16 Jan 2019 22:27:56
To TOR:
Micheal Ferland
Dougie Hamilton

TO CAR:
Kasperi Kapanen
Andreas Johnsson
Nikita Zaitsev
Jesper Lindgren
2019 1st Round Pick

TOR finally gets that gritty forward they need as well as a big, young, right-handed defenseman who is a BIG upgrade over Zaitsev and can really complement Rielly. As a result, Hainsey can play less minutes and be a larger contributor.

CAR gets two great young forwards who can chip in with offense (something they desperately need), a roster replacement for Hamiltion in Zaitsev (this is more for the Leafs' cap situation than anything), a first round pick, and a 21 year old defense prospect in Lindgren.

I don't think the Leafs should give up a Liljegren or Sandin in this deal as Ferland is a pending UFA and so, risk in mind, I'd rather have those 2 over Lindgren, who seems to be very offensively-minded as it is.

Also in terms of the Leafs' right wing depth after Kapanen's departure, I believe Moore or Bracco can come in and play the 4RW position or higher if offense is needed.

Thoughts?


1.) 17 Jan 2019
17 Jan 2019 01:38:29
This post is a perfect example of quantity from the Leafs not equal to the quality from the Hurricanes to make this a doable trade.


2.) 17 Jan 2019
17 Jan 2019 12:51:28
Thank you islandjet, cause Carolina definetly doesn’t nedd guys like Kap or AJ.
Sure maybe its not enough, take out Ferland or tweek a bir, but AJ and Kap aren’t ‘quantity’.


3.) 17 Jan 2019
17 Jan 2019 23:23:01
My god you leafs fans sure like dreaming! Ferland is a centerpiece for Hurricanes and Kap+AJ+Zaitev are all lower 4th line quality players. KEEP DREAMING.


4.) 18 Jan 2019
18 Jan 2019 16:36:23
Aj and kap are both top 6 forwards. Not on the leafs but on garbage offensive team like the canes. That’s more than enough for. Defensive who clearly has some off ice issues as he’s been traded twice now and soon to be three times. Only reason leafs take a chance on him is he’s a local boy. Far as ferland goes he’s a ufa and can resign in Carolina next year if they really want him. The fact es mkt locked up yet shows his value to the canes and the league.