1. I think McCabe is a better defensman than DeMelo. Cheaper too. Seems unnecessary to me.

2. Given the blueline log jam in Manhattan, that Risto deal makes zero sense.

3. Right idea with Hutton, but if you eat a bit more money, the Leafs likely move a 3 or 4. That is a big upgrade over what is there right now.

1. Demelo is a lot better than McCabe, it really isn't even close.

2. Fox and ADA have looked good. Skjei and Trouba have struggled. Lindgren and Hajek have been bad. I could see them moving Skjei and the two rookies haven't really done anything to prove they're NHL players.

Trouba has struggled, but it's not unheard of for a defensman to take a season to get going with a new team. See Dougie Hamilton.... ×2

Until we find two good NHL centers, this will not change.

You undersell McCabe and Risto. Risto isnt being moved, let alone for a goalie