I don't see the Leafs biting on that unless a RHDs RFA rights are coming our way as well

I don't like the trade for the Leafs. Bennett was horrible this year and was worse than 4 of our centres, we don't need him.

The Flames don't really have any of those, but this deal does give the Leafs the cap space (and potentially the draft capital) to go find one.

Bennett wasn't great this year, that's true. It's my understanding that he's played primarily on the wing for the Flames and it seems like that might be a better spot for him. Just looking over hit shot share numbers from this year, he wasn't great at limiting the quantity of shot attempts against, but he did suppress their quality, which is arguably more valuable. Wasn't elite at that or anything, but it is something positive to build on.

I think he could look good at 3RW next to Robertson and Kerfoot, but that's just me

I'd do that deal from the Leafs point of view. Would clear up 5.65 in cap space, while replacing Johnsson with Bennett.

Should be enough to go after a tandem goalie or Lehner.

Although you'd probably have to move another piece to sign a d upgrade