13 Nov 2018 01:20:22
W.Nylander for B.Montour, N.Richie & S.Steel

Leafs add a economical slick defender, pick-up a good prospect & add a cheap wrecking-ball, but as predicted, lose the deal.


1.) 13 Nov 2018
13 Nov 2018 04:09:25
I don’t think Toronto loses that deal.


2.) 13 Nov 2018
13 Nov 2018 05:31:17
I like the deal if Toronto can’t get an equal valued defence back. But what’s Steel’s value and how high is his potential because he might be worth more than an add in on Montour.


3.) 13 Nov 2018
13 Nov 2018 08:45:07
Really? That's way too much. Montour has huge upside and so does Steel. Nylander for Montour alone seems more fair.


4.) 13 Nov 2018
13 Nov 2018 11:15:48
Anaheim is going to be confuse as if Dubas is serious about the proposal or just messing around. Montour himself gets you Nylander when he doesn't have a contract. Eve then I don't think Anaheim trades to get to pay Nylander 8 million. I Say no from Anaheim for Montour straight up unless they know he's not getting 8 million.


5.) 13 Nov 2018
13 Nov 2018 12:38:40
Anaheim says no way.


6.) 13 Nov 2018
13 Nov 2018 12:39:07
Even if Anaheim is the ones to add on it wouldn't be Ritchie and Steel.


7.) 13 Nov 2018
13 Nov 2018 17:18:31
I would want more for Nylander than just Montour, he’s got upside but really unproven for a team trying to compete. But yeah, Steel has looked to be progressing well and wouldn't be included as well. Pretty sure he’s the guy they got with the penguins pick we traded them for Freddy Andersen. Could be a real good find for them at #30.


8.) 13 Nov 2018
13 Nov 2018 18:45:48
Drais How far off in value do you think Kucherov And Nylander are at there respective ages?


9.) 13 Nov 2018
13 Nov 2018 21:16:15
I'd say Montour and a small add would be enough. Something like a 3rd, a 2nd round at most .
However wouldn't a more rugged guy lik Manson be a better fit?


10.) 14 Nov 2018
14 Nov 2018 01:41:21
Sosa, I agree. I’ve been saying for a while that Manson is exactly what we need. Just the age gap at 27 to Nylanders 22 could be an issue. But he’s the type of player for sure and he’s on a fair contract.

I think he’s a lefty, and they wouldn’t trade him, but Matthias Ekholm is another perfect player type. He’s efficient, can skate, can move a puck, has a bit of offense but is just a hard player to play against that never seems to be caught out of position and has some sandpaper aspect. Far from a fighter but more than willing to defend his net and goalie.


11.) 14 Nov 2018
14 Nov 2018 14:44:56
I think Ekholm is the type of player every team needs, not just the Leafs. IMO, he's one of the most underrated players in the entire league.