"I heard that the Leafs are asking for a first and a second for OEL, who has more term than John Carlson does. Do the Leafs feel they can get that price? If they don't feel they can get that price - which was a first and second - they'll have to adjust the price or keep him."
"As far as I know, as of yesterday, they haven't asked him to waive for anyone. I think he knew Edmonton was on the radar. I think he knew Edmonton was interested. Edmonton was on his no-trade list. But it never got to a point where the Leafs actually went to Ekman-Larsson, and it was vetoed."
"I think there are still teams out there looking for wingers. They did very, very well in the Nic Roy deal. It's a good deal for Toronto. But if you look at the math, look at all of the teams that have already traded their first-round picks this year. I believe there are seven teams that have already traded their first-rounders this year."
"Kieffer Sherwood went for two seconds. I think Toronto would do that for McMann. There will be interest. A lot of what today is about is poker. Who folds at the deadline, and who doesn't? I think some teams are trying to squeeze the Leafs, and I think the Leafs are trying to wait to get what they want."
The Leafs are asking for a first and second-round pick for defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, who has more contract term than John Carlson. Ekman-Larsson prefers to stay with Toronto, and Edmonton was on his no-trade list, though the Leafs never formally requested a waiver. Detroit and San Jose have also shown interest. For winger Bobby McMann, the market is complicated by seven teams already trading their first-round picks this season. Kieffer Sherwood's recent trade for two seconds provides a comparable benchmark. The Leafs have established a negotiating line and are employing deadline poker tactics while teams attempt to squeeze them for better returns.
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