Yes. I also think MTL will retain for two years if they get a 1st.

Ya if theres no retention thats a pretty easy yes

I think the Leafs would need retention to make the trade work since I brought guys down like Lagesson and Gregor, who are likely to stay on the team post deadline

Personally a 1st seems like an overpay unless there's retention as well. Also, I'd have Benoit as a 7th man to start to see what we have with a fully balanced D core (in terms of righties and lefties),

I don't think the habs are going to trade Savard unless it's a crazy offer for the simple fact that they need vet mentorship for their yound Dmen.

Savard is apparently one of the few leader left in that room, and I KH and MSL have insisted a thousand time that they are trying to build a culture first in the team.

Why does Toronto ever consider this?

Yes, in two second. In one second.

Benoit isn't going to be a #7 lol

Im just saying to see what else the Leafs have before playoffs. Who knows, maybe a McCabe-Bush or in this case McCabe-Savard ends up working really well. Not saying Benoit is a 7 right now (far from that) just saying that Sheldon should experiment with new guys to see what they have pairing wise.