Trade only works if Marner is signed to an extension by Columbus immediately. Trade takes place on July 2nd with Laine agreeing to be paid his signing bonus a day late so Toronto can use their financial power as a bargaining tool. Leafs pay Marners extension prior to the trade meaning it cost Columbus $775000 to have Marner on their roster next year in real dollars. Marner plays with Fantilli and they become a very exciting duo on the ice.

Leafs get the Centre depth we need with an aging Tavares. Boon Jenner is a leader who can lock down the third line and play both ends of the ice.

Patrick Laine needs a fresh start and has been struggling off the ice. Coming into the leafs could give him a chance to restart his career. If given a spot on the second power play and third line he could bring depth scoring that we have needed.

Jiricek is a good young defender that will need a few years to develop but could be a great player in the NHL very soon and is a right handed shot. He is the main piece coming back in this trade.

Leafs have developed further then these guys are capable to be a factor. Trade them for draft picks to allow us to make deadline moves next season or hold onto and make picks depending on what we decide next winter.