Yeah, though I wouldn't rule out a trade at this point. One wonders if the Eichel situation is stalling some deals on the trade front as teams jockey to move assets -- I imagine it would necessitate 3 teams to get it done.

Bunting-AM34-Mitch
Ritchie-Snake-BillNy
Kerf-Kampfbereit-Kase (sorry, I couldn't resist but it kind of makes sense?!)
Engvall-Spezz-WayneTrain

Soup gonzo?!
- mjones242

I think the irony of Ritchie and Willie playing together will kill certain older hockey commentators

I'm at least 11 beer in, I think. 🤔

I more than likely don't have a (frank)ing clue what I'm talking about. 🤷🏻‍♂️
- joel878

Agreed

He makes double Engvall 🙄
- mr.sir

And you're surprised why?

He had 2x as many goals as engvall last year.

And you're surprised why?

He had 2x as many goals as engvall last year.
- burn

And you're surprised why?

He had 2x as many goals as engvall last year.
- burn

Just saying he didn’t give Kyle a SOO discount

2.5m is ok, but need to trade someone now
Probably King Alexander 😔

so many people love the image of Dubas being bent over
- Canada Cup

He's pretty (frank)ing cute.

Interesting.

Nick DeSouza
@NickDeSouza_

Annual cap hit of Zach Hyman in 2021-2022= 5.5M

Annual cap hit of Michael Bunting, David Kampf, Ondrej Kase, and Nick Ritchie in 2021-2022= 5.9M

I think the irony of Ritchie and Willie playing together will kill certain older hockey commentators
- Canada Cup

Oh, absolutely!

It's like, "look, dude-bros, we finally got your boy and he's playing with our boy. Can we be friends now?"

Interesting.

Nick DeSouza
@NickDeSouza_

Annual cap hit of Zach Hyman in 2021-2022= 5.5M

Annual cap hit of Michael Bunting, David Kampf, Ondrej Kase, and Nick Ritchie in 2021-2022= 5.9M
- justmike

Kampf is the only one I am unsure of

Interesting.

Nick DeSouza
@NickDeSouza_

Annual cap hit of Zach Hyman in 2021-2022= 5.5M

Annual cap hit of Michael Bunting, David Kampf, Ondrej Kase, and Nick Ritchie in 2021-2022= 5.9M
- justmike

People freaking out about replacing hyman.....

Ritchie was wanted by quite a few teams.
Couldn't expect a better deal than that...!

Just saying he didn’t give Kyle a SOO discount

2.5m is ok, but need to trade someone now
Probably King Alexander 😔
- mr.sir

I’m fine with trading kerfoot he is getting paid to much for someone who doesn’t have a defined role on the team.

leafs get some playmaking ability with kase and some toughness with ritchie.

I’m fine with trading kerfoot he is getting paid to much for someone who doesn’t have a defined role on the team.
- bryant

Best playoff performer last year
Nylander 2nd

leafs get some playmaking ability with kase and some toughness with ritchie.
- twiztedmike

Hopefully Kase has recovered from concussion issues

Ritchie was wanted by quite a few teams.
Couldn't expect a better deal than that...!
- 21peter

A Boston fan said he wasn't qualified because he would have got 3 million in arbitration, and that's what he was expected to sign for in FA.

He may have taken a bit of a discount in order for a better opportunity.

Interesting.

Nick DeSouza
@NickDeSouza_

Annual cap hit of Zach Hyman in 2021-2022= 5.5M

Annual cap hit of Michael Bunting, David Kampf, Ondrej Kase, and Nick Ritchie in 2021-2022= 5.9M
- justmike

I’d take those 4 over Hyman all day long

And yes, let’s hope Kassadee stays healthy. 🤞🏻

Kampf is the only one I am unsure of
- mr.sir

Should be a good 4c.

Good on faceoffs and kills penalties a lot.

dubas did pretty good with bargain hunting

What if… Ritchie doesn’t want to sign with the Leafs?
- Steven_Seagull

Lol.

ritchie does look like he may have a bit of a hot dog problem like kessel

A Boston fan said he wasn't qualified because he would have got 3 million in arbitration, and that's what he was expected to sign for in FA.

He may have taken a bit of a discount in order for a better opportunity.
- Leafs43

But he didn't give the soo discount they said?

I’m fine with trading kerfoot he is getting paid to much for someone who doesn’t have a defined role on the team.
- bryant

Use the assets from a Kerfoot trade to trade for Rakell. Rakell has 30g potential and has a defined role.

Oh, absolutely!

It's like, "look, dude-bros, we finally got your boy and he's playing with our boy. Can we be friends now?"
- mjones242

So he either puts Ritchie or Bunting up top, he’s got a real checking 3rd line, he has Holl holding the defence together and a credible goalie partner for Jack.

Now it’s up to his core to live up to his trust and their paycheques. Their top players in the league. If they play like it this could be a very good team.

A Boston fan said he wasn't qualified because he would have got 3 million in arbitration, and that's what he was expected to sign for in FA.

He may have taken a bit of a discount in order to play for a true contender.
- Leafs43

*fixed to make y'all have a sweet morning