Day after day, the fate of William Nylander in Toronto appears increasingly unpredictable. Presently, the Leafs and the Swedish forward are nowhere near settling on a contract extension.
This state of affairs has prompted heightened speculations around a potential trade involving Nylander.
Even more disheartening for the Leafs followers is the proposition put forward by a certain ex-radio host. The one-for-one trade proposal implies Nylander would be shipped to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for John Gibson.
Howard Berger is convinced that Gibson, despite his burdensome $6.4 million contract, would be an equitable substitute for Nylander. He further argues that Gibson could end up being the Leafs' most accomplished goaltender since the days of Curtis Joseph. Surely a bold claim.
The proposal has garnered considerable backlash from Leafs enthusiasts. Here are a few notable responses:
Trade's Value Called into Question
Clearly, the perceived value of this potential trade is not at its peak.