You probably have to add Liljegren to that Ekblad trade.

I also don't think Cernak takes an offer sheet under 4M. 3M in Toronto is like 2.25M in Tampa which I'm sure Tampa would give him.

I'd also play Sandin on the left and Lehtonen on the right.

I like the idea though.

This could work if they play all next season in a bubble and they do something where they can carry extra guys that aren’t on the cap, but as @leafs_and_sens_fan said, probably have to add liljigren to the ekblad trade.

I don't think Florida would take that deal. As soon as Florida gets rid of Ekblad they will immediately need another stud RHD defensemen that can eat 25 min a night. Not to just single you out (cause i've seen a ton of people do it) but I think people need to realize it is much easier to acquire/draft and develop a point producing top 6 winger than it is to get a number 1 defensemen (or center). So all the offers people are submitting for players like Ekblad and others like him, I think they to realize a bit that the Leafs would have to overpay in order to acquire a player of that caliber.

Also, same can be said for the Wild trade, Greenway doesn't put up monster points but he does play in the top 9 and can even squeeze into the Wilds top 6. Guys like Wilson/Maroon/Josh Anderson, those guys are also unbelievably valuable in a playoff series and I don't think their current teams want to give away big/tough/gritty guys like for a 3rd pairing guy. They don't put up monster stats but there value to the team goes much deeper than just the points they put up.

I wouldn't do that Wild trade as the Leafs. I think Dermott has 2nd pairing potential.

We just have different opinions on him then (which is fine), I think the most he'll ever be (especially is they want to compete) is a 3rd pairing guy. And if the Wild were to ever offer that for some reason Dubas should accept in less than a second.