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Straight up proposals from Leaf fans never seem to work out, so I'd like to flip things around.
In order of need, Leafs are missing:
1) #1 goalie (at least one that can start for 2-3 years while Reimer/Scrivens develop)
2) #1 centre
3) Power-forward in their Top 6
4) Veteran defense-man
Kessel is the only untouchable. Everyone else is fair game (including our #5)
For those teams willing to shop a player that fills one of our needs, what would you want coming back?
Straight up proposals from Leaf fans never seem to work out, so I'd like to flip things around.
In order of need, Leafs are missing:
1) #1 goalie (at least one that can start for 2-3 years while Reimer/Scrivens develop)
2) #1 centre
3) Power-forward in their Top 6
4) Veteran defense-man
Kessel is the only untouchable. Everyone else is fair game (including our #5)
For those teams willing to shop a player that fills one of our needs, what would you want coming back?
So, the leafs have what of value available for these assets besides the 5th overall ?
That's why personally, I'd be willing to part with either.
At the very least, I'd like to look at proposals with either or both involved. Then myself and other Leaf fans can consider whether its a good trade for us or not.
While Strome certainly has potential, I'd prefer to get a centre with at least a little NHL experience. It'd be too risky putting him in the top line and relying on him to play top minutes when he's only played in the OHL.
Leafs probably won't have the cap space for both Martin and Michalek. If you take out Michalek or add in Komisarek from the Leafs end I think its fair value.
If you mean 4th overall thats close. I rank Gardiner higher then any pick save Yakupov. For that reason I think I would decline this. Kadri is progressing, and still holds top 6 potential.
I'd be willing to part with Kessel to get a #1 center as our #5 pick seems like it will be Forsberg, a winger who can possibly replace Kessel in a couple years. Also I think #1 centers are very valuable and are almost never an overpayment when trading for one since they are just that rare. In my opinion one of Kessel or 5th overall is available, but not both.
Gardiner you can make the case for, but Strome definitely holds more value than Kadri.
he ment together as a pair since the proposal also has us giving up the higher pick assuming the poster who posted the proposal ment 4th rounder and not 4th overall
If you mean 4th overall thats close. I rank Gardiner higher then any pick save Yakupov. For that reason I think I would decline this. Kadri is progressing, and still holds top 6 potential.
If you meant 4th rd pick, you're out to lunch.
J Schultz > Gardiner (according to the coach of both)
J Schultz was said to go 5-10th in this draft...ergo...
Gardiner you can make the case for, but Strome definitely holds more value than Kadri.
Please explain how a prospect still in junior who hasn't shown significant improvement from his draft year is more valuable than a prospect who has done very well in the AHL and has shown he can play well at times in the NHL. There is a better than 75% chance that Kadri will play a full NHL season next year and we don't even know if Strome can compete at the AHL level. Is it because Kadri is a Leafs prospect and Strome isn't?
J Schultz > Gardiner (according to the coach of both)
J Schultz was said to go 5-10th in this draft...ergo...
Schultz hasnt played a game in the NHL. Comparing how they played previously doesnt really have bearing now. Gardiner led rookie dmen in pts this past season by a huge margin.
J Schultz > Gardiner (according to the coach of both)
J Schultz was said to go 5-10th in this draft...ergo...
Probably true since it's rumoured (or outright told, not sure) the leafs asked to get Schultz in that trade instead of Gardiner. However, Gardiner has made the jump to the NHL and played well so at least for now I would have to say Gardiner > Schultz although that can easily change after we see Schultz for a couple dozen NHL games.
