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The only differences between Moore and Boyle are money, size and speed. Boyle bigger, Moore is faster. Both are good on face-offs, good defensively and excellent penalty killers. I'd sooner put the extra money into a top 4 RD.

I don't mind it. He can play both sides of the ice, so a bit of a safety value on third pairing either way. Has decent size, good reputation and a solid, smart dressing room guy, and certainly stepped up when it counted last year. Plus he's been pretty durable over the past four years. Just...

Just getting back to this thread. I was pretty convinced he'd be gone when I started it, but somehow the stars continue to align for the Leafs after many years of being completely off-course. Was pretty stoked on draft night to see him drop that far. Loved what Hunter said, called it a "no...

It was reported today that the Leafs were hit with $5.37 million in Bonus Overages. Not sure about how all this plays out, but the Leafs have approximately $8 million tied up in 3 forwards, Lupul, Fehr and Smith (unless something happens in the interim), which one would think be enough to get...

I'd take a chance of one of those 3 picks turning out as well as Hamonic, who was a late second rounder himself.

Glad we didn't make that deal. Not sure what the 2018 draft is shaping up to be but looks like the Flames have pretty much written it off. Leafs extending JVR to a reasonable contract wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. But if he wants money out-of-line with building a contender, best to...

Perfect pick for the Leafs. Exactly who I was hoping they would get. Cal Foote was my second choice, so when he went higher, I was like "oh no," McPhee or Burke is going snag our guy and we'll get neither. I am so pumped with this pick. The stars are aligning nicely after all these years...

I hoping Timothy Liljegren is still around for Leafs selection, but probably gone. Wouldn't even mind them moving up a few spots, without giving up the farm, for a skilled player over a Luke Schenn type. Otherwise just like them to take best player available.

Brought this up a couple of weeks ago and now its getting some traction... http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2017/5/12/15605462/darren-raddysh-toronto-maple-leafs-depth-chart-free-agents-erie-otters-nhl-free-agency-ohl-finals

Like to see the Leafs invite Erie right-handed D-Man Darren Raddysh to a professional try-out this fall. Undrafted Toronto area kid, just named OHL overaged player of the year: http://www.goerie.com/sports/20170427/otters-darren-raddysh-selected-ohl-overager-of-year 6.1 just over 200 pounds, has...

I think it's a little early to be judging the Anderson deal. I think his overall stats are a bit skewed by his slow start, and yes he did have a bit of slump mid-way through the season. However, he was very solid down the stretch and in the playoffs when the pressure was really on. Bernier was...

I think they will learn a lot in this series. They are going up against an elite team, highly motivated for a Stanley Cup. Comparing how they play against the Caps I think is a lot more interesting than how the Sens series would go either way.

I actually prefer this match-up I think over the Sens. Whether we had won or lost to Sens, I think we'd be wondering where is this team at, unless we won a couple of rounds. With the Caps, we see how we stack up against the elite right away. Out in 4 or 5 games and it's really obvious there is...

Just to clarify, the main point of the post was to just start a discussion about getting a top four d-man. I just thought the package above together could generate possibilities, not necessarily an X = Y per say. Sorry if that was a bit confusing. That being said, there certainly have been...

Nice point

I am not opposed to trying someone other than Hyman on Matthews line but I am not opposed to him staying there either, at least for this year. Hyman seemed to set up Matthews a lot more earlier in the year before he'd scored anything himself. I remember often saying to myself that when Hyman...

How good a d-man do you think the Leafs could get for a package of something like JVR, their 2017 first round pick and a prospect (not on current roster)? If Sosh slide into JVR spot, how many goals and points do you think he'd get playing with Bozak and Marner? Not that I'd like to see JVR...

Of course, most people would like the Leafs to make the playoffs and make some noise, but of these 3 scenarios only, which would be your most favourite and least favourite: 1. Have tight playoff like hockey right down to the wire, but just miss. The young players get the benefit of playing...

I would say definitely number 1. He looks a little lethargic lately compared to his earlier play unlike his earlier slump when I think he was just trying to figure things out. Back then he was getting a lot of prime chances, hitting posts, etc. I haven't seen that of late. I also think it's time...

Wonder if the Leafs might consider Darren Raddysh as an undrafted overage prospect, leading OHL in scoring by d-man by a wide margin, 74 points to nearest 61. And, second leader among d-man played 6 more games. Ontario (Toronto area) kid. His brother Taylor is a top Tampa prospect. Darren has...