Quoting: SammyT_51
Id trade Johnsson for him if you include 3rd round pick with Bennett.
Bennetts value is pretty low..
Quoting: Marino4Norris
He's worth more than Johnsson......
Quoting: firezfurx
I'd do Bennet for Johnsson 1 for 1. Bennet is cheaper and brings a little more physicality.
I'd still rather take the 3rd + 4th though.
Bennett for Johnsson IS pretty much a straight up deal for a few reasons.
1) It shoulf not be a secret the Leafs are shopping him (or Kerfoot, Kappy 😡) to shed cap. This will impact value.
2) Bennett's game involves jam and tenacity. Although his regular seasons are meh, he his gold in the playoffs..... and the last time the Leafs won a playoff round was.....????
3) Bennett can in fact play all 3 foward positions. We can argue about how well, but in a pinch he certainly can.
4) Undoubtedly, Johnsson will be an offensive upgrade for Calgary, but Treveling also values a level of toughness on his team - he in on record saying so; and this is evidenced by his attempt at Kadri, amd his acquisition of Lucic.
5) Back to Johnsson's offensive. He and Magnipane can fight for 2nd line minutes. Johnsson is capable, Bennett never could do it.
Both players bring different skills sets, and bith players meet the needs to the clubs respectively. Anyone who suggests a pick can be had with Bennett, I would counter argue with, "Bennett and Kapanen on your third line are going to be very difficult to play against". Which is very true. Johnsson's offensive game is offset by a Leaf need to shed a few bucks and add a Bennett element.
I see it as straight up.