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Of course fans are going to watch Vegas and say "big = win", but completely neglect the fact that the main reason they won was because they acquired a superstar centre. The Panthers only made it as far as they did because they acquired a superstar in Tkachuck (and got timely goaltending from Bob).
Anyways, most Leafs fans want to associate getting big with trading one of the core 4. Not saying that's what you want to do, but I know for a fact most fans are going to think trading Marner/Nylander so we can sign two defenceman that are 6'4 and can't skate is the solution.
I also don't like the idea of trading for Pesce. I've explained it many times on this site before and don't wanna type it all out again. In short, his best years are behind him (even though he's still good), will cost a lot to acquire, and will command a massive extension.