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Both teams decline the first trade, Toronto has an excess of RDs, and Washington doesn't have use for Engvall over similar use players such as Larsson (if he resigns), Leason, and Jonsson-Fjallby.
Washington ignores the Boston trade, Debrusk is a more expensive Sheary who scores a couple more goals, but both had around 40 points (43 for Sheary, 42 for Debrusk) and Sheary did that with Eller and a rolling 3RW. Protas is a better prospect, so Washington doesn't go near that.
That Maatta contract would be a terrible decision, he's meh and Washington already has Orlov on the left side along with Fehervary, and Alexeyev and Johansen ready for the NHL. Cole is also unnecessary. Dumping Jensen for an overpay in Maatta and Cole, who doesn't fill a need here, would be a mistake.
Vanecek is better, younger, and likely around the same price as Holtby, and Holtby is closer to an age of regression while not bringing anything more valuable than fan service to the team.
Eller should be gone in the offseason, it gives room for another prospect to come up, lets McMichael play his natural position, and saves money.