Would Tarasenko for a year be a big upgrade on Willie for a year?
- Canada Cup

not anymore, he sucks big time as of about 18 hours ago

Kind of my point, if he’s moved for something else and they don’t win the cup the fanbase and media will blame that lol

Hence why I think it’s an off-season move or nothing.
- Dozzer

That would only make sense. Getting the prospect and pick, plus picking up another player to fill his spot would energize the fanbase. The Leafs have been devoid of top end draft picks, throughout the Dubas years. Amirov was a tragedy, but sending firsts for guys like Foligno and getting rid of bad contracts hasn't sat well with the fanbase.

not anymore, he sucks big time as of about 18 hours ago
- TheMussel

Matt Dumba is still out there. Clearing Willy's cap space would get you Dumba.

Matt Dumba is still out there. Clearing Willy's cap space would get you Dumba.
- PrinceLH

That would only make sense. Getting the prospect and pick, plus picking up another player to fill his spot would energize the fanbase. The Leafs have been devoid of top end draft picks, throughout the Dubas years. Amirov was a tragedy, but sending firsts for guys like Foligno and getting rid of bad contracts hasn't sat well with the fanbase.
- PrinceLH

Oh yeah I can see the logic completely.

It’s just not something I see happening at the deadline. If they make the choice to roll with him for the year they’ll stick to it.

But if they can move him, get some picks/prospects, and sign someone like Kane on the cheap ($4 mill or less), it would get them under the cap without having to only carry the starting lineup and ramp up their future a touch.

- TheMussel

Not an emoji guy but I agree with the sentiment man. Dumb a is not at all what I would think Tree wants

Oh yeah I can see the logic completely.

It’s just not something I see happening at the deadline. If they make the choice to roll with him for the year they’ll stick to it.

But if they can move him, get some picks/prospects, and sign someone like Kane on the cheap ($4 mill or less), it would get them under the cap without having to only carry the starting lineup and ramp up their future a touch.
- Dozzer

That would be us...

Top 10 protected 24 1st - 24, 2nd - Tyson Hinds and Nesterenko

for Willy and warm body -

Even as a mod I’m happily letting the “step-around” the filter for this story stay untouched lol

That’s so damn cool tho… getting to watch what you did and meet him afterwards, that’s a bloody lottery win. I imagine that back in those days if anyone seemed comfy on that size of ice rink it was primarily him as well?
- Dozzer

The next year, the Canadian World Juniors set up camp at the Quinte Sports Centre. Gary Leeman, Wendel Clark and Russ Courtnall were on that team. I think there were 5 Leafs prospects that were there for that training camp. Again, my friend got me in to watch the workouts. I was able to have a brief chat with Leeman and Clark in one of the corridors, when they were coming out. Always great having Ball Hockey buddies that work for the Sports complex. One did the Zamboni scraping, the other was a penalty box usher. Later on in the 90's, the Woman's Olympic team used the Sports Centre to get ready for the World Championships and Olympics. I was working in a restaurant at the time and the Finnish Ladies team ordered food to their bus, before they left, after an exhibition game. Nothing like athletic Scandinavian women after they've showered. No complaints doing that delivery.

Not an emoji guy but I agree with the sentiment man. Dumb a is not at all what I would think Tree wants
- Big23Questions

Starting to get a bit devoid of scoring forwards left in UFA.

That would be us...

Top 10 protected 24 1st - 24, 2nd - Tyson Hinds and Nesterenko

for Willy and warm body -
- dozerD10

No top 10 protection and you got a deal lol

Btw, I got to kiss the cup after the ducks won it because I jammed in a band for one of the parties so thanks for that

The next year, the Canadian World Juniors set up camp at the Quinte Sports Centre. Gary Leeman, Wendel Clark and Russ Courtnall were on that team. I think there were 5 Leafs prospects that were there for that training camp. Again, my friend got me in to watch the workouts. I was able to have a brief chat with Leeman and Clark in one of the corridors, when they were coming out. Always great having Ball Hockey buddies that work for the Sports complex. One did the Zamboni scraping, the other was a penalty box usher. Later on in the 90's, the Woman's Olympic team used the Sports Centre to get ready for the World Championships and Olympics. I was working in a restaurant at the time and the Finnish Ladies team ordered food to their bus, before they left, after an exhibition game. Nothing like athletic Scandinavian women after they've showered. No complaints doing that delivery.
- PrinceLH

Actually 6. Hodgson, Wregget and Bester were also on that team.

The next year, the Canadian World Juniors set up camp at the Quinte Sports Centre. Gary Leeman, Wendel Clark and Russ Courtnall were on that team. I think there were 5 Leafs prospects that were there for that training camp. Again, my friend got me in to watch the workouts. I was able to have a brief chat with Leeman and Clark in one of the corridors, when they were coming out. Always great having Ball Hockey buddies that work for the Sports complex. One did the Zamboni scraping, the other was a penalty box usher. Later on in the 90's, the Woman's Olympic team used the Sports Centre to get ready for the World Championships and Olympics. I was working in a restaurant at the time and the Finnish Ladies team ordered food to their bus, before they left, after an exhibition game. Nothing like athletic Scandinavian women after they've showered. No complaints doing that delivery.
- PrinceLH

A safe bet they were in wonderful shape

Actually 6. Hodgson, Wregget and Bester were also on that team.
- PrinceLH

Damn, a lot of leafs back in the day were on that team huh?

No top 10 protection and you got a deal lol

Btw, I got to kiss the cup after the ducks won it because I jammed in a band for one of the parties so thanks for that
- Dozzer

and what have the Leafs accomplished since?

and what have the Leafs accomplished since?
- drexel

Are you literally attempting to blame their lack of success because I kissed it in 07’?

Are you literally attempting to blame their lack of success because I kissed it in 07’?


- Dozzer

yes

yes
- drexel

I got to perform music directly to it, hence why I kissed it, not because I thought I won it lol

Are you literally attempting to blame their lack of success because I kissed it in 07’?


- Dozzer

Wouldn’t be the dumbest reason I’ve heard on here

Why do I always have to deal with everyone else's bullpoop?

Would Tarasenko for a year be a big upgrade on Willie for a year?
- Canada Cup

No, not alone, but he could have helped to fill the void.
But the pieces willie brings in along with whoever would have been signed could be or at least could come close.

Wouldn’t be the dumbest reason I’ve heard on here
- Canada Cup

Lol fair enough

Why do I always have to deal with everyone else's bullpoop?
- Tee-Dot

The same reason we need to deal with yours?

Just to be clear I see it as a 50/50

Your reasoning makes sense to move him before risking losing him for nothing but I also believe my reasoning to keep him makes just as much sense.
- Dozzer

For sure. He could be kept all season and do a sign and trade at the end of the year. Thats possible as well and perfectly fine to if he doesnt get extended.

No, not alone, but he could have helped to fill the void.
But the pieces willie brings in along with whoever would have been signed could be or at least could come close.
- Fakepartofme

Willie’s value against Tarasenko is only $1.9 mill. Be used as nothing more than some cap space for a 13th forward, 7th d man, etc

For sure. He could be kept all season and do a sign and trade at the end of the year. Thats possible as well and perfectly fine to if he doesnt get extended.
- Fakepartofme

Possibly, but the lose him for nothing to use him this year approach still wouldn’t surprise me. Not for a $9 mill guy signed on for $7