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Auston 3:16
- Sep 5, 2014
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I don't think so TBH. While the Leafs should be interested in acquiring Trouba, given his perceived $ demands I think they will stay away. I don't think it is in Lou Lam's style to acquire Trouba and give him more money than Rielly before he even plays a game for the Leafs while Rielly has been our guy for a while now.
Now, if the Trouba estimates of ~6m is false (or just used b/c he wanted a premium to stay in Winnipeg) and he's willing to sign for less in Toronto... Then I think the Leafs will pursue a bit harder.
Absolutely. There's no way the Leafs bring Trouba in and sign him for more than Rielly, that would be a slap in the face to Rielly to sign an inferior D man for more money.
But like you said, the $6M ask may have been a premium price for Winnipeg and it may be less for a more desirable situation. The most I'd want Trouba signed for would be the exact same deal Rielly got, but even then I'd prefer a little less.