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Originally Posted by kyuss275
I'm amazed how many think its a good deal for the leafs. To me , 2 3rd round picks for a 4th liner and a 28 year old back-up with not that much experience seems a bit high.
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Leafs have a group that is clearly in their window now. The entire d is going to have to be rebuilt next season with a tight cap situation.
They also, inspite of being in their window, have a middle of the pack (or better) prospect pool, not to mention they have proven capable of finding and signing good euro players.
This is the time they can use their draft pick currency to improve the holes they have at the edge of the roster. They have filled the backup and depth physical/heavy forward gaps. I am sure that they will try to pick up another d before all is said and done. Will it be enough to see them make noise in a ultra competitive eastern conference? Who knows, personally I doubt it. But I think leaf fans here in Toronto needed to see an acknowledgement and action on holes that have been called out with the roster since the season started.