Potential Leafs trade target currently overvalued
Among the long list of potential Leafs trade deadline pick ups is Max Domi. The son of Tie Domi, Max brings a lot more finesse to his game than his dad, but he's definitely got a mean streak of his own. Adding Domi to the Leafs' middle six would be an upgrade, and would make the Leafs a much less enjoyable opponent to play against, but the current asking price could be a deterrent.
Domi's cap hit without any retention is only $3 million, which means if the Blackhawks retain half, he easily fits into the Leafs' cap structure. The question isn't whether or not Domi could be an asset to the Leafs. The question is, at what point do they pull the trigger on a deal and at what point do they walk away?
Reports out of Chicago are claiming that the Blackhawks are looking to get 1st round picks for both Domi and Andreas Athanasiou. However, another executive from outside of the organization is skeptical. According to this unnamed exec, the Blackhawks will be more likely to get a 3rd or 4th rounder for each player. Realistically, I think it's somewhere in between. I could see Domi, half retained, going to the Leafs for a second and a third, or a second and a mid level prospect. If that is indeed the price Dubas ends up paying for Domi, I'd consider it a very strong deadline addition. Lock Dubas up for burglary if they end up getting Domi for a 3rd or 4th rounder.
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DECEMBRE 17 | 306 ANSWERS Potential Leafs trade target currently overvalued What would you give up for Max Domi at 50% salary retention? | ||
| 1st round pick | 6 | 2 % |
| 2nd rounder at maximum | 104 | 34 % |
| 3rd or 4th | 100 | 32.7 % |
| I don't want him at all | 96 | 31.4 % |
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