05 Jun 2023 12:35:33
Does LA want to make a big splash now or are they still somewhat building toward the future?

LA
Marner $10.9M($1.5M retained)

Tor
Arvidsson $4.25M
Vilardi RFA
JAD RFA
Clarke ELC

LA picks up a young star forward at the cap hit he should be at and two years minimum if they don't re-sign him. Marner is at the right age with a lot of their other top 6 guys and is the best NHLer in the deal.

The Leafs pick up 3 quality forwards and a potential 1st pair D prospect. Arvidsson and Vilardi are mid 6 forwards and JAD a solid, energy bottom 6 guy. Clarke could be the real prize if he develops into a top 4. Leafs gain cap space as well.

05 Jun 2023 13:14:40
I’m in favour of trading Marner and this return is pretty good. However any trade of marner had better be cleared with Matthews or he may get pissy and not sign.

05 Jun 2023 14:46:30
I would expect at least 1 first round pick for marner.

05 Jun 2023 14:53:09
@RLF I do that deal any day every day. just dunno how keen La is on trading Clarke.

06 Jun 2023 02:43:50
I would think that if Leafs were to trade one of the top right wings in the game today who is only 25 years of age with 2 years left on his contract they would want Byfield and Clarke.
Arvidson, Vilardi and Dolan are middle 6 players.
Clarke is still a prospect and the jury is out on his value.
The team that gets the best player wins the deal.

06 Jun 2023 12:17:43
Leafs can want Byfield and Clarke, but they likely aren't getting both.