The Bolland trade was a good move for the Leafs. Although we have no idea what the 2nd and 4th round picks will turn out to be, they gained a solid depth center with a load of playoff experience. If the Flames were on the verge of being a playoff team again and Feaster made that deal (assuming our center depth was lacking) this board would have given him 5 stars.
The Bernier trade is a bit more controversial but I still think the Leafs won that deal as well. Although Bernier hasn`t proven he is a NHL starter, critics can`t deny that he has the skill set that defines starters. He is young and will only get better. Frattin is a good kid who had a solid season, but he is easily replaceable, along with Scrivens and another 2nd they landed a very, very legit shot at a franchise goalie. Pretty good price imo.
The Komisarek thing I agree with, why oh why they did that I do not know, but I also think buying Liles out would be a good move for them. He hasn`t been the same for a few seasons, they have young guys knocking on the door, and they can save some cap that they need to hand over to Kadri after his break out year. Liles will land on his feet somewhere else.
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