Value of: Framework of a Auston Matthews trade?

[Kurrilino]

Toronto needs a cultural change.

They're actually stuck with a bunch of talented offensive players that put their own stats at the very top of their priorities.

Matthews being the kingpin in that regard.

They'd need a hearth and soul player that put the team first to show them the way.

They need depth, grit and character. They need a talented young RHD for their top 4.

I would see a fit in LA for A. Matthews.

A. Matthews

For

Danault + Matt Roy + Gabe Vilardi + Brant Clarke + 2024 1st + conditional 2025 2nd


Danault is exactly what the Leafs need comes the playoff, a centrer that does all the little things a coach wants, even more so in the playoffs: eat the toughest minutes against the best opposite players with positive results, win faceoffs, put team success first.

Vilardi is a big local boy.

Clarke is a talented young RHD. OHL product.

Matt Roy is a big, gritty and tough defenseman to play against. Custom made for the playoffs.

Danault, Roy and Vilardi salaries would facilitate the trade.

whoaaa buddy, hold your horses.

The only way i am interested in Matthews is if he comes for free as UFA.
Everything else will gut the Kings for no apparent reason except to help the Leafs.

Clarke, Roy and Vilardi are already non starters each since we build around them, not to mention all of them.

I would agree that Danauld would be the center piece since this is where Matthews would slot in.
Beside that the cap has to work somehow, which is the biggest problem.

A return would have to include 2 out of Iafallo/Moore/Arvidson

So something like Danauld + Iafallo + Arvidson + Turcotte for Matthews is a more realistic offer.

Eichel has had a great playoff. But Matthews still outscored his career year this year playing through injuries.

They are in no way comparable

That is correct, Eichel plays in the Stanley Cup Finals

 

[kinghock]

With Dubas gone the Leafs might now have no option but to trade Matthews. He’d have to be traded to a club (LA?) that was confident they could extend him though to get a fair return. Otherwise he’s a one year rental. And even then which top clubs could fit him into their cap without sending equal money back?
If Dubas takes the Pittsburgh job does he try to swing a deal to get AM?

Here is your quote: He’d have to be traded to a club (LA?) that was confident they could extend him though to get a fair return.

I believe you are refusing to admit that Matthews should be traded to team for which he is the biggest need and have cap space for him.
LA biggest problems are defense, goaltending and not enough physicality. They need money to sign their own free agents (Gavrikov, Vilardi and Kupari). If Matthews will be signed by Kings, LA will have no ability to have deep and talented roster needed for contending team.
I understand that you like LA assets for trade, but Kings do not need Matthews and do not have cap space for him.

 

[AcerComputer]

LOL. If Matthews is unsigned on July 1, 2024, that is the best result imaginable for NON Leaf fans I'd imagine. Then he can demand $14 or $15 million or whatever or "I'll see you later alligator".

If that happens we'll have the room at least to sign McDavid when he comes home.

 

[Fogelhund]

Matthews had a very sub par season, followed by a sub par playoffs. Ok, many parts of his game actually improved this year, physicality, defensive play... but what makes Matthews Elite is his shooting. Or, it did.

This year, Matthews was not nearly as dangerous as he had been in the past. Approx 17% shooting the past three years, he dropped to 12% this year, and 10% in the playoffs. Anyone watching, could see he just wasn't the same.

He's had wrist issues before, and surgery, so the question is... is this a temporary issue? Surgically fixed? Do we expect a return to form? Is there some sort of permanent impairment?

It's interesting that the media hasn't addressed this at all, no questions, no discussion... nothing.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

If that happens we'll have the room at least to sign McDavid when he comes home.

Oh sure. Good luck.

 

[seanlinden]

All good points and observations. But none of this has anything to do with the assets coming back to Toronto if Matthews is traded. What you have mentioned is a concern for the Leaf's organization & fans only. GMs from other teams will not care of course.

Ultimately, the Leafs can trade Matthews to any of 31 teams up until July 1.

They absolutely have to do their due-dilligence and figure out which team can give them the offer that helps them the most.