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Here’s the reality from my perspective
a) Dubas and Babcock have been talking daily
b) I don’t think Dubas would give up assets for a rental unless babcock is in his ear telling him that’s the guy he wants
c) If the above is true, Simmonds would slot in beside Matthews, IMO. He’d be the workhorse on that line like Hyman is for the Tavares line. At worst he’d be on a third line with Kadri and the two of them would just piss off everyone they’re matched up with
I don’t know how much the leafs are in on Wayne...id be okay with the above asking price but I’d just as soon walk away if the ask was higher.
I don’t think he’s the difference between a first round exit and a cup finals appearance....and I’m not sure how losing a guy like Brown affects the locker room morale...but if you go out and get a warrior like Simmonds it can help light a fire in the current group too.