Armchair GM Thread 2025/26

[Joe S.]

It's a shame because I think Roy is pretty decent and we could definitely use him as the 3C compared to some of the other players on the roster.

I agree but that would have been ideal 3 years ago. It's kinda too late now. Smart teams pivot and restock. Is this a smart team?

 

[rdowdall]

Would you do a Cowan or Knies for Simon Nemec deal? New Jersey want's to upgrade their forwards.

 

[rdowdall]

Would 2-first round picks net you Adam Fox?

Someone proposed a deal of Rielly for Fox as the basis for the deal and then some other pieces around that on both sides.

 

[Joe S.]

Would you do a Cowan or Knies for Simon Nemec deal? New Jersey want's to upgrade their forwards.

I really don't want to move knies. I know it's a down year but I believe it's injury related. When was the last time the leafs had a potential power forward? And this young?

I can't think of a single one other than Clark since I started watching the leafs in 89.

 

[Bender]

Leafs need a 2C so 91 can move to 3C. That should be the plan. Roy and his 20pts so far is expendable. If the price is good, leaning on reasonable, you look at moving every one not named Matthews, Nylander, Knies, Cowan, McCabe, Woll, Hildeby.

91 can take draws but truthfully I wonder if he's better served on the wing like Stamkos.

 

[Bender]

I agree but that would have been ideal 3 years ago. It's kinda too late now. Smart teams pivot and restock. Is this a smart team?

No argument that they should pivot, but it's a shame it's not working out for Nic as he did play well in Vegas, that's all. And no, this is not a smart team.

 

[bustaheims]

Would you do a Cowan or Knies for Simon Nemec deal? New Jersey want's to upgrade their forwards.

I'd consider Cowan. I would not deal Knies for Nemec.

 

[Guilt Trip]

91 can take draws but truthfully I wonder if he's better served on the wing like Stamkos.

Probably but he'll be more sheltered in a 3C position and it gets 88 away from him.

 

[herman]

JT can be a really good checking 3C with fast forechecky defensively responsible wingers (not expensive). He doesn't need much to score (throw it into the slot or force a rebound, shots from the point, grinder goals), but he just needs support moving the puck up into the OZ.

 

[herman]

Just guessing:

To DET: OEL (50% retained)
To TOR: Justin Holl + 1st + tier 2 prospect

To EDM: McMann (50% retained)
To TOR: Beau Akey or Isaac Howard

To COL: Laughton
To TOR: '26 4th, 27 2nd (upgrades to 1st if COL wins cup)

 

[Joe S.]

I'm not trying to be jerky but how does mcmann help Edmonton? I'd think he's the last type of player they need.

 

[herman]

I'm not trying to be jerky but how does mcmann help Edmonton? I'd think he's the last type of player they need.

His name has been linked to the Oilers for a good chunk of this season and they’re looking for depth scoring since Mangiapane and Frederic etc aren’t really working. And they’re staring down a very tight cap situation in which a sub-league min McMann (retained) would be their easiest fit. Maybe Treliving takes back Mangiapane’s contract for additional sweeteners.

 

[Joe S.]

Maybe Treliving takes back Mangiapane’s contract for additional sweeteners.

I hadn't thought of the salary angle, good points.

And this i wouldn't be opposed to. It's like a do-over for Treliving, he gets to fulfill the awful contract he was going to give to magiapane by taking on his terrible contract.