Équipe: 2022-23 Maple Leafs de Toronto

Date de création initiale: 12 août 2022

Publié: 12 août 2022

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

Hear me out...

I might be one of the only ones to admit that, but I like Nylander. Yes, he is lazy at times, and doesn't seem to go for the body checks, but I like his offensive style of play and how he can be explosive on the puck. The Toronto media tends to throw him under the bus and a change of scenery could be helpful for him. A move for him could be good for his career and far away from the Toronto media too. Also, the Leafs have too many players of the same style in the lineup right now (offensive fire power, lack on the defensive side). Sacrificing Nylander for a top pairing defenseman will help the team on the long term.

I saw that the Leafs would need to add two higher end prospects and a draft pick to add Chychrun on the team. Putting a guy like Sandin, which looks like he won't sign anytime soon, to the trade might help to push the balance. I added a 1st round pick in 2024 and Nick Abruzzese in the deal that can be helpful right away for the Coyotes.

The team needs to do anything in their power to get far in the playoffs so Matthews signs a long term deal. By doing this trade, I think it would be a perfect move to start up that climb.

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