Unlikely trade pitch sees Maple Leafs acquiring Islanders star in blockbuster deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs are firmly in their Stanley Cup window and linked to a potential blockbuster trade involving New York Islanders captain Anders Lee.
As seen on Heavy.com, a trade scenario proposed by PuckPedia's PuckGM tool suggests Toronto would send David Kämpf, Nick Robertson and a 2026 first-round pick to the Islanders in exchange for Anders Lee with New York retaining $2 million of his salary on his contract.
Here's the proposed trade:
To Maple Leafs:
- Anders Lee ($2M salary retained)
To Islanders:
- David Kämpf
- Nick Robertson
- 2026 first-round pick
Acquiring Anders Lee would add a top-six forward with a strong presence leadership.
The 33-year-old has 10 goals and 19 points in 25 games this season and Lee is in the sixth year of a seven-year of a $49 million contract.
The New York Islanders might view this as an opportunity to retool their lineup by adding young players like Kampf and Robertson.
David Kämpf is a reliable defensive center and he's ideal for the penalty killing aspect and Nick Robertson, who is only 23, still has upside despite a slow start this season.
The first-round pick would provide valuable future assets by making the return intriguing for New York.
Nick Robertson's inclusion in the deal would show that Toronto is willing to move on from the young winger, who has struggled to find consistency since the beginning of his career.
NHL analyst Edward Eng suggests that if Nick Robertson cannot deliver offensively soon for the Leafs then a change of scenery might be best for both sides.
Anders Lee's improved health has made him a dynamic presence again like he was a couple years ago and his addition could help the Maple Leafs in their quest for the Stanley Cup.
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