I like a lot of what you suggest here....especially getting Ferland.

Canes pass, easy no. They will move Faulk for FW or picks.

One of my favourite players to watch, guy is a wrecking ball out there and has an underrated skill set. Very good shot, good hands and obviously loves to throw the body, perfect playoff player as we seen a few years ago when he was running over everyone in the series against Vancouver . More of a modern day tough guy as he can contribute at both ends of the ice, but he can also beat the piss out of most guys in the league if challenged. Carolina got a gem in Ferland.

While Marleau could probably handle it on a short-term basis, he is not the ideal permanent solution at 3C. I would think the Canes say no to the offer, as has been suggested already by a poster or two. I cannot really see the Leafs having use for Orpik. He'd be taking up a spot that will hopefully go to a much younger, quicker defenseman in Borgmann or Rosen. Also, I am just venting here, but I was not happy at all with how the Leafs drafted this weekend.

While Marleau could probably handle it on a short-term basis, he is not the ideal permanent solution at 3C. I would think the Canes say no to the offer, as has been suggested already by a poster or two. I cannot really see the Leafs having use for Orpik. He'd be taking up a spot that will hopefully go to a much younger, quicker defenseman in Borgmann or Rosen. Also, I am just venting here, but I was not happy at all with how the Leafs drafted this weekend.

Was wondering what else i could throw in to make it more of an even trade. Johnnsson could turn out to be a really good player, Bracco might be a year or two away from cracking the Leafs lineup and in my mind Faulk is pretty much a right handed Jake Gardiner and the Canes could use him at LD. With a plethora of RD in Carolina after the trade with Calgary i think Gardiner would fit in perfectly there. Plus this year Jake Bean will likely need a year in Charlotte so that gives room for Bean to grow and Gardiner to play his final year of his contract on a good looking team. I can see him getting lots of PP time possibly with Hamilton on the other side, with Svechnikov, Aho, Teravainen that could be a lethal powerplay. Never know though im sure the Canes will have plenty of offers for Justin Faulk. Maybe adding a pick or two or Grundstrom instead of Johnnsson and i think the Canes would consider it.

Just Gardiner and engvall for Faulk Maybe

Yah i considered that as well, he could rotate in as the LW on the second line and i envision Schaller filling in at 3C between Hyman and Ferland/Grundstrom which seems like a solid shutdown line to me.
I think Orpik could be a great fit on just about any team after watching him in the playoffs over the years with Pittsburgh and Washington. Yes hes quite a bit older but he's a beast in the gym and i could see him being a guy who could play into his 40s. What he lacks in foot speed he can make up for with good positioning, having a good stick and being able to play physical which is something this Leafs D core hasn't done. He would be able to come in and out of the line up with Rosen and Borgman if needed but more seasoning with the Marlies shouldn't hurt them either.

With Slavin, Fleury, Carrick, Bean there they don’t need a LD. Sure Gardiner would be better than 2 of them but it isn’t a pressing need and with him in the package it means the rest of the package is minimal. Faulk for Gardiner is pretty close to even swap. They are lookng for a forward or a pick and mid level prospect. Been plenty of rumors of Hawks for pick and Duclair as part of a bigger total package. Your 1st next year plus some prospect. 2nd and Sparks might get their attention too.

Gardiner definately wouldn't be a long term option in Carolina so it may have to be something like you said, i like the idea of Gardiner, Sparks and a 2nd for Faulk, i think that would be a closer deal.

They woud take it