Quoting: LeafsGLG
Not really. Savard would be their best defensive defenseman and Allen is a solid goalie who can win some games when woll isn't playing. They're not giving up a ton and they're in win now mode
Savard is 33, skates like a cruise ship, and his best years are
far behind him.
Allen is serviceable but way overpaid for what he brings. Even at half retention he's still too much to leave the Leafs enough room for other improvements.
Knies is a non-starter.
Drop the first, drop Knies, add a B- prospect, drop Savard on Montreal's end, and you're good.
The Tanev trade doesn't make sense, you're trading your 2RD, 3RW, and a 3rd for a guy that's going to be injured again in fifteen minutes. The asking price has been reported to be a 2nd to everyone but the Leafs, with them wanting a huge overpay to deal with the Leafs because they're mad about Brad. If you already know you're going to have to overpay, just don't do the deal.