Proposal: Matthews (TML) for Barkov (FLA) + 2026 1st

[AvroArrow]

Florida definitely considers trading their Cup winning, Selke winning 1C + a first immediately after leading them to their 1st cup

10/10 proposal OP.

 

[JKG33]

Yea... this isn't a no from both sides. Toronto takes it and runs. Hell Toronto takes it 1 for 1 without the pick too

 

[BB88]

don't ya know?!?!? Florida could have been as dominant as the Leafs if they had Matthews and 3.25 less in cap space. Same applies if they had Marner...or Nylander....or Tavares. All superstar leaders.

Yep

Fantasy land is more factual than real life

There’s only 1 player in the league Zito would say a yes to on Barkov trade and that’s never happening


Barkovs value and meaning is everything to Florida Panthers organization. He’ll have a statue in front of their arena and will always be known as Mr Florida

 

[CanadienShark]

Absurd idea. Florida definitely says no.

 

[Archijerej]

You consider someone who has never scored 40 goals and only surpassed 90 points once to be in the same tier as a guy who has twice scored 60 or more goals and twice exceeded 100 points? Seriously???

Barkov is not in the same tier as Matthews, you are right.

He is better.

 

[Lockin17]

Makes sense from Habs point of view,
So Florida doesn't make the playoff next year and MTL gets a great pick next year ;-)

 

[HockeyVirus]

This thread is my reminder that I should go enjoy my summer

 

[Pablo El Perro]

I'd trade Barkov for Aho before Matthews. Not saying Aho is better at all, but as a player and contract, Matthews is a bad fit.

 

[Panthers Propaganda]

In no dimension does this happen lmfao.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Florida laughs their ass off and hangs up

You consider someone who has never scored 40 goals and only surpassed 90 points once to be in the same tier as a guy who has twice scored 60 or more goals and twice exceeded 100 points? Seriously???

Well yeah one is a loser money hungry diva and one is a beast on both sides of the puck and a winner.

 

[FinlandPanther]

This thread is my reminder that I should go enjoy my summer

You should. Make sure to drink plenty of cups of water while the big boys sip on the real CUP.

 

[drktmplr12]

This thread is very poorly timed.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Florida says no

 

[Crow]

To me Matthews is like the 4th best center in the league with Barkov at #5. The contract difference is massive so barkov has a lot more value.

 

[nbwingsfan]

You consider someone who has never scored 40 goals and only surpassed 90 points once to be in the same tier as a guy who has twice scored 60 or more goals and twice exceeded 100 points? Seriously???

Matthews is probably slight better, but when you consider one has elevated his play in the post season on the way to the Cup and one has consistently been a let down , it’s pretty easy to see why Barkov could be viewed as just as good

 

[richo]

You gotta throw in a whole lot more for the Panthers to even consider this. At a minimum, the 1st round pick is going from Toronto to the Panthers.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

You consider someone who has never scored 40 goals and only surpassed 90 points once to be in the same tier as a guy who has twice scored 60 or more goals and twice exceeded 100 points? Seriously???

Once the playoffs come Matthews is not even a top 20 center

 

[Sniper99]

a recent Stanley cup champion for a playoff disappearing act. Jeez! Yeah I cant see Florida accepting that trade.