Not a terrible idea. I don't know why the Kings would do this and if I were Boston I think in the long run I'd keep Heinen but its not a bad idea.

Think it’s an overpayment actually. Much as i like TT. He’s averaged 48 points per 82 games. Heinen had 47 as a rookie. And you add a another guy who could give that kind of production and a 2nd. Seems pricey.

Kings should take it. They need to dump salary. He becomes a UFA the following year.

I don't see how this benefits the bruins.

A stable right winger who can put up 50 points a year on a top line. Allows Pastrnak to shift down to second line and spark line 2. Contract expires in 2 years at same time as Backes contract ends.

Toffoli is also a finisher and finishes with around 20 goals a year. Heinen gets a bulk of his points off assists and does not in any way drive a line.

a right winger who can put up 50 points? Cool, except he's only put up 50 points once in his career. He'll get you 20 goals...or maybe he won't, like the year before last when he had 16, same as heinen in his rookie year.

Heinen is younger, far better defensively, far more difficult to play against, and is a puck battle monster.

Why are we giving up him, and futures, to get a guy who may, or may not, but probably isn't, fractionally better?

If Heinen can do something more than get secondary assists then I think he becomes a much more valuable asset. At the moment hes on pace for a less than 24 point season and yes he’s young but based on watching him play this year he does not have the ability to make plays or even get himself into a scoring position. I personally believe Toffoli is not just “fractionally” better as I have watched him play quite a bit and know he is a three zone player but if you want to base it only on stats and age then we’ll say Heinen is more valuable than a guy who can score 20 goals in a season, maybe 15 minimum.