Armchair GM 2019-2020

[disco]

I would tender Muzz a very fair offer. During his injury we saw the back-end severely exposed, especially with Rielly out. He brings a calming veteran presence and is the club's best defensive defenseman by far. He also hits in the playoffs. After the Big-4 you're going to need D, and I think he's one you spend some precious cap dollars on. 31 if he signs again, but the Leafs are in a reasonable 5-year window with this core locked up and I see getting value out of him for most of that. Plus I've heard he wants to stay.

 

[AvroArrow]

Bold trade deadline predictions time:

Kapanen + Dermott for Manson + Ritchie

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Bold trade deadline predictions time:

Kapanen + Dermott for Manson + Ritchie

Kapanen + Dermott for Savard and Anderson

 

[Guilt Trip]

Bold trade deadline predictions time:

Kapanen + Dermott for Manson + Ritchie

Kapanen + Dermott for Savard and Anderson

I would do that move. Not sure Columbus would

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

I can't remember for sure, but I've heard Ristolainen's name bantered about. If indeed he was available and not just being shown out there for interest, I'd be trying to get him to solve our problems on RD.
I would gather, that a trade with Buffalo would be hard to do, but I like his style. He's only 25 and the points seem there. I was actually surprised to hear his name, but things are ready to esplode in Buffalo, any second!

 

[Andy007]

Bold trade deadline predictions time:

Kapanen + Dermott for Manson + Ritchie

Kapanen + Dermott for Savard and Anderson

I think CLB happily takes Kapanen straight up for Anderson and Dermott for Savard too. We may be able to extract a decent pick and/or prospect out of this proposed deal.

 

[herman]

I can't remember for sure, but I've heard Ristolainen's name bantered about. If indeed he was available and not just being shown out there for interest, I'd be trying to get him to solve our problems on RD.
I would gather, that a trade with Buffalo would be hard to do, but I like his style. He's only 25 and the points seem there. I was actually surprised to hear his name, but things are ready to esplode in Buffalo, any second!

You need a big strong RHD who can block shots and take the body and clear the net.

https://twitter.com/dimfilipovic/status/1224855213942530050

 

[LuncheonMeat]

I can't remember for sure, but I've heard Ristolainen's name bantered about. If indeed he was available and not just being shown out there for interest, I'd be trying to get him to solve our problems on RD.
I would gather, that a trade with Buffalo would be hard to do, but I like his style. He's only 25 and the points seem there. I was actually surprised to hear his name, but things are ready to esplode in Buffalo, any second!

You need a big strong RHD who can block shots and take the body and clear the net.

https://twitter.com/dimfilipovic/status/1224855213942530050

LOL, he's stacking the bodies up like firewood. I would definitely love to see him as an add, but I can't imagine Buffalo is going to make that deal (with the Leafs).

 

[CarltonTheBear]

No.

 

[ZBBM]

No.

R U Sirius?

I'd trade Auston Matthews for Rammin' Rasmus Ristolainen, the Finnish Finisher.  YES I WOULD.

That guy is a bulldozer.

 

[Andy007]

No.

R U Sirius?

I'd trade Auston Matthews for Rammin' Rasmus Ristolainen, the Finnish Finisher.  YES I WOULD.

That guy is a bulldozer.

Don't you want to send a 3rd rounder with Matthews to ensure his departure?  :-X

 

[dappleganger]

No.

R U Sirius?

I'd trade Auston Matthews for Rammin' Rasmus Ristolainen, the Finnish Finisher.  YES I WOULD.

That guy is a bulldozer.

Don't you want to send a 3rd rounder with Matthews to ensure his departure?  :-X

A 3rd rounder that becomes a 2nd rounder if Rasmus gets 2 boarding majors before the end of the season.

 

[BlueWhiteBlood]

You need a big strong RHD who can block shots and take the body and clear the net.

https://twitter.com/dimfilipovic/status/1224855213942530050

I don't for a second think that Buffalo would entertain a deal with us, but that is definitely the kind of young defenseman I'd like to see on Rielly's other side. I've never seen that clip, but now that I have, I like him even more.

 

[Bender]

You need a big strong RHD who can block shots and take the body and clear the net.

https://twitter.com/dimfilipovic/status/1224855213942530050

I don't for a second think that Buffalo would entertain a deal with us, but that is definitely the kind of young defenseman I'd like to see on Rielly's other side. I've never seen that clip, but now that I have, I like him even more.

Risto is hugely gaffe prone.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Tired: The Leafs need to upgrade their defence at the deadline

Wired: The Leafs should acquire Joe Thornton because they haven't had a consistent 3C all season

 

[herman]

Why not both Thornton and Marleau, amirite

 

[CarltonTheBear]

Why not both Thornton and Marleau, amirite

Sure, Marlies could use some veteran leadership too.

 

[bustaheims]

Tired: The Leafs need to upgrade their defence at the deadline

Wired: The Leafs should acquire Joe Thornton because they haven't had a consistent 3C all season

I'm coming around to the idea of Thornton for cheap at the deadline. He'd be a good stabilizing defensive presence on the 3rd line, and might even be able to help out the 2nd PP unit.

 

[Guilt Trip]

Tired: The Leafs need to upgrade their defence at the deadline

Wired: The Leafs should acquire Joe Thornton because they haven't had a consistent 3C all season

I'm coming around to the idea of Thornton for cheap at the deadline. He'd be a good stabilizing defensive presence on the 3rd line, and might even be able to help out the 2nd PP unit.

Who's coming off the 3rd line and going to the 4th? Kappy, Spezza or Johnsson? I'd take all 3 over Joe at this point. 4th line guy to replace Gauthier, I'm ok with. Also what are you giving up to get him?

 

[louisstamos]

Tired: The Leafs need to upgrade their defence at the deadline

Wired: The Leafs should acquire Joe Thornton because they haven't had a consistent 3C all season

I'm coming around to the idea of Thornton for cheap at the deadline. He'd be a good stabilizing defensive presence on the 3rd line, and might even be able to help out the 2nd PP unit.

Who's coming off the 3rd line and going to the 4th? Kappy, Spezza or Johnsson? I'd take all 3 over Joe at this point. 4th line guy to replace Gauthier, I'm ok with. Also what are you giving up to get him?

Thornton for Gauthier.  ;D