#LeafsFever
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Here's the problem. Deangelo is doing well offensively, so if the Rangers decide to sell high on this kid, it is going to take more than Kapanen plus very meh picks. Cancel that, the Rangers are going to want more than Kapanen plus mid-picks. Let me give you a quick breakdown of Tony Deangelo. High skating ability. good offensive hockey IQ, when it is in his interest. Been known as a very selfish player through out his career. Plays a very one-dimensional game considering his a defender. Both the Tampa Bay and Arizona organizations got sick of his antics, lack of motivation, determination, work out routine (or lack their of), or at least as was so reported, which is why he is on his third NHL team in his very young career. Basically, the kid is a quality offensive defender IF you can continue to motivate him, or light a fire under his keister on a regular basis. I think teams would be very wary to acquire to him, and I think it's something the Leafs should stay away from.
If Kapanen can get you Phillipe Myers 1-for-1, I think that is the far better option for Toronto, then taking what would be a high risk, to acquire yet another offensive piece that lacks defensive upside.