Does this new trade proposal with the Maple Leafs help the Vegas Golden Knights?

Why this Mitch Marner trade doesn't make sense

Let's look at the postseason stats (since 2018) between William Karlsson and Mitch Marner to see who's a better postseason performer. Clearly, it was Karlsson, who scored 65 points (28 goals, 37 assists) compared to Marner's 46 points (10 goals, 36 assists). Yes, the Vegas Golden Knights have made it further in the postseason than the Maple Leafs have in that span.

However, some points stick out. First, a playoff team needs quality goal-scoring from each line. With Karlsson, he's versatile in every sense, whether it's on the second or third line. That also extends into special teams, where the Swedish forward is tied atop the leaderboard for short-handed goals in Golden Knights history. That's not even mentioning what Karlsson does for Vegas regarding special teams.

A point was made about Jonathan Marchessault being a better option in the postseason compared to Marner. While Marchessault is gone, that's also true here. The Golden Knights focus on winning more than the regular season, with players like Karlsson being a factor.

As for Liljegren, he's not as polished as Alex Pietrangelo is away from the puck. Yes, Pietrangelo might be 34 years old and is seeing his physical abilities deteriorate. However, he's still diving after pucks and can cover his zone efficiently. These are things that the 25-year-old Liljegren must improve to become a viable NHL defenseman.