Paquette offer sheet costs a 3rd

Kadri isn't being traded. If they move him, they go into the playoffs with only 2 NHL centremen. If 1 gets hurt, they're down to just 1. That's a recipe for disaster. Look at Nashville the last couple of years. A good team that got destroyed because of their centre depth. It's a terrible idea to move Kadri. Also, he has a 10 team no trade list so any move is dependant on where he submitted. I doubt Carolina is an available team for him.

No way Kadri only gets that deal done for Pesce. He's a very good defenseman on an amazing contract.

Also, I don't care how bad Pulju is playing, there is no way he's only worth a middle-6 winger just on name and draft pedigree alone.

I think you're underpaying Kapanen.

Sorry, thought Paquette was UFA. They may mave to trade hin anyway as TB Cap will be tight. I guess point being Leafs need a 3rd line centre that costs less than 4.5 million long term. Other posters keep saying CAR is loaded with RHD. What they do not have is a ton of depth at C, IMO, which is why I suggest Kadri, who could be a 2 C anywhere except Leafs now. Wingers are easier to acquire. And going forward Leafs need to shed $$ upfront if they want any hope of keeping Kapanen and Johhnson. So maybe you have to sweeten the deal for Pesce with a pick or prospect. He is very good, but not on the Norris short list that I am aware of. Pulujarvi is being jerked around, apparently is unhappy and McDavid would love to play with Brown again. While adding a better pick but I think it could happen. Kapanen and Johnnson have to be realistic in the short term. The big money is down the road after Marleau is gone. But until then, if they want to be part of this team they will have to allow themselves to fit in the available Cap Space. Just my opinion.