Wonder what Rantanen will cost the Stars.

Can't imagine it's Wyatt Johnson ...or Robertson. Not Harley?

Stankoven? Bourque? ...and picks?
- The Law

On sportsnet they said it could be either of the above. If the canes want to make a run this year, they need a quality nhl'er or two back

On sportsnet they said it could be either of the above. If the canes want to make a run this year, they need a quality nhl'er or two back
- Fakepartofme

Yup ...could maybe flip picks/prospects for someone else ..somebody like Boeser?

Brock Nelson's return should be scaring the poop out of Tree...

Wake up Elliotte!

Malkin and Schenn
Tanev and Oleksiak

Risto and Laughton
Ferraro and Kunin
Donato and Murphy

Darren Dreger
@DarrenDreger
Flyers update. Big ask on Ristolainen. 1st, prospect and player. Decent chance he stays in Philly. Hard to replace. Teams that missed on Nelson are circling on Laughton and the price is a haul.

Brock Nelson's return should be scaring the poop out of Tree...
- gravyface

Yup.
Which is why I hope he does not make any big moves. Get a cheap 4/5 dman.

Darren Dreger
@DarrenDreger
Flyers update. Big ask on Ristolainen. 1st, prospect and player. Decent chance he stays in Philly. Hard to replace. Teams that missed on Nelson are circling on Laughton and the price is a haul.


- gravyface

Risto isnt great, I know he's apparently improved but a 1st...for him? (frank) that. Hard pass.

Malkin and Schenn
Tanev and Oleksiak

Risto and Laughton
Ferraro and Kunin
Donato and Murphy
- mr.sir

That could be good. I'm not a big Laughton fan ...like he's alright but nothing special. Sounds like Philly thinks he's awesome.

I see this dude on the leafs radar?

this looks...awful


- senstroll

Ya that doesnt look good. Not what the leafs need.
Maybe Ferraro if the sharks would part with him...but they just moved out walman...so I doubt it

Kunin

11G
163 hits
64 blocks

He’s not THAT bad
Like, I would trade him for Domi to gain 💰

Kunin

11G
163 hits
64 blocks

He’s not THAT bad
Like, I would trade him for Domi to gain 💰
- mr.sir

Asking price though, not sure they'd just want Domi, would require a sweetener or something and then you have to ask yourself are you any better? I think not.

Might be the only one who doesn't want to just dump Domi. If he can stay out of the box he's one of the few guys we have that can provide some toughness and push back. I liked his game last playoffs.

How about a guy like Zadorov? Has term, tough, and can also move the puck. Bad luck play last night, but he would be a welcome addition imo.

How about a guy like Zadorov? Has term, tough, and can also move the puck. Bad luck play last night, but he would be a welcome addition imo.
- PhilMcCracken

I doubt he's available.

Might be the only one who doesn't want to just dump Domi. If he can stay out of the box he's one of the few guys we have that can provide some toughness and push back. I liked his game last playoffs.
- systemtool

Yeah, finally when our 3rd line looks like it could contribute regularly we're ready to blow it up.

We need D as badly as Zezel does.

There was a recent article in the Athletic where they polled player agents about their opinions of how franchises are run and what the GMs are like to work with. Briesbois in Tampa scored high on their lists. You can rightfully hate Tampa and their slimy lawyer coach and dirty douchebag Ducherov, but I wish Toronto's front office had that same willingness to wheel and deal.

On the one hand, agents loving your front office suggests that they know you pay out and they have a rube on their hands, so they will flatter those GMs. On the other hand, it's not a bad thing to be on the speed dial list of every agent and have them look forward to dealing with you. That apparent ease of negotiating and swinging deals is important and shouldn't be overlooked.

Maybe Toronto misses out on so many potential deals not because of "the market" issues we always hear about, but more because Shanny is a Richardbag to deal with, and the front office plays hardball or doesn't have a smooth negotiating game with other GMs.

I'm wondering if Shanny's time might be finally growing short...

I doubt he's available.
- gravyface

Couldn't hurt to inquire. He would be perfect for the playoffs.

How about a guy like Zadorov? Has term, tough, and can also move the puck. Bad luck play last night, but he would be a welcome addition imo.
- PhilMcCracken

I doubt boston moves him just yet....plus Im sure the price increases if boston trades with the leafs.
No harm in asking

Kunin

11G
163 hits
64 blocks

He’s not THAT bad
Like, I would trade him for Domi to gain 💰
- mr.sir

well yes, at this point I would give Domi away for free if it meant being able to add another better (fit) player

I remember hearing that the Dallas GM and ownership is tight fisted with money. If true and Rantanen's ask is sky high, then I wouldn't expect a deal there.

There was a recent article in the Athletic where they polled player agents about their opinions of how franchises are run and what the GMs are like to work with. Briesbois in Tampa scored high on their lists. You can rightfully hate Tampa and their slimy lawyer coach and dirty douchebag Ducherov, but I wish Toronto's front office had that same willingness to wheel and deal.

On the one hand, agents loving your front office suggests that they know you pay out and they have a rube on their hands, so they will flatter those GMs. On the other hand, it's not a bad thing to be on the speed dial list of every agent and have them look forward to dealing with you. That apparent ease of negotiating and swinging deals is important and shouldn't be overlooked.

Maybe Toronto misses out on so many potential deals not because of "the market" issues we always hear about, but more because Shanny is a Richardbag to deal with, and the front office plays hardball or doesn't have a smooth negotiating game with other GMs.

I'm wondering if Shanny's time might be finally growing short...
- GalacticStone

Toronto will always have to pay a premium, because everybody knows we're the richest team in the league and an intense limelight, so that is what everybody leads with when it comes to negotiations.

Toronto will always have the steepest hill to climb to win a cup. It's a shame that so many years were wasted pre-cap, when all that money made a real difference on the ice.

Might be the only one who doesn't want to just dump Domi. If he can stay out of the box he's one of the few guys we have that can provide some toughness and push back. I liked his game last playoffs.
- systemtool

I'm with you here. If Domi lays an egg this playoffs, then dump him after. But I'd keep him for now, unless another team really wanted to overpay for him.

I remember hearing that the Dallas GM and ownership is tight fisted with money. If true and Rantanen's ask is sky high, then I wouldn't expect a deal there.
- GalacticStone

Yeah, Rantanen is not a 14M player either.

Leafs have to do something so Benoit is not playing... he suuuucks