I’ll say I think this is a fair trade for both sides. However, anyone who is saying that losing Kerfoot is a big deal simply just didn’t watch him last year.
Soft on the puck, never shoots it, has a muffin for a shot in general, and a lot of his points came off random redirects / 2nd assists.
That being said, Barrie is an absolute weapon. Sure his defense isn’t perfect, but his upside offensively cannot he understated. I’ll miss having him on the Avs no doubt about it.
Solid trade, excited for Kadri.
Kerfoot is a fine player and most Leafs fans dont know much about him (understandably) outside of looking up his stats 30 seconds ago.
Very inconsistent player, both good and bad. Will go on a 10 game point streak followed by 10 without.
If you had a line of 5 Kerfoots, you would be outshot 40-0 every game. Dude only shoots if there is no other option.
Very intelligent (duh Harvard), which is good and bad. Can see plays coming that most players dont, but also overthinks the game too much (see passing^).
Benefited very much from the revolving door that is Bednars lines. Played a ton with Landy, Rantanen, and even Duchen in 18-19 then Mac in 19-20 and even some PP1 time.
Are the Leafs willing to surround him with their superstars? If not, prepare for a down year points wide, but I would pencil him in for 15-20 guaranteed, more if you give him JT or AM.