I like the deal for the Leafs; but the panthers Dcore looks really bad after it. Even if you add Dermott or Liligren they aren’t a top4 dman right now. Plus they take on cap. If Dubas can do this, take it and run.

I think even if Leafs fans are upset.
They will see you got a 1 for a 4
And Flordia will overvalue the high skill plays.
He will make a tandem with Barkov for years
Hoenstly if Dubas did Marner and Dermott
I think because they still have 4 decent
You could get a forward prospect, then if a player like Gudas was open for a short UFA deal

He could be on a third Pair
Or is Timmy shows he can play
The beauty of Marincin is worst case scenario he is in


I think with all of the shakeups in Flordia and the fact that they would be able to save some money and get younger.

Even in division all teams get better.
Especially since the Rangers are playoff team next year.

Both the Panthers and the Leafs have a reason to deal strength for a weakness.

Flordia will be able to use the extra cash for Hoffman or Dadanov.

Also, Ekblad would be ultra motivated
Reilly-Ekblad could be Canadas top paid for 10 years.

Too many boxes checked if you ask me.

I do like this idea, but it was reported this year that Florida are going to work on cutting their player salaries, not increase them. As a result, I can't see them going from a $7.5M contract of Ekblad to a $11M contract of Marner.

July 2nd passed by already

Seriously though, I think it's a decent trade. Just wondering how bad would FLA defensive depth look like without Ekblad... Yandle-Weegar, Matheson-Strålman, Stillman-Brown just might be the weakest D-core of the league...

If the Leafs sent Dermott in the deal, and then asked for a mid tear prospect, do you think that would be better.
Florida does not have much choice on D because of the 10 million dollar anchor.