NHL Thread

[Captain Adama]

Nice. Next up: Marner.

 

Looks like Marner is pulling a Nylander.

[Krylian]

Looks like Marner is pulling a Nylander.

 

I don't think Dubas let's that happen again. I think they deal him first.

[Horses Fart]

#Coyotes have acquired Phil Kessel, Dane Birks and a 2021 fourth round draft choice from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Alex Galchenyuk and Pierre-Olivier Joseph.

[Krylian]

Zaitsev and a "sweetener" (rumored to be Connor Brown) to the Sens for Ceci.

[BTS]

Zaitsev and a "sweetener" (rumored to be Connor Brown) to the Sens for Ceci.

 

Fuuuuuuuuuck that

[Krylian]

Fuuuuuuuuuck that

 

If Zaitsev plays like he did in his rookie season you'll like him. If not....LOL!!

[Spanky__99]

welp

[BTS]

If Zaitsev plays like he did in his rookie season you'll like him. If not....LOL!!

 

Both of these guys f***ing suck. Only Toronto can non-tender Ceci and Ottawa is locked into Zaitsev long term.

[Krylian]

Both of these guys f***ing suck. Only Toronto can non-tender Ceci and Ottawa is locked into Zaitsev long term.

 

But you're getting a sweetener in the deal too.

[King]

Dubas just took Dorion to the cleaners. And somehow Dorion agreed to give a 3rd round pick on top of it.

[Krylian]

Leafs sign Spezza. 1 year, League minimum, $700k

[Spanky__99]

Lmfao!

[Pendleton]

Leafs sign Spezza. 1 year, League minimum, $700k

 

Pretty neat, started his OHL career in Brampton back when you could play for your home team as an underage prior to being drafted - now looks like he'll come full circle.

[Krylian]

Pretty neat, started his OHL career in Brampton back when you could play for your home team as an underage prior to being drafted - now looks like he'll come full circle.

 

His faceoff abilities alone are worth the minimum. Anything else he brings is a bonus.

[Spanky__99]

Ceci signed at 4.5 one year deal.

[Pendleton]

Ceci signed at 4.5 one year deal.

 

Do the Leafs keep him then? He's going to get roasted by the fans. He'll get it worse than Gardiner, similar or worse lows without the same upside.

[jaysblue]

Leafs sign Spezza. 1 year, League minimum, $700k

 

Pretty much he replaces Marleau at a fraction of the cost. Nice signing.

[Krylian]

Do the Leafs keep him then? He's going to get roasted by the fans. He'll get it worse than Gardiner, similar or worse lows without the same upside.

 

I'm willing to give him a 1 year tryout. The RHD part helps. He was a 15th overall pick... Yes it was in 2012 but I'm still hoping that some of that pedigree is in him and maybe a change of scenery brings it out. And if not, 1 year is not a huge commitment. By then hopefully Sandin and/or Liljegren are ready.

[Spanky__99]

Do the Leafs keep him then? He's going to get roasted by the fans. He'll get it worse than Gardiner, similar or worse lows without the same upside.

 

Sure sounds like it, and puzzles me, I assumed this move was to attain Marner. We'll see what else happens I guess. I believe the have just over 11 M in cap space.

 

[Krylian]

Sure sounds like it, and puzzles me, I assumed this move was to attain Marner. We'll see what else happens I guess. I believe the have just over 11 M in cap space.

 

 

With the Horton LTIR exemption the Leafs already have enough room to sign Marner.

[Barkerfan23]

Leafs are so far worst than last year on paper

[Spanky__99]

With the Horton LTIR exemption the Leafs already have enough room to sign Marner.

 

I know, I read they had just north of 15 million, so signing Ceci makes it a bit tighter is all. Or am I wrong, do you know how much we have left to spend?

[Krylian]

Leafs are so far worst than last year on paper

 

We have to wait until they report for camp in September. They don't even have a full roster yet.

[Krylian]

I know, I read they had just north of 15 million, so signing Ceci makes it a bit tighter is all. Or am I wrong, do you know how much we have left to spend?

 

https://www.capfriendly.com/teams/mapleleafs

 

Cap Friendly says $11.4m. but I'm sure there are other moves coming

[Horses Fart]

Did the Leafs just rape the Avs?

[Dr. Dinger]

Did the Leafs just rape the Avs?

 

Correct, and the Avs picked up the check.

[JG34]

Love this for the Leafs! Kadri was a good player, but after being suspended in the playoffs again I was done with him.

[Krylian]

I like it. Colorado retains 50% of Barrie's $5.5m too.

[Spanky__99]

I like it. Colorado retains 50% of Barrie's $5.5m too.

 

What a coop of a deal, Dubas backed himself in and out of a situation, wow!

[jays4life19]

Another reason not to be a leaf fan, they add more talent when they need grit. Are there any players on this team who have won a cup and know what it takes?