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Originally Posted by Scurr
Lu, Ballard (Detroit has a history with turning around that careers of older players + beggars can't be choosers), Raymond
for
Franzen, Howard
They take on cap, so they get an extra player. Trading Lu for a player with a similar contract makes a ton of sense.
Howard
for
Bozak, Blacker
Toronto gets a goalie with some experience without giving up a ton of youth. We get someone to compete for the 3rd line centre spot and some much needed RHD depth on the farm.
Be gentle.
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Detroit would want an established dman coming back if they traded Franzen. The difference between Howard and Luongo is smaller than Franzen and Ballard. A 3-way with Gunnarsson going to Detroit might make them more inclined. I once put an idea up like this:
To Vancouver: Franzen, Det 1st
To Toronto: Howard
To Detroit: Macarthur, Gunnarsson, Luongo