Logan Cooley a comp for Adam Fantilli?
Mark Scheig: Both Logan Cooley and Adam Fantilli were selected third overall in 2022 and 2023, respectively. They both score at the same rate.
Cooley 0.72 points/game. (8X10)
Fantilli 0.61 points/game.
John Buccigross: “Adam Fantilli and Logan Cooley are almost identical comps dating back to their college seasons. If I’m Columbus, I’ll call Fantilli’s agent today and close the 8×10 deal. Both born in 2004.”
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Logan Cooley’s deal influenced Martin Necas’ extension
TSN: Pierre LeBrun noted that the Colorado Avalanche cost $10.5 million for Martin Necas, but then Logan Cooley signed with the Utah Mammoth for $10 million.
“Not apples to apples with an entry-level guy, but it had an impact on these negotiations. Not long after the Cooley deal was announced, the Avalanche went from $10.5 million to $11.5 million and Martin Necas said, ‘Yes, I’m staying in Denver.'”
The Blue Jays provide a distraction for the struggling Maple Leafs
TSN: Gino Reda notes that the Toronto Blue Jays run has left Toronto Maple Leafs fans distracted about their rocky start. Chris Johnston was asked if they would remain patient or become aggressive, and he said Maple Leafs management remains calm and they are seeing improvement on the ice, even after their last loss to the Blue Jackets.
“And on top of that, the injury news is getting a little better now that Scott Laughton is very, very close to returning to the line-up. Obviously they are still managing William Nylander, but there is a feeling that this is still positive and perhaps the alarm bells don’t need to ring yet.”
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Darren Dreger adds that Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving is exploring the idea of trading David Kampf and Nick Robertson. Moving at Kampf is about moving salary. They are in no rush to move Robertson and are said to be looking for someone in a similar situation. Robertson has been in and out of the lineup, top six/bottom six.
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