Trade proposal emerges sending Marner to Pittsburgh for Karlsson
Jesse Pollock over at TSN is stirring up the trade pot again, and Toronto Maple Leafs fans scratching their heads. He's proposing a wild swap that would send Mitch Marner packing to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Erik Karlsson, Michael Bunting, and a draft pick.
Now, Pollock's known for his bold takes, but this one has people stunned. Trading away Marner, one of Toronto's top stars, for Karlsson and company is a big move, even for the wildest trade scenarios.
Hypothetically, the Leafs would snag an experienced defenseman in Karlsson, who could beef up their blue line and quarterback that power play.
Still, it's a head-scratcher of a trade, and Leafs Nation is buzzing with opinions. Guess we'll just have to wait and see if Pollock's prediction has any legs or if it's just another wild ride on the trade rumor rollercoaster.
If General Manager Brad Treliving decides to entertain a trade like this, Pittsburgh's 2024 second-round pick, which sits at 44th overall, or their 2025 first-round pick would probably be involved too.
Fans wasted no time venting their frustration over on X (formerly Twitter), slamming Pollock's trade idea and questioning his hockey IQ.
Some are even joking that Pollock's Leafs obsession is starting to seep into his everyday life. They're even playfully calling him a closet Leafs fan.
It's clear that Pollock's trade proposals aren't winning him any popularity points among fans. Maybe he should take a step back, watch a few games, crunch some salary cap numbers and get a better feel for player values before tossing out these wild ideas.
| POLL | ||
Would you make this Bunting for Karlsson trade if you were the Toronto Maple Leafs? | ||
| Yes | 319 | 45.4 % |
| No | 383 | 54.6 % |
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