There isn't a point where that's an option. Gate revenue is a drop in the bucket compared to TV deals. They need to keep playing to keep fans interested and those going.
- BlackSwan

This is not accurate.(using 2018-19 numbers) A healthy NHL makes $5 Billion US a year in total Revenue. All Numbers is $US

4 Major sources of Revenue of revenue are:
1) Gate Receipts
2) TV Revenue
3) Merchandise and Concession Stands
4) Gambling

No other sport in North America relies as heavily on Gate Receipts as Hockey.

Annual Revenue from TV deals $600 Million (Canadian TV rights), ($200 Million US rights)
This shows that the overwhelming majority of the money earned under the current TV Contract is from Gate receipts. Teams rely heavily on expensive luxury boxes.
An interesting side note. The average ticket price in Toronto is about $300 US while the least expensive seats in Calgary are $30.

They will make an impact by just being better defensively than what we have. Give me 2 of: Ekblad, Pesce, Tanev, Brodie, Severson, Manson, DeMelo, Parayko, Gudas, Hamonic, Hamilton, Brodin, Weegar, Savard or Larsson.
- matt1337

I like Demelo/Brodin/Larsson

I also picked them for cost of acquisition and likely cap hit. I agree that a single big player won't necessarily make the team great. Look at Karlsson with the Sharks. They were a bottom feeder this year and have two of the best d-men in the league.

I think a couple guys who can skate and defend is what the leafs need.

If they bring in AP I'm still on the side of moving Rielly to fill the D around AP.

Agree, very similar players.
- bixll

One can shoot, one can't. Aside from being small and weightless, what's the similarity?

I like Demelo/Brodin/Larsson

I also picked them for cost of acquisition and likely cap hit. I agree that a single big player won't necessarily make the team great. Look at Karlsson with the Sharks. They were a bottom feeder this year and have two of the best d-men in the league.

I think a couple guys who can skate and defend is what the leafs need.

If they bring in AP I'm still on the side of moving Rielly to fill the D around AP.
- Aaron_85

Rielly bleeds blue, I'd rather keep him, and he won't command as much as Pietrangelo will. I wouldn't be opposed to Demelo/Brodin/Larsson. I would like for them to add 1 bigger name guy though, even if that is only Manson/Severson.

I honestly think it is a mistake to sign AP and have Holl in our top 4. Injuries happen and if AP goes down, we are left with Holl as our best RD? we need 2 RD, not just 1. I'd rather 2 players that make up AP's salary and have Holl on the 3rd pairing.
- matt1337

thats a legit concern, and its mentioned in the article.
that lineup doesnt leave much if you hit a few injuries

One can shoot, one can't. Aside from being small and weightless, what's the similarity?
- AdamFrench

Play makers. Love to have the puck. I may be wrong with Robertson, such a small sample size.

The honest answer was this season. Minimum.

The economic one? When someone passes away directly from attending or being a part of the game.

Also, gate revenue is hopeful. I stand corrected. It's unlikely but the teams also need ANY revenue so if they are on tv they hopefully also can get merch sales or whatever. The fans in the stands at pro sports events in the USA will be predicated on how the NFL implements it.

Problem is, NFL has to worry about one day a week.
- Aaron_85

Good article here on what each NFL team is doing:

https://www.newsweek.com/...onavirus-outbreak-1530273

Dallas fans are going to die.

thats a legit concern, and its mentioned in the article.
that lineup doesnt leave much if you hit a few injuries
- senstroll

I hope they don't put all their eggs in 1 basket. Spread it out and make the whole defence better as a collective.

Rielly bleeds blue, I'd rather keep him, and he won't command as much as Pietrangelo will. I wouldn't be opposed to Demelo/Brodin/Larsson. I would like for them to add 1 bigger name guy though, even if that is only Manson/Severson.
- matt1337

I'm just trying to come up with out of the box thinking. Maybe it's not finding a partner for Rielly that's the issue, maybe it's Rielly? Also, there's no indication he will be cheaper than AP.

I'd also be content with Rielly staying and adding in a couple depth guys. Dermott can be moved I think and I believe he's the odd man out at this point.

I hope they don't put all their eggs in 1 basket. Spread it out and make the whole defence better as a collective.
- matt1337

This.


And I agree with your last view posts.

AP is a luxury we can't afford with the 4for40forwards.

We need to add 2RDs not one really expensive one.


Our left side is fine:

Rielly
Muzzin
Dermott
Sandin

Our right side is nothing but one big Holl.


Edit: also doesn't get mentioned enough, the COVID issue must have really fu2ked up Dubas' plans. With the flat CAP the next few years, the Leafs are screwed...so are other teams...but I'm sure Dubas was expecting a CAP increase in his master plan. Oooops!

Holl and muzzin were pretty good together, I would keep him for now.

Id rather trade Dermot and put Sandin in his place
- senstroll

Only thing Holl has an Dermott is the way he shoots. Move Dermott to the right side with Muzzin. Bottom pair can change between Liljegren, Sandin, and Lehtonen. Lots of money saved there.

I'm just trying to come up with out of the box thinking. Maybe it's not finding a partner for Rielly that's the issue, maybe it's Rielly? Also, there's no indication he will be cheaper than AP.

I'd also be content with Rielly staying and adding in a couple depth guys. Dermott can be moved I think and I believe he's the odd man out at this point.
- Aaron_85

I'd rather keep Dermott than Holl. Dermott can move to the right side, plus he's younger. I think we will regret moving him.

I don't think it is that hard to give Rielly the best partner he's had here, considering his best was Hainsey. Just give him someone that is capable defensively and doesn't get scared when they get the puck. Ceci was horrible to watch.

Just do it for Rielly, he's earned that at least.

Rielly bleeds blue, I'd rather keep him, and he won't command as much as Pietrangelo will. I wouldn't be opposed to Demelo/Brodin/Larsson. I would like for them to add 1 bigger name guy though, even if that is only Manson/Severson.
- matt1337

I have a deep, deep fear that the Canucks are going to come after him hard in free agency.

I hope they don't put all their eggs in 1 basket. Spread it out and make the whole defence better as a collective.
- matt1337

if you could get a comparable legit top #1 D for less, then Id say go for it.

but man, i dont want to get into the same spot against a good team where they have Hedman and we have 2 lessers D that cant be counted on to play top mins.

AP is that player..Leafs lost Muzzin and were in trouble
Rielly is good, but lack a lot in the shut down role...he aint good enough

They will make an impact by just being better defensively than what we have. Give me 2 of: Ekblad, Pesce, Tanev, Brodie, Severson, Manson, DeMelo, Parayko, Gudas, Hamonic, Hamilton, Brodin, Weegar, Savard or Larsson.
- matt1337

None of those players are anywhere close to Pietro's calibre.

Also, they wont trade Eklblad, and his cap hit is only 1 million less then would Pietro is likely to get, so not sure how you add another after that.

Most of the players list wont be traded IMO(Hamilton/Parayko/Severson/Pesce). Id take DeMelo, Brodie, Gudas as secondary pieces only.

Via trade Brodin would be nice, but again will cost a lot.

This.


And I agree with your last view posts.

AP is a luxury we can't afford with the 4for40forwards.

We need to add 2RDs not one really expensive one.


Our left side is fine:

Rielly
Muzzin
Dermott
Sandin

Our right side is nothing but one big Holl.
- underhill14

Leafs can even make room by switching Dermott to the right side if Sandin needs to make the team. That also helps if one of the new RD goes down, other plays with Rielly, Dermott jumps up to play with Muzzin and Holl plays with Sandin.

I have a deep, deep fear that the Canucks are going to come after him hard in free agency.
- Atomic Wedgie

Doubt theyll have the cap for it honestly

I have a deep, deep fear that the Canucks are going to come after him hard in free agency.
- Atomic Wedgie

Too bad he grew up a leafs fan and his dad is a die hard.

I have a deep, deep fear that the Canucks are going to come after him hard in free agency.
- Atomic Wedgie

Hoping the fear of his dad disowning him keeps that from ever happening.

None of those players are anywhere close to Pietro's calibre.

Also, they wont trade Eklblad, and his cap hit is only 1 million less then would Pietro is likely to get, so not sure how you add another after that.

Most of the players list wont be traded IMO(Hamilton/Parayko/Severson/Pesce). Id take DeMelo, Brodie, Gudas as secondary pieces only.

Via trade Brodin would be nice, but again will cost a lot.
- Archaic

Not looking to get someone of Pietro's calibre, just guys that improve our right side. Any 2 capable RD improve that side exponentially compared to what we have had in the past.

Not looking to get someone of Pietro's calibre, just guys that improve our right side. Any 2 capable RD improve that side exponentially compared to what we have had in the past.
- matt1337

I think Pietro makes them better alone then any two of the rest of the free agents. Trades drain assets as well and weaken the team in other areas, but Parayko would be perfect

Welp, I guess the one thing we all agree on is to go furiously after Taylor Hall right? right?

I think Pietro makes them better alone then any two of the rest of the free agents. Trades drain assets as well and weaken the team in other areas, but Parayko would be perfect

Welp, I guess the one thing we all agree on is to go furiously after Taylor Hall right? right?

- Archaic

They won't be able to afford AP without a trade.

I think Pietro makes them better alone then any two of the rest of the free agents. Trades drain assets as well and weaken the team in other areas, but Parayko would be perfect

Welp, I guess the one thing we all agree on is to go furiously after Taylor Hall right? right?

- Archaic

Sign hall and big buff and trade for a goalie

Worst case scenario if the leafs miss the playoffs they’ll get the 1st overall with hall on the team.

They won't be able to afford AP without a trade.
- bobbyisno1

Thats true, but then you gain more assets back that can be used for drafts or to increase the prospect pool. Also, trading away someone like Kerfoot isnt a big deal to me.

That capital you would have to trade to get Parayko would be large and would hurt the roster deeper IMO. Again, I dont think it's even possible to get Pietro, hell resign.

Sign hall and big buff and trade for a goalie

Worst case scenario if the leafs miss the playoffs they’ll get the 1st overall with hall on the team.
- bryant

Id love to get Buff. We could use his size and toughness, I dont know if he's going to play again though TBH.