Leafs revisited

question if arizona would give on the potential of strome for Hyman. traded three men for got one in return, is there enough depth in cases of injuries? cross fingers on the nhl ability of bowman and ozhiganov. but if those questions are answered in favour of the leafs, like the team you assembled.

Take out Gardiner in the Tanev deal and just leave his salary at full.

NYI aren't going to be happy with us taking JT so I don't see us trading with them... lol

Arizona says not a chance and never call here again. Plus I'd rather go Dvorak then Strome anyway.

I like all the contracts except Grabner. He is definitely not needed. We will have plenty of speed and our PK was good last year despite having Polak on it. I'd rather up it to 5-6 mill and get Neal.

I agree about Dvorak over Strome. Also consider the fact that Dvorak and Marner played together in London (OHL) and had some serious chemistry. I am sure that fact has not gone unnoticed. If, somehow, the Leafs managed to sign Tavares, their top 3 center spots are locks, at least for the time being, so their 4C would need to have specific grinding and PK skills. I would consider both Strome and Dvorak top-6, at least potential, and neither would really fit a bottom-6 role like that. It would make more sense to look to acquire Perlini, for the wing, or even McInnis, as a bottom-6 and 4C option.

Take out Carrack instead of Gardiner and keep the salary retention in there. Maybe have to upgrade to a 1st rounder and Gardiner for Tanev at half salary. (It makes fitting a servicable defence much easier next season) Carrack is an NHL worthy defenceman, keep him and let him play more.

Arizona isn't taking Hyman and Rosen for either of Dvorak or Strome (Strome is totally a bust by the way, can't skate) and beyond that, the Leafs shouldn't even be thinking of a trade like that. Hyman will anchor the Leafs penalty kill and he also adds value in other areas that the Leafs lack. (Sand paper, heart, toughness) I'm not saying you need to have a lot of toughness, but having a guy that can play tough in the playoffs and get under peoples skin is valuable.

Finally signing a Neal is a huge mistake, it'll cost a lot of money and he just isn't needed. The Leafs, if they get Tavares will completely dominate the centre of the ice, spending big dollars on wingers who are marginal upgrades on the players we have is a waste of money.

Why are we trading a MUCH better player In Gardiner for an injury prone middle pair guy in Tanev? Especially adding a pick. I want the pick coming back.