Yeah I mean his 1.81 GAA and .934 is a pretty great ceiling
- Aaron_85

If those were his numbers in these playoffs, we’re playing Florida right now. Maybe he returns to early season Jack, the guy we all thought we’d be paying $5 or 6M. But Leafs mgt doesn’t think so or they wouldn’t have offered $2.75 or whatever it was.

The dream scenario would be Husso and Vanacek for under 5m total
- mr.sir

Husso has a total 54 NHL games, he seems like another campbell'esque goalie, but his numbers are ok...nothing great.
Vanacek also has less than 100 nhl games under his belt and his stats are ok as well.
Not sure I'd trust either to take the leafs to the promise land yet.

Husso has a total 54 NHL games, he seems like another campbell'esque goalie, but his numbers are ok...nothing great.
Vanacek also has less than 100 nhl games under his belt and his stats are ok as well.
Not sure I'd trust either to take the leafs to the promise land yet.
- Fakepartofme

Both Husso and Vanecek struggled in this years playoffs..
In his two games, Vanecek had a GAA of 4.21 and a save % of .863

Both Husso and Vanecek struggled in this years playoffs..
In his two games, Vanecek had a GAA of 4.21 and a save % of .863
- PatC80

I wouldn't feel more confident in net with one of these guys over Campbell that's for sure.

I wouldn't feel more confident in net with one of these guys over Campbell that's for sure.
- Scabeh

Same.. I don't think any of them would make me go ' hey, now we're winning'

If Campbell walks as a free agent, does Dubas go after Varlamov or go for a unproven "diamond in the rough"?


Varlamov has won a playoff series or two.

Same.. I don't think any of them would make me go ' hey, now we're winning'

If Campbell walks as a free agent, does Dubas go after Varlamov or go for a unproven "diamond in the rough"?


Varlamov has won a playoff series or two.
- PatC80

Varlamov would be an interesting pickup. Not quite sure what his perceived value is after last season but he's been reliable in the past and that counts for something.

Varlamov is 34
Only signed for 1 year
5m
Hard pass

Both Husso and Vanecek struggled in this years playoffs..
In his two games, Vanecek had a GAA of 4.21 and a save % of .863
- PatC80

Buy low👍

From last blog, but something I think you keep overlooking:

So they missed 2x after drafting Stamkos. 1 year after drafting Hedman they made it to CON FINALS.

You can't see the difference?
- Nasty_Duck

So, Tampa drafts Stamkos in 2008, and Hedman in 2009. They miss the playoffs in both 2009 and 2010 before reaching the Conference finals in 2011. The do miss the playoffs in each of 2012 and 2013, by the way, and lose in the first round the next year. So perhaps 2011 was an anomally. I mean what was different then?

They drew the Penguins in the first round. The Penguins without BOTH Malkin and Crosby. I mean, ouch.

They did follow that up by crushing the Capitals, but in 2011 crushing the Capitals in the playoffs was just what teams did - it was Pittsburgh's pastime. I mean, they had Neuvirth in net instead of either Holtby or Varlamov, but, I don't know. A 4-0 sweep still deserves props so there is that.

I would more say that similarly - Tampa spent a fair bit of time on the down side of success before they found their high - and they had an easier path to success than any team competing in the Atlantic does today.

Same.. I don't think any of them would make me go ' hey, now we're winning'

If Campbell walks as a free agent, does Dubas go after Varlamov or go for a unproven "diamond in the rough"?


Varlamov has won a playoff series or two.
- PatC80

Varlamov has 5 mil cap hit. If you are going to trade for him, retained salary would be required or move out 5mil in return.
Would Lou do a Mrazek for Varlamov deal???

From last blog, but something I think you keep overlooking:




So, Tampa drafts Stamkos in 2008, and Hedman in 2009. They miss the playoffs in both 2009 and 2010 before reaching the Conference finals in 2011. The do miss the playoffs in each of 2012 and 2013, by the way, and lose in the first round the next year. So perhaps 2011 was an anomally. I mean what was different then?

They drew the Penguins in the first round. The Penguins without BOTH Malkin and Crosby. I mean, ouch.

They did follow that up by crushing the Capitals, but in 2011 crushing the Capitals in the playoffs was just what teams did - it was Pittsburgh's pastime. I mean, they had Neuvirth in net instead of either Holtby or Varlamov, but, I don't know. A 4-0 sweep still deserves props so there is that.

I would more say that similarly - Tampa spent a fair bit of time on the down side of success before they found their high - and they had an easier path to success than any team competing in the Atlantic does today.
- Monkeypunk

Don't think so, remember the still had Vinny and StLouis.
They both started declining after that season.

Campbell💙
Husso 💙
Vanacek💙
M Subban
Korpisalo💙
Fleury
Varlamov
Kuemper
Greiss💙
Halak
Jones
DeSmith💙
Holtby
Wedgewood 💙
Stalock💙
Domingue
- mr.sir

Subban
Giordano
Forsberg
Niederreiter
Kadri
Manson
C Miller
Nichushkin
Mikheyev
E Kane
Lyubushkin
Paul
Motte
Blackwell
Marchment
Spezza
Bozak
Rodrigues

Subban
Giordano
Forsberg
Niederreiter
Kadri
Manson
C Miller
Nichushkin
Mikheyev
E Kane
Lyubushkin
Paul
Motte
Blackwell
Marchment
Spezza
Bozak
Rodrigues
- mr.sir

Forsberg would be a nice fit.
Would also take Kane on the cheap.

Forsberg would be a nice fit.
Would also take Kane on the cheap.
- bobbyisno1

I’d bring back Kadri over Forsberg. No hard feelings Nazem

I’d bring back Kadri over Forsberg. No hard feelings Nazem
- Canada Cup

Taboo, stay away.
You think the reffing was bad this year.

Taboo, stay away.
You think the reffing was bad this year.
- bobbyisno1

Naz is a good boy now

Naz is a good boy now
- Canada Cup

You think that's gonna matter.

If those were his numbers in these playoffs, we’re playing Florida right now. Maybe he returns to early season Jack, the guy we all thought we’d be paying $5 or 6M. But Leafs mgt doesn’t think so or they wouldn’t have offered $2.75 or whatever it was.
- Canada Cup

Well you said we know his ceiling and it's pretty high in my opinion so he's worth a contract extension. I just wouldn't commit too much term or dollars to him.

I'd do a 1 year 4 million contract.

Varlamov would be an interesting pickup. Not quite sure what his perceived value is after last season but he's been reliable in the past and that counts for something.
- Scabeh

This is my issue with the goalie market this year. No one is coming into Toronto without question marks. Including Campbell. Leafs have gotten "back ups poised for starters" before and it worked out worse than Campbell has so I'm not super high on guys like Husso or Vanacek.

Well they did play LA
- bobbyisno1

Well he does have Edmonton D. Ceci and Barrie!

This is my issue with the goalie market this year. No one is coming into Toronto without question marks. Including Campbell. Leafs have gotten "back ups poised for starters" before and it worked out worse than Campbell has so I'm not super high on guys like Husso or Vanacek.
- Aaron_85

Leafs are in a bad position to improve their roster.

They have one bullet, and it’s Nylander. Too many holes to fill.

You think that's gonna matter.
- bobbyisno1

If the refs are truly out to screw us we could have Bergeron and he’d be suspended. I just read a piece about moving JT to the wing and I love the idea of him and Naz on line. Never happen but….

If the refs are truly out to screw us we could have Bergeron and he’d be suspended. I just read a piece about moving JT to the wing and I love the idea of him and Naz on line. Never happen but….
- Canada Cup

Well, that’s exactly what I advocated for. They played on a line in Junior.

Leafs are in a bad position to improve their roster.

They have one bullet, and it’s Nylander. Too many holes to fill.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Agree to disagree. Enjoy your Thursday evening.

It is likely that Dubas will find a way to dispose of Mrazek’s deal with a number of teams looking for goaltending



- Scabeh

I don't think it'll be as hard as people think

Same poop with Ritchie. Leafs ended up getting a rental that would have cost a 3rd or 4th for a 2nd.

Don't think GM's actually think that was the real Mrazek last year and a team with cap space would be smart to take the bet while grabbing some okay assets from the Leafs.