Proposal: Blockbuster between TOR and ARI

[Boxscore]

TOR GETS:
- Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)* with a long-term extension agreement negotiated
- Max Domi (LW)

ARI GETS:
- William Nylander (RW/C)
- Jake Gardiner (D)
- Dmytro Timashov (LW/RW)
- 1st round pick, 2018 (25)

The Leafs finally get their high-end D piece in Ekman-Larsson. OEL becomes a huge, minute-eating defenseman and improves the Leafs PP to one of the best in the NHL. Toronto finally has (2) young, high-end defensemen in Rielly and Ekman-Larsson. They are a more balanced team.

The Leafs also get a young forward who is the son of a franchise favorite. Domi has bounce-back potential, after a couple of down years, and has the talent to thrive in a market like Toronto. The fans would have a chance to watch another Domi in blue and white for the foreseeable future.

Even though the Leafs break-up one of the 'Big 3" they land their prize on the blue line and get a forward who can replace some of Nylander's offense.

The Coyotes get a high-end, young, talented forward in William Nylander to go with their young forwards. A Keller-Nylander combo could be one of the most exciting tandems in the league soon, and the Yotes get back a much-coveted piece like Nylander in an OEL deal.

The Yotes move Domi, after much speculation, and bring in an offensive defenseman to soften the blow left by OEL's departure. While Gardiner is not as good all-around as Ekman-Larsson, he has the ability to put up similar offense, at least within arm's reach.

The Yotes also get back another quality forward prospect who can play either wing, and another 1st rounder in a fairly deep draft.

With their pick at 5, the Yotes focus their attention on the dynamic blue liner, Quinn Hughes, to eventually replace OEL as their #1 ace. Gardiner, Chychrun and Hughes give the Coyotes 3 point producers from the blue line to go with a dynamic, young forward core.

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[Vancouver Canucks]

Is Toronto not going to extend Nylander?

 

[Boxscore]

Is Toronto not going to extend Nylander?

If real life, most likely. In this trade scenario, no, that would be Arizona, but they would have his rights.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

If real life, most likely. In this trade scenario, no, that would be Arizona, but they would have his rights.

I think it's unfair when Toronto gets extended OEL, whereas, Arizona doesn't get extended Nylander. I mean, it's not as Max Domi is a small addition to this trade.

 

[Boxscore]

I think it's unfair when Toronto gets extended OEL, whereas, Arizona doesn't get extended Nylander. I mean, it's not as Max Domi is a small addition to this trade.

Well the difference is OEL will be an upcoming UFA and Nylander will be an RFA, so the Yotes still have his rights, just need to agree on a deal. The Leafs couldn't move Nylander and Gardiner to see OEL walk for nothing in a year. Big difference.

 

[howkie]

More quality less pieces, that is Arizona answer. Gardiner Timashov and the first dont do much for them. Dermott is a must, so they get a real replacement for OEL.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Well the difference is OEL will be an upcoming UFA and Nylander will be an RFA, so the Yotes still have his rights, just need to agree on a deal. The Leafs couldn't move Nylander and Gardiner to see OEL walk for nothing in a year. Big difference.

Fair enough, but I heard Nylander might take over 2C. If he's gone, shouldn't there be a center coming back as well?

 

[Spirit of 67]

Jeezuz Cripes no.

 

[Liferleafer]

I will politely pass. I personallly don't see what others do in OEL.

 

[Spirit of 67]

When I saw the title I knew Domi was coming back our way.

People need to stop trying to trade Domi to us. We don't want him.

 

[rent free]

No from Toronto.

 

[Alberta Yote]

No from Arizona

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

When I saw the title I knew Domi was coming back our way.

People need to stop trying to trade Domi to us. We don't want him.

Yeah, I was just thinking, "Oh, no, not this again."

 

[Spirit of 67]

Yeah, I was just thinking, "Oh, no, not this again."

Well, most of these threads are the same. You can predict the return based on the 2 teams involved.

 

[Morgs]

Nylander isn't available.

 

[shortfuze]

More quality less pieces, that is Arizona answer. Gardiner Timashov and the first dont do much for them. Dermott is a must, so they get a real replacement for OEL.

Asking for Dermott is one thing. But you talk about quality pieces. You get a young stud winger that is coontrolled for the next 6 years and a number 3 defenceman who like OEL has one year left. ++. This sounds like a pretty even trade to be honest.

 

[Brock Radunske]

No thanks from this Leafs fan.
I don't think OEL is the elite guy many see him as.

 

[howkie]

Asking for Dermott is one thing. But you talk about quality pieces. You get a young stud winger that is coontrolled for the next 6 years and a number 3 defenceman who like OEL has one year left. ++. This sounds like a pretty even trade to be honest.

But the hole OEL leaves is much bigger then Nylander fills. Wingers is not the problem for Coyotes, their biggest problem is centers (until Strome steps up) and defence. You weaken the defence and does not fix the other problem. Gardiner is not a number 3, you are doomed if he is that. He is a lefthanded Myers who should play on the third pair and PP, he does to many misstakesto let him play 20+ min.
So yes it is trash for Coyotes, they dont need prodpects and pick.
How about this, switch Nylander to Marner and let Arizona add, ( even if he is a winger he his much better then Nylander)
Would you do it?

 

[Habs Halifax]

I think the Leafs are overpaying for OEL who is one year away from UFA. The sign and trade increases his value but not by that much.

 

[shortfuze]

But the hole OEL leaves is much bigger then Nylander fills. Wingers is not the problem for Coyotes, their biggest problem is centers (until Strome steps up) and defence. You weaken the defence and does not fix the other problem. Gardiner is not a number 3, you are doomed if he is that. He is a lefthanded Myers who should play on the third pair and PP, he does to many misstakesto let him play 20+ min.
So yes it is trash for Coyotes, they dont need prodpects and pick.
How about this, switch Nylander to Marner and let Arizona add, ( even if he is a winger he his much better then Nylander)
Would you do it?

1. Gardiner is a number 3 with some defensive lapses

2. Talking about what holes it would create if you did trade OEL had nothing to do with what I was talking about. The person I responded to basically said it was a quantity deal and not a quality deal. Which isn’t true.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Nobody, not even AZ can negotiate an extension with OEL until 7/1 as it's against the CBA rules, so including a 2018 pick in a deal for a player with a pre-negotiated extension is HF fantasy. I know people like to think they can do under the table deals outside of the CBA, but I don't buy it. Any agent worth his salt wouldn't touch that.

 

[TFHockey]

Edmonton would certainly like to acquire OEL. If Leaf fans would rather hold on to Nylander and Gardiner ... that's cool.

 

[Randy Randerson]

Absolutely not from Toronto. LHD isn't a need and this is way too much to give up

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Why is everyone thinking Arizona will absolutely give away this guy to his or her favourite team?

 

[MR4]

Jeezuz Cripes no.

Thiiiiiis. Thank God Dubas isn't this dumb.

Can this be locked based on the impossible premise of OEL being signed before the 2018 draft, seeing as OEL can only sign after July 1st?

And holy f***ing shit no rational Leafs fan gives a shit about Max Domi.