Ever since it became clear that the Toronto Maple Leafs had three potential superstars in their lineup, fans and sites like this have had a ton of fun speculating what it will cost to sign them, not just in terms of salary, but also in opportunity cost.
Some have argued that the Leafs should trade from a position of strength for someone who plays defense. Myself, I’ve always said they should keep all three at all costs. You don’t know how good any defenseman you’re getting back for Nylander will be , but you do know how good Nylander is.