Mikko Lehtonen Leaves KHL; Option for Rangers? Nope — Signed with Leafs

Thank fuck, something new (kind of) to talk about...

 

 

 

https://twitter.com/khl_eng/status/1256174523218571264

 

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Prime replacement for after you buyout Staal. As a bonus he was an assistant captain on the Finnish gold medal World Championship team on which Kakko played last year.

There's no harm in trying to sign him. He's under 27 so he qualifies for an ELC. $925K is pocket change even if he gets the opportunity for maximum bonuses, which I imagine he will also receive. Even if he doesn't work out long-term, he can be a stopgap until one of Miller, Robertson, or Jones is ready to take one of the spots on the left.

Sorry. No room for more D men.

I take a flyer. We need an NHL-ready LHD on an ELC - Hajek, Miller, and Rykov aren't there yet, and if they are, well, Staal's on the way out within a year anyway. That's fine by me. Hard to say why he never got drafted - every profile I can find seems to describe him as poised, smart, smooth-skating...

 

He knows Kakko too. They played on the world champ team.

 

Sure, why not?

Sorry. No room for more D men.

 

So you're happy with Smith, Lindgren, Staal on the left next year?

He apparently follows the Rangers — and only the Rangers — on Instagram. He's ours. Clearly. ;)

He apparently follows the Rangers — and only the Rangers — on Instagram. He's ours. Clearly. ;)

 

Sign him immediately to a max contract! Oh, and give him the "C" too. :happy:

Kakko bad? Kakko friend.

Played with Lias at HV71.

 

I take a flyer. We need an NHL-ready LHD on an ELC - Hajek, Miller, and Rykov aren't there yet, and if they are, well, Staal's on the way out within a year anyway. That's fine by me. Hard to say why he never got drafted - every profile I can find seems to describe him as poised, smart, smooth-skating...

 

He knows Kakko too. They played on the world champ team.

 

Sure, why not?

 

2 year deal would be fine (with Smith or Staal gone).

 

His numbers werent very impressive going into draft years. He was smaller, and not that physical. Resembled an international journeyman. No stand out traits that would lead to taking a risk with him.

Kakko bad? Kakko friend.

 

2 year deal would be fine (with Smith or Staal gone).

 

His numbers werent very impressive going into draft years. He was smaller, and not that physical. Resembled an international journeyman. No stand out traits that would lead to taking a risk with him.

 

The maximum is a one-year ELC.

We're weak at LHD, amnesty buyouts likely target Staal, he's friends with Kakko & Lias. Seems like a solid plug.

We're weak at LHD, amnesty buyouts likely target Staal, he's friends with Kakko & Lias. Seems like a solid plug.

Per 31 thoughts podcast, owners won't allow amnesty buyouts.

 

They're not going to buy out Staal and Lundquist.

The new Stralman?

So you're happy with Smith, Lindgren, Staal on the left next year?

 

Smith plays forward, but it doesn't matter. My point is that we have too many dead weight contracts and players knocking on the door to take their spots. Where does he fit?

 

I've been calling for them to get a Finnish player since last summer but I just don't know how they fit him in. We have a million D.

We're weak at LHD, amnesty buyouts likely target Staal, he's friends with Kakko & Lias. Seems like a solid plug.

 

Would rather buy out Smith, Staal is off the books at the end of next season.

Smith plays forward, but it doesn't matter. My point is that we have too many dead weight contracts and players knocking on the door to take their spots. Where does he fit?

 

I've been calling for them to get a Finnish player since last summer but I just don't know how they fit him in. We have a million D.

 

We have a million D, but only 2 LHD at the NHL level.

 

Our LD depth is:

 

Lindgren

Staal

Hajek

Rykov

Lundkvist

Miller

Robertson

Jones

 

Six of those players aren't NHL ready.

We have a million D, but only 2 LHD at the NHL level.

 

Our LD depth is:

 

Lindgren

Staal

Hajek

Rykov

Lundkvist

Miller

Robertson

Jones

 

Six of those players aren't NHL ready.

 

And one of them isn't NHL quality anymore.

We have a million D, but only 2 LHD at the NHL level.

 

Our LD depth is:

 

Lindgren

Staal

Hajek

Rykov

Lundkvist

Miller

Robertson

Jones

 

Six of those players aren't NHL ready.

 

Lundkvist is a RHD.

 

Staal is gone after next season. Miller, robertson and Jones are atleast one year away from NHL level and Hajek/Rykov need to show more in the A.

 

The right side is good with Trouba, ADA, Fox (and Lundkvist), but the left side need help.

 

There?s really no risk in signing him. Worst case scenario he?s not good and he?s gone after a year.

 

 

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Signed with Leafs. Very good signing for them.

 

 

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Not a good sign, Leafs are way better than the Rangers at these signings. We get shit like Rykov and Meskanen, they find gems.

Not a good sign, Leafs are way better than the Rangers at these signings. We get shit like Rykov and Meskanen, they find gems.

 

He picked the team that has a more immediate need for defense. I don't see how your argument fits.