The Leafs get a heavier veteran two way defenseman at a slight discount for the next three years but lose Brodie's positional versatility.

The Blues get a solid puck posession defenseman who can play both sides in Brodie whom they can either re-sign in a year to a lesser number or walk away from plus an intant offensae forward prospect ready to play now.

The Leafs get as thumpy defensive defenseman who plays both sides to anchor the PK going forward as well as Winnipeg's 2nd in 2024.

The Leafs move on from top defensive prospect Filip Kral, top offensive prospect Nick Robertson, RHD prospect Mac Holloway, and another prospect further down the development ladder in Ty Voit. Kral is ready to play now and his training wheels for second pairing minutes will come off roughly at the same time McDonagh's deal lapses. Hollowell would be able to step in for Tyson Barrie once his contract is up. Robertson and Voit both have the offensive jam to be contributors going forward.

The Leafs grab a 3rd rounder for a player they signed as a free agent and free up cap space as well as a roster slot.

The Canucks add a 200 foot forward who can play with talent and a near neighbour of Pettersen's in Sweden with Jarnkrok.