He's got a good contract.
Would be good to keep. But people have to realize, if we sign stammer, we have needs elsewhere. Who would bring back more? Bozak or Kadri?
- Fakepartofme

they didnt sign kadri to a cap friendly 6 year deal so they could keep bozak

the fact he was locked up at the same time as rielly pretty much shows that the leafs intend on moving forward with him

i do honestly believe if Bozak didnt get hurt last year he would be gone by now

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- TheMussel

nylander will be on the wing this year... he only was give the C duties due to lack of options last year
- Dozzer

Yup.
I think you'll see him on wing for a while.
It was obvious they feel more comfortable with him on wing as they would shuffle him over to wing during pressure situations on the marlies run.

they didnt sign kadri to a cap friendly 6 year deal so they could keep bozak

the fact he was locked up at the same time as rielly pretty much shows that the leafs intend on moving forward with him

i do honestly believe if Bozak didnt get hurt last year he would be gone by now
- Dozzer

so sensible... therefore it can't be true in LeafLand.

Never said that

Just possibilities if we have 3 better C's but thanks for playing
- Garnie

i think the chances are 0.0% ...I am not even sure why its brought up at all

Yup.
I think you'll see him on wing for a while.
It was obvious they feel more comfortable with him on wing as they would shuffle him over to wing during pressure situations on the marlies run.
- Fakepartofme

yup... grooming him for both C and wing

he will be one of those guys that, depending on the roster, will be shifted to wherever is necessary (my belief anyways)

so sensible... therefore it can't be true in LeafLand.
- BorjeFan4Ever

the team is rebuilding and bozak is 30

he will be well into his declining years by the time the leafs are actually competitive

i think the chances are 0.0% ...I am not even sure why its brought up at all
- senstroll

It's in the blog - and nothing is ever zero

they didnt sign kadri to a cap friendly 6 year deal so they could keep bozak

the fact he was locked up at the same time as rielly pretty much shows that the leafs intend on moving forward with him

i do honestly believe if Bozak didnt get hurt last year he would be gone by now
- Dozzer

Possibly yes. One would think.
However, Stammer changes that. If they get him.
If they do get him, I could see both being eventually moved long term. 3rd line centers are not hard to find.
Sign Stammer, maybe move Bozak now (or keep him I guess), then move Kadri once Matthews is more comfortable and they need to fill a gap or shift money around in a year or two.
So many options.
but Kadri brings back a better return no doubt, however, he has a great cap hit as well. Just maybe not so great as 3rd liner in a few years. Who knows.

Have they shown the full jersey with the new logo yet or is Matthews going to do it next week

It's in the blog - and nothing is ever zero
- Garnie

ah..I dont read them

Possibly yes. One would think.
However, Stammer changes that. If they get him.
If they do get him, I could see both being eventually moved long term. 3rd line centers are not hard to find.
Sign Stammer, maybe move Bozak now (or keep him I guess), then move Kadri once Matthews is more comfortable and they need to fill a gap or shift money around in a year or two.
So many options.
but Kadri brings back a better return no doubt.
- Fakepartofme

oh i agree on the return part

but like i mentioned earlier the league is shifting to more of a top 9 meant for scoring and a checking line as the 4th line

look at the cup champs this year.. kessel anchored a 3rd line scoring threat

He's got a good contract.
Would be good to keep. But people have to realize, if we sign stammer, we have needs elsewhere. Who would bring back more? Bozak or Kadri?
- Fakepartofme

I say keep Kadri, but at the same time it's difficult because then you have to account for what comes back the other way. If the Leafs were able to package Kadri + for a top pairing defensman, I'd say keep Bozak and trade Kadri to address that need.

oh i agree on the return part

but like i mentioned earlier the league is shifting to more of a top 9 meant for scoring and a checking line as the 4th line

look at the cup champs this year.. kessel anchored a 3rd line scoring threat
- Dozzer

Yes that is one example.
However, he was initially only placed on the line, cause he wasnt gelling with either of the first two lines. Not really by design at the time.

yup... grooming him for both C and wing

he will be one of those guys that, depending on the roster, will be shifted to wherever is necessary (my belief anyways)
- Dozzer

Always good to have players like this, if nothing else but to take a faceoff if a centre is ejected from the circle.

I say keep Kadri, but at the same time it's difficult because then you have to account for what comes back the other way. If the Leafs were able to package Kadri + for a top pairing defensman, I'd say keep Bozak and trade Kadri to address that need.
- RickJames77

I agree.
The harsh reality for leaf fans (if they sign stammer) will be that some players and prospects who are liked could be moved to fill other needs.

- AdamFrench

I say keep Kadri, but at the same time it's difficult because then you have to account for what comes back the other way. If the Leafs were able to package Kadri + for a top pairing defensman, I'd say keep Bozak and trade Kadri to address that need.
- RickJames77

Jesus. I can only imagine the fun on here if we trade Kadri away and he ends up winning a cup elsewhere.

Not next year i don't think either - but if Matthews is the real deal and Kadri can bring back a good return - you have to think they may go for it - unless they think Nylanders a bust I guess.
- Garnie

How about the option to switch Kadri to the wing? He has a great cap hit for what he brings...

You move Kadri to the wing. Players will go down with injuries. That's why we got Holland for a 2nd rnd pick.
- zazzle

Kadri doesn't work on the wing. Why put the better player on he wing?

How about the option to switch Kadri to the wing? He has a great cap hit for what he brings...
- PhilMcCracken

To me this doesn't make sense. I would move Nylander to the wing before Kadri. Assuming the Leafs sign Stamkos (1C), then have Kadri (2c), and Matthews (3C).

That's some sweet center depth. Wait are we talking about that Leafs

Jesus. I can only imagine the fun on here if we trade Kadri away and he ends up winning a cup elsewhere.
- walshyleafsfan

Meh.
As long as we get a good return and he wasnt run out of town. Why would people care?

JVR is not getting moved. he is the only non rookie top 6 winger the leafs have
- Dozzer

Leafs might try and sign an RFA (Schwartz) or UFA to replace him after trading him for help on D.

How about the option to switch Kadri to the wing? He has a great cap hit for what he brings...
- PhilMcCracken

He hasnt worked on the wing yet....not to say he cant.
So far he's been better at center.

and here I though the Leafs signing Kadri to a 6 year deal might kill the trade stuff
- senstroll

Too logical.