16 Nov 2023 07:31:30
Out:
Nylander $6.9
Klingberg $4.1
Samsonov $3.55
5th and 7th round pick
$14.6

In:
Markstrom + 2 million retained $4.0
Hanafin $4.95
Zadorov $3.75
2nd round pick
$12.7

Have to give up something in order to receive some value. Extend Hanafin, 26 year old 6'3" deman who can play. Let Calgary give Willy a lucrative 7 year deal.
Leafs need help on defense/goal.

Defense wins championships!

1.) 17 Nov 2023
17 Nov 2023 01:25:06
Leaves an gapping hole at right wing on the 2nd line pretty much making the 2nd line an ineffective unit as Leafs have no adequate replacement.
That puts all of the offensive pressure on two players, Matthews and Marner.
We have seen them wilt under pressure in the playoffs and I for one would not want to see this happen.

The general consensus is that the team who acquires the best player wins the trade.
No player in this trade has even close to the value that Nylander has to the Leafs.

I’m not sure why the two goaltenders are added to this trade.
Markstrom is a terrible goaltender (think Jack Campbell) with 2 more years after this season on his contract, while Samsonov has shown last season that he is more than adequate for little more than half the price.
Even with Calgary retaining on Markstrom’s contract who wants one of the worst goalies in the league for two further seasons at $4M?

2.) 17 Nov 2023
17 Nov 2023 09:47:03
Maybe sign Kane to fill it. With the extra cap room moving Nylander out you can do it.