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Dubas

Dubas
- senstroll

Dubas is too young and not even close to ready. Chayka is doing a good job.

Winsix (page 5) and others might want to reread their opinion on Zaitsev of last year.
from one extreme to the other
http://www.hockeybuzz.com...read.php?thread_id=143953

i will ask the question a different way

would you trade Zeitsev 1 for 1 for any of these players?

Owen Tippett
Tyson Jost
Mikko Rantanen
Nick Ritchie
Valeri Nichushkin
Slater Koekkoek
Jonas Brodin
Dylan McIlrath
Magnus Paajarvi
Cody Hodgson

Dubas
- senstroll

Oooh Jeopardy!!!

Who do leafs fans potential overate?

Winsix (page 5) and others might want to reread their opinion on Zaitsev of last year.
from one extreme to the other
http://www.hockeybuzz.com...read.php?thread_id=143953
- MaximusAurelius

I think the leafs need someone like Buff....or actually BUFF!
Leafs need more grit....not to fight but just some players who finish hits and will make people pay for every inch of the ice (who have skill as well)...didnt seem like most leafs did that.

The new GM needs to get 2-3 better dmen.


Saw Infinity war last night. Not bad. Not a huge marvel fan....but it was good.

i will ask the question a different way

would you trade Zeitsev 1 for 1 for any of these players?

Owen Tippett
Tyson Jost
Mikko Rantanen
Nick Ritchie
Valeri Nichushkin
Slater Koekkoek
Jonas Brodin
Dylan McIlrath
Magnus Paajarvi
Cody Hodgson
- senstroll

I would.. Yes, for Tippett, Jost, Rantanen, Brodin and maybe Nick Ritchie. The rest can spend some quality time with HOHO's hat.

i will ask the question a different way

would you trade Zeitsev 1 for 1 for any of these players?

Owen Tippett
Tyson Jost
Mikko Rantanen
Nick Ritchie
Valeri Nichushkin
Slater Koekkoek
Jonas Brodin
Dylan McIlrath
Magnus Paajarvi
Cody Hodgson
- senstroll

In a milisecond

I think the leafs need someone like Buff....or actually BUFF!
Leafs need more grit....not to fight but just some players who finish hits and will make people pay for every inch of the ice (who have skill as well)...didnt seem like most leafs did that.

The new GM needs to get 2-3 better dmen.


Saw Infinity war last night. Not bad. Not a huge marvel fan....but it was good.
- Fakepartofme

Leafs need to get Buff and Josi and Poile and sign JT and target a low paid underachieving winger like Benn.

All realistic propositions, I assure you.

Winsix (page 5) and others might want to reread their opinion on Zaitsev of last year.
from one extreme to the other
http://www.hockeybuzz.com...read.php?thread_id=143953
- MaximusAurelius

I stand by my comments from then on page one.

"7 years? Geez.

Might regret it in 3 if he doesn't improve"

Winsix (page 5) and others might want to reread their opinion on Zaitsev of last year.
from one extreme to the other
http://www.hockeybuzz.com...read.php?thread_id=143953
- MaximusAurelius

this is great

here was my input. Still holds up

7 yeers
- senstroll

At least we know when the Leafs sign 7+ year deals they always work out well
- senstroll

I stand by my comments from then on page one.

"7 years? Geez.

Might regret it in 3 if he doesn't improve"
- Fakepartofme

yup, there were some concerns over the contract length.
but the Average Annual Salary was considered as 'great deal' by virtually all.

I would.. Yes, for Tippett, Jost, Rantanen, Brodin and maybe Nick Ritchie. The rest can spend some quality time with HOHO's hat.
- PatC80

thats just it. maybe 50% chance of getting a better player. and really only 1 legit no doubt yes (Rantanen)

a #10 pick is not as valuable as most think. its a gamble

I stand by my comments from then on page one.

"7 years? Geez.

Might regret it in 3 if he doesn't improve"
- Fakepartofme

I had a pretty good one on page 7 that I think still rings true today:

I think the Leafs should trade away some players that they think they could probably go without going forward, in exchange for a player or players that they think will improve the team.

Leafs need to get Buff and Josi and Poile and sign JT and target a low paid underachieving winger like Benn.

All realistic propositions, I assure you.
- TheMussel

Lets stick to reality.
One top 4, better options at 5 and 6.
Or move Gardiner for a different top 4 D..sign a top 4 d...replace a 5/6.

JT wont be a leafs IMO...I could see Vegas throwing boatloads of cash at him.

I had a pretty good one on page 7 that I think still rings true today:
- TheMussel

pure genius!

I love that all you guys were UG then and hate him now...

Lets stick to reality.
One top 4, better options at 5 and 6.
Or move Gardiner for a different top 4 D..sign a top 4 d...replace a 5/6.

JT wont be a leafs IMO...I could see Vegas throwing boatloads of cash at him.
- Fakepartofme

I don't think JT will be a leaf either. There's other teams where it makes way more sense, not the least of which is the Island.

I don't know how the Leafs get their top 4 guy at this point. I'll likely not like the deal when it comes around, whatever the trade is. Just loving our young forwards right now.

thats just it. maybe 50% chance of getting a better player. and really only 1 legit no doubt yes (Rantanen)

a #10 pick is not as valuable as most think. its a gamble
- senstroll

I agree with that, but this year it is expected to be a deep draft...
In some years, the 10th overall might amount to nothing.. For the past 5-7 years, the 10th overall pick has been looking better. Owen Tippet has the potential to be a good pick, only time will tell.

i will ask the question a different way

would you trade Zeitsev 1 for 1 for any of these players?

Owen Tippett
Tyson Jost
Mikko Rantanen
Nick Ritchie
Valeri Nichushkin
Slater Koekkoek
Jonas Brodin
Dylan McIlrath
Magnus Paajarvi
Cody Hodgson
- senstroll

Yes to the bolded.

I also posted this in the Z thread.

senstroll for Leafs GM?

your point is still valid though. He is 25 and not doing great against tougher comps.. I really doubt he gets better towards 30
- senstroll

You can use plus minus, Corsi, your eyes and a host of other things... and I come to the conclusion that he struggles against tougher matchups

the dollar value is fine... I just dont get the 7 years for a 3/4 D
- senstroll

Winsix (page 5) and others might want to reread their opinion on Zaitsev of last year.
from one extreme to the other
http://www.hockeybuzz.com...read.php?thread_id=143953
- MaximusAurelius

I am loving this.

Edit:

It's not that bad of a contract.... but comitting 7 years to a player you've seen play one season in the NHL is a little risky.

Still, he's already an important part of a defensive corps that needs all the help it can get.
- Scabeh

I ain't looking too foolish there.

Yes to the bolded.
- Scabeh

Nichushkin sucks.