MSN and it’s subsidiaries are filled with terrible ideas.
Zellweger doesn’t provide enough juice for the squeeze and he’s currently benched by Anaheim. Don’t see the value in upsetting another GM with an offer sheet to overpay a small, marginal former 2nd round pick. It would be like somebody sending an offer sheet for Robertson or Maccelli. What’s the point?
There is no benefit in acquiring another bad contract for Rielly. Sundin has already said he will not ask anybody to waive their NMC. If the Leafs trade Matthews and Nylander, Rielly will want out on his own accord and at that point the Leafs don’t need to bring in another bad contract.
Matthews with 50% retained is worth more than 2nd overall in a meh draft. Would have to include at least Misa and a 2027 1st unprotected. Maybe more if other teams increase the bidding.