You have to think that Calgary would want a substantial piece back in any deal for Hamilton (i.e., van Riemsdyk). Don't know what value Holland and Corrado have at the moment. Kapanen is a solid prospect and those two second rounders represent good value. I personally think that any deal revolves around JvR.

Can you or somebody else explain to my why the leafs would even consider a cap dump like Hamilton where he doesn't put 100% in every game and putting him in a market where slackers get eaten alive?

To say that Hamilton is a cap dump is extreme. He fills a great need and puts up solid numbers. Hamilton also possess good potential that could be tapped under the right coach. Are you telling me that Hamilton wouldn't improve our top-4? The kid is certainly a top-4 guy that could develop into a top-2 guy. Let's not overlook his Boston days when many considered him to be better than Rielly. You just don't lose that talent over a season. In regards to your comment about him not putting in 100%, the Leafs are trying to build a culture here centred on winning and hard work. I'm not sure that Shanahan and company would pursue a player that they believe won't contribute to this culture.

That is exactly my point there were issues with his Effort in Boston that's why they traded him. Also, he would only improve our roster if he starts playing more consistently. So seeing we agree to this why would The leafs give JVR when Hamilton is not worth that right now. You don't trade at value they should be only where they are at the time of the trade. The leafs have not made any play for Hamilton as far as I know cause Calgary are looking for top tier players for him even though he is not worth that right now. So until he improves he is at full salary a cap dump. The need is a consistent physical top 4/ Top 2 RHD so be honest with your self he is neither.

I highly doubt questions about his "effort" was the primary reason he was traded. At the time he was traded it was widely publicized by those in the know that Hamilton and the Boston locker room didn't see eye-to-eye at times because of his personality. Consistency is an issue that all young players face, Hamilton is no different. While he isn't overly physical he can throw his body around when need be. He's a great breakout player, but can also cover at the back when breakouts go wrong. As such I think he'd be great in Toronto's fast-paced system. You may not see him as a top-4 guy, but I and quite a few others do. We'll agree to disagree.

I do see him as a top 4 player but I don't see him being worth JVR. Also, if he had a problem with his personality in Boston and he did have an effort issue in Boston when not paired with Chara this was well known when looking at his advanced stats. My concern is what if he is Gardiners or Reilly's partner and has to play a more defensive role?? this is what caused the issues in Boston.