Mike Augello: Offseason Decisions - Andreas Johnsson

Seems like a pretty big cap hit for minimal production.

More of 3rd line chkng F than someone to spend that kind of money on.

Too easy to look at what the Leafs have.

They have skill, they have speed and they can score.

What they don't have is what needs to be addressed.

They do not have a strong defensive presence. Not enough forwards play a 200' game. They are unable to shut down another team that goes three strong lines deep. Mostly they lack grit.

Marner, Nylander, Kapananen and Johnsson are variation in degrees of skill that are the same player. All good players, but how many does one team need?

I would rather trade Kapanen or Nylander than Johnson. He is a game breaker and a clutch playoff performer. Checking out his stats, particularly in the playoffs, gives you a sample. Having seen him play, in both the AHL and NHL playoffs, no way I move him as he is one player who could quite easily turn into another Steve Sullivan situation.

Andreas Johnsson...



William Nylander...



Travis Dermott, Kasperi Kapanen, Cody Ceci...

Andreas Johnsson...



William Nylander...



Travis Dermott, Kasperi Kapanen, Cody Ceci...


- Arctic_AARDVARK

Dermott and Kapanen will not be gone.

I would rather trade Kapanen or Nylander than Johnson. He is a game breaker and a clutch playoff performer. Checking out his stats, particularly in the playoffs, gives you a sample. Having seen him play, in both the AHL and NHL playoffs, no way I move him as he is one player who could quite easily turn into another Steve Sullivan situation.
- Falon

I thought the same way, but then I thought he sucked in game 5 so now he can pack his shït.

Dermott and Kapanen will not be gone.
- Aetherial

With Kap, I was underwhelmed (if that’s a word)

He’s too inconsistent. I love angry, fired-up Kap tho. He has to bring that everynight, but he can’t seem to do it consistently.

Was kidding around on the Oilers thread and Wildschwein said Klefblom, Koskinen, RNH for Ander10n, Nylander, Kerfoot.

It is actually kind of interesting, but when the Ander7en and RNH contracts run out in 2021, (The Leafs couldn't afford to re-sign either) it boils down to Klefblom and Koskinen for Kerfoot and Nylander and *maybe* Anderten if the Oilers re-sign him.

So, past 1 year, I think the Leafs could maybe do better unloading Nylander, Kerfoot and Andersdone separately.

With Kap, I was underwhelmed (if that’s a word)

He’s too inconsistent. I love angry, fired-up Kap tho. He has to bring that everynight, but he can’t seem to do it consistently.
- Arctic_AARDVARK

Yes. Some nights you love him out there, other nights he is pretty much invisible.

I would *hope* that is a culture problem in that room and that, somehow, it is changed.

Sounds like the Leafs still believe in this core. Let's see how that works out for them.

What does Letang cost?

2 years left at 7.25 RHD

33 and 34 in those years.

Similar price to Muzzin? No?

He won't get more than a 3rd round pick.

I would like to see the Leafs package Andreas Johnsson & Travis Dermott for a top 4 defence man.

Kapanen is a quality pk guy and he has developed an edge.

If they resign Spezza and/or bring in Joe Thornton I would be try to trade Alex Kerfoot as well.

The challenge is that I can not see many tough top 4 defence being available.

Some names that could be available: Jake Bean, David Savard, Matt Dumba etc.

Or trade them for picks and go after a free agent. Alex Pietrangelo, Torrey Krug, Brendan Dillen, Chris Tanev, Travis Harmonic etc.

Was kidding around on the Oilers thread and Wildschwein said Klefblom, Koskinen, RNH for Ander10n, Nylander, Kerfoot.

It is actually kind of interesting, but when the Ander7en and RNH contracts run out in 2021, (The Leafs couldn't afford to re-sign either) it boils down to Klefblom and Koskinen for Kerfoot and Nylander and *maybe* Anderten if the Oilers re-sign him.

So, past 1 year, I think the Leafs could maybe do better unloading Nylander, Kerfoot and Andersdone separately.
- Aetherial

Probably, and I can't see Toronto wanting Koskinen, Anderson is more consistent. Not to mention, that the Leafs only save 2 million in cap space, yet get significantly older.

Trade em all!!!

Seems like a pretty big cap hit for minimal production.

More of 3rd line chkng F than someone to spend that kind of money on.
- dozerD10

He had a good year 2 years ago

2.49 points/60 4th after JT/Matthew/Marner

Trade em all!!!
- Garnie

Finally, a voice of treason.

Trade the big 4, tank, and rebuild PROPERLY.

Dermott and Kapanen will not be gone.
- Aetherial

If Dermott wants a raise he’s gone

This is what I’ve been saying they should do next year - create a number of bubbles and rotate all the games through them. The only difference is I’d set up regional bubbles, using Wedgie’s suggestion of a Canadian division since the border might not be operable.

https://twitter.com/jshan...tatus/1298019076116295695

https://ca.yahoo.com/news...scovers-20-160955912.html

2020 keeps getting better and better.
Now we have zombies.

https://ca.yahoo.com/news...scovers-20-160955912.html

2020 keeps getting better and better.
Now we have zombies.
- Aetherial

Mrs. Muzzin?

This is what I’ve been saying they should do next year - create a number of bubbles and rotate all the games through them. The only difference is I’d set up regional bubbles, using Wedgie’s suggestion of a Canadian division since the border might not be operable.

https://twitter.com/jshan...tatus/1298019076116295695
- Canada Cup

scroll down the page to the tweet by Molly Bozak

With all of this trade talk....

When is the new trade date?

I don't even know when the next season is suppose to start, has that been announced?

With all of this trade talk....

When is the new trade date?

I don't even know when the next season is suppose to start, has that been announced?
- underhill14

Believe start date is Dec 1