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Rajvinder

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Forum: Armchair-GMMay 15 at 1:24 a.m.
Thread: Messing Around this is not serious
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tryger</b></div><div>LA can want Marner all they want, they neither have the money nor the forward corps to entice Marner to waive his NMC. Unless some team offers Marner $12M he should try to score as many points as possible, look loyal, and like a strong team mate. Staying in Toronto on Matthews wing solves all this without up rooting his life.

I think LA is more interested in Ulllmark, Saros, and Markstrom if they make a big swing. But they really can’t do anything until Byfield is extended.</div></div>

100%, I know Ullmark is priority #1, Byfield is priority #2.

I think you underestimate the situation in Toronto. If Marner is in the lineup he will get booed every time he touches the puck, he will be harassed in the streets, slandered in the press.

Unless he puts up 100+ points AND contributes significantly in the playoffs his value will be lower this time next year than it is now.

Unless he thinks there is a chance of getting an extension in Toronto or he really loves the city enough to be in a one sided relationship, his best move is to leave Toronto.

Where to is a whole different conversation. Personally I think if LA is offering an extension that he thinks is fair that it's a great option.

I just don't see traditional choices like Vegas, Florida, Tampa being options for him.

But I'm purely speculating. Your points are taken and are definitely well founded.
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsMay 15 at 1:15 a.m.
Thread: Leafs Prospects, Draft Picks and More
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>CameronSquires</b></div><div>Does anyone think at least one of

Webber, Mattinen, Kokkonen, Chadwick, Villeneuve or Niemela will play in the NHL next season for at least a couple games?</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>NorthernLeafsFan05</b></div><div>Mattinen may get a look, I feel like he will be callup option number one. Hell, he may even be apart of our plans at 3RD.

I'd love to see Niemela get games. I'm such a big fan of his, he has been excellent with the Marlies every step of the way. Kokkonen received high praise under Keefe, but LD is a complete log jam. I think Webber would fill in as an LD replacement before Kokkonen. Chadwick will probably not touch NHL ice next season, and same goes for Villeneuve who was very disappointing this season.</div></div>

<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div>Chadwick no

Villenueve maybe

Kokkonen idk as Keefe aint here anymore

Mattinen yes

Webber maybe</div></div>

If you are all looking for a name most fan won't know who is going to impact the Leafs next year the answer is Jacob Quillan. He is higher on the center depth chart than Minten (not as high of potential but closer to reaching his).

I'd be shocked if he didn't get some games in the NHL and wouldn't be surprised if he got a job out of camp or earned a place on the roster during the season.

Out of the names you provided, Webber will be the 7-9th D so likely to get games. Niemla could honestly be traded, he isn't going to be a stud and even if he hit his potential today he's at best a Lili replacement if Lili flops. But he could get games if he's in the organization.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 15 at 1:09 a.m.
Thread: Messing Around this is not serious
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tryger</b></div><div>Marner with Kopitar probably puts up similar numbers to this year around 85. Fiala for his contract is well worth his value.

Also Marner isn’t waiving his NMC to LA, it doesn’t make sense. Kempe, Moore, and Fiala are better value contracts even if they score less points.</div></div>

I think this is changing soon but when I was working with LA. Bergevin was the closest/most senior advisor to Rob.

He is a big believer in chasing superstars and making big moves to keep a locker room on their toes.

Logically you are correct. I'm not sure if the LA front office will take your approach however. In some ways to them there is inherent value in change. That's why they keep making big moves each summer. I wouldn't expect this summer to be different and Marner is the biggest name just like Fiala and Dubois before him.
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsMay 14 at 9:31 p.m.
Thread: Leafs Prospects, Draft Picks and More
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div><img class="for_img" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GIo1HtCXQAAV5LQ?format=jpg&amp;name=4096x4096" alt="GIo1HtCXQAAV5LQ?format=jpg&amp;name=4096x4096">

Yea this aint looking good for your statment.

Doughty’s 5v5 expected goal share would be the highest of his career at 57.64%, according to Evolving Hockey. He leads the Kings blueliners in 5v5 relative expected goal share (on-ice xGF% – off-ice xGF%) and on-ice Corsi at 57.59% during 5v5 play, according to MoneyPuck.com.

As for Goalie go trade for Markstrom that aint hard was it

And man you say you worked for an NHL FO, claimed to be talking with NHL executives left and right but Kings fans and others fans have questioned it numerous times on your ACGM's which is making me very doubtful anything said is legit past and present. As why would a person who claims to be a "Former NHL Executive" be on CF of all places and make questionable posts and not good trades of all things using unprofessional arguments and speech to justify things. Should have the knowledge to know thats not correct in the hockey or real world. Like Domi + Brodie + Robertson for K'Miller come on you should know better thats never gonna happen if yah actually worked in the gig. Thats what people who have no idea what trade values are do or trolls just wanting attention/to mess around

Or could just be Howard Berger's CF account lul</div></div>

Can't just share these without understanding context this is where many people (very smart ones) go wrong.
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsMay 14 at 7:11 p.m.
Thread: Leafs Prospects, Draft Picks and More
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>aadoyle</b></div><div>Andersson-Doughty or heck Gavrikov-Doughty :tearsofjoy

Man the takes be getting rougher for yah lul

Like Doughty has been in the league for a long time and has been good at both ends of course he's gonna be out there the final min unless hurt or on rotation.

Andersson-Doughty
Gavrikov-Clarke
Englund-Spence</div></div>

I'm sorry I try not to post in a critical way but you are insulting someone with a crazy level or arrogance when you are so wrong it's not even funny.

Roy gets the majority of D zone starts for LA. He is on PK1, he is out in the last minute.

Doughty is not a defensive D. It's the equivalent of playing Morgan Rielly in the last minute when up by 1 goal. It's not a winning strategy.

Having worked for Rob, I would be shocked if he went into the season with Doughty, Spence, Clarke. If they did that I wouldn't be surprised if they were nowhere near playoff contention, it would be a disaster.

Which of the three they move I'm not sure. It's definetly not Doughty. Spence likely fetches a 2nd or 3rd in a Durzi type trade and can be replaced by DeMelo/Desharnais/Tanev or any other DFD. That is likely the plan.

But to say Clarke is untouchable is absurd. Pretty much every insider reported at the deadline that he was on the table. LA fans don't want him to move cause he has Erik Karlsson type potential but as the other poster said, those fans don't understand the current window has 1-3 years.

There isn't a window in 5 years from now. Dubois killed that. If they still had Byfield/Dubois(as a 1C)/Fiala/Spence/Clarke/Andersson after Doughty/Kopitar left then he would be untouchable.

Now they have nobody to play down the middle and no goalie. It's too many holes to consider that a window. Kings will either retool (highly unlikely) or go all in next year.

The Fiala for Saros/Marner for Clarke suggestions isn't far off from what LA management is actually thinking. Ulmark is their goalie target but I can see them trading a winger for Ulmark then trading Clarke for Marner. That would make them an instant top contender next season.
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsMay 8 at 8:17 p.m.
Thread: Leafs 2023 2024 Season Discussion Part 7 - Shambles
Just throwing it out there that a few "insiders" I've spoken to have mentioned that they believe Mark Hunter is the leading GM candidate for both Edmonton (Holland is retiring) and Columbus.

Apparently he has recently been telling both teams that Marner would be a part of his strategy and given Marner's NMC that he feels he could get him cheap.

Pretty well known that Hunter put his job on the line to draft Mitch in Toronto and remains really close to Mitch and his family.

One person went as far as to say that the best case for Toronto might be if he goes to Columbus and they draft Sam Dickinson (London Knight) in which case Jirick and/or Mateychuck could become available in a Marner trade.

Also has someone say that they wouldn't be surprised if Hunter and Mitch worked together to hardball the Leafs including forcing Cowan into any Marner deal.
Forum: Toronto Maple LeafsMay 7 at 12:22 p.m.
Thread: Leafs 2023 2024 Season Discussion Part 7 - Shambles
I know people here doubt "insider takes" so feel free.to ignore if you want.

Been chatting with a few friends who work for the Leafs/MLSE.

From what I'm hearing they are considering four options:

1. Leave Shanny in charge and give him 2 seasons to see out his vision. They wouldn't let him trade any prospects of picks from the 2027 draft (or later). Idea is that he can run it back do whatever he feels will work and in 2 years if it's failing Matthews/Nylander/Marner are still young enough that their contracts can be moved and the team can tear it down.

2. Fire Shanny and leave Tre with the GM title but he and Pelley will split the President's job. Direction here would largely be a retool, moving out a few guys and try to win.

3. Blow it all up. There have been discussions about just a complete blow up including trading Matthews/Marner/Nylander/Rielly/Tavares. There are some people concerned that after Shanahan put his "team" in place he prioritized the people over the organization and that culture can't be changed without them all gone. This would essentially be what happened when Shanahan first came, wipe out the front office and start again.

4. Observation year. Pelley has only been on the job for 1.5 months. There is a thought that he might just let everything stay the same. Observe for a year then make decisions next year. This would mean no major moves without his approval, no big contracts, etc. but team stays the course for the most part unless he approves a big trade/UFA deal.

Seems like it's really all up in the air.
Forum: Armchair-GMMay 7 at 12:29 a.m.
Thread: Fresh ideas
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>OldNYIfan</b></div><div>"Fresh Ideas"?!?!? That's <strong>hilarious</strong>!! This is the fourth time today, and the <strong>NINTH</strong> time this month, that you've proposed the ridiculous inclusion of Brandt Clarke in a trade to Toronto (8 times for Marner and once for Nylander), and on each of the earlier occasions, received unanimous opposition to the idea of including Clarke in ANY trade.

But go ahead. Just put your head down and ignore every single reaction you get. It's a horrible, terrible, no-good, horrible idea for the Kings, but you don't want to listen to what you don't want to hear.</div></div>

Having worked for Rob I can say with 100% certainty he would accept this deal if it was offered and Marner came with an extension of 4-8y at $11.5M or less.

It would immediately erase the PLD disaster, buy him another season as GM and solve the RHD problem he has.

Kings fans genuinely have no understanding of the game. You can't have Doughty, Spence and Clarke as your RHD. None of them are solid enough defensively and all of them will take time away from each other in offensive situations.

I think Kings fans so don't realize how much power guys like Kopitar/Doughty have. They are a large reason for the Fiala/PLD moves which were completely unnecessary in an attempt to accelerate the rebuild.

Doughty doesn't want Clarke there and today the organization rather put Clarke in the AHL, press box or third pair than risk upsetting Doughty by giving Clarke real minutes.

So in short if you think this trade wouldn't be accepted I'd highly recommend taking some time to learn more about the game and the business. It's has to be one of the least educated and most absurd takes you can have. I'm quite certain many analysts have done their mock Marner trades and many have Clarke coming back to Toronto in an LA trade.

You sir aren't smarter than people who do this for a living.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 14 at 12:24 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 14 at 12:06 a.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 13 at 10:05 p.m.
Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 13 at 1:29 p.m.
Thread: Different Approach
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>tryger</b></div><div>LA doesn't have to move Kaliyev this TDL, he is an RFA and still would hold value. The Kings just changed their coach before the last game, you think he doesn't have any wish to see if Kaliyev better fits his system? If teams want to low ball to get Kaliyev I'd just rather LA waits, Lafreniere and Turcotte can be sent down to facilitate patience if needed. The point is, if there is no player that actually makes the Kings better, why not keep a player who has scored goals at the NHL level until the end of the season?</div></div>

Yea that's a pipe dream.

Heard from a friend who is a scout in Detroit that the offer the have on the table is Kayliev for Kostin +5th and Yzerman won't do it till the pick is removed. And Kostin is pretty much a cap dump.