Wasn’t Andersen originally a Carolina draft pick that opted to not sign with the Hurricanes and go back into the draft?
While he is a definite upgrade on Darling, maybe they’re not to keen on paying a premium pick for a guy that chose to leave that organization already once before. Sure it was because a younger Cam Ward was blocking his perceived chance at a starting gig, but still.
Besides, the Leafs would never down grade at goaltender while also giving up a key young player in Nylander.
Really don’t see any of the top picks being moved. The NHL is a haven for elite young talent and drafting your own young stars is the way to go.
the case with frederik andersen: yes andersen was originally a hurricanes draft pick that opted to not sign with the Hurricanes and go back into the draft. also, its true that he didn't sign with them because a younger Cam Ward was blocking his perceived chance at a starting gig. however, andersen will be the guarenteed number 1 in carolina this time around. cam ward is a pending ufa and if he doesn't re-sign with the team, its andersen's crease. if he does re-sign, then he will be limited to the backup role. he is aging and his play hasn't justified him being the starter night in and night out.
the case with scott darling: he sucks. theres no sugar coating whatsoever. it wouldn't make sense for the hurricanes to keep him and andersen. 9 million in those two goalies in not a good investment. he would have to be added in a trade if andersen was going the other way. if i'm the leafs and i need to take him to get andrei svech, then i do it in an instant. theres also the possibility that he could regain his form on our team. if he doesn't we can bury him in the minors.
the case with william nylander: nylander is a great young player, no doubt about it, but svech is projected to be something else. i don't have much confidence is nylander to be a good enough C. he struggles with defensive assignments quite a bit. with svech we can make up for trading nylander. we also get someone who is somewhat physical (67 pim in 44 games), something we lack.