Banni
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None of those players you listed would even be the starting point in any Nylander deal. Leafs fans may not like him cause he's not putting up points, but those exact fans would be the ones rubbing it in your face when he starts to score again. This is nothing new. He's a streaky player, just like Kessel who fans ran outta town. New management sees how much of a game changer Nylander can be and won't settle for pennies on the dollar just to please a few (idiotic) fans.
A Nylander deal needs multiple things to even get Toronto talking.
1. A middle 6 winger to replace Nylander with some upside.
2. Address another position of need. We're talking defence other goaltending.
3. Multiple picks. Guys with Nylander ability don't get dealt in their prime for just an upgrade somewhere else. They get futures as well.
So from that, unless New Jersey starts with Ty Smith, or Jack Hughes, or Nico Hischier, or MacKenzie Blackwood.. Toronto doesn't even entertain the idea. I'm not saying Nylander is worth that or that's what will come back. But Toronto is in a clear cup contender mode right now and they're not trying to shrink their window. So they have no reason to move him unless they're blown away, ie start with 1 of those 4 players.