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If this Nashville trading Subban rumour is true, what do you give up for him?

I’m thinking Nylander and a first is a pretty good starting point... but at 29, it’s the kinda move that opens the window quite a bit, but closes it faster.

I support Babschlong and most of his philosophical methods pertaining to conventional hockey, HOWEVER what's the harm in putting Matthews and Marner together for a contained period of time?

I think after they develop a little chemistry, they would be the BEST line in hockey.

Why not experiment and give the boys a shot together. Babcock needs to be a tad more open minded.

If this Nashville trading Subban rumour is true, what do you give up for him?

I’m thinking Nylander and a first is a pretty good starting point... but at 29, it’s the kinda move that opens the window quite a bit, but closes it faster.
- Feeling Glucky?

Poile and Laviolette seemed to shut that rumor down. But if Freidman is saying that he was shopped two years ago?? That was when they just got him. Before he even played for them he was shopping him?? Doesn't make a lick of sense.

If this Nashville trading Subban rumour is true, what do you give up for him?

I’m thinking Nylander and a first is a pretty good starting point... but at 29, it’s the kinda move that opens the window quite a bit, but closes it faster.
- Feeling Glucky?

Nylander would be a no for me. I'd offer Zaitsev or Gardiner along with a prospect like Bracco, Sparks and #25 pick

Nylander would be a no for me. I'd offer Zaitsev or Gardiner along with a prospect like Bracco, Sparks and #25 pick
- PatC80

Wow. I'm sure they'd jump at that offer...

Nylander would be a no for me. I'd offer Zaitsev or Gardiner along with a prospect like Bracco, Sparks and #25 pick
- PatC80

Zaitsev is negative value. Lol or course you’d offer him. They would laugh at that deal

Nylander would be a no for me. I'd offer Zaitsev or Gardiner along with a prospect like Bracco, Sparks and #25 pick
- PatC80

That wouldn't be enough

Wow. I'm sure they'd jump at that offer...
- Iggysbff

As much as I'd like Subban, I don't think we can afford him. Maybe add Connor Brown into the deal.

That wouldn't be enough
- buddzy

We couldn't afford him. Plus do we really need a $9M defenseman?

We couldn't afford him. Plus do we really need a $9M defenseman?
- PatC80

Subban would be a great addition, but yeah the timing wouldn't be right. I feel like Duba-han would want to sign the core to their deals before trying to navigate another huge contract into the roster.

Subban would be a great addition, but yeah the timing wouldn't be right. I feel like Duba-han would want to sign the core to their deals before trying to navigate another huge contract into the roster.
- buddzy

I think the only way Subban gets moved is if Nashville gets desperate. If desperate, maybe they take a lesser deal. I don't think they'll deal him.

I think the only way Subban gets moved is if Nashville gets desperate. If desperate, maybe they take a lesser deal. I don't think they'll deal him.
- PatC80

I don't either

1-0 Vegas.

It’s okay Babs. Once the Leafs sign Tavares you’ll be putting Matthews and Marner together.


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Grundstrom/Moore-Aaltonen-Brown

To hell with Subban.

1-0 Vegas.
- GreatGigInTheSky

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2-0 Vegas.

It’s okay Babs. Once the Leafs sign Tavares you’ll be putting Matthews and Marner together.


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Marleau-Tavares-Kapanen

Johnson-Kadri-Nylander

Grundstrom/Moore-Aaltonen-Brown
- Steven_Seagull

Nylander with Tavares.

If this Nashville trading Subban rumour is true, what do you give up for him?

I’m thinking Nylander and a first is a pretty good starting point... but at 29, it’s the kinda move that opens the window quite a bit, but closes it faster.
- Feeling Glucky?

Trading Nylander for a RHD makes sense if that RHD is 25 or under. Acquiring Subban for that price doesn't make sense.

Nylander with Tavares.
- PatC80

But that Johnsson-Kadri-Nylander line looked great in their 2 games together.

But that Johnsson-Kadri-Nylander line looked great in their 2 games together.
- Steven_Seagull

Hyman-Matthews-Marner
Marleau-Tavares-Nylander
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Leivo-Aaltonen/Moore-Brown

What does ticket price fatigue mean? Asking for a friend..
Brian Burke said he made the Kessel trade because of ticket price fatigue.

Subban would be a great addition, but yeah the timing wouldn't be right. I feel like Duba-han would want to sign the core to their deals before trying to navigate another huge contract into the roster.
- buddzy

Depends on Tavares, probably their 1st choice.

A subban trade would be something, I couldn't even begin to think about what it would cost. It makes sense that they would think about it, it'll be tough once they have to sign both Josi and Ellis in 2-3 years.

Just wondering, they probably would love Gardiner as a one year rental to go for a cup. That adds a lot of value. After that I'm not sure what they would want. Obviously needs a lot more.

Hyman-Matthews-Marner
Marleau-Tavares-Nylander
Johnsson-Kadri-Kapanen
Leivo-Aaltonen/Moore-Brown
- PatC80

I'd scrap Moore and Leivo and make it Aaltonen and Grundstrom.