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If Seattle ended up doing a quick retool, the plan would be to return to the playoffs next season and build into a legitimate contender within the next couple of years. In that timeframe, Larsson would still be capable of continuing his high level play, and would thus be a major part of any near future contending Kraken team. He's under team control through next season, and given how well he has meshed with the Kraken since his arrival, I wouldn't be surprised in the least to see him extended. Add all that up, and the impact he would have on the Kraken in the next 1-3 years exceeds what Timmins, Robertson, and the rest of the package on offer would provide. For those reasons I don't see Seattle trading Larsson to the Leafs or anyone else anytime soon. I'm sure they would at least answer the phone from interested parties, but I believe it would take an offer too good to refuse to pry Larsson away from Seattle.