I can't imagine Montreal giving up any of their future for one year of JVR. As a Leaf, I dislike the Barrie deal. Yea value wise it might be more than fair. But the Leafs need cap space next year. And as goldie078 pointed out while Barrie can be a scorer, he has marginal defence. Leafs can score , had the # 2 PP, finding competent Dmen costs less than 5.5m a year, without giving up assets.[/qu

Pal, Leafs have no cap issues next year at all. Loads of room. The only issue is the following year when both Marner and Matthiews come due. At that point you evaluate if Gardiner, and /or Barrie even fit your needs. Maybe before that, you move Gardiner, and if not, Barrie has no restrictions on his contract which would only have a year left on it! Leafs PP still doesn't have a true D quarterback, unless you think Zaitsev, (and it is possible) can take that role over..Both Gardiner, and Reilly don't work in that role. It is also possible that 2-3 years down the line Liljegren assumes that role. You are getting a top 2 for the one year of JVR, and a prosepect at least 4-5 down the depth chart.

I can't imagine Montreal giving up any of their future for one year of JVR. As a Leaf, I dislike the Barrie deal. Yea value wise it might be more than fair. But the Leafs need cap space next year. And as goldie078 pointed out while Barrie can be a scorer, he has marginal defence. Leafs can score , had the # 2 PP, finding competent Dmen costs less than 5.5m a year, without giving up assets.

Doug, well the Leafs do have cap issues especially for performance bonuses. They Leafs want to zero carry, in summer of 2019 when he times for big signings. Marner, Matthews, Kapanen, Gardiner
Regarding Barrie's value. Again it's subjective. IMO no way is a 5.5m Dmen. I'd easily would like to have 870,000 Dermot and the extra 4.6m. And the PP argument. Gee, the Leafs have done quite we'll with rookie Zaitsev, Carrick along with Gardiner and Reilly. And Nylander might be a right point man, Again it's subjective. but I think you are wildly incorrect, if you think your are getting a top 2 Dman.
OK even he is a 4/5, I'd rather keep Dermot, have cap flexibility, either for performance bonuses or another player or yes have JVR for one year.