Speculation: Kypreos- Leafs thought Rantanen deal was done

[AcerComputer]

A comparable to Dallas's offer would've been Knies, 2 1sts, and 2 3rds. Knies and Stankoven are comparable talents in terms of market value, though I'm personally higher on Stankoven (who wasn't attached to center talents close to Matthews in Dallas but still produced well). Offering Minten and Cowan instead of Knies would've been laughed out the door because Carolina clearly wanted an impact youngster who is playing and producing in the league right now.

Laughable. Knies is far more proven and is 6'3" monster. I'd probably trade the entire Leafs team before moving Knies.

 

[zenator]

I don't believe any of this at all.

Has Kypreos ever been right about anything?

I don't doubt the Leafs inquired about Rantanen, 10 teams probably did. Almost a done deal? No way.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Leafs would been better off getting the big rig and 3 time cup champ Pat Maroon.