I like the idea/framework of the trade. I would love Marner beside Stu and Tkachuk but Batherson is on a great contract for three more years. Cost controlled 1st/2nd line forward with 70-80 pt capability in Ottawa. Imagine what he could do with Matthews...

Ottawa isn't really in the position to take on that cap hit and then some when/if he re-signs.

I'd do Norris and Chychrun for Marner and Liljegren... That way the cap hit wouldn't be awful...

To be honest, I had thought of the same framework and agree. That framework works out just as well.

Norris is made of glass.

OTT declines they would not do bath for marner 1 for 1 yet alone add more

Hahahah yeah right man, OTT fans would cry tears of joy if they got Mitch for Batherson

rofl nope

That is true, that type of deal would be a salary savings in the sense that 1 of two things happen. Norris is ltir or becomes healthier and dependable and becomes a very good #2 center.

Thank you for the opinion. Marner has actually been Toronto's best player based on stats over the playoffs when considering every year up to this point. This past playoffs yes he struggled, it could be due to the high ankle sprain because that injury is known to longer for months.
Also Marner's ppg average over past 4 years would make in a perennial 100+ point player every year for the past for 4 years. For the most part he is dependable as he normally only missed like 6 games per year. So Marner for bath alone right now based upon all stats and all is a huge clear win for Ottawa with Marner.