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The best player on that side of the trade is Gaudreau, who has only one year left on his contract after this one whereas Nylander (who arguably is the better player) has three. Toronto is also giving up the better prospect and the young player with the better potential (Dermott vs. Bennett, who seems to have plateaued out). Ryan and Rittich could walk after fewer than 20 games. In short, I think this trade would be considered by the Maple Leafs only if you replaced Nylander with Alex Kerfoot.