Analyst predicts a surprise acquisition for the Leafs and a huge overpay
The NHL returned from its All-Star break last night with a handful of games. Along with game-action returning, analysts also returned with ridiculous trade proposals since the trade deadline is just over 3 weeks away now.
Keith Yandle believes that Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is going to garner a higher asking price than what insiders have predicted. Insiders have predicted that the Hawks will likely get a second round pick and a third round pick for Toews, should he decide to waive his no-move clause. However, Yandle believes that trading for Toews would cost the Leafs a second round pick as well as top prospect Nick Robertson.
If it comes down to a bidding war, then maybe an extra piece will have to be thrown into a deal to acquire Toews, but adding in Robertson would be a massive overpayment for a declining Toews. Simply put, if the Leafs do end up trading Robertson, it's not going to be for a pure rental.
Let's also not forget that Toews comes with a $10.5M cap hit for the season, so it would be very difficult for the Leafs to fit him under the cap, even at 50% retained. For the Hawks to want do that, it would likely cost the Leafs additional assets and it just doesn't seem worth it for a pure rental in obvious decline.
| POLL | ||
FEVRIER 7 | 371 ANSWERS Analyst predicts a surprise acquisition for the Leafs and a huge overpay Is Jonathan Toews the piece that the Leafs need for the playoffs? | ||
| Yes | 41 | 11.1 % |
| No | 211 | 56.9 % |
| I'm open to Toews, but not at that price | 119 | 32.1 % |
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