Poor offer on nylander but that Brodie offer isn’t too bad I personally wouldn’t do it but it’s worth a thought at least

The Leafs get worse this season but at least they get some draft picks.

what incentive could there possibly be for the leafs to even remotly pretend to think about doing that nylander trade?

Thought process here is that Nylander is doing well and a name that has been mentioned several times with trade talk. Dubas likes Willy and Willy, Dubas. The Leafs finally understand after advancing to round two last season that they need more than just 4-5 skilled forwards to win in the playoffs. Accari played very well for them and is a consistent physical force by racking up the hits each game. Smith isn't as young as Nylander nor as skilled but can still produce and at 5M for 2 years I think it's a fair contract and easy to part with next year. It also still fills Willy's offensive void somewhat. Not to mention Smith's playoff experience (And Accari's).

I like Brodie and what he brings. It's just an unfortunate cap situation and again a need for toughening up that back end. Hakanpaa adds size and the much needed shutdown D-Man role (replaced what Schenn brought to the table). Hakanpaa can also eat big minutes if required. Dallas gets a little more Mobile on the backend which is the enticement for them (not too mention the retained salary makes it easier.for.them.to.do this deal).

As you also mentioned, the Leafs also restock some of their draft stock as they're shelves are beginning to look a little bare in some places.

While I don't think they are as good (on paper) as a Regular Season team (compared to keeping Nylander) I think they become a more complete team come playoff time.

last year the leafs had Nylander, who is much much better than Smith AND accari and they werent a more complete team than they are right now. How does subbing Nylander for Smith make them deeper or more complete for the playoffs now?