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Cap Wise it's a wash, and any player with a NTC/NMC will have to waive it, but it would be the biggest splash in the off season for both teams, with Utah getting the best player with Matthews in this proposal.
Thoughts?
Believable1Unbelievable1
14 May 2026 20:48:09
I don't think Utah would do this trade.
10 May 2026 14:55:51
Utah Trades
Cooley
Schmaltz
Sergachev
Toronto Trades
Matthews
Rielly
NRobertson
This is a potential trade that makes sense for both teams imo if Matthews wants out and approves going to Utah.
Cap-wise the Leafs will actually have to pay 5.750 million more with NRobertson a RFA that still has to be signed.
Who says no?
Thoughts?
Believable0Unbelievable1
11 May 2026 16:20:46
It's unlikely they would move 2 centers in a Matthews deal. They would probably let Shmaltz go over Cooley. So for a solid prospects Tij would be better for coming back.
09 May 2026 00:25:00
If the Leafs decide to rebuild instead of retool or Matthews wants out:
To San Jose:
Auston Matthews, Morgan Reilly
To TML:
Michael Misa, #2 overall 2026, #20 overall 2026
Kickstarts the rebuild for Toronto and gives San Jose superstar center to go with Celebrini as well as some veteran depth for their blue line while they push for the playoffs and to get better moving forward.
06 May 2026 12:50:40
Leafs - Elias Pettersson, Zeev Buium, 3rd overall
Canucks - 1st overall, 2027 first Colorado, Ben Danford, Morgan Reilly
Believable1Unbelievable0
06 May 2026 16:24:20
I think it is more likely that Vancouver pursues pick 2 from San Jose. At this point they made their bed with Pettersson and maybe another Swede gets him going.
San Jose has enough young forwards, they likely don’t mind taking Verhoeff at 3 if they can get another piece- maybe someone like Debrusk.
30 Apr 2026 19:16:49
Think Oilers would have to add a first and something else more enticing for anyone to take on Nurse's contract.
Would be great to see an upgrade in net (if Ullmark bounces back).
Agree0Disagree0
01 May 2026 01:57:24
I think after the playoffs you’re probably right. But would you say pre playoffs this would be close? Ulmark would’ve probably seen as bad contract.
Agree0Disagree0
01 May 2026 03:24:47
It's hard to say. I just think that Nurse's contract is one of those unmovable contracts
I think Bowman really made things worse trading Skinner for Jarry. I don't know how he fixes that mess.
Agree0Disagree0
04 May 2026 22:22:07
There's no fit for Nurse in Ottawa. On paper that would mean Ottawa is paying $24.5 million just to the left side of their defense.
25 Apr 2026 03:06:11
Montreal's rebuild was ahead of schedule, and now their Cup window is ahead of schedule. I believe they are there now
Now Pittsburgh hopefully realizes that their season was a one-off and that they need to enter a full rebuild.
Dubas should do right by giving Crosby a shot at the Cup and Sid might choose Habs
MTL sends 2026 or 2027 1st and a prospect (Beck or Engstrom) Gallagher (if Pittsburgh needs it to reach the cap floor)
To Pittsburgh for Crosby 50% retained
Habs would still have about 11 million in cap to add via trade or free agency
Believable0Unbelievable0
26 Apr 2026 14:29:39
So basically Habs get a retained Crosby for peanuts.
Agree2Disagree0
28 Apr 2026 00:12:02
Yep! Pittsburgh get a first and Engstrom!! Crosby has a full no move, he’s choosing Habs or Colorado... What did Rangers get for Panarin? Greentree a 3rd and a 4th! So yeah Mtl trading a first and (Beck or Engstrom) is fair!
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29 Apr 2026 13:20:26
Mtl i8s tied 2-2 with an ok Lightning team. You have no chance against teams like MIN COL or DAL. You are not in the cup window.
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29 Apr 2026 23:39:25
Colt5555 we’ll see.
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30 Apr 2026 19:20:17
Colt.. Id say Lightning are better than just ok... Anyway, regardless Habs would give any team right now a good run.. Im not saying they'd win (yet), I dont see a juggernaut team atm, so Habs have a good chance at a Cinderella run as anyone atm.
All this is great experience for the youngest team in the playoffs, regardless of what happens.
05 May 2026 15:28:46
Reilly's contract and obvious declining play will be a hard sell for the Leafs to trade for a good return. This trade seems fair but will Chicago want Reilly?