Nylander Trade

It seems a little counter-intuitive to make such a deal forwards-for-forwards, when the Leafs back end needs a lot of improvement. Also, I wouldn't characterize Strome as a type of 3C the Leafs need. Think more of Scott Laughton. Strome is too offensive and although he is young and will hopefully develop into a good 2C, asking him to do what the Leafs basically asked Kerfoot to do this past year, could end terribly.

Interesting take.

My opinion is that there isn't really much reason for either team to do this, both teams probably like their players better, but it's close in reality.

I would not say it's not close. Nylander alone is closer in value to both the Blackhawks combined then 2-for-2 equaling each other other. The only way you truly get fair value on Nylander is if you get pack a futures type package for him, but in reality, the Leafs should be looking for offense-for-defense swap, where minimizing potential offense results in maximizing (hopefully) defense and overall defensive play.

From an expected points percentage it is close, Dylan Strome (this year .65 ppg) Kubalik (.67 PPG) x 82 games = 109 points over 82 games

Nylander .86 ppg + AJ .48 ppg x 82 games= 111 over 82 games.

I would not make that deal.