Another deal that absolutely sucks for Arizona. Lock up this nonsense too.
it’s debatable but the two best players in this package are Keller and Chychrun. The 4th best is definitely Crouse.
it Keller played in Toronto’s top six, he’d probably exceed Nylanders production.
Chychrun has had one and a half good seasons in his career, and is having a really bad year, other than having a reasonable contract, he does nothing to help the defense.
Keller is small, and not as good as Nylander.
Keller is having the best season of his career, and is still not as good as Nylander, and Keller is less likely to maintain his pace
I'm not interested in trading for Chychrun, as he doesnt fill a need or a role the Leafs dont already have
Crouse is big, and he'd the the only asset the Leafs would covet, but, in reality, he's a marginal upgrade over what was expected from Ritchie, who was a disaster in Toronto, and looks like may be a better fit in AZ.
Kerfoot has more value than Crouse because he is a 100 foot player, and Kerfoot, can play anyplace in the top 6, and PK.
if Crouse doesnt work on our 2nd line, he'll get the Ritchie treatment, and be shuffled around the 3rd and 4th lines.
if Toronto was interested in Chychrun, they would likely have to offer Sandin, and Kerfoot (salary offset) and maybe a minor extra, and I dont think that makes the Leafs better at all.