Monteal? For what? Probality 0%.
Armchair GM Thread 2026/27
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herman
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It seemed pretty clear based on how McDavid/Muldaver dangled uncertainty over the previous offseason and only went 2 yrs. The Leafs were very solidly holding onto Berube and Treliving, and McDavid had a couple of lunches with Matthews, who clearly had some thoughts about that situation.
It's also really funny they surround him with so many former Leafs in Edmonton.
It's also really funny they surround him with so many former Leafs in Edmonton.
Zee
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Is "Mike from Buffalo" a trusted insider now? He hangs around Eklund (yes that guy from the internet that makes crap up). All I remember from Mike Augello aka "Mike from Buffalo" is "Good evening Mr. Frost!" from the old Andy Frost post game call in show.
herman
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Honestly, this is a nothing segment and I don't doubt most people are reading McDavid's actions thus far similarly when they're spitballing. And he's attributing it to an unnamed media member that was at the same game he was reporting from, and even then it was couched as that other guy's own opinion.
herman
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In case you have some ideas about trades
It would be easier for them to go after someone with an expiring contract.
Even then, with players now on LTIR potentially coming off and all the no trade clauses, it is complicated.
Even then, with players now on LTIR potentially coming off and all the no trade clauses, it is complicated.
Frank E
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Any ideas on what they do if/when Tanev, Tavares, and Joshua are ready for action?
Bender
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Is there anything to do until Joshua comes back?
As far as I can tell, not much and not much even when he does return.
Others here may have better numbers.
After Tanev & Tavares return, they would have to get rid of two of Rifai, Lettieri or Groulx
Chicago could be a good trade partner for the Leafs. Greenway ($4mil) and Teravainen ($5.4mil) are both on expiring contracts and underperforming. One or both of them for one or a combination of Joshua/Wood/Domi would clear cap space for Chicago this season while having to take on salary in future seasons (when the cap goes higher though).
dappleganger
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Not sure how that helps Chicago. I think they're trying to get better.
herman
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you just have to make them think it's a good deal based on their internal analytics
1) Hypothetically Joshua for Greenway does make Chicago better.
2) It's more about clearing cap space, which they need to do in order to make moves that can make them better.
