Zach Phillips

He can skate.

He can move.

I like the actual edge he plays with, ironically enough, considering the new regime and their different outlook on the game.

I think he's got a bit of a bite that people are going to soon realize, which is great.

I love guys that want to be in Toronto, guys who are from Toronto who want to be in Toronto.

I put an extra applause on that, so that's excellent news.

I love that he's embracing the challenge because it is certainly a challenge.

He's getting a pretty penny, but

Without a shadow of a doubt, you look at where the Maple Leafs were 24 hours ago to adding a guy.

He was a top name available on the blue line prior to July 1.

To get him at that price tag, I think it's a good piece of business here.

I doubt it.

I truly do.

I think everything that I know from Ryan O'Reilly's time with the Leafs, I don't know if he likes the smoke of this market.

And you can say the same about a lot of other markets.

I think he's really, really comfortable in Nashville.

I actually don't see him as a fit.

Maybe they look at a Vinny Trocek.

I don't disagree with you.

And to your point, I'd love to ask Jim Hiller how Philippe Deneau didn't work out there.