Mike Augello: Leafs add depth up front with Kase, Ritchie signings

Leafs 1.37m over the cap.
Could send a couple of peeps down...or theres a trade coming.

I like the Richie signing.
I hope it pans out.

Do they go after a Dman now in trade using an upcoming UFA Dman as bait?

Leafs 1.37m over the cap.
Could send a couple of peeps down...or theres a trade coming.
- Fakepartofme

I suspect a trade. Kerfoot maybe given we have Engvall/Kampf/Spezza/Brooks all who can play center for the bottom two lines. Or maybe defence move even for depth or upgrade? Dermott I’d guess there.

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I suspect a trade. Kerfoot maybe given we have Engvall/Kampf/Spezza/Brooks all who can play center for the bottom two lines. Or maybe defence move even for depth or upgrade? Dermott I’d guess there.
- Roadrunner75

Kerfoot Dermott prospect
for
Bertuzzi

maybe underhill can help Richie with his skating speed

I love Thicc Nick.. was hoping Murray brought him back... he's a beast.. and Cassidy got him from taking the dumb penalties that hindered him with us.

NO more liberties will be taken against 34 / 16 Willy or JT I can damn well guarantee you that... He's a top 3 heavyweight. Also has a terrific wrist shot from in close and is immovable from in front.. Really good signing...

Fire Dubas

Leafs manage to get bigger and younger.

Ritchie will be good with the Uber talented forwards, his job will be net presence, a little protection, and use the scoring touch he does have.... to be a Lucic type, (bruins version).

I'm sure he will see a lot of Barb Underhill, any improvement in the skating department will just him on the rush.

Kase is a good low risk high upside signing. Surprised Ritchie couldn't get a bigger deal.

Got to love the Bruins fans laughing that leafs signed Ritchie (and kase), they forget they signed Foligno?

Kase is a good low risk high upside signing. Surprised Ritchie couldn't get a bigger deal.
- jfkst1

My theory is that he could.

I think he is hoping to put up numbers in the Leafs top 6 and cash in big time when he is a UFA at 27.

My theory is that he could.

I think he is hoping to put up numbers in the Leafs top 6 and cash in big time when he is a UFA at 27.
- Leafs43

You'll love Kase... energizer bunny..hard on the forecheck and on a terrible Ducks team was a real offensive threat ...

Leafs manage to get bigger and younger.
- burn

And much much tougher... The 1st Reeves vs Ritchie tilt is going to be must see TV.

The much maligned Dubas has had a pretty good offseason so far.

maybe underhill can help Richie with his skating speed
- dmnted

Sure

My theory is that he could.

I think he is hoping to put up numbers in the Leafs top 6 and cash in big time when he is a UFA at 27.
- Leafs43

If healthy you guys are at worst getting a good all around 3rd liner for cheap. If not healthy, his cap hit is negligible. So no downside risk.

Kase is a good low risk high upside signing. Surprised Ritchie couldn't get a bigger deal.
- jfkst1

This deal gets Ritchie to UFA status in 2 years. He will be on the top six, so he plays with Matthews and Marner (likely) or JT ans Nylander (possible). Local kid, good deal for him.

love the Ritchie and Kase signing, it's exactly what this team needs.

Watched Kase on the Ducks...he was awesome and noticeable. I mean, not an allstar like Marner, but he does everything else without fear.

Ritchie, exactly what this team needs. Get him training and he could be our Tom WIlson. NICE!

If we could move Engvall+ for another gritty #6RD, this team could a bit better next year...can't believe I just said that.

Take some LTIR salary and a RHD for Engvall and could be interesting.


Ritchie, Matthews, Nylander
Bunting, Tavares, Marner
Kase, Kerfoot, Micheyev
Spezza, Kampf, Simmonds
Gabriel (plays more on nights with a22holes on the other team)

Rielly, Brodie
Muzzin, Holl
Sandin, BAD ASS
Dermott

Campbell
Mrazek


Who could we get for Engvall + to fill the 6RH???

A cross checking net front maniac type????



Note: I still think Rielly should be signed and traded. I still think Marner should be traded because of that Cap Hit and team balance. I starting to feel like Dubas knows he's fu3ked if he keeps trying his tittlely-winks talent over grit approach. So I'm glad to see he can adapt. Now hopefully Keefe has learned from his mistakes.

I love Thicc Nick.. was hoping Murray brought him back... he's a beast.. and Cassidy got him from taking the dumb penalties that hindered him with us.

NO more liberties will be taken against 34 / 16 Willy or JT I can damn well guarantee you that... He's a top 3 heavyweight. Also has a terrific wrist shot from in close and is immovable from in front.. Really good signing...
- dozerD10

love the Ritchie and Kase signing, it's exactly what this team needs.

Watched Kase on the Ducks...he was awesome and noticeable. I mean, not an allstar like Marner, but he does everything else without fear.

Ritchie, exactly what this team needs. Get him training and he could be our Tom WIlson. NICE!

If we could move Engvall+ for another gritty #6RD, this team could a bit better next year...can't believe I just said that.

Take some LTIR salary and a RHD for Engvall and could be interesting.


Ritchie, Marner, Nylander
Bunting, Tavares, Marner
Kase, Kerfoot, Micheyev
Spezza, Kampf, Simmonds
Gabriel (plays more on nights with a22holes on the other team)

Rielly, Brodie
Muzzin, Holl
Sandin, BAD ASS
Dermott

Campbell
Mrazek


Who could we get for Engvall + to fill the 6RH???

A cross checking net front maniac type????
- underhill14[/quote]


This is what Thiic Nick brings.. he just has to tone it down a little because at times he goes over the edge.. but believe me .. guys Do not want a piece of him... He will tune guys up...

This is what Thiic Nick brings.. he just has to tone it down a little because at times he goes over the edge.. but believe me .. guys Do not want a piece of him... He will tune guys up...

- dozerD10

Ya, it's AWESOME!

Just want one more on D for the net front shenanigans.

Ya, it's AWESOME!

Just want one more on D for the net front shenanigans.
- underhill14

Ritchie>Foligno, cheaper and younger. While Ritchie is beating the sh!t out of Chiarot, Foligno can sit around the campfire and with his mates and sing "those were the days"