Value of: Brandon Saad to the Leafs before or at the deadline.

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I really feel like there is a fit between Brandon Saad and the Leafs.

Saad is rumored to be available and the Leafs need at least 1 and I would argue 2 top 9 forwards, both a winger and a center.

Berube knows him from their days with the Blues he's a guy I expect the Leafs to pursue via trade if he's truly available because of the connection with Berube.

What would it take to get it done?

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[Reality Czech]

Have you missed the other Saad to Leafs thread? On second thought, better to let that one go.

With retention, Blues fans would be pleased with a low 2nd. Without retention, realistically lower than that. If you've got a similarly valued prospect instead of a mid round pick, that might be preferable.

I could see small adds on either side to get the return each team wants.

 

[biturbo19]

I could see Saad ending up being one of those "deadline guys" who teams start looking at as a "cheaper option" that they think they're going to outsmart other GMs on. And then ending up in a stupid bidding war for a mediocre player, rather than a bidding war for the top options. Especially because of his size.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Have you missed the other Saad to Leafs thread? On second thought, better to let that one go.

With retention, Blues fans would be pleased with a low 2nd. Without retention, realistically lower than that. If you've got a similarly valued prospect instead of a mid round pick, that might be preferable.

I could see small adds on either side to get the return each team wants.

I actually never saw the other Saad to the Leafs thread

 

[Reality Czech]

I could see Saad ending up being one of those "deadline guys" who teams start looking at as a "cheaper option" that they think they're going to outsmart other GMs on. And then ending up in a stupid bidding war for a mediocre player, rather than a bidding war for the top options. Especially because of his size.

Don't get our hopes up.

I actually never saw the other Saad to the Leafs thread

All good, probably for the best.

 

[Northernhawk]

Why is it EVERY PLAYER that gets mentioned being moved ALWAYS end up with people thinking their the PERFECT FIT with Toronto?