CBO- Seabrook

I don't think the issue is value. TOR needs cap more than CHI if there's a CBO. I think it's just that Maatta on a Run and Gun team like TOR and PIT diminishes what Maatta brings. Maatta's a smart defensive Dman that's physical and makes smart plays. He's also slow. I don't think Maatta's a good fit in TOR.

Absolutely this.

But also Kapanen is worth WAAAAY more than that.
This trade is somewhat equivalent to offering Zaitsev and a 2nd for Debrincat.
So NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO THANKYOU

DeBrincat is way better than Kapanen. Kapanen is your third best RW. While I think Maatta and a 2nd won't cut it, I do not think he has insane value. A 2nd rounder and a B or better prospect should get it done.

It was a rough comparison off the top of my head. Maatta is prolly a touch better than Zaitsev and his contract certainly is and Debrincat is better than Kapanen. The point being made is that in no world is the proposed trade even remotely fair.

Also Malkin is the 2nd best centre on his team, doesn't mean he isn't better than many 1C's. Likewise Kapanen may be the 3rd best RW on the Leafs but he is in the top 6 on almost any other team. People always seem to forget that the Leafs have the best 1-12 in the league when they make statements like "Kap or Mango are 3rd liners"

And as for your proposal - you are still way short. Kapanen is quite good. Try a 1st and a B+ near NHL ready prospect value wise and much more considering there is no reason for the Leafs to move him and that package doesn't make sense for the Leafs to do.

See I think this may be some Leaf's bias. The Cat has a 40 goal campaign under his belt. Kapanen isn't close to that despite his speed and playmaking. I think Maata may have been the wrong piece but a defensman of that style and a 2nd rd pick should be more than enough to get that done.