Mike Augello: Which path will the Leafs take before the deadline?

I did not realize Dubas had traded that many 1st and 2nd rounders.. wow.

That's almost a Rutherford move.

I did not realize Dubas had traded that many 1st and 2nd rounders.. wow.

That's almost a Rutherford move.
- dozerD10

“that many” being 2?

Having Matthews, Marner, Tavarez and company....not to mention a huge regular season last year, and even more promise heading into this year....I cannot envision a scenario where Dubas trades players for prospects. To say to his current roster and all Leaf-nation that he is giving up on the season to trade players for future assets just WILL NOT happen. He may not make the big move or moves necessary to get the type of defensive and grit help this team needs. But he WILL at the very least make a few cosmetic moves to address the Defense depth to "show" he tried to solidify the team and give them the tools they need.
In no way, will he deal Muzzin, Barrie, etc for picks. Just not the message the dressing room or the fan base will accept.

Having Matthews, Marner, Tavarez and company....not to mention a huge regular season last year, and even more promise heading into this year....I cannot envision a scenario where Dubas trades players for prospects. To say to his current roster and all Leaf-nation that he is giving up on the season to trade players for future assets just WILL NOT happen. He may not make the big move or moves necessary to get the type of defensive and grit help this team needs. But he WILL at the very least make a few cosmetic moves to address the Defense depth to "show" he tried to solidify the team and give them the tools they need.
In no way, will he deal Muzzin, Barrie, etc for picks. Just not the message the dressing room or the fan base will accept.
- hawk35

Like trading for a Muzzin type? You’re right. Dubas would never do that.

“that many” being 2?
- Steven_Seagull

Well if that's all ya got... then yes.

Like trading for a Muzzin type? You’re right. Dubas would never do that.
- Steven_Seagull

Having 6 Muzzin types won't matter if the glory boys are too entitled and lazy to backcheck or fight through a check.

Having 6 Muzzin types won't matter if the glory boys are too entitled and lazy to backcheck or fight through a check.
- Aetherial

If the core players are the problem then the Leafs should just strip it down and start over again. Can’t win with these guys, just like with Kessel and Phaneuf. Tank and rebuild again and again...

Im hoping muzzin is signed this season. A 3 year contract hopefully.
But with dubie, could b 4-5

If the core players are the problem then the Leafs should just strip it down and start over again. Can’t win with these guys, just like with Kessel and Phaneuf. Tank and rebuild again and again...
- Steven_Seagull

That would be fun and fun and fun

Wow. Read a bunch of the last blog's comments. Everyone seems to be getting along swimmingly. I see all is well in Leaf land...

If the core players are the problem then the Leafs should just strip it down and start over again. Can’t win with these guys, just like with Kessel and Phaneuf. Tank and rebuild again and again...
- Steven_Seagull

or we could hope they grow up and actually give a poop at some point in their careers, preferably while they are Leafs.

Wow. Read a bunch of the last blog's comments. Everyone seems to be getting along swimmingly. I see all is well in Leaf land...


- Thecakeisalie

The cake is definitely a lie.

Wow. Read a bunch of the last blog's comments. Everyone seems to be getting along swimmingly. I see all is well in Leaf land...


- Thecakeisalie

Leafs go 9-0-1: silence

Leafs go 1-3-2: doom and gloom

or we could hope they grow up and actually give a poop at some point in their careers, preferably while they are Leafs.
- Aetherial

Can the Leafs afford to wait for that to happen? The window is closing in a year apparently.

Leafs go 9-0-1: silence

Leafs go 1-3-2: doom and gloom
- Steven_Seagull

If that was the first time they looked horrible this year OR if the hot streak didn't coincidentally occur during the only time they had legitimate starting goaltending behind them, there would be less panic.

Oh, and there is no panic

Can the Leafs afford to wait for that to happen? The window is closing in a year apparently.
- Steven_Seagull

2 weeks.

2 weeks.
- Aetherial

poop, you’re good.

Having Matthews, Marner, Tavarez and company....not to mention a huge regular season last year, and even more promise heading into this year....I cannot envision a scenario where Dubas trades players for prospects. To say to his current roster and all Leaf-nation that he is giving up on the season to trade players for future assets just WILL NOT happen. He may not make the big move or moves necessary to get the type of defensive and grit help this team needs. But he WILL at the very least make a few cosmetic moves to address the Defense depth to "show" he tried to solidify the team and give them the tools they need.
In no way, will he deal Muzzin, Barrie, etc for picks. Just not the message the dressing room or the fan base will accept.
- hawk35

This is a surprisingly reasonable post, and I agree.
I think and kind of hope he aquires another defender for us if possible. The only way I see him trading someone like Barrie is if he's getting back another good defender with more term, which isn't very likely unless he adds to Barrie.
I doubt Muzzin goes at all. We need him.

Leafs go 9-0-1: silence

Leafs go 1-3-2: doom and gloom
- Steven_Seagull

Good teams never go on short losing streaks. It is definitely time to panic.

Leafs two points out of wild card playing much better for Keefe. The team is built to score. Expecting them to be super responsible in their own end doesn't seem realistic. I'm not a member of Leaf nation but that team is super entertaining to watch.

poop, you’re good.
- Steven_Seagull

The Leafs have hurt my feelings.

This is a surprisingly reasonable post, and I agree.
I think and kind of hope he aquires another defender for us if possible. The only way I see him trading someone like Barrie is if he's getting back another good defender with more term, which isn't very likely unless he adds to Barrie.
I doubt Muzzin goes at all. We need him.
- Thecakeisalie

I think the only way they trade Barrie is if they are pretty much out of it at the deadline.

I think the only way they trade Barrie is if they are pretty much out of it at the deadline.
- Aetherial

Sounds about right. I know a few posters were going on about how we'll lose him after this year and so we should trade him, but that's never going to happen if we're in the playoff race. Dubas didn't acquire the guy just to trade him at the deadline lol. He got him to help us and be our rental, not someone else's. Or who knows, maybe he has some plan in how he's going to resign him, although I don't see how.

Sounds about right. I know a few posters were going on about how we'll lose him after this year and so we should trade him, but that's never going to happen if we're in the playoff race. Dubas didn't acquire the guy just to trade him at the deadline lol. He got him to help us and be our rental, not someone else's. Or who knows, maybe he has some plan in how he's going to resign him, although I don't see how.
- Thecakeisalie

Nylander + Rielly for Seth Jones+

Boom. Number 1 D and cap space. Where’s my statue at Legend’s Row?