Rejoint: mai 2019
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I think if Toronto makes a play for Manson it happens in the offseason. They can't afford to give up Dermott right now with the injuries they have and I have to imagine if you're acquiring a defenceman he would be involved somehow. Kap+Dermott does not get you Manson, but it might help put together a 3-way deal to pickup Manson.
The other option at this point is to see how the RHD UFA market unfolds. Hamonic, Pietrangelo, Tanev, Demelo, Schultz, Vatanen. Even Gudas, Braun or Shattenkirk. Are they better then Manson? No, but they will just need cap space and money to acquire, which may make the team overall stronger. Those are at least 4 guys with strong to decent fits on Toronto's D core that they should at least kick the tires on before giving up a ton to pickup Manson or Severson.