If they're practically the same why trade one still on his elc, and in camp, for one holding out and not in camp?

Winnepeg's top 9, counting Gawanke, DMen have 6 LHD and 3 RHD. Trading a LHD, waiver exempt, and a RHD, not waiver exempt, leaves Sandin battling for the 3rd RHD spot. A place he doesn't want to be in Toronto. If Sandin is holding out for money that also leaves Winnepeg over the cap with the addition of Kerfoot.

I can't see Winnipeg voluntarily overpaying for an LD they have no use for and a rental. Make it a 4th for Kerfoot and you're good.

I think Sandin's holdout is more about roll and ice time than money.

Given the comparable out there, not many teams are going north of $1.5 million right now. He had the game for sure, but to get paid, you need to demonstrate it.

The move from the Jets perspective does upgrade the top 9 (and it needs something). See that as part of the reason why a Heinola for Sandin flip may (and I stress may) work.

Not a perfect idea, but an idea.

I like it for the Leafs just for cap reasons....and it helps Winnipeg immediately with signed Sandin (who Jets can afford). By the way, Sandin in not a holdout.....he just hasn't signed with any professional team in the world...maybe teams are holding out signing him.
IMO Kerfoot's lack of trade this seasons has to do with M NTC, which probably includes teams with cap.

Kerfoot's not being dealt at this point may have more to do with fit as well. As it sits for me - the Jets and Minny are the only two real options, maybe the Flames in a larger deal. Been that way for a while too.

Right now, Holl's market maybe better, but not the guy I would want to move.