Tkachuk > Nylander

Leafs might accept that in the real world but I doubt it happens

never happening

Yes, you're right, but take a second to think about how sick it would be. Rivalry would be so damn good if that happened.

I disagree, at best Tkachuk and Nylander are about equal in terms of value. This year it's actually not close so far ... Nylander >> Tkachuk, but some consideration must be made for their respective ages and salaries (also, don't forget Nylander is cheaper than Brady this year). Sens could maybe even fit in Pinto after this deal and after he's done serving.

Tkachuk's game/style of play is more valuable than Nylander's and Tkachuk also has term that Nylander does not. Yeah Nylander is cheaper this year, but he will be significantly more expensive next year and will not solve the Sens cap issues like you suggest.

I mean, sure, maybe Tkachuk's style is more valuable in your eyes, but objectively (based on measurable stats), Nylander is more responsible for adding wins to his team than Tkachuk right now. Everything else you said is correct and probably why this would never happen. Never mind the fact that Tkachuk is the beloved captain, but you never know. We've seen stranger things haha

What does it change? Brady Tkachuk is currently playing in that rivalry...


Term. UFAs don't have their peak value, not close.

Nylander comes with an extension ... and I think the rivalry just gains so much with a trade like that. I think it makes the Sens better and the Leafs grittier, and two players like that playing against their former clubs add a huge element to any rivalry.

It doesn't change anything... except that there'd be some resentment from Brady towards Ottawa

It doesn't make Ottawa better

if 32 teams had to choose either Brady and Nylander, 32 of 32 would choose Brady, he brings far more to the table than Nylander, OTT never considers this