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The Official 2011/2012 Armchair GM thread

BlueWhiteBlood said:
Tigger said:
If Gunnar was dealt? To replace the bottom pairing left side D short term was the thought but....

I just meant that we have too many already IMO. If Gunnar was ever dealt, we'd just see lots more of Komisarek.

Yeah but unless Franson can play the left side I think you're kind of stuck with 4 right side D out of 6 if Gunnar is gone. I'm not sure about Lashoff as a regular there yet. If he is or Blacker/Gardiner are close to making that a non issue then sure but I think I like the comfort zone more overall, Skrastins could have helped there is all, could be others or another approach that's better ( like not trading any of the D for a bit and seeing what they can do ). Open to interpretation right now.
 
Knowing that Liles, Bozak and Stastny are friends is interesting but I think I am down to only adding Parise this year.  Trade MacArthur, Caputi (or any other decent older prospect), Blacker, and a 2nd rounder.  Put him on a different line than Kessel and the Leafs have a decent top 6.
 
Britishbulldog said:
Knowing that Liles, Bozak and Stastny are friends is interesting but I think I am down to only adding Parise this year.  Trade MacArthur, Caputi (or any other decent older prospect), Blacker, and a 2nd rounder.  Put him on a different line than Kessel and the Leafs have a decent top 6.

I don't think the Devils even consider that offer.
 
Deebo said:
Britishbulldog said:
Knowing that Liles, Bozak and Stastny are friends is interesting but I think I am down to only adding Parise this year.  Trade MacArthur, Caputi (or any other decent older prospect), Blacker, and a 2nd rounder.  Put him on a different line than Kessel and the Leafs have a decent top 6.

I don't think the Devils even consider that offer.

I'll refer to Nik on this one:

Saint Nik said:
Britishbulldog said:
Then flip MacArthur and Blacker + ?? for Parise.

The ?? in this case being Jeffrey Vanderbeek's children, alive and unharmed.

I don't think Caputi and a 2nd really change that.

We're not getting Parise, and we're definitely not getting him without giving up Schenn.
 
CarltonTheBear said:
I don't think Caputi and a 2nd really change that.

We're not getting Parise, and we're definitely not getting him without giving up Schenn.

Schenn is one of the only current Leafs that I hope doesn't get traded within the conference.  He is going to start hurting people soon.

I like this guy as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTTtFZNDGeY&feature=relmfu  Some pretty sick goals!

If not Parise then I rest.
 
I read Koshan relaying a rumor that the Leafs were interested in Carter Ashton out of Tampa, not sure what to think of the notion of trading Rynnas and a pick for him.
 
Floyd said:
I'm still kind of hoping that Komisarek agrees to go to his hometown team (NYI) as part as an initiative on their part to get to the cap floor.

Was thinking same recently.  How would a Mike Komisarek help the Isles?  Enhance their porous defence, for one, well, not exactly in that complete category, but then again, playing in front of one's own hometown fans, friends, & family would probably be motivation enough for any player!

 
Erndog said:
How about Blake Comeau from the Isles?

Guys only 25 years old, good size (6'1', 205 lbs), scored 24 goals last year.  Here's what an Isles fan had to say about him:

He's streaky, like any third liner. Has good goal scoring touch and can play the 2nd line if needed.

He's one of our best pk'ers if not the best. He has good size, skates average and is still i believe 25
I honestly dont want to lose him but many core players were signed back in june so im thinking there going
to move him


He said they need a top 4 D-man in return.  We have an adbundance of D and Comeau would be a real nice addition.  He would probably work out really well with Bozak and Armstrong on the 3rd line.  He'd add a nice 2-way element, and would instantly become one of our top Pkers.  He's a glue guy.  A guy every team could
use and would make a great bottom 6 forward.  Can play on the 2nd line too if injuries arise.

Whatcha think?  I think he could be had for Gunnarsson.  Seems fair.  A 2nd/3rd line tweener for a #4/5 steady d-man.  Both not far apart in age.

I'd really look into this.  He would make a better 3rd liner than Kadri in my opinion.  Problem is what happens to Nazem then?

I've seen a number of Islander games & highlights online,  and I've noticed that that Comeau kid has showcased the ability to score at the right time and shine through for the Islanders.  Good hands, dependable, overall impresses.  Would be a very good addition for the Leafs.
 
hockeyfan1 said:
Floyd said:
I'm still kind of hoping that Komisarek agrees to go to his hometown team (NYI) as part as an initiative on their part to get to the cap floor.

Was thinking same recently.  How would a Mike Komisarek help the Isles?  Enhance their porous defence, for one, well, not exactly in that complete category, but then again, playing in front of one's own hometown fans, friends, & family would probably be motivation enough for any player!

Not sure how it would go but if the Leafs need a goalie maybe they could pry Nabokov in the deal?
 
CarltonTheBear said:
I'll refer to Nik on this one:

Saint Nik said:
Britishbulldog said:
Then flip MacArthur and Blacker + ?? for Parise.
The ?? in this case being Jeffrey Vanderbeek's children, alive and unharmed.
I don't think Caputi and a 2nd really change that.

We're not getting Parise, and we're definitely not getting him without giving up Schenn.

I have been away for a bit since my daughter and son in law that got married late fall last year gave me a grandson Thursday night.  9 lbs 12 oz.    Yeah I had my daughter days before my 21st birthday and she is only 22 (kind of throwing of her 5 year plan which included moving to T.O. with her beau to get her law degree) so I am 43 by a few weeks.  My buddy's oldest child is in grade 2 and their youngest is 3.  It is kind of a funny feeling for me to realize that if my kids stay in Moncton, that his youngest daughter and my oldest grandson would go to high school together.  The little tyke is perfect....I don't how a bulldog like me has such good looking offspring!  ;D

Based on my love for family, I wouldn't like to see anything happen to Mr Vanderbeek's children so....I am wondering if Kadri can start emulating Parise's potential?  Kadri's current age is when Parise spent the first full season in NJ scoring 14 goals, 18 assists and -1.

I am really hoping that Kardi / Bozak/ Armstrong is the Leafs 3rd line and that they score 45+ goals between the 3 of them.

NJ could actually pay Parise $5.4 MIL and be $600,000 under the cap until season start when they can put Rolston on waivers and save an additional $5.1 MIL of cap space...unless Rolston was too old when he signed the deal to clear him off the salary.
 
Tigger said:
hockeyfan1 said:
Floyd said:
I'm still kind of hoping that Komisarek agrees to go to his hometown team (NYI) as part as an initiative on their part to get to the cap floor.

Was thinking same recently.  How would a Mike Komisarek help the Isles?  Enhance their porous defence, for one, well, not exactly in that complete category, but then again, playing in front of one's own hometown fans, friends, & family would probably be motivation enough for any player!

Not sure how it would go but if the Leafs need a goalie maybe they could pry Nabokov in the deal?

Before any sort of trade is initiated, Nabokov would have to clear waivers.
 
hockeyfan1 said:
Tigger said:
hockeyfan1 said:
Floyd said:
I'm still kind of hoping that Komisarek agrees to go to his hometown team (NYI) as part as an initiative on their part to get to the cap floor.

Was thinking same recently.  How would a Mike Komisarek help the Isles?  Enhance their porous defence, for one, well, not exactly in that complete category, but then again, playing in front of one's own hometown fans, friends, & family would probably be motivation enough for any player!

Not sure how it would go but if the Leafs need a goalie maybe they could pry Nabokov in the deal?

Before any sort of trade is initiated, Nabokov would have to clear waivers.

Not according to Bill Daly via James Mirtle:
mirtle James Mirtle
Bill Daly says that Evgeni Nabokov will NOT have to clear waivers in order to be traded by the Islanders. If that's the route they go.
 
Deebo said:
hockeyfan1 said:
Tigger said:
hockeyfan1 said:
Floyd said:
I'm still kind of hoping that Komisarek agrees to go to his hometown team (NYI) as part as an initiative on their part to get to the cap floor.

Was thinking same recently.  How would a Mike Komisarek help the Isles?  Enhance their porous defence, for one, well, not exactly in that complete category, but then again, playing in front of one's own hometown fans, friends, & family would probably be motivation enough for any player!

Not sure how it would go but if the Leafs need a goalie maybe they could pry Nabokov in the deal?

Before any sort of trade is initiated, Nabokov would have to clear waivers.

Not according to Bill Daly via James Mirtle:
mirtle James Mirtle
Bill Daly says that Evgeni Nabokov will NOT have to clear waivers in order to be traded by the Islanders. If that's the route they go.

Wouldn't be a bad option if the Leafs have need, cap friendly for a year.
 
Deebo said:
hockeyfan1 said:
Before any sort of trade is initiated, Nabokov would have to clear waivers.

Not according to Bill Daly via James Mirtle:
mirtle James Mirtle
Bill Daly says that Evgeni Nabokov will NOT have to clear waivers in order to be traded by the Islanders. If that's the route they go.

I've heard contradicting reports from industry pundits on Nabokov's trade status. I would assume that because this season he wouldn't have played in any other leagues he will not have to pass through waivers like he had to last season, at least that makes sense to me.

If he had to pass through waivers because he played in another league last season, that doesn't really make sense to me.
 
I hope the Leafs can move Komisarek soon, I can see that getting ugly since we have six defencemen that are better than him, or at least better per cost and all have more upside than Komi.

also this should be moved to the rumours and speculation section
 
McPwnage said:
I hope the Leafs can move Komisarek soon, I can see that getting ugly since we have six defencemen that are better than him, or at least better per cost and all have more upside than Komi.

also this should be moved to the rumours and speculation section

I don't know. I look at the Lombardi/Franson deal and I wonder if it would be a similar type deal.... Komisarek + good, young player for a couple of scrubs... Is that what we really want to be doing right now when we don't need the cap space? 
 
Floyd said:
McPwnage said:
I hope the Leafs can move Komisarek soon, I can see that getting ugly since we have six defencemen that are better than him, or at least better per cost and all have more upside than Komi.

also this should be moved to the rumours and speculation section

I don't know. I look at the Lombardi/Franson deal and I wonder if it would be a similar type deal.... Komisarek + good, young player for a couple of scrubs... Is that what we really want to be doing right now when we don't need the cap space?

we aren't desperate to move him, honestly if he didn't have a NMC I would just stick him in the marlies but he does.  I wonder if we can do that before the season starts and have it be ok.
 
McPwnage said:
Floyd said:
McPwnage said:
I hope the Leafs can move Komisarek soon, I can see that getting ugly since we have six defencemen that are better than him, or at least better per cost and all have more upside than Komi.

also this should be moved to the rumours and speculation section

I don't know. I look at the Lombardi/Franson deal and I wonder if it would be a similar type deal.... Komisarek + good, young player for a couple of scrubs... Is that what we really want to be doing right now when we don't need the cap space?

we aren't desperate to move him, honestly if he didn't have a NMC I would just stick him in the marlies but he does.  I wonder if we can do that before the season starts and have it be ok.

Nope. Unless something is cooking where Burke needs the cap space, we might as well hang on to him I think.
 
Floyd said:
McPwnage said:
Floyd said:
McPwnage said:
I hope the Leafs can move Komisarek soon, I can see that getting ugly since we have six defencemen that are better than him, or at least better per cost and all have more upside than Komi.

also this should be moved to the rumours and speculation section

I don't know. I look at the Lombardi/Franson deal and I wonder if it would be a similar type deal.... Komisarek + good, young player for a couple of scrubs... Is that what we really want to be doing right now when we don't need the cap space?

we aren't desperate to move him, honestly if he didn't have a NMC I would just stick him in the marlies but he does.  I wonder if we can do that before the season starts and have it be ok.

Nope. Unless something is cooking where Burke needs the cap space, we might as well hang on to him I think.

It will likely be easier to move him after this season, as his salary will be down to $3.5m (a full 1m below his cap hit).  A cap floor team might be interested. 
 
In light of the Schenn and Doughty contract issues, would you consider Schenn + Kadri + Throw-in Prospect (maybe D'Amigo) for Doughty?

EDIT - More importantly:  Would LA consider it?
 

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