Yes, it it a well known fact that the purpose of the trade is to shed Joshua’s $3.25 million contract off the books to get a shiny new UFA, but that has not changed the fact that people are not pleased with the decision.
Even with the purpose to shed a contract, the trade may already be backfiring for the Vancouver Canucks, as multiple respected outlets have stated the Canucks lost the trade to the Maple Leafs.