tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post6569268495499759875..comments2023-07-25T11:40:43.810-04:00Comments on Blue Chip Prospects: What the Leafs Need MostCurt Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10817914669452185454noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-81951923984234292512010-08-04T13:03:00.763-04:002010-08-04T13:03:00.763-04:00The Oilers had this problem for the last two seaso...The Oilers had this problem for the last two seasons and it hurt them badly both in NHL and AHL depth. Ridding themselves of those never-will-be contracts has allowed them to add useful bottom-six players like Colin Fraser (trade) and Ryan Jones (waivers) without sending any contracts back the other way.<br /><br />Tim Kennedy could be the Leafs' Ryan Jones if they had contract space. Not essential but nice to have.<br /><br />Not sure if I misread but for greater certainty - only one-way NHL and two-way NHL/AHL contracts count against the 50. AHL-only deals are not included.Destroykohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17466802140026904704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-35732895848201622732010-08-04T09:37:34.311-04:002010-08-04T09:37:34.311-04:00@ bone
Having assets is never a bad thing, I agre...@ bone<br /><br />Having assets is never a bad thing, I agree with you there. My problem with the SPC situation is that some of these contracts are 'never-will-be's. Being so close to the contract maximum mean that two-for-one deals that bring back salary from a team like a Dallas are more difficult to navigate. As I said, I think there are enough bottom dollar guys under contract that this shouldn't be a huge issue from a trade perspective.<br /><br />Where we run into problems are waivers or the signing of free agents. Because there is no player movement involved, it is strictly the addition of a contract that pushes us to the edge of our SPC limit. Unless we shed some of them (which we should probably try and do soon) then we're going to have a hard time pursuing this year's Tyler Bozak.Curt Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10817914669452185454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-40004526203342014002010-08-04T09:25:25.456-04:002010-08-04T09:25:25.456-04:00I see this superfluity of contracts as an asset to...I see this superfluity of contracts as an asset to Burke. The Leafs have a variety of players at most positions that likely can help a team in the long run. We can see that the Leafs have an excess of players on Center (Irwin, Zigomantis, Stefanovich, etc) on top of Bozak Kadri Grabovski and Mitchell. Also, On RW they have Mike Brown or Crabb on the bubble fighting for a spot on top of Kessel, Versteeg, Armstrong and Orr that have already keyed a spot. While there is always room for them in the minors, these players will likely attract teams like Dallas who are dying to grab some cheap tickets in exchange for higher salary.<br />These contracts to me are an asset and are going to to be easier to unload than you think. I'm not really sure if you're arguing that these contracts are positive or negative but I gave my opinion nonetheless.<br />-BoneBonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263057453886030625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-64518606032788550472010-08-04T08:17:36.012-04:002010-08-04T08:17:36.012-04:00Personally, I'm steering clear of Savard unles...Personally, I'm steering clear of Savard unless I get the go-ahead from ownership to bury him if his contract becomes a burden down the road. His concussion history scares me and his contract is simply too long in my opinion.Curt Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10817914669452185454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2610527122550067891.post-82001288536377694562010-08-04T08:10:35.184-04:002010-08-04T08:10:35.184-04:00According to CapGeek the buds have 48 contracts. R...According to CapGeek the buds have 48 contracts. Regardless, your point is sound. The leafs can always waive a minor contract if a better prospect opportunity arises. With Slightly over $2m in cap space ($5.5 when/if the Jeff Finger contract gets buried in the low - low minors...) the leafs need to be very thoughful about just whom they sign. they need a top 6 forward (or 2!) and especially need a Centre - Savard might fit the bill but: A- its $28 mill over the next 7 years B- concussion C: B-town will most likely not want to take Grabbo back in the trade...Tom/NBnoreply@blogger.com