Not commenting on value (because it's more than fair), but organizationally there's a need for a cost-controlled second pairing d-man in 2 years when Matthews re-signs. Brodie, Muzzin, and Giordano are all done and there's going to be a need for Sandin's services in that position behind Rielly.

While i agree with comment, most NHL teams replace those players with successful draft picks. On the other hand acquiring McMicheals might be a replacement for Matthews when he gets traded in the final year of his contract.

As a leaf fan - been tough to see such a good team get bounced early each year. One of the only things that keeps me going is soaking up the never ending Leaf jealousy of other team’s fans . Imagine a Habs fan (first team in history to finish 32nd) telling us Matthews is going to leave the premiere franchise in the league and the centre of the hockey universe . You better get used to him (& Leafs) torching the Habs for a few more years

No way Caps offer that. McMichael is way more important to them than Sandin would.

CMM has fallen on my ranking / potential list. i value Protas and Lappy over him. Sandin is Fehérváry good... do you know much bout Sandin or are you just being a homer. honestly asking

I like Sandin but we're loaded at LHD, we need someone like McMichael who was amazing last season with the little time he got on ice.

WE actually need LSD
MF
Orlov - UFA
Alexeyev ( constantly injuried / not an upgrade over Sandin)

after that i dont think we have anyone.. RD is now a massive strength

As a leaf fan - been tough to see such a good team get bounced early each year. One of the only things that keeps me going is soaking up the never ending Leaf jealousy of other team’s fans . Imagine a Habs fan (first team in history to finish 32nd) telling us Matthews is going to leave the premiere franchise in the league and the centre of the hockey universe . You better get used to him (& Leafs) torching the Habs for a few more years qu

I am not jealous of you as a fan, in fact i feel sorry for the fans and franchise. As a NHL fan i enjoy watching the Leafs among other clubs. As a Habs fan i enjoy watching the playoff implosions, shaniplan, the Babcock era, Dubas actions as a Mgr. It's priceless entertainment.

If Fehervary, Orlov, and Alexeyev are the future in top 4 then we don't need LHD. If you're going to move out McM it needs to be for a very good, young, cheap top 6 player.

I don't have a dog in this fight, as I am a Caps fan so we are familiar with early bounces from the playoffs. That being said, "the premier franchise in the league" is so untrue it hurts.
A) Leafs aren't even the most valuable franchise in the league (Rangers are)
B) When was the last time the Leafs won a cup...
C) When was the last time the Leafs made it out of the first round...

I would say the Leafs are the premiere laughing stock franchise in the league (sorry to be mean but it is kinda true)

Right - you’re not jealous, but you take time out of your day to randomly take shots at the Leafs . I never comment on the Habs or any other team (unless responding to something their fans say) Because i don’t care about them - until we’re playing them. I find Leaf obsession by non Leafs fans weird, but chacun son gout

While I agree that McMichael's projection has fallen a bit, I think he proved last year that his floor is as a very good 3c on a playoff team, which is incredibly important to have. The Caps should only be moving him on if 1) he asks out or 2) they are getting back a star player that pushes them over the top this year. Sandin is, like McMichael, not going to push the Caps over the top this year. Send over a second and Leason or AA, or even a first like Dallas just did for Lundkvist, but don't bail out the Leafs for their poor player management by giving them a blue chip, NHL ready, cost controlled center.