A trade to maybe help both sides in the long term.
Carolina
Justin Faulk - I know that he is a great player but he probably brings back the most value in trade and he opens a spot for Trevor Carrick who I think will adequately replace Faulf a PP quarterback.
Elias Lindholm - Talented player but starting to have a Yakupov vibe to him. He is young enough for the Leafs to take a shot and see if a change of scenery makes a difference
Bryan Bickell - Leafs flex their financial muscle and take the salary of Bickell for the final year.
Toronto
Nazem Kadri - A solid 2-3 centre who has offensive ability and has embraced a shut down role this year. Similar contract to Faulk but an extra year.
Kasperi Kapanen - I think he is going to be a really good player in the NHL but to get a great player like Faulk you have to give up quality.
Jeremy Bracco - A high skilled player who is having a good year in the OHL. Leafs have a lot of these so giving up Bracco is a little easier to swallow.
Conditional 2018 2nd Round Pick - A second round pick if Lindholm scores 45+ points in the 2017-18 season or a third if he does not.
Carolina
Justin Faulk - I know that he is a great player but he probably brings back the most value in trade and he opens a spot for Trevor Carrick who I think will adequately replace Faulf a PP quarterback.
Elias Lindholm - Talented player but starting to have a Yakupov vibe to him. He is young enough for the Leafs to take a shot and see if a change of scenery makes a difference
Bryan Bickell - Leafs flex their financial muscle and take the salary of Bickell for the final year.
Toronto
Nazem Kadri - A solid 2-3 centre who has offensive ability and has embraced a shut down role this year. Similar contract to Faulk but an extra year.
Kasperi Kapanen - I think he is going to be a really good player in the NHL but to get a great player like Faulk you have to give up quality.
Jeremy Bracco - A high skilled player who is having a good year in the OHL. Leafs have a lot of these so giving up Bracco is a little easier to swallow.
Conditional 2018 2nd Round Pick - A second round pick if Lindholm scores 45+ points in the 2017-18 season or a third if he does not.