"According to Darren Dreger, on a TSN 1050 First Up show earlier this week, the Leafs would've had to trade rookie winger Easton Cowan, and two first-round picks to get the deal done."
"Andersson is a decent player, but he's not going to transform a blue line from being a mediocre sack of six players that would rather stand still and wave their stick around in an attempt to prevent shots."
"That would have been horrific. Maybe the only reason that trade could've been accepted and finalized is if Treliving wanted to make the Brandon Carlo trade look not that bad."
The Toronto Maple Leafs aimed to improve their roster mid-season by targeting Rasmus Andersson. The Flames sought a steep price, including rookie Easton Cowan and two first-round picks. Ultimately, the trade did not materialize, as the cost was deemed excessive. Andersson, while a decent player, was not expected to significantly enhance the team's defensive capabilities. The Leafs' playoff prospects appeared bleak, leading to questions about their overall strategy and future direction.
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