Toronto won't accept that trade.......Also signed Horvat for too long and too much

Just curious, why do you think that's too long term and money for Horvat? He's going to be their best player, if he's not already.

Baertschi > Duclair... fix the lines... Granlund > Sutter, Stecher > Gudbranson... let Virtanen develop in the AHL

Too long and too much? Would be a great deal for the team and horvat IMO.

I should explain the logic behind the Toronto deal.At first glance, yes, trading a first rounder as a rebuilding club seems like a crazy idea. However, here is why Toronto does the deal. Firstly, Cole Cassels is a guy who can become a third line center, potentially blossoming into a younger version of Leo Komarov if he reaches his potential. However, the main motive here is the two picks, the second specifically. Yes, the Leafs really need some size on the blueline in the top four, which could be filled by Callan Foote or Nic Hague, both of whom I really like, however, I would argue an equal if not bigger need is a long term starting goaltender. Now, I don't think you should use first round picks on netminders, especially if it is higher than 20, as I feel there are better certainties available. However, once you get to the 2nd round and beyond, it's fair game.I would use the 2nd rounder (#33) to select one of the top goalies, whether you like U-P Luukonen, Keith Petruzzelli, Michael DiPietro or Jake Oettinger. Additionally you get a third rounder as a sweetener. This means you fill a need in goal, add two other prospects in Cassels & the third rounder, Also, I think the Leafs will make a deal with the Ducks which involves Kasperi Kapanen, Jamees van Riemsdyk, Josh Manson and Nick Ritchie.

As for Horvat, I believe he is the best player on that team right now and could put up 70+ points but needs a good winger to pass to. I would argue that if you were to give Horvat a high scoring, effective winger that can keep up with him, you'd see not only his stats improve, but his overall play skyrocket, and if evidence for this is needed, I would refer you to watch tapes of him in London with Max Domi and see what he can do with a high speed, high scoring winger. In my opinion, the deal gives them a chance to add a quality prospect, I think in my mock draft, I have the Canucks nabbing center Elias Petterson at #17. However, at fifth overall, if I'm a Canucks fan, maybe Cody Glass or Gabe Vilardi could be considered the overall better player, but I think a better option for Vancouver is Owen Tippett, who, while isn't the two-way force that Glass or Vilardi may be, he may be the best pure sniper available in this draft.