24 Dec 2017 08:44:29
Anaheim need offense as of right now. I still feel as if they think they're contenders. JVR would bring a goal scoring touch which is exactly what they need. They'll also be able to resign him if they'd like.

TOR: JVR, Carrick, 2nd round in 2018
ANA: Josh Manson.

1.) 24 Dec 2017
24 Dec 2017 12:30:21
I think the leafs will resign JVR, he's having a great year thus far and if the Leafs want to play deeper into the playoffs he'll be an integral part of that.

2.) 24 Dec 2017
24 Dec 2017 19:20:09
Leafs can either resign JVR or spend more on the D core. They simply cannot afford to do both and also sign Matthews, Nylander and Marner to long term deals. There is just not enough to go around in a cap world. Personally, I would rather them spend it on the Defense. JVR is awesome but the Leafs have a bevvy of talent on the wing, both already in the NHL and in the pipeline. Not nearly as much depth on D. I would trade JVR to the highest bidder, either as part of a package for defensive help (as the above trade suggested) or for picks/ prospects that could be packaged for defensive help.

3.) 25 Dec 2017
25 Dec 2017 02:51:54
Would love to see this trade and what Manson brings to the Leafs; hits, fights, size, clears the front of the net, lugs the puck, just entering his prime and can score. Those are also the reasons I think it is unlikely the Ducks part with him, even for that package. I would make the 2nd conditional on JVR resigning.

4.) 25 Dec 2017
25 Dec 2017 10:16:19
With Salary cap for next year rising to 80 MM and as high as $82 MM, the Leafs can afford another DMan at $4 MM plus extending JVR for 6 years at $5.75 MM a year and remain under the cap without trading Marleau and Martin.

Also, a bridge contract is Nylander's future 2 years at 4.75 MM with Nylander extending for his 8 years 7 MM at the end of two years.

This allows the Leafs to achieve a higher salary defenseman.