not sure MTL wants to move another young D, especially after seeing how Sergachev did with tampa after letting him go. I could be wrong because somebody like Coyle is what MTL needs but im not convinced the will move Juulsen. I like the other trads though. Vilardi might be good but he needs work.

I don’t think Juulsen needs to b part of the return for the role this guy has him in. Maybe they could go for someone or something else.

Why does edmonton trade someone they really like for brodin?

Brodin’s really good defensively and they need more defensive players. Nurse is bigger and more physical, but this is a smaller and faster league

Big gamble on those trades. If 2 of them don't work you'll be fired right quick. You better have some job for me on the Wild staff somewhere.

So are you saying that nurse has slow boots?.. Bc he can skate, hit, fight. He's getting better every year comes!... He starts the 3 on 3 ot with mcdavid and Draisaitl. Only reason why nurse isn't better defensively is bc he hasn't played as many games. This boy is going to be a stud.

I wasn't sure about the Brodin/Nurse deal...but do consider it an even swap. It all comes down to team needs/what future roles they see in these two...

I am willing to gamble! I am tired of the same ol', same ol'.

BTW, you're hired!

Only reason Leafs say no to that trade is it doesn't take into consideration the Leafs cap structure at all. Those 3 players will be good cheap depth options right when the Leafs need it and the Leafs can't afford Spugeron/Zucker with the Matthews and Marner contracts on the horizon

I knew this was a potential obstacle...but was hoping if they knew what Spurgeon's and Zucker's cap hits were going to be they could figure out a budget to sign Matthews, et al. I was also figuring them as a team close to being a Cup contender and maybe they would want some young-ish veteran players to bolster their lineup.

I don't know if the Leafs could afford the cap hit of both Zucker and Spurgeon since little money is going back to the Wild. But the Leafs would interested in Spurgeon for sure. But even at that Spurgeon only has two years left till he's a UFA. Do the Leafs really want to trade the years of Liljgren (potentially) for two year rental? A dilemma for all teams that think they may be contenders. Kapanen is Leafs but the other two I would say are the Leafs two best prospects and are playing with the Marlies now.
Zucker could be traded elsewhere quite easily I presume for a team that needs wingers....like the Kings.