OK, enough of the Nylander v. Kapanen discussion, am I the only one who thinks this is a terrible trade for the Leafs? TOR trades Brown, Connor and Zaitsev, Nikita to BUF for Sobotka, Vladimír; 2021 3rd round pick (BUF) and 2021 6th round pick (BUF)
I get it, the Leafs move the most hated player since Kessel and drop cap, but the Sabres dump Sobotka, get the defensive defenseman to pair with Dahlin and a PK forward only 2 years removed from 20 goals for only a 3rd and 6th round pick.
This is the only way I can see this trade making sense:
Sobotka is a dump and Zaitsev is a dump.
That leaves 3rd and 6th for Brown.
If the Leaf fans view the trade in this manner, then I guess it is fair. I would appreciate comments regarding this trade. BTW, I think you all know that I am a Sabres fan.
Quoting: LoganOllivier
I would do this trade.
Quoting: Jamiepo
Better redux some more. Kapanen and a 2nd should be more than enough for a rental. Maybe have a conditional first in 2021 if he re signs.
Quoting: ninetythreein93
Which NHL team do you work for ?
Fastest player on the team, forechecks like a demon, 1st unit PK, great possession numbers, coming off a 20 goal season and only 23. I'm guessing the only reason he's "overrated" is because he plays for Toronto
Quoting: jfalstaff
PPG isn't any way to measure how well he meshes with his 5v5 RW... It includes, say, moving to the top PP unit.
Try scoring rates (per 60) at evens.
2016-17: 1.55 G / 2.17 Pts
2017-18: 1.68 G / 2.91 Pts
2018-19: 1.35 G / 2.76 Pts
Kappy's good and Matthews is good with him -- but he's better with Nylander. And Kapanen's a valuable piece where the Leafs are really deep. In need of a raise, he's the sort of thing you move for a valuable piece you can fit into your cap. imo.
Quoting: ChiHawk
Finally, a Leafs fan who sees Nylander through a non biased viewpoint.