Copp-Soderberg-Fast would make a hell of a third line

and drastically improve our PK
- homiedclown

Agreed. I also believe Copp could center the 3rd line with Kahun being on the wing with Fast.

Friggin A ! Pach is Back !

Michael Pachla: As vultures circle the Leafs, Sabres should throw offer sheet into the mix
- Michael Pachla

Some additional details on Ilya Mikheyev that back him being a good addition (not at $4M, but in a trade with the Leafs at a lower salary, perhaps in a deal that would include Kerfoot, his most common line mate, as well?):

- Averaged almost 2 minutes per game of penalty kill time (while the Leafs were 21st overall on the penalty kill compared to the Sabres at 30th, at least it means he was trusted to contribute on the PK)

- He had 2 empty net goals, which means he was trusted on the ice with a lead at the end of a game

- Even Strength Goals per 60 rank = 187 out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (6 EV goals)
- Even Strength Primary Assists per 60 rank = 39th out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (8 primary assists)
- Even Strength Secondary Assists per 60 rank = 11th out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (7 secondary assists)
- Even Strength Total Points per 60 rank = 40th out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (21 total points)

I wouldn't go the offer sheet route, but I wonder if the Leafs would be interested in a 2 for 1 swap, such as Mikheyev and Kerfoot for an RHD, as that would trim salary for them (say Mikheyev at $3M and Kerfoot is at $3.5M for the next 3 seasons) and fill a need with them losing both Ceci and Barrie who are both RHD's?

Looking at the per 60 rates for Kerfoot, Johnsson, and Kapanen, I would try and trade for Mikheyev only if the Leafs are looking to shed his potential upcoming salary.

Some additional details on Ilya Mikheyev that back him being a good addition (not at $4M, but in a trade with the Leafs at a lower salary, perhaps in a deal that would include Kerfoot, his most common line mate, as well?):

- Averaged almost 2 minutes per game of penalty kill time (while the Leafs were 21st overall on the penalty kill compared to the Sabres at 30th, at least it means he was trusted to contribute on the PK)

- He had 2 empty net goals, which means he was trusted on the ice with a lead at the end of a game

- Even Strength Goals per 60 rank = 187 out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (6 EV goals)
- Even Strength Primary Assists per 60 rank = 39th out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (8 primary assists)
- Even Strength Secondary Assists per 60 rank = 11th out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (7 secondary assists)
- Even Strength Total Points per 60 rank = 40th out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (21 total points)

I wouldn't go the offer sheet route, but I wonder if the Leafs would be interested in a 2 for 1 swap, such as Mikheyev and Kerfoot for an RHD, as that would trim salary for them (say Mikheyev at $3M and Kerfoot is at $3.5M for the next 3 seasons) and fill a need with them losing both Ceci and Barrie who are both RHD's?

Looking at the per 60 rates for Kerfoot, Johnsson, and Kapanen, I would try and trade for Mikheyev only if the Leafs are looking to shed his potential upcoming salary.
- kingcong39

Hey Kong with as much analytics you study, maybe you should throw your hat in for are Blogger.

Strome isn't gonna get 6m. He's had a rough playoffs. Probably looking at 4m to 4.5m.
- RawDog

I f we could could get strome for 4.5 for 5 years everyone here would call that the biggest robbery

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Copp is much more than a 4th liner. He's a top quality 3rd liner.

Larsson doesn't want to come back...?
- kingcong39

I dont see it

Gotta think of what his next contract will be, or are you doing that move for 1yr because he is a UFA.
- Buff36

RNH im thinking 7m or 8

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- GilPerreault11

Deserved

Hey Kong with as much analytics you study, maybe you should throw your hat in for are Blogger.
- Buff36

I would love to as I have a writing background, but I just don't have the time to invest due to my job that would allow me to produce the proper, consistent, quality content that everyone deserves.

If we traded for RNH he have to be signed 7 years 8m

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- GilPerreault11

Nice job! Now lock down the bean and find Adams some help.

i'd move risto + to EDM for RNH, i want a skilled center first...
- hehateme

How about no The Oilers need forward depth before anything else.

Deserved
- gerbe75pts

Yup good move. Now extend beane

I would love to as I have a writing background, but I just don't have the time to invest due to my job that would allow me to produce the proper, consistent, quality content that everyone deserves.
- kingcong39

Well keep up with the numbers for us old guys, it helps.

How about no The Oilers need forward depth before anything else.
- MaximumBone

we can package in about 4 larrys for forward depth

Yup good move. Now extend beane
- Sabretooth9

They make a very good tandem, I would expect to hear something soon.

Some additional details on Ilya Mikheyev that back him being a good addition (not at $4M, but in a trade with the Leafs at a lower salary, perhaps in a deal that would include Kerfoot, his most common line mate, as well?):

- Averaged almost 2 minutes per game of penalty kill time (while the Leafs were 21st overall on the penalty kill compared to the Sabres at 30th, at least it means he was trusted to contribute on the PK)

- He had 2 empty net goals, which means he was trusted on the ice with a lead at the end of a game

- Even Strength Goals per 60 rank = 187 out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (6 EV goals)
- Even Strength Primary Assists per 60 rank = 39th out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (8 primary assists)
- Even Strength Secondary Assists per 60 rank = 11th out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (7 secondary assists)
- Even Strength Total Points per 60 rank = 40th out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (21 total points)

I wouldn't go the offer sheet route, but I wonder if the Leafs would be interested in a 2 for 1 swap, such as Mikheyev and Kerfoot for an RHD, as that would trim salary for them (say Mikheyev at $3M and Kerfoot is at $3.5M for the next 3 seasons) and fill a need with them losing both Ceci and Barrie who are both RHD's?

Looking at the per 60 rates for Kerfoot, Johnsson, and Kapanen, I would try and trade for Mikheyev only if the Leafs are looking to shed his potential upcoming salary.
- kingcong39

Nice post sir.

Mike while I don't agree with most of your political takes, I am really excited to have you back blogging for the Sabres!

Keep up the nice work!
- sgk56

Thx. Just helping out as a volunteer stopgap

Deeply respect your hockey takes and writing, Mike. Best blogger on the site, imo. Glad you're back.
- SoCalPucks

Thank you

Deserved
- gerbe75pts

6 years ? Yikes.

Some additional details on Ilya Mikheyev that back him being a good addition (not at $4M, but in a trade with the Leafs at a lower salary, perhaps in a deal that would include Kerfoot, his most common line mate, as well?):

- Averaged almost 2 minutes per game of penalty kill time (while the Leafs were 21st overall on the penalty kill compared to the Sabres at 30th, at least it means he was trusted to contribute on the PK)

- He had 2 empty net goals, which means he was trusted on the ice with a lead at the end of a game

- Even Strength Goals per 60 rank = 187 out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (6 EV goals)
- Even Strength Primary Assists per 60 rank = 39th out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (8 primary assists)
- Even Strength Secondary Assists per 60 rank = 11th out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (7 secondary assists)
- Even Strength Total Points per 60 rank = 40th out of 375 players who had at least 400 minutes (21 total points)

I wouldn't go the offer sheet route, but I wonder if the Leafs would be interested in a 2 for 1 swap, such as Mikheyev and Kerfoot for an RHD, as that would trim salary for them (say Mikheyev at $3M and Kerfoot is at $3.5M for the next 3 seasons) and fill a need with them losing both Ceci and Barrie who are both RHD's?

Looking at the per 60 rates for Kerfoot, Johnsson, and Kapanen, I would try and trade for Mikheyev only if the Leafs are looking to shed his potential upcoming salary.
- kingcong39

Good stuff, kong...however, if he can become a 15-20 goal/40-45 point, mid-six two-way winger, $4.125m would be very reasonable, imo

6 years ? Yikes.
- Pegullaville

Whats wrong with that ?

6 years ? Yikes.
- Pegullaville

Not really yikes. I'd pay the man for simply enticing players to actually want to be here. It's been a spell since then.

Whats wrong with that ?
- gerbe75pts

I don't follow Flacco for his Bills takes.