It wasn't a total shock when Ryan O'Reilly was traded to the Maple Leafs — he was the first player linked to Toronto when deadline chatter began, writes PierreVLeBrun. But what did league executives think of the three-team trade?
, asking them what they would do at the deadline if they were in Dubas’ shoes. A few of them mentioned O’Reilly specifically as a target.
I figured it was only fair then to go back to some of those executives, plus a few new ones, to get their takes on how it went down, the cost and what could come next. Here’s what they had to say.Good trade … made Toronto better. They added a proven winner and a top-six talent who can play wing or center in O’Reilly and added a good bottom-six center in Acciari. Acciari has good playoff experience, as well. Both players will add more grit to the lineup.Good for both teams.
They’ve given up a lot of draft capital, but I understand the rationale. I also like the message it sends to the room.It’s a really good move for them. They recognized their biggest need and prioritized filling it.They paid a steep price, but Kyle is going for it and has always coveted high-character individuals. You don’t get much better than O’Reilly in that department. Acciari is being forgotten here in this deal and is another good depth move for Toronto.
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