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Strange Brew · 10-07-2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Textcritic

This early? There are none. At least none that would provide any sort of upgrade on what the Flames already have.

At some point Hurricanes will have to waive an NHL goalie. Will be interesting to see how Flames goalies play up until then. None are meaningful upgrades or a long term answer but let’s see how next 5 or 6 games go.

GreenLantern2814 · 10-07-2018, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dino7c

Are you really trying to argue 27M vs. 30M? I think you are low but still.

Leafs are gonna be capped out soon and have some decisions to make there is no debate even if 84 point Tavares is such a great guy for only taking 11M of cap space.

The difference between $27M and $30M is an extra NHL player. Perhaps two. If you have championship aspirations, you're gonna need the extra body.

Heavy Jack · 10-08-2018, 06:06 AM

With the Leafs showing they don’t need Nylander for even more additional scoring it’s looking more and more like he should be traded for some defensive help. What team is best positioned to offer that while needing some high end talent added to their top 6 forwards ?

I could see Nashville being a player honestly.

Claes · 10-08-2018, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Heavy Jack

With the Leafs showing they don’t need Nylander for even more additional scoring it’s looking more and more like he should be traded for some defensive help. What team is best positioned to offer that while needing some high end talent added to their top 6 forwards ?

I could see Nashville being a player honestly.

I'm sure he'd be a great fit, but what defenseman would Nashville be willing to give up? Maybe Ekholm?

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savemedrzaius · 10-08-2018, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Heavy Jack

With the Leafs showing they don’t need Nylander for even more additional scoring it’s looking more and more like he should be traded for some defensive help. What team is best positioned to offer that while needing some high end talent added to their top 6 forwards ?

I could see Nashville being a player honestly.

This season I think the Leafs should keep Nylander and roll with something like this:

Marleau-Matthews-Kapanen
Hyman-Tavares-Marner
Leivo-Kadri-Nylander
Johnsson-Lindholm-Brown

Kappi looked good with Matthews and Kadri needs some skilled players on his wing.

This season the Leafs can hopefully get a rental to fill in on RHD.

Next season though depending on the cap situation it might be a good idea to trade someone for a RHD.

David Struch · 10-08-2018, 08:25 AM

I just hope William Nylander stays away from the Ducks or Canucks.

BigSmoke · 10-08-2018, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Claes

I'm sure he'd be a great fit, but what defenseman would Nashville be willing to give up? Maybe Ekholm?

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Ekholm isn't even close to being enough

Vinny01 · 10-08-2018, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSmoke

Ekholm isn't even close to being enough

Lol he would be your best Dman

Claes · 10-08-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSmoke

Ekholm isn't even close to being enough

You're probably right that Ekholm alone wouldn't be enough, but he's an important cog in a perennial contender. He definitely has value.

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Monahammer · 10-08-2018, 08:57 AM

I'd love to see nylander come to the flames but we dont make great trade partners with the leafs. Shame though

heep223 · 10-08-2018, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSmoke

Ekholm isn't even close to being enough

My first reaction to the proposal was actually that there’s no way Nashville would do that deal, but after reflection that’s a pretty fair deal for both sides. Ekholm is really good.

Vinny01 · 10-08-2018, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Monahammer

I'd love to see nylander come to the flames but we dont make great trade partners with the leafs. Shame though

There is also the fact we don’t really have to cap room to sign him long term, replace Smith next summer, and re-sign Tkachuk

BigSmoke · 10-08-2018, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinny01

Lol he would be your best Dman

Oh come on, he's not even close to Rielly. Rielly will get you 50+ points and was #2 in QOC in the ENTIRE NHL last season. That's right, Ekholm is badly sheltered next to him.
Stop underrating the legit #1 D, Morgan Rielly.
Let me guess, Ekholmm is sooo much better than Rielly defensively, right? Let's see Ekholm handle Rielly's minutes before we claim that.

BigSmoke · 10-08-2018, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by heep223

My first reaction to the proposal was actually that there’s no way Nashville would do that deal, but after reflection that’s a pretty fair deal for both sides. Ekholm is really good.

You know how everyone believes Leafs can't win a cup with their D? Nashvilel can't with that set of forwards. That's a steal for Nashville.

heep223 · 10-08-2018, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSmoke

Oh come on, he's not even close to Rielly. Rielly will get you 50+ points and was #2 in QOC in the ENTIRE NHL last season. That's right, Ekholm is badly sheltered next to him.

Stop underrating the legit #1 D, Morgam Rielly.

What an odd stat to cherry pick, obviously Ekholm is going to be ‘sheltered’ compared to Reilly, as he’s not on the first pairing.

dieHARDflameZ · 10-08-2018, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSmoke

Oh come on, he's not even close to Rielly. Rielly will get you 50+ points and was #2 in QOC in the ENTIRE NHL last season. That's right, Ekholm is badly sheltered next to him.
Stop underrating the legit #1 D, Morgam Rielly.

Morgan Rielly, the most overrated #1 D.

BigSmoke · 10-08-2018, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by heep223

What an odd stat to cherry pick, obviously Ekholm is going to be ‘sheltered’ compared to Reilly, as he’s not on the first pairing.

Why are people saying he'd be the best Leafs D then? What has he proven that he can be a #1 D?
Morgan Rielly plays BRUTAL minutes for a D. For you to claim it's an odd stat is a joke.

heep223 · 10-08-2018, 09:04 AM

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You know how everyone believes Leafs can't win a cup with their D? Nashvilel can't with that set of forwards. That's a steal for Nashville.

I don’t have any particular views one way or another on either team. I just think that’s a pretty fair trade from each team’s place of strength. You have to remember that Nylander needs to get paid, it’s not just the trade it’s the cap effects too. Which would be hugely beneficial to TO

BigSmoke · 10-08-2018, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dieHARDflameZ

Morgan Rielly, the most overrated #1 D.

Rielly is. He's a legit #1. All the #'s say so. Top 20 D last season in the NHl easily.

Monahammer · 10-08-2018, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinny01

There is also the fact we don’t really have to cap room to sign him long term, replace Smith next summer, and re-sign Tkachuk

We would make it work somehow. Our cap situation is not as dire as some are quick to say. Our bad contracts are tradeable and guys like foo and mangiapane could step in.
I think we should focus on landing a long term goalie and fixing that situation first, but no need to jump on my post when I really only said it would be nice to add nylander.