Rejoint: mai 2019
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A few thoughts here. I don't know that adding two RHD is imperative at this point. Adding one will help solidify that side for at least this season and then you can look at making more moves if you like in the offseason. The cost to acquire Demelo should be reasonable and he has had a great year. But, he's a rental and the Leafs don't love that. Still I think he's a great target and if he gets some chemistry with Rielly he may be willing to stay.
Jersey trade is tough. Coleman is worth a lot to them and I can't imagine the Leafs need to pony up to meet that price. Severson is a solid defenceman but not the type of Dzone first guy you'd like to see paired with Rielly. There's a reason Jersey fans are often willing to get rid of him.
While flipping Barrie for picks at this point is enticing (and trust me I don't love him) you want to go into the playoffs with the strongest roster you can. As well, including Dermott in any deadline trade when you aren't 100% sure how quickly Rielly will come back is very risky. I see Dermott being moved in the offseason (if at all) for this reason.