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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Insider trading
https://www.tsn.ca/video/insider-tra...layers~3037945
Leafs and Avs have internal cap of $13.25 mil AAV (Matthews) and $12.6 mil AAV (Mackinnon) respectively
Will be interesting to see if either team can sign Marner or Rantanen for less than that
LeBrun says Rantanen believes he can get $14 mil on the open market
Tavares has made it clear he wants to stay in Toronto
One possibility is to use deferred salary to bridge the financial gap
Conroy is scouting the OHL right now while Flames are on road trip
Not news that the Flames are looking for a 2nd line center that is age appropriate and play with the Flames for 3 to 5 years at least
Could be aggressive beyond the center search all depending on if the Flames stay in the mix
Could be bigger players than anticipated at the deadline
LeBrun says a lot of teams are looking for centers
Treliving has indicated the Leafs will be looking at center depth
Trotz wants to upgrade at center
Teams looking to upgrade at center - Easier said than done
Kakko name has resurfaced in trade talks
Rangers not giving him away
Ice time is an issue for Kakko and probably would like a fresh start |
The more i look at it, the more i think Conroy and Huska are trying to emulate vegas overall rather than Dallas. Maybe a mix of the two?
Roll 4 lines, uptempo hockey with an emphasis on grinding the other team down, vets at every position, stud goalie, focus on acquiring defense, an us against the world mindset, trying to build a winning mentality regardless of roster moves, and now maybe looking to add a couple of assets at the deadline.
But also holding on to picks to get youger and drafting well like Dallas.
Trying to walk a line, for better or worse. Hopefully better!