What do you think it would take for the Leafs to grab Fowler? Realistically. No random pile of assets that some would suggest.
At this point, with an un-signed Lindholm, it's possible that Fowler simply isn't available. I can see Fowler being moved after, but Lindholm is still in Sweden. It will probably take at least a week to get him here, and that's if he signs right now. That gives us a top pairing of Vatanen and Manson, and a top 4 of that includes a very, very questionable Despres and Bieksa. Fowler is the only legitimate guy who can handle the responsibilities. I don't think we can just be giving away wins while we wait for Lindholm to get here. That will put Anaheim in a hole that they'll need to start digging out of.
I think Anaheim makes a different move first, and then maybe readdresses Fowler after Lindholm is playing. Obvious speculation on my part, but the logic is sound.
As for what it would take after, yeah, I don't know. Toronto may not be the best team to trade with. JVR is the obvious choice, but I'm not too excited about that. Not because JVR isn't good, mind you. I just don't think Anaheim is a better team for it.