Finding balance between the O and D

Équipe: 2020-21 Maple Leafs de Toronto

Date de création initiale: 23 sept. 2020

Publié: 23 sept. 2020

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

LA trade- Dermott is actually 2 years younger than Roy and fits closer to roster age for them. They have a bigger need at LHD than RHD (with Walker and Doughty signed long-term). I would be willing to upgrade that pick to a first if that helps get the deal done, but I don't think it's a crazy thought. I might even ask LA to retain 50% salary that will mean nothing for them but will give Toronto a bit more cap flexibility.

Kept Johnsson and traded Kerfoot, adding Foligno gives an energy player who can also play higher-up in the lineup (a better version of Kyle Clifford). Just on a hunch I think the Leafs brass likes Johnsson more and since his value might be lower right now they'd rather hold on to him.

Larsson and Braun are both defensively responsible players, who while not great, will help the Leafs in their own end. The 3rd line should be able to still provide some offence and can be interchanged with 4th line guys depending on the situation (shutdown line you bring Foligno up and send Robertson down). If you need O you can play Spezza or even Rodrigues up there.

A guy like Braun buys you a year to see how Roy fits and what Lehtonen can do. Also lets Liljegren and Sandin season more. If one or both push for a spot in the lineup this year you can deal Braun at midseason and don't lose anything. Same thought with a guy like Foligno.

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