#LeafsFever
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Why are the Leafs trading prospects for LTIR. Taking Gaborik off Melnyk's hands should be considered doing him a major favour, not the other way around. Yes, LTIR provides the Leafs will additional cap flexibility, but make no mistake about it, the Leafs can't be getting rid of their prospect depth for LTIR when they are so reliant on developing their own players, especially for depth purposes. As for the Ducks trade, I don't like it. It's been well-reported that Kesler is trying to come back, so there is no guarantee, even if it's likely, he stays on LTIR for the remainder of his contract. Also, Manson's contract looks less and less appealing as we talk about it each season and his control diminishes. If and when the Leafs do trade Nylander, or a combination of Kerfoot, Johnsson and Kapanen, it should be for young defenders with more control and/or term on their deals.