So let's compare the players in question over the last two seasons.
TJ Brodie: 10G - 58A - 68P (-16) AVG Ice 23:30
Sam Bennett: 24G - 28A - 52P (-34) AVG Ice 14:51
Jake Gardiner: 14G - 81A - 95P (33) AVG Ice 22:00
William Nylander: 42G - 80A - 122P (17) AVG Ice 16:20
The leafs pair has scored 22 more goals. They have assists on 75 more goals. Combining for 97 more points. The ice time is very similar. I really don't see how this is a trade the Flames can or would turn down.
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