Ante up

Ferraro's name has pooped up in the rumour mill here and there; and given what he does.... it is surprising.

Now, given where the Sharks are in theor rebuild moving him can make sense (Thurn, Okhutiuk); but the return has to be solid.

The 1st is most certainly a given.
Tverberg I see having a promising future as a middle 6 forward, just not sold that is in Toronto. Think Barbanov without size...... and the Sharks prospect pool at forward at the moment isn't all that deep. Time to let him flush out his game, but the talent is there.

Neimela is a necessary add (even though I don't want to). The Sharks RD is questionable, and even the prospect pool is heavier at RD. Neimela I know is polarizing on CF, but it is hard to deny he is at least a B+ prospect at this stage of his development.

Point is, with 2 years of Ferraro beyond this, provided Grier is willing to move him (nothing says he will), you ante up.

The age is right, the term is right, the contract is right to throw this sort of package out there.

Leafs get a minute munching reliable defenseman.... can move the puck, hits, blocks shots with some offensive ability.

No, he is not a RD, but as the title suggests.... I am not paying a ransom for a rental. I will pay that for Ferraro - who checks off many boxes for the Leafs.

If you are gonna blow a wad, make it worth it.