deadline moves

Team: 2022-23 Toronto Maple Leafs

Initial Creation Date: Jan. 10, 2023

Published: Jan. 10, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

I do not think the Leafs need to add anyone on D, they have solid team defensive structure as witnessed this season.

Much more important that they fill the gap in their top 6 (despite the encouraging play of Jarnkrok as of late)

Bertuzzi: I think Stevie Y will certainly look to trade him but his acquisition price will be high and Leafs likely would not be able to retain him - pure rental

Domi: Of the 4 options, I think his acquisition price will be the lowest, Chicago will be looking to trade him no matter what. Would be a good fit (played with Marner in Jr) and adds some insurance at C.

Konecny: High acquisition price given how well he is playing this year, Leafs would have to figure out if they can make it work for the next couple of years, would likely mean that Bunting is walking this summer. Would be the highest skill addition of these 4.

Kuzmenko: Likely a high acquisition price given how low of a cap hit he has, Vancouver unlikely to just accept any offer just to get rid of him (I still think they will probably re-sign him based on his chemistry with EP and their reluctance to accept a rebuild). No guarantee of chemistry and does not bring the same sandpaper as the other 3 options.

Rank of likelihood:
1.Domi
2.Bertuzzi
3.Konecny
4.Kuzmenko

Rank of fit:
1.Konecny
2.Domi
3.Bertuzzi
4.Kuzmenko

Acquisition cost (high to low):
1.Konecny
2.Kuzmenko
3.Bertuzzi
4.Domi

lmk what you think/other targets

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