Once a Kings Fan Too
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Nylander for Gibson doesn't really make sense for either team even if you discount the half of the Toronto fanbase that doesn't think Gibson is worth acquiring at all.
Toronto loses (and effectively gives up any chance at re-signing) an excellent player who, despite all the criticism of being "soft," has been an essential part of why you guys have made the playoffs the last few seasons. It would make much more sense for the Maple Leafs to take a chance and re-sign Jack Campbell for up to $5.5 million AAV.
Anaheim loses its starting goaltender for at least the next three years and maybe five in exchange for an excellent player that WON'T get them to the playoffs in either of the next two seasons.