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This post is a classic example of the leafs must pay more "just because they are the leafs"... and maybe there would be a "Brad Tax" or whatever for the leafs haha but that doesn't mean they are overpaying just for the sake of it. For this package they can certainly aim a little higher then Tanev.
Of the flames three major rental trade chips they have left...Tanev would have the least value, yet you have him bringing in a larger package from the leafs then what they would get for Hanifin and Lindholm. Let's say all three 2024 first rounders from the leafs, stars, and canes have essentially the same value in a trade for a sellar with the strong possibility of them all being late in the first round,
Domi, Minten and Villeneuve > Bichel
Domi, Minten and Villeneuve > Rees
Admittedly, I am no expert on Bichel or Rees...but on first glance it appears that Bichel is a big, stay at home type defender who was a high pick and still only 19 and Rees is a smaller 22 year old centre who hasn't played any nhl games yet and has no points so far this year in the AHL. Both may have a future in the league, but in my opinion alone they would have less value then Domi, Minten and Villeneuve.
Let's just hypothetically say one of Bichel or Rees was equivalent to Domi/Minten/Villeneuve...Tanev does not carry the value of a Hanifin or Lindholm considering his age and injury history, so in no way would he justify bringing back such a package. Also, considering the fact that the flames are retaining on Lindholm and Hanifin as well, and Hanifin even comes with an extension for the stars!
This return for Tanev is unattainable, just not going to happen... however they may get a little more for Hanifin if he signs an extension with the trading team and I think they might get a little more for Lindholm - but based on the return for Zadorov and Toffoli I wouldn't put much faith in Conroy pulling it off (and I am aware that the jury is still out on Treliving for the leafs as well haha don't worry, I am nervously waiting for him to make a trade).