Eklund: Tea Leafs.....Dubas Sends Message Regarding Nylander Through the Media...

Gostisbehere straight up makes some sense. Or Parayko from St Louis. Both teams need a shake up

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Flyers don't need a shakeup, they need to continue with the plan. Gostisbehere for Nylander does not make sense from the Flyers standpoint.

Flyers don't need a shakeup, they need to continue with the plan. Gostisbehere for Nylander does not make sense from the Flyers standpoint.
- MJL

Good cause it's a terrible trade for Toronto

Nylander for McDavid or (frank) right off.

Good cause it's a terrible trade for Toronto
- HealthyScratch6

Dubas is also sending a message to Nylander that they’re starting the process to trade him. Maybe that makes him realize that if he wants to spend his career winning beside one the leagues best players, he better make a move sooner than later.

Only in Toronto could anyone believe that a team would trade a YOUNG 55+ point scoring PPQB player like Ghost for a 2x 60 point malcontent looking to be paid on performance that isn't yet proven.

I am not saying Philly and Tor aren't a good match for a Nylander trade but Ghost isn't going anywhere.

The player I would see (and it will suck to watch him be so good in Tor) is Sanheim. Sanheim isn't proven but he is absolutely on a steep incline in terms of NHL career development.

And please people understand: D-men are much more valuable than forwards. That's why JvR got traded for Luke Schenn (I just threw up a little in my mouth) in that a no. 2 overall forward for a no. 4 D-man is pretty much of a fair trade even if it ended up sucking pretty hard for the Flyers.

Tor also has to understand that there is a salary cap and that they can't pay everyone $7,000,000 to $10,000,000 as Toronto radio would suggest. Austin Matthews needs to get MAJORLY paid. JT is already getting paid. Marner needs the cash dollars too.

I think a Sanheim for Nylander trade would actually be good for both parties in that the Flyers would be scary over 3 lines and could hope to bring up Morin when he's back from the torn ACL. Puck moving D-men that can score AND are cheap are about as rare as they come. Toronto becomes better too.

I do think if this trade happened it might mean Simmonds would not have a future in Philly long term which would suck but just as I noted above for TOR - the Flyers too forget that there's a cap sometimes. At least before Hexy was GM.

Friedman has been reporting on the Nylander situation for motnhs now. Why is it proof Leafs are leaking things to him just because he now says they are asking teams what players they would move in a potential trade?

Too bad the Canes traded Hanifin already, that would have been a great fit for Nylander.

Dubas is also sending a message to Nylander that they’re starting the process to trade him. Maybe that makes him realize that if he wants to spend his career winning beside one the leagues best players, he better make a move sooner than later.
- Schennski

tbh if some jabroni like ARI team were to offer him 250k more, he do it..

Theres so much parity and at his age he can still win a cup wherever he goes. If he wins in Toronto he gets to see Matthews/Tavares/Marner/Rielly/Andersen jerseys everywhere at the parade.. He's not the most popular Leaf.. But if he were to go to say, LA, then he's be "the guy" along with DD..

As a giant (frank)ing Leafs fan, i would have a hard time saying no to playing for LA over TO if i got to choose. Just the weather and lifestyle...

Good cause it's a terrible trade for Toronto
- HealthyScratch6

Gostisbehere is one of the best offensive defenseman in the league and makes a big impact on the game in 5 on 5 play.

Gostisbehere is one of the best offensive defenseman in the league and makes a big impact on the game in 5 on 5 play.
- MJL

Lol.. Ghostibehere he says...

Yea, no..

Only in Toronto could anyone believe that a team would trade a YOUNG 55+ point scoring PPQB player like Ghost for a 2x 60 point malcontent looking to be paid on performance that isn't yet proven.

I am not saying Philly and Tor aren't a good match for a Nylander trade but Ghost isn't going anywhere.

The player I would see (and it will suck to watch him be so good in Tor) is Sanheim. Sanheim isn't proven but he is absolutely on a steep incline in terms of NHL career development.

And please people understand: D-men are much more valuable than forwards. That's why JvR got traded for Luke Schenn (I just threw up a little in my mouth) in that a no. 2 overall forward for a no. 4 D-man is pretty much of a fair trade even if it ended up sucking pretty hard for the Flyers.

Tor also has to understand that there is a salary cap and that they can't pay everyone $7,000,000 to $10,000,000 as Toronto radio would suggest. Austin Matthews needs to get MAJORLY paid. JT is already getting paid. Marner needs the cash dollars too.

I think a Sanheim for Nylander trade would actually be good for both parties in that the Flyers would be scary over 3 lines and could hope to bring up Morin when he's back from the torn ACL. Puck moving D-men that can score AND are cheap are about as rare as they come. Toronto becomes better too.

I do think if this trade happened it might mean Simmonds would not have a future in Philly long term which would suck but just as I noted above for TOR - the Flyers too forget that there's a cap sometimes. At least before Hexy was GM.
- flyersfaninLA

Flyers aren't going to trade Sanheim for Nylander in my opinion and I agree with them.

Too bad the Canes traded Hanifin already, that would have been a great fit for Nylander.
- 13sundin13

I feel that way too, although I have concerns with how Hannifan looks thus far. He's really not a very good top 4 D right now.

Lol.. Ghostibehere he says...

Yea, no..
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Your post makes zero sense.

Flyers aren't going to trade Sanheim for Nylander in my opinion and I agree with them.
- MJL

And Leafs would never trade Nylander for Sanheim. They need better than that.

And Leafs would never trade Nylander for Sanheim. They need better than that.
- RogerRoeper

I agree. Any prospective deal involving Sanheim would require the Flyers to add more to it to satisfy Toronto.

Your post makes zero sense.
- MJL

k dere b'y

This really isn’t rocket science. The Leafs need to look at all their options over the next few weeks. Do they sign, trade, or let him sit till summer. They are simply saying ok, last call folks......get you’re offers in now if your interested.

k dere b'y
- Arctic_AARDVARK

that should teach that sophist

Good cause it's a terrible trade for Toronto
- HealthyScratch6

Agreed, doesn't work for either team.

Agreed, doesn't work for either team.
- Glak18

It's actually a good deal for Toronto. They need to upgrade their defense and he's signed to really good contract.

Islanders should trade Leddy to get this guy. Dump Boychuk after this season and bring up two kids on D.