Exploring Options with Chicago

Holl is not much value going back to the Hawks other then to fill an empty seat for this season while they continue to protect the development their RHD prospects in the AHL. I have a hard time thinking Holl gets a 3rd back at the TDL as well, but anything can happen.

Murphy is worth a late 1st and a decent #2 or really good 2nd line player. McCabe is worth a late 2nd to 3rd; he's good as a #4 or #5 guy...not someone you want on the top line.

I think the Leafs are set on D. They've got Brodie-Liljegren on the right and Rielly-Sandin on the left, with Muzzin (when healthy), Giordano, Kral, Mete, and Dahlstrom fighting for 3LD and Holl, Mete, Benn, and maaaaaaayyyybe Villeneuve fighting for the 3RD. When Niemela comes along in a few years they're even deeper.

You're correct. Like all teams, teams would love to have more depth or better quality Dmen. But so many Leaf fans are obsessed with giving up lots futures for marginal improvements .
And as you suggest, Leafs are fine on the left side. And the right side is fine when Liljgren returns and he can play to his standard of last season. Seems ridiculous to me to add a mid to large contract with term when Leafs don't know what Muzzin LTIR status this season or next season.

Sorry did you say Murphy is worth a late 1st and a #2 d man or am I reading this wrong? He’s not even a legit #2 d man himself lmao

Should have written....Murphy is worth a late 1st "as" a decent #2 dman or really good 2nd line player.