Quoting: palhal
You don't seem to an appreciation of the cap. Miller who I think is poor long term contract (but that's subjective)
Let's look at facts. Woll, Liljegren, and Jarnkrok cost 4m.(plus the first rounder in the trade Leafs could add two quality UFA, to make up the 9m difference in 8m Miller and Demko.
Leafs could offer sheet and probably get Swayman at 6.2m for a 1st and 3rd., keep Woll, Lijegren and Jarnkrok , and still have over 4m ,
With the 9M in savings the Canucks get if they made this deal, they’d have to get a replacement goalie and 2C, both of which would more than likely be downgrades on Demko and Miller
I agree Miller’s contract isn’t great long term, but for a contending team it’s more than fine for the next couple years. Demko is a steal at 5M. Liljegren is a great value contract for next year. Jarnkrok doesn’t add much value for the Canucks since we already have too many wingers. And Woll could be good, or could just be an AHLer, although he’s looked solid in his limited NHL time so far
However, the Canucks were asking for a huge overpay for Demko at the deadline (blue chip prospect, a 1st, and a Raty level prospect), and reportedly wanted multiple 1sts and Pickering from Pittsburgh for Miller (which imo is pretty absurd but it’s what their asking price was). We aren’t trying to rebuild, so we aren’t actively trying to move Demko or Miller unless it’s an offer we can’t refuse. And this offer isn’t that