Edited Feb. 7, 2023 at 8:45 p.m.
Quoting: palhal
Not sure how the how this really helps the Leafs. Downgrade from Kerfoot and Holmberg to play Lorentz and Svechnikov. Then that's a real overpay to obtain Meier who the Leafs can't afford to resign.
Gee, the Isles paid mid first rounder, the equivalent of second rounder and semi cap dump to obtain Horvat. But somehow the Leafs pay two firsts, a third Knies and Vogt for Meier.
So here's my reasoning for the two 1sts, a 3rd, Knies & Voit for Meier vs. what Isles paid for Horvat: Meier is younger than Horvat and is still an RFA under team control after this season vs. Horvat who was a pending UFA. If the Leafs fail in the playoffs again this year, there will be major changes and I'd rather have the option to re-sign Meier and trade Nylander OR keep Nylander and trade Meier's rights to a team that can afford to extend him for draft picks and/or prospects. Either scenario is returning at minimum another 1st round pick for the Leafs, probably a 2nd rounder and/or top prospect(s). That's why the cost is higher to acquire Meier vs. Horvat.
Also Kerfoot cost the Leafs game 6 against Tampa last year, so I personally don't want him anywhere near the Leafs this spring! I know all players make mistakes but Kerfoot's cap hit is too high for what he brings, and his decision making skills are very questionable during key moments of a game. IMHO Leafs are better off without him, but will need to add an asset to get rid of him so Holmberg or another prospect has to go.
Additionally the Leafs can waive Lorentz and Svechnikov and if no one claims them, bury them in the minors and call up Bobby McMann, SDA, Gaudette or Steeves instead.
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