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Nathan Lewis

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Here's how I think we can upgrade our defense. We're going to lose Bozak, JVR, and Komarov, if we get what I propose below, this would upgrade our defense for the next few years. 

 

JVR - 1st/3rd round pick

Bozak - 2nd round pick

Komarov - 3rd round pick

 

Use those picks and possibly prospects to get either Chris Tanev or Josh Manson. We're not losing a lot since those are all picks that we got for UFAs, and it give our defensive prospects more time to develop. It obviously sucks to lose JVR but there's a lot of younger guys ready to fill in for a lot less then what his next contract will be.  

 

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I don't think it's necessary that TO move the 3 players you've mentioned and 2 of them probably will not get more money on their next contracts.

Leo will probably sign for less and Babs loves to use him on the PK.

 

I doubt Bozak will get a raise and he is a center which TO has very little depth at. Nylander might replace him in the future but only might.

 

If TO lets those 2 go then the $s to sign JVR might be there and 25 to 35 goal scores are a rare commodity that all teams covet.

 

We've watched Calgary trade for 3 quality d-men over the last 3 years and it cost them nothing but draft choices, maybe TO could do that.

 

If TO trades those 3 players away this year I think we are kissing any Cup aspirations away and maybe even simply making the playoffs becomes extremely difficult. 

 

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13 hours ago, Nathan Lewis said:

Here's how I think we can upgrade our defense. We're going to lose Bozak, JVR, and Komarov, if we get what I propose below, this would upgrade our defense for the next few years. 

 

JVR - 1st/3rd round pick

Bozak - 2nd round pick

Komarov - 3rd round pick

 

Use those picks and possibly prospects to get either Chris Tanev or Josh Manson. We're not losing a lot since those are all picks that we got for UFAs, and it give our defensive prospects more time to develop. It obviously sucks to lose JVR but there's a lot of younger guys ready to fill in for a lot less then what his next contract will be.  

 

Thoughts?

 

I don't like the idea of losing JVR or Komarov. Bozak is "just a guy" as far as I'm concerned. I think anyone can take over that role. Komarov is a useful physical player and defensive specialist. This team can ill afford to lose guys like that. JVR is the perfect 2nd line forward to go behind the Matthews line. The Leafs have plenty of scoring, but that would change quickly if they lost JVR. I would try to keep him provided he isn't seeking "line 1" money. If he expects to be paid like Matthews and co. will be in the coming years, then it's bye bye JVR.  :)

 

 

 

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