Are these trades fair enough

Do you really see Matthews signing with Columbus? A waste of two first rounders and Minten for two expiring contracts.

No, doubt Matthews goes to Columbus but you never know. If he does though, it's likely through free agency, but I think Matthews is going to be in Toronto for the next couple of years at the least. If he's not going to be a Leaf, I think Chicago, Boston, Washington, LA, and Dallas (if they can free up the cap) would be places where he could sign.

That's more or less what it would cost to rent those players early on. Obviously, the intent is going to be to resign them to long-term deals.

u expect protection on those picks when we'd still reject ur without protection? Lmao

Still doesn't change the fact that you aren't getting those picks without protection. In which scenario does Lindholm or Hanifin fetch an unprotected 1st with a year left on his deal?

Matthews trade isn’t close. He’s 25 and has scored more goals than ANYONE since coming into the league. He averages over 50 goals per 82.