Armchair GM Thread 2026/27

[Frank E]

Lauzon gets $4m AAV.

I don't think Rielly is overpaid guys.

 

[cw]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2072156847553839455

Tbay apparently had $10M set aside for Cartson (until he got traded to Carolina .. and the Canes are apparently still discussing a potential deal). TBay had apparently something figured out capwise to be able to afford Werenski’s $9.5M cap hit.

So, the key question seems to be what assets are TBay willing to part with and are they enough for Columbus?
Leafs and other suitors only become favored in this situation if TBay can't find enough asset value to part with to satisfy Columbus or justify it if the report is accurate because Werenski holds the winning hand.

 

[Redleaf]

I’ll bet the Leafs will need to get another team involved if they want to make this happen. Maybe Buffalo?

 

[rdowdall]

Werenski apparently vetoed a trade to Dallas. Toronto and Tampa are his preferred destinations. What does Tampa have to offer versus what the Leafs have to offer? I gotta think Knies is the most appealing piece here. Is that just blue and white goggle talk?

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2072312679151042690

You only need to compete against what’s on the market

 

[rdowdall]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2072312293073809709

You only need to compete against what’s on the market

What the hell. I guess you can always include Knies as a sweetener

 

[dappleganger]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2072312293073809709

You only need to compete against what’s on the market

The Leafs aren't allowed to trade Cowan either!

 

[herman]

First offer, and then let them feel like it’s a win when Knies is switched in to take it across the finish line. But also, what does Dreger truly know if Darren Ferris is not involved?

Cowan, Danford and a future 1st is okay with me too. Hate to lose them, but they’re buddies and would do well with more minutes.

If it’s Luke Haymes instead, Chayka gets a statue immediately.

 

[dappleganger]

Does AA or Hildeby have some trade value?

 

[herman]

Does AA or Hildeby have some trade value?

AA more valuable to the Leafs at this stage in my opinion (Stolarz, potential Bob combo is imposing when clicking but usually it’s their knee-bones clacking).

Hildeby would be a sweetener type of asset like 1.5 steps up from a 2nd rder.

 

[dappleganger]

Andrae + Robertson + AA (or Hildeby) + Danford + COL 1st + 2-2nds?

The Leafs really don't have much to offer outside of Knies and Cowan.

 

[dappleganger]

AA more valuable to the Leafs at this stage in my opinion (Stolarz, potential Bob combo is imposing when clicking but usually it’s their knee-bones clacking).

Hildeby would be a sweetener type of asset like 1.5 steps up from a 2nd rder.

I'd be intrigued by Hildeby if I were a rival team.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2072327058504511629

Hmm, this would not bother me

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

Morgan Rielly, have you been apprised of how magical and wonderful the land that is called Columbus, Ohio is?

 

[Joe S.]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2072327058504511629

Hmm, this would not bother me

He's also a liar, con man and a cheat.

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

He's also a liar, con man and a cheat.

Well it's time to put that lying, conning and cheating to good use.

 

[rdowdall]

Well it's time to put that lying, conning and cheating to good use.

Morgan you have been traded to San Jose. Here is your plane ticket. No that is how it is spelt now. C-o-l-u-m-b-u-s. Yeah, it's gonna be great. Do you like canons?

 

[herman]

Do you like canons?

I love when they’re tricked out to the gills

 

[rdowdall]

I love when they’re tricked out to the gills

PC Load Letter? What does that even mean?

 

[Joe S.]

So who's excited for Bobrovsky stupid contract day?