#LeafsFever
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I totally get why Simmonds' name comes up a lot in rumors and speculation associated with the Leafs. However, if I was the Leafs GM, I would only make a deal with the Flyers if the deal included Scott Laughton. It's hard to get a sense of Laughton's value because I think he's underutilized in Philly, but he brings an edge, can win face-offs and can kill penalties. Oh, and he's an RFA after the season, so there is some team control there too. He'd be a big upgrade over Frederick Gauthier, and defensively, over Par Lindholm and Tyler Ennis, as well. If the Leafs were trading Brown (which I doubt happens during season, especially if Babcock gets any say here), Timashov and a 2nd, I would expect a return of Simmonds and Laughton, even if the Leafs needed to throw in, say, one of their 4th round picks this draft.