Still waiting on Dubas to do something that matters, it's cool that they kept their picks and have a deep prospect pool but they still need a center, even if they get Tavares they need a center because hockey has 4 lines.
Plus they still need a D man.
Trading Nolan Vesey for a conditional 7th, and signing Carrick and Pickard doesn't cut it.
Leafs have Lindholm, Gauthier, Brooks, and still own the rights to Aaltonen. If none of those guys can crack the roster, there are plenty of cheap 4C UFAs available. And in case of injury, guys like Nylander, Marleau, and even Marner can fill in at C.
If the Leafs sign Tavares, C is not a huge priority for now. Though it should be next draft.
As for D, I wouldn’t expect a big name for the next couple of years if JT signs. There will be more of an emphasis on internal development, and team defense- which is something the likes of Tavares, Johnsson, and Kapanen will be far more useful for than Bozak and JVR.