Quoting: GMBL
Only way I see Dubas moving Knies before he's even worn a Leafs Jersey is 1) in a desperation move or 2) Dubas thinks that he's getting more value out of trading Knies than keeping him.
I could see Savard interesting the Leafs if they need someone still later in the season but probably not for a crazy return unless there's demand for him. I think Kerfoot would be gone before then perhaps, will have to see what happens in free agency.
Agreed but Free Agency even in the best case Scenario with all remaining players signing at league minimum or just over
They wont have the cap to replace Lybuskin without moving Kerfoot
I dont think TML has a lot of Leverage because outside Kerfoot there's no other player they dont need with a high cap.
Then the conversation starts becoming about Muzzin and Tavares
This years cap crunch is bad for TML
Especially given after 2023-24 they've got half their top 4 D and Nylander due a payday
Savard allows them the room to add a top 4 LD before next year when Hall's 2m is off the books giving them a 1 year period before they gotta pay those D and Nylander.
Getting Savard now benefits them longterm as if he plays past expectations racking up Points with more high end forwards that TML has
Then it allows you the ability to allow Brodie to walk and invest in Liljgren and Duszak