.
- LeafMan

Word... we better make 8th then and knock out the Habs 1st round

Duchene is a better player than what you can hope to draft in the 4-20 range anyways

Word... we better make 8th then and knock out the Habs 1st round
- twiztedmike

But seriously.
If the leafs want a quality rebuild....do what they can to get Duchene without this years first.

Signing Stamkos as a UFA > trading assets for Duchene

Unless we keep any picks and Bozak or Dion are in the deal for Duchene or both

Signing Stamkos as a UFA > trading assets for Duchene

Unless we keep any picks and Bozak or Dion are in the deal for Duchene or both
- senstroll

Pretty certain the avs would want one of the Leafs top 2 prospects, is it worth it then?

If you can get him for a JVR plus something else, fine.

Pretty certain the avs would want one of the Leafs top 2 prospects, is it worth it then?
- LeafMan

Pretty certain the avs would want one of the Leafs top 2 prospects, is it worth it then?

If you can get him for a JVR plus something else, fine.
- LeafMan

Definitely not worth Rielly / Nylander / Marner

Anything else... perhaps

Signing Stamkos as a UFA > trading assets for Duchene

Unless we keep any picks and Bozak or Dion are in the deal for Duchene or both
- senstroll

Depending on the picks.
I'd trade Kadri and some mid round picks or prospect
Or Gardiner, brown and a pick. Not sure that would get you Duchene...but something along those lines

But seriously.
If the leafs want a quality rebuild....do what they can to get Duchene without this years first.
- Fakepartofme

oh ffs.. no!

just build true and proper.. for once... PLEASE

no more (frank)ing short cuts.. its never worked.. and it wont work moving forward either

Someone doesn't want to see that pic on the Leafs threads and I will honour that request.
- LeafMan

thank you, could do without seeing that pic for the 10000th time

Pretty certain the avs would want one of the Leafs top 2 prospects, is it worth it then?

If you can get him for a JVR plus something else, fine.
- LeafMan

If one of the leading scorers for past three four year can be trade without including a top two prospect from the other team coming back...mr "saviour" should be able to get it done without include Marner or Nylander.

but who knows.

With the Leafs headed for another 9th place finish... if Duchene is available, they definitely need to be in the talks and they can include this years 1st in them.
- twiztedmike

Draft Debrincat!!!!

Draft Debrincat!!!!
- Feeling Glucky?

100% would if available

He'll probably still grow a bit

oh ffs.. no!

just build true and proper.. for once... PLEASE

no more (frank)ing short cuts.. its never worked.. and it wont work moving forward either
- Dozzer

Is signing Stamkos a short cut?

If one of the leading scorers for past three four year can be trade without including a top two prospect from the other team coming back...mr "saviour" should be able to get it done without include Marner or Nylander.

but who knows.
- Fakepartofme

True but... he doesn't carry a long contract with term and a big 8.1m cap hit. That is a substantial amount to move as in the case with Kessel.

True but... he doesn't carry a long contract with term and a big 8.1m cap hit. That is a substantial amount to move as in the case with Kessel.
- LeafMan

But he will.

Signing Stamkos as a UFA > trading assets for Duchene

Unless we keep any picks and Bozak or Dion are in the deal for Duchene or both
- senstroll

Sign Stamkos.
Trade for Duchene.
Play Nylander and Marner on the 3rd line.

True but... he doesn't carry a long contract with term and a big 8.1m cap hit. That is a substantial amount to move as in the case with Kessel.
- LeafMan

I think Duchene has 2 years left at 6 mil?

But he will.
- the_eye

3 more years at 6m remaining I think. (after this year)

Pretty certain the avs would want one of the Leafs top 2 prospects, is it worth it then?

If you can get him for a JVR plus something else, fine.
- LeafMan

For Matt Duchene?

My Lord, when did this guy get so overrated? He's not even a 1st line centre.

Is signing Stamkos a short cut?
- Feeling Glucky?

anyone who thinks that player makes it to free agency is (frank)ing nutbar

if the bolts cant sign him.. they move him.. the team trading for him wont give up the return the bolts want without a sign and trade in place

and please.. for once.. dont be (frank)ing leaf fans.. there are other teams other than toronto stamkos would be more than happy to play for.

oh ffs.. no!

just build true and proper.. for once... PLEASE

no more (frank)ing short cuts.. its never worked.. and it wont work moving forward either
- Dozzer

Yes because getting a 24 year old stud will ruin our build?
It never worked in the past, because the right moves were never made.
Saying it wont work moving forward is complete BS.

Also, there is no "true and proper" way to build....take your time with your prospects, but every GM in every league knows you have to jump on opportunities if they are made available.

Again if it doesnt cost the farm.....heck even use the pens first.
It is well worth it.

For Matt Duchene?

My Lord, when did this guy get so overrated? He's not even a 1st line centre.
- walshyleafsfan

I said they would ask for it or want it, never said to give it, lol.

3 more years at 6m remaining I think. (after this year)
- LeafMan

Pretty big cap hit for a 20 goal scorer