With the addition of Coghlan, who performed adequately in Vegas while being a similar defenseman to Bear, this could possibly make Bear expendable. He still has some value and I was wondering if he could be leveraged as a sweetener in a potential Gardiner trade.

In terms of RFA negotiations, it seems like both teams are at an impasse, mainly involving their role going forward. A change of scenery could benefit both. I really like Sandin considering his great statistical performance albeit under sheltered minutes, as we need someone to fill this spot with Gardiner gone (hypothetically). Toronto should find a use for Necas, as a speedy young top-6 winger that seems rather boom or bust currently. Should work out for both sides, feel like value is close.