Immediate yes from Toronto I guess.

They get a number 4 d-man and a winger to replace Kerfoot. Columbus gets a depth d-man plus a mid 6 forward

not that I wouldn't take this for sure, but would you care if kerfoot was swapped for johnsson? maybe even throw in a 3rd/4th with johnsson

We have no need or want for a wing. Kerfoot is needed to makes this trade work. We need a center.

Would drop Schmaltz and Milano. Milano has something to prove in NHL, Schmaltz is pretty much out of the picture.

The leafs would ask for a forward replacement coming back and Milano is basically done in Columbus. Probably could get a better player then schmaltz, just didn’t know who else to pick from Toronto as a D coming back.

Savard would likely drop Ceci from the lineup, so you could maybe take Ceci and a semi high pick as compensation? Kerfoot+Ceci+3rd for Savard+Milano could work...

Then we need a pick coming back. Schmaltz isn’t enough of a booster. And I love Jordan he’s from up the road from where I’m from but he’s not enough of a topper to get Savard and Milano. Milano is a top 9 forward just not under this coach and with this many bottom 6 players.

That could work. I think either schmaltz or Ceci with torts would help them improve their games as he’s done wondered for Harrington already.

I don’t think Milano would ever get a full shot with torts to play with top players. Milano with top 6 players would be a top 6 forward, but with bottom 6 players he struggles.

I think Schamltz would work out in Columbus because of what torts has done to help other d that have lost almost all hope, example- Harrington.

Toronto would definitely say yes to this I feel. I think Savard is the exact type of player they need, and if they have to move a forward like Kerfoot or Johnsson to do it, I think it's worth while. You mentioned the Jackets needing a center for it to work, but Kerfoot has been playing wing lately for the Leafs. Not sure if that changes anything for you since he's a natural center.

I think Toronto would make this trade. I’d inquire to see what makes up the difference if any of we aimed for Anderson over Milano. Not a deal breaker but I’d rather pick up the big guy from Burlington

I know your just implying but there is a huge difference between Andy and Milano.



While your assessment of Milano is correct. I believe he is worth more than schmaltz. He was a waiver wire pickup and I agree he could turn it around this ain’t the trade to acquire him in. I’d prefer a 1-1 deal Kerfoot for Savard.