Quoting: mv21227
Please try to explain how this is an overpay? Two 1sts, not even a 2023 1st we can say covers Horvat (even then not sure the Canucks would take that)
The rest is nowhere close for Pettersson. The original deal itself probably doesn’t get Pettersson on his own
First it's a ridiculous proposal. Leafs certainly don't need two centres.
The look at the cap. Losing Holl by sending him to the minors....Engvall miraculously on LTIR...and a 20 man roster
So next season, the Leafs can't even afford Petersson without losing Bunting and others.
Then to lose a top 4 Dman in Liljegren, and needed cheap in the future Minten and two first and second.
Folks have to think of roster construction for all teams.
Now if the Canucks made the deal....They would have Liljgren, two firsts and second, and 13 m in cap. Gee that would be enough to sign Horvat (or whoever) , have Liljegren and cap plus futures.
I know Canucks fans (or all fans) get emotional about their stars. But where is Miller. Peterson and Horvat getting you now? And you can be sure Peterson is going to in play in a couple years as UFA.
You think he wants to resign in Vancouver?
Now I'll admit the Canucks might be able to get more for Peterson and Horvat in separate deals. But it certainly doesn't work for the Leafs this season, in manning a complete roster and next season.