Edited Jun. 21, 2020 at 2:35 p.m.
Quoting: ThewsTML
The problem is that although the needs of both teams may be being met here, the value's just awful. Nylander was on pace for 37 goals and 71 points this year. You don't trade that for Brandon Carlo, like, ever. If a young superstar like Nylander gets moved for a defenseman, they better be a damn good one. Like a guy who's a #2 or #3 defenseman good. This trade benefits a direct rival way too much for the Leafs to ever consider doing it. The only way they do a deal like this is for Kapanen+. You might not think that's good value and that's exactly why the deal just wouldn't happen. It doesn't make sense for either side here.
Also, if you think Nylander is overrated because he gets to play with one elite linemate usually, what would you say about David Pastrnak, who gets to play with two elite linemates every single game?
In a word Nylander is SOFT.
I never said "over-anything" about WN and Pasta is not in the convo here, it's a diversion tactic. Kapanen is fodder to the Bruins - it's a downgrade/doesn't fill the clubs need and because Carlo's PK prowess is a key asset on the most successful NHL clubs.
He's top-4 in BOS and would def be top #2-3 in TO (Reilly-Carlo pairing ideal). Additionally, Carlo backstops Krug's ability to freewheel and would do the same for Reilly allowing him to do what he did two years ago when he was Norris-worthy.
The skinny on Carlo "the pylon" is:
23yr old, 6'5", 212 lb, 37th pick, RS-RD, shutdown guy, whom has yet to play 300 NHL games and is on a sweet US$2.85M RFA deal (period).
2019-20:
GP_67
G_4
A_15
Pts_19
=/-_+16
Like I said, I take my 25cents and call Philly anyways for a better RW in TK. Moreover, I can likely make a stronger offer of Carlo + RW Kase because TK will fill the teams RW need; not Willy...
So I agree, Leafs have zero need for BC...they maybe need something like a 26 yr old un-drafted LD scoring Finn FA to help them stay Cap compliant and perhaps win a round some day...
Gotta go make that call now...