04 Jun 2019 01:34:58
To tor:oel, 2 firsts

to arz:Matthews, Brooks

not saying this would happen but it would make sense for both teams. Arizona gets a player who will help market the team. while Toronto will get that defense that they really needed as well as some picks.

leafs already have a generational center in tavares, and Matthews will never play a full season because of injuries. it just seems good for both teams. Arizona gets that marketable generational center while Toronto gets a defense that will help them make a better playoff push


1.) 04 Jun 2019
04 Jun 2019 12:45:00
No way you trade a 1st overall after 3 years just to shore up your D. You trade and develop your back end around the stars. Quick fix is how the Leafs have lived forever.


2.) 04 Jun 2019
04 Jun 2019 14:45:52
This makes the Leafs worse. No trade of Matthews (unless McDavid is coming the other way) makes the Leafs a better team.


3.) 04 Jun 2019
04 Jun 2019 15:07:26
OEL is way overrated, and $8M is a big chunk of cash for 8 years.


4.) 04 Jun 2019
04 Jun 2019 15:20:23
Matthews isn't gretzky. wake up.


5.) 04 Jun 2019
04 Jun 2019 16:26:16
No, but he's certainly a lot better than the bag of pucks coming back and OEL is not the answer.


6.) 04 Jun 2019
04 Jun 2019 16:54:38
I actually love the idea of trading Matthews but I’m a prick who hates American players. I wouldn’t trade Matthews to Arizona unless I’m getting a bunch of firsts and prospects. OEL would not be my pick/ ask from them though. I’d ask for a young dman and some size up front (all players with contract control) and multiple firsts. Toronto gets Matthews in the west which is optimal.

Again, I am jaded because I don’t think you win with new aged American players.


7.) 04 Jun 2019
04 Jun 2019 17:37:38
mcronin obviously your new and young. This trade sucks. If Matthews got offer sheeted we wouldve recieved 4 1sts, and even that isn't enough for him. Leafs will keep him in the system until he can't play anymore. If I see Matthews I automatically look for McDavid. If McDavid isn't there then its a no.


8.) 04 Jun 2019
04 Jun 2019 18:59:25
ok ok that's true there maybe should be another pick or 2 but a high class defenseman would be the main piece.