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Originally Posted by Ashasx
Why would the Leafs want Sharp anyway?
They are one of the last teams in the league that should be giving up futures for 33 year old vets.
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For the same reason why Hudler and Giordano are so important to our team.
You need good vets to help establish the identity of a team during a rebuild. If you don't have those pieces in place...well...then...Edmonton. Yeah, they shouldn't be giving up futures - but if that's the cost, so be it. The consequences of NOT having that mentorship in place are dyer.
Also, Toronto will likely have plenty of "futures" after this week (Kessel, Phaneuf, whatever else may be dealt prior to the draft).