Suggested from a friend

I agree with your description

I think Toronto should jump at this. They won't, but Saros is a Vezina level goalie. That is the only thing missing in Toronto. Nylander hurts to lose, but top six forwards are much more replaceable than starting netminders.

Edit: I also think you have to drop Tomasino and keep adding for Nashville to even think about this

Would think that TOR could get Samsonov, or similar level play, to sign for less than Saros cap hit. So to give up Nylander doesn't make sense.

IF a "core4" player (Nylander or Marner) are on the way out-- it only makes sense to me to upgrade at D or 2C (and move JT to the wing), IMO.

So truthfully it sounds like everyone doesn't like the deal which totally makes sense. His argument was this:

Nashville already has another elite goalie in the pipes and is looking like a stud. If you sign Sam to a 3 year deal, in theory he could be a trade piece in a couple years Askarov is ready. They get a huge upgrade on the wing and have the cap space to sign Nylander long term. Between him and Forsberg, you have two amazing goal scorers off the wing.

Leafs do it to finally have an elite goalie between the pipes who can steal a series (looking at you Bob) who has 2 years left of his deal. Tomasino is also on a cheap deal who is controllable who could be a solid 50-60 point player beside someone like JT or even Matthews. Leafs also get a large cap relief that allows them to sign expiring contracts.

Sammy is coming off a top 10 goalie season... not a Nylander-Tomasino away from Saros. And, Nashville could prob. get more for Saros