Well they did not do better than 30th, so yeah, I think they would have taken 31st.
- bobbyisno1

Again, that is an assumption.. Just like you are assuming that the Leafs had Yegor Korshkov rated higher than Sam Steel..

I'll just go F myself now... Thank you.
- Burkefection

I usually don't use emoticons, but this one rates.

Again, that is an assumption.. Just like you are assuming that the Leafs had Yegor Korshkov rated higher than Sam Steel..
- PatC80

Who and who?

Again, that is an assumption.. Just like you are assuming that the Leafs had Yegor Korshkov rated higher than Sam Steel..
- PatC80

I wouldn’t say 30 to 31 would’ve been a huge sticking point. At worst they would’ve had to add a higher draft pick to make it work.

Either way that’s the past and leafs are past all this, and on the upswing. Finally

Who and who?
- bobbyisno1

30th pick: Steel
31st pick: Korshkov

Willie sign yet?

30th pick: Steel
31st pick: Korshkov
- PatC80

So i don't know if they would have taken 31st but you know that if they didn't have that pick that's way they were gonna get picked?

He's the crazy thing, though: you really only need to judge if he can be a good player for the next 4 years.

After that, Nashville simply has to make a trade to get him back. If the dude retires, the cap hit to Nashville is so cray-cray, they probably wouldn't be able to ice a team.

If Weber decides to retire instead of showing up for his final season (to collect a measly $1 million), the cap hit penalty is $24.57 million.

Nashville has to re-obtain his rights to send him to Robidas Island.

I'd be willing to entertain a deal for Weber, and not worry about 5 years out - because Nashville is the one who has to worry about that.
- Atomic Wedgie

Leafs should pay Weber 10 million to retire early.

Willie sign yet?
- BestRapperAlive

No, but Gord Miller said that Karlsson might be traded on Leafs Lunch.

30th pick: Steel
31st pick: Korshkov
- PatC80

I don't know anything about either player but if Nail Yakupov taught us anything, it's that if you have a cool name you WILL fail in the NHL.

I don't know anything about either player but if Nail Yakupov taught us anything, it's that if you have a cool name you WILL fail in the NHL.
- markmark

This. It's just science.

But the Andersen deal doesn't happen without the deal you mention happening first..
- PatC80

Not really.
The deal still could have easily happened.

No, but Gord Miller said that Karlsson might be traded on Leafs Lunch.
- GreatGigInTheSky

Traded today or like at some point?

Do you have proof that they would have taken the 31st overall pick?

At the time, the Ducks were asking for a 1st rd pick for Andersen. You are assuming that they would just say "sure, why not?"
- PatC80

You are assuming that they would say no and wouldn't. And you are assuming that the ducks would have only taking a 1st rd pick.
So many other options were available that could have landed andersen

I don't know anything about either player but if Nail Yakupov taught us anything, it's that if you have a cool name you WILL fail in the NHL.
- markmark

Kailer Yamamoto is going to have to be talked off the ledge.

No, but Gord Miller said that Karlsson might be traded on Leafs Lunch.
- GreatGigInTheSky

Hopefully he goes West so we don't have to see him as often

Traded today or like at some point?
- bryant

Yes

Kailer Yamamoto is going to have to be talked off the ledge.
- MBFlyerfan

In true Japanese tradition, I hope his jersey has "Kailer" on the back.

Have you watched Zacha hockey? He's remarkably average.
- GreatGigInTheSky

He isnt that bad, and he is still very young. Last year was his first full year in the NHL, id give him time for sure.

So i don't know if they would have taken 31st but you know that if they didn't have that pick that's way they were gonna get picked?
- bobbyisno1

No, I'm just saying those were the two players that were drafted 30th, and 31st.

He isnt that bad, and he is still very young. Last year was his first full year in the NHL, id give him time for sure.
- Archaic

He's really not very good.

As ugly as Mark Stone is, he's still >> Zacha.

Leafs should pay Weber 10 million to retire early.
- Ear Hole

Montreal wouldn't get dinged with the penalty. It's Nashville. There's no upside for the Leafs to do that.

So in that sense, Chicago should offer him $5 million to retire a year early and join the Blackhawks' broadcast team.

'hawks pay $5 million to absolutely gut a division rival. And there's nothing in the CBA to prevent it.

I don't know anything about either player but if Nail Yakupov taught us anything, it's that if you have a cool name you WILL fail in the NHL.
- markmark

Zarley Zalapski played 12 seasons in the NHL.

Montreal wouldn't get dinged with the penalty. It's Nashville. There's no upside for the Leafs to do that.

So in that sense, Chicago should offer him $5 million to retire a year early and join the Blackhawks' broadcast team.

'hawks pay $5 million to absolutely gut a division rival. And there's nothing in the CBA to prevent it.
- Atomic Wedgie

I was kidding.

P.S. Hawks have enough problems to overcome.

No, but Gord Miller said that Karlsson might be traded on Leafs Lunch.
- GreatGigInTheSky

I saw that. Says he got a text from an NHL GM.

But then when he read the text, it sounded more like the NHL GM was asking if Gord was hearing if Karlsson was traded.

On a side note, I was never particularly impressed with Miller - didn't hate him, but wasn't wowed by him. But holy crap, the guy is good on Leafs lunch - I'm blown away by his depth of knowledge.

P.S. I have no idea how Carlo Coliacovo still has a job in media.