Here's the reality, in terms of helping the rebuild:

Making the playoffs this year >>>>>>>>>>>>>> adding a second 2nd rounder to our farm system from this draft class

Froese just opened up a roster spot, nothing more nothing less.

a second...maybe a bit steep but whatever, we have a ton of A grade prospects ripening in those next 2 years.
- Lucas.Neilson

i suspect froese departure means Smith is a perm AHLer..

Absolutely.


Though I'd want it to be protected, or at least conditional on a resign.
- lumlums

nope..

take it or leave it.

a 1st for Shats..

would you do it?
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Only if we work out a deal with him first.

You missed the "B'YL" joke, eh?
- As_I_See_It

That I did !!

Its a conditional 2nd.

Here's the reality, in terms of helping the rebuild:

Making the playoffs this year >>>>>>>>>>>>>> adding a second 2nd rounder to our farm system from this draft class
- mcleafs

remember when making the playoffs did wonders for the jets??

me neither..

i suspect froese departure means Smith is a perm AHLer..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

I'm so sorry..
but Smith needs 1 more game in order to meet expansion draft criteria..

Absolutely.


Though I'd want it to be protected, or at least conditional on a resign.
- lumlums

The way the lottery system works now, I would never want to trade an unprotected first rounder. Could end up just missing the playoffs and picking 1st overall

but you cant have too many Yegor Korshkov's

Its a conditional 2nd.
- mykokes

Probably only a second if we resign him

I'm so sorry..
but Smith needs 1 more game in order to meet expansion draft criteria..
- MaximusAurelius

will likely squeeze in there

I'm so sorry..
but Smith needs 1 more game in order to meet expansion draft criteria..
- MaximusAurelius

make him a 13th forward... idk..

who gives a (frank)

This tells me one of Kadri/Bozak is gone by Wednesday but the leafs want the kids to have incentive to continue to push this year. Nylander is the long term replacement at center.

a 1st for Shats..

would you do it?
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Nope haven't we learned how trading first round picks can back fire. Obviously were not a bottom 5-8 team anymore. But sign him in the off season .

Liverpool vs Leicester
- lumlums

phew, thought I was missing a hockey game some where.

he's turning 26yrs old in 2 weeks
- Symba007

I hope he finds a nice restaurant in Syracuse to celebrate his birthday.

but you cant have too many Yegor Korshkov's
- drexel

Leafs won't miss that pick.

The way the lottery system works now, I would never want to trade an unprotected first rounder. Could end up just missing the playoffs and end up picking 1st overall
- PlatosRepucklic

yeah well... the probability geniuses would probably argue its worth it..

this draft is weak anyways..

Weak draft, i think thats why you are seeing higher picks go.
- CoHo_to_B-Lo

They're all weak drafts by the time they get to the 2nd round.

Has to be another move coming. Lou clearly has a plan here. Surprised but have to wonder on Bozak now.

This tells me one of Kadri/Bozak is gone by Wednesday but the leafs want the kids to have incentive to continue to push this year. Nylander is the long term replacement at center.
- B-Wforever

Why?

Has to be another move coming. Lou clearly has a plan here. Surprised but have to wonder on Bozak now.
- Roadrunner75

It's gotta be Bozak. I can't see them trading Kadri.

This tells me one of Kadri/Bozak is gone by Wednesday but the leafs want the kids to have incentive to continue to push this year. Nylander is the long term replacement at center.
- B-Wforever

I doubt its Kadri unless its a huge move. I can see Bozak on the way out in a package, for some help on defense?

Hanzal got a 1st and two 2nd rounders...which..yea..lol

The 2nd round pick? Not the end of the world... especially if Boyle resigns... As far as Froese? Who gives a (frank)...