Since the Seattle Kraken acquired left winger Bobby McMann from the Toronto Maple Leafs, he has thrived in his initial time in Seattle. How much money will McMann earn on his next contract this summer – and will the Kraken be the team that signs him?
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I mean, I definitely think that the Leafs should be trading one of the s- one of the goalies who are, is up in the NHL right now.
I mean, I definitely think that the Leafs should be trading one of the s- one of the goalies who are, is up in the NHL right now.
There is a little debate about Hildeby because according to Puckpedia, he can play up to 35 games in the NHL next season without losing exemption.
There is a little debate about Hildeby because according to Puckpedia, he can play up to 35 games in the NHL next season without losing exemption.
But he played well enough that he’s an NHL goaltender.
But he played well enough that he’s an NHL goaltender.
I think everybody recognizes that.
I think everybody recognizes that.
it may be difficult to trade a goalie you just signed for a four-year extension, but there are general managers in this league stupid enough, like Stan Bowman, that trades for Tristan Jarry, that somebody else might be interested in Stolarz, who I think is starting to play like he did last year.
it may be difficult to trade a goalie you just signed for a four-year extension, but there are general managers in this league stupid enough, like Stan Bowman, that trades for Tristan Jarry, that somebody else might be interested in Stolarz, who I think is starting to play like he did last year.
I mean, he’s the guy I would move.
I mean, he’s the guy I would move.
Oktyabrsky, I mean, you’ve got Hildeby on a contract at less than 900,000.
Oktyabrsky, I mean, you’ve got Hildeby on a contract at less than 900,000.
Now you have Oktyabrsky for, for three more years.
Now you have Oktyabrsky for, for three more years.
He played in the KHL.
He played in the KHL.
He’s come over.
He’s come over.
He’s played very well for the Marlies.
He’s played very well for the Marlies.
So the Leafs have an advantage in goal, which is a change for them.
So the Leafs have an advantage in goal, which is a change for them.
Right.
Right.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Michael Drakos, what would you want in return for one of those goalies?
Michael Drakos, what would you want in return for one of those goalies?
And do you believe that it should be one of, it’s Stolarz or Woll that gets traded?
And do you believe that it should be one of, it’s Stolarz or Woll that gets traded?
I, I think so, and I think there’s gonna be a pretty big market, I think, in the summer when you’re looking at, you know, goalies available and, you know, just how little each of those guys make.
I, I think so, and I think there’s gonna be a pretty big market, I think, in the summer when you’re looking at, you know, goalies available and, you know, just how little each of those guys make.
And- Yeah honestly, I, I don’t even care if it’s either one, like Woll or Stolarz.
And- Yeah honestly, I, I don’t even care if it’s either one, like Woll or Stolarz.
Like, Woll makes 3.6 million.
Like, Woll makes 3.6 million.
He’s 27 years old.
He’s 27 years old.
Stolarz is 32 years old, so five years older, and he makes 3.75 million starting next season.
Stolarz is 32 years old, so five years older, and he makes 3.75 million starting next season.
Both are great contracts.
Both are great contracts.
I think both guys are maybe not legitimate number one goalies for who can, you know, you can ride with for 60 games.
I think both guys are maybe not legitimate number one goalies for who can, you know, you can ride with for 60 games.
But in a tandem spot, you know, they would look great in a place like Edmonton or Pittsburgh or so many different markets that are looking for, you know, a one B, so to speak.
But in a tandem spot, you know, they would look great in a place like Edmonton or Pittsburgh or so many different markets that are looking for, you know, a one B, so to speak.
So, you know, you asked what you could get for them.
So, you know, you asked what you could get for them.
You know, that’s a, that’s a good question, you know?
You know, that’s a, that’s a good question, you know?
But when I look at what Toronto has right now, like, I think Morgan Rielly is probably a piece that the Leafs are gonna be looking to move in the summer.
But when I look at what Toronto has right now, like, I think Morgan Rielly is probably a piece that the Leafs are gonna be looking to move in the summer.
Aside from him, I don’t know if you have that many other trade options that are gonna get you something of value back.
Aside from him, I don’t know if you have that many other trade options that are gonna get you something of value back.
So if you can move Rielly and get younger on defense, that’s gonna be great.
So if you can move Rielly and get younger on defense, that’s gonna be great.
If you can move one of the goalies and get a depth piece, you know, ideally you’re looking for maybe a winger that can play with Matthews.
If you can move one of the goalies and get a depth piece, you know, ideally you’re looking for maybe a winger that can play with Matthews.
That might be a little much to ask.
That might be a little much to ask.
But if you’re not gonna have a first round pick or if you need some prospects, you know, I think that’s where Toronto’s probably looking is to stock the cupboard in some way.
But if you’re not gonna have a first round pick or if you need some prospects, you know, I think that’s where Toronto’s probably looking is to stock the cupboard in some way.