engvall is overrated. he doesn't belong outside of the fourth line. He cooled off quite quickly after exploding out of the gates.

Nothing is definite but from what I know, the highest possibility is him staying.

Well we also have Korshkov. He's a big 6'4 power forward who can throw the body and put the puck in the net.

If we move Kerfoot then for sure we make that trade, but there's no way we have a winger spot for him with Barabanov, Robertson, Korshkov, Gauthier, and Brooks all looking NHL ready.

I find it hard to see a team giving just picks for Johnsson. To me it seems more logical that a Bennett type player is the return... someone on lower cap who also had a down year looking to bounce back.

Robertson likely remains out of the NHL... Brooks seems better suited in the AHL. Gauthier and Engvall can fight for 4C, or if Engvall plays wing it's between him and Korshkov. The only player that MIGHT be able to take in the 3rd line role of these guys is Barabanov, and he is still kinda questionable to me.

I doubt Dubas is dumb enough to move down 30 spots for a 4th liner

Bennett for Johnsson IS pretty much a straight up deal for a few reasons.

1) It shoulf not be a secret the Leafs are shopping him (or Kerfoot, Kappy 😡) to shed cap. This will impact value.

2) Bennett's game involves jam and tenacity. Although his regular seasons are meh, he his gold in the playoffs..... and the last time the Leafs won a playoff round was.....????

3) Bennett can in fact play all 3 foward positions. We can argue about how well, but in a pinch he certainly can.

4) Undoubtedly, Johnsson will be an offensive upgrade for Calgary, but Treveling also values a level of toughness on his team - he in on record saying so; and this is evidenced by his attempt at Kadri, amd his acquisition of Lucic.

5) Back to Johnsson's offensive. He and Magnipane can fight for 2nd line minutes. Johnsson is capable, Bennett never could do it.

Both players bring different skills sets, and bith players meet the needs to the clubs respectively. Anyone who suggests a pick can be had with Bennett, I would counter argue with, "Bennett and Kapanen on your third line are going to be very difficult to play against". Which is very true. Johnsson's offensive game is offset by a Leaf need to shed a few bucks and add a Bennett element.

I see it as straight up.

Bennett for Johnsson IS pretty much a straight up deal for a few reasons.

1) It shoulf not be a secret the Leafs are shopping him (or Kerfoot, Kappy 😡) to shed cap. This will impact value.

2) Bennett's game involves jam and tenacity. Although his regular seasons are meh, he his gold in the playoffs..... and the last time the Leafs won a playoff round was.....????

3) Bennett can in fact play all 3 foward positions. We can argue about how well, but in a pinch he certainly can.

4) Undoubtedly, Johnsson will be an offensive upgrade for Calgary, but Treveling also values a level of toughness on his team - he in on record saying so; and this is evidenced by his attempt at Kadri, amd his acquisition of Lucic.

5) Back to Johnsson's offensive. He and Magnipane can fight for 2nd line minutes. Johnsson is capable, Bennett never could do it.

Both players bring different skills sets, and bith players meet the needs to the clubs respectively. Anyone who suggests a pick can be had with Bennett, I would counter argue with, "Bennett and Kapanen on your third line are going to be very difficult to play against". Which is very true. Johnsson's offensive game is offset by a Leaf need to shed a few bucks and add a Bennett element.

I see it as straight up.

Is it dumb to sign a guy who made the team better overall, more physical, more battling, more motivated and who Dubas himself reffered to as "the type of guy that is extremely hard to get"? Because I dont think so.. the thing about Clifford is that he isnt just "4th liner"..