Leafs reject instantly Nylander is way better than Fiala lmao

Toronto rejects because Toronto fans think Nylander, Matthews, Tavares, Marner , McDavid are the top 5 players in the league... in that order LOL

Way better to the point of lyao. On a offensive team getting regular top line minutes and pp the whole season he produced 7 more goals and 1 less assist.
Fiala on the other hand has had to earn his time throughout the season and plays on a much more defensively responsible team.
You could argue Nylander has had a more consistent career but Nylander being much better is just wrong.

I hope you are joking

Yes that is complete sarcasm LOL, sorry I should edit my comment!

Lol Nylander plays with Tavares, and Tavares hasn't even been playing well. Ever since Mike Babcock has been fired Nylander has been a point per game. Fiala has played good defensively but so does Nylander. He is good at taking the puck and moving up the ice. Ik Fiala has had a good run but leafs would rather keep Nylander than take a chance on Fiala. And Nylander is on a longer contract

Easy no from Leafs. How did Fiala fare in NHL at ages 19 to 21? Nylander was 60+ point player in NHL.

You are not wrong but I assume the cap space and a emerging player like Fiala would be intriguing if it's a flat cap next year.

He meant in the minds of Leafs fans.

Fiala is same age as Nylander. If Leafs ever feel need (they would) to trade something, it would be Johnsson/Kerfoot/Kapanen.

Trading any of those 3 doesn't provide much cap relief nor do they give you much of a return.

kapenan is probably the one staying kerfoot trade him for a cheaper center and johnson 100 percent gone

Either of them would give you at least 2nd round pick or prospect similar in talent. For example Isac Lundestrom for Kerfoot. I dont think that they would trade Kappy who has the most value out of those. They can trade Marner, but that would be expensive for other team.

Interesting that this year...Fiala became good and had statical season not that much different than Nylander. If Leafs believe Fiala is nearly as good as Nylander but 4m cheaper, Leafs make the deal, but then the Wild wouldn't

and actually alot of teams would love to aquire those contracts. Not all top 4 defense make 8million toronto can use the room to aquire a top 4 rd or cheaper depth wings and centers

I think the big thing for the Wild would be the fact Nylander has experience at center and we are so starved for talented centers that it could make sense to take the chance and try to convert him. Worst case scenario we get a talented right shot wing which we also need. I'm not sure we'd do it, but I can see the logic

I wasn't saying they have no value, I just think Kerfoot and Johnsson will get you a mid 2nd rounder at best if you did dump 2 of them though you would have some good cap space.

no leafs would not do it because it is very stupid

Good thought. I've always thought Nylander can play centre and be good....but have him prepare during the summer so he's ready to at training at his new position. Still might use Nylander as winger on the PP. Either way, he can play lots of important minutes.

both together can easily get you a low 1st round pick. Both have had 40 point seasons. Both have low cap hits. And both can play on any lines. Johnsson can play on pp and pk along with kerfoot. Dubas is a smart man who can make these 2 into valuable trade assets and get big pieces in return. Trading one of the big 4 gives toronto cap relief sure but sure u make the trades realistic not a 1 for 1 lul. If toronto wanted to trade nylander it would be for a top 4 rd +

Toronto rejects because it's a terrible deal...

Not a terrible deal but tweaking it might be a option.

Toronto needs cap relief it is as simple as that. Is Fiala as gifted offensively as Nylander? No! But does Fiala's all around defensive game make up for that? Yes! Nylander is garbage defensively. He has never won a puck battle in his life, he would turn away from going in the corner with a 6th grader. Fiala's value comes with his contract and and his all around play. This is not a bad trade for either team, as Minny has more all around good players, where as Toronto needs players with an all around game not simply offensive minded.

Not to mention that this shaves 4M off Toronto's cap, what are they going to do when Reilly needs a new contract or especially Andersson after this season? What the Toronto organization and fan base fails to realize is that there are a lot more factors in evaluating players other than skill.

I can't believe you wrote "not sure the Wild would make this trade".

Leafs reject based on Nylander is a much more valuable player than Fiala , Fiala is essentially Johnsson. I could see the Leafs countering with Nylander, Kerfoot and Johnsson for Dumba , Fiala and Ek Eriksson.