Quoting: Shaun80
On March 1st 2023 Ottawa was 6 points out of the the final wild card spot and had to lap frog 3 trams.
On March 1st 2023, Ottawa was 6 points out of the play offs, and had to leap frog 3 teams. Quite a bit further back then where the leafs are now I'd say.
I just checked. March 3rd, 2023 they were tied for 4th in the division. If Toronto loses tomorrow they will also be tied for 4th in the division.
The value in picks isn't much different.
Ottawa was going to get 12-16, Toronto will likely get 16-20.
That difference is more than made up for in the proposed trade.
Niemla is likely worth a 1st. He's a solid two way D with 25 points in 41 AHL games who captained Finland at the world juniors and projects as a top 4 guy. That's about the best you can hope for in a late 1st especially in this year's draft.
Then a 2nd, 3rd.
Abruzzese who is someone Calgary's top prospect has asked them to acquire per numerous reports.
Timmins still has some value as a longshot guy. At least as a 5/6 in the short term.
The package proposed is worth more than what Ottawa paid for Chychrun.