Crouse is so overrated.

Kerfoot has 10 more points than Crouse, is way better defensively and doesn't cost us a 1st rounder to get.

Leafs dont necissarily need another top 6 forward I think Kerfoot is good on the 2nd line I think maybe bring in a cheap forward for more depth.

Kerfoot has been better than expected this season, (he is a winger not a C which is nice to see Keefe realizing that) but the 2nd line of Kerfoot-Tavares-Nylander only breaks even at a 50.7% Corsi with a 52.23% expected goals percentage. They give up a ton of chances when they are on the ice together. The score a lot yes, but they also give up WAY to much in their own zone. That worries me come playoff time.
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If there was a upgrade on D or a more impactful FWD that could be had, I would be selling high on Kerfoot now.

I would certainly not call trading a 1st rounder a low key deadline :P That said. In their own bubble, I don't mind each of these deals, but with how the forward lines are rolling (or were rolling prior to the All-Star break), I wouldn't mess with them even it meant adding toughness, because in doing that, you are taking a more skilled Kerfoot off the second line. Part of the issue the Leafs will face is finding some toughness with a player that isn't a pilon. The Leafs need to find a legit top-4 physical defender that can play the right side and log over 20 minutes. That aint easy to find and will cost a ton. Calvin De Haan is certainly not the answer there. Connor Murphy would be the much better fit if we are talking about a Leafs deal with Chicago.

Hawks don't have interest in bringing back another LD. We want futures/prospects.