Roster Architect
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As I said before, I think this is the highest price Toronto would be willing to move so I don't think it's a firm no, but may take some convincing to give up 2 top prospect along with a top pick. The more I think about it, if prospects is Chicago's main target and the guys you want are Amirov and Liljegren, I'd change the pick to a 2nd (assuming it's a late 2nd) and then take the pick going to Toronto out. As good as Kubalik has been, I don't think anyone could justify 3 top prospects (Amirov, Liljegren, 1st round pick) for him. He's just not that go to guy. I like that you pointed out how much he plays with Kane (or lack thereof), but that's also saying that he's not getting the other teams best defensive matchup every night. Which to me wouldn't warrant 3 top prospects, 2 would be a lot to consider.
The only thing I highly disagree with is Toronto's expansion plan, I think it's much more smart to protect 8 skaters and a goalie but that's besides the point since Kubalik is exempt.
Still an idea worth exploring for both sides though.