Edited Jul. 4, 2017 at 11:20 p.m.
OK I know it's a lot and it could be too much but we are the buyers, Ducks aren't looking to sell. Chances of Manson be traded are slim.
Here was my thinking FWIW:
There are VERY few young RHD that I feel fit the ideal top 4 player the Leafs need, someone who has top pair potential as
a shutdown guy, who has great shot suppression stats, big net presence and can lay down a big hit.
His fancy stats are top shelf. Here's a WOWY chart for the Ducks, Manson is #42.
http://hockeyviz.com/fixedImg/teamWowy/1617/ANA
I don't think the Ducks want to trade him at all, certainly not for JVR alone, due to the one year left on contract and their cap.
But JVR is a top 30 Left winger and they don't grow on trees and Ducks want more offense this year to make a serious run.
Now Nonis knows and really likes Connor Brown and after his first season, it puts him into an elite rookie category.
I don't want to give up Connor but the deal has to be good for both teams or it won't happen.
Not sure if a 2nd round pick is needed to clinch it but Leafs have two of them in 2018 and if I had to I would use that pick.