September

I deleted and re-created Lupul and Robidas because they're not real players anymore. I just wanted to emphasize that.

I highly doubt Connor Carrick would sign for that long for that term. If I were to re-do this I would probably give him $1,150,000 over two years.

Which brings me to Martin Marincin. He's great defensively but doesn't put up points which could be used against him during negotiations. I would say he probably gets closer to $1,800,000 than what I've put down, but then again, I could see him signing for a little less than that even.

The Malcolm Subban deal might not be enough but I factored in the upcoming expansion crunch and I sincerely think that all of Leivo, Percy, and Harrington are NHL players. Leivo can score, has size, and fits in with Boston depending on whether they're able to sign Vesey. Percy and Harrington are both depth D. Toronto probably would need to give up a better prospect like Gauthier to make this work (probably) but Sweeney is kinda dumb so yeah.

Pretty OK with everything else. Due to the Las Vegas expansion next year I don't see Toronto adding another defenseman. I think they'll mostly be clearing out a few RFAs, etc.

I also think that Leafs management would be wise to target a younger goalie from a team with an already established #1 like Boston with Subban or Colorado with Calvin Pickard. Put them behind Bernier and let's see what they can do.

That's for you first post. I really don't see why Subban is valued so much. The Leafs have Bibeau, Sparks and Kasmir as their young goalies, and it's not like Subban has been lights out in the minors. IMO the Leafs value Carrick, hence the trade for Winnick and the Laitch contract anchor. And his play as a Leaf and in the minors show he is worthy of a raise, or else risk an offer sheet from some one else.

1) If we were to trade for Subban we might be wise in trading the rights of Sparks in the deal to open up a spot but might take our 2nd round pick this year or Washington's. They could Cycle Subban, Bibeau and Kasmir into the Backup role all season with Bernier Finishing his contract. Saying this I would prefer Pickard due to his nhl experience and do believe subban had serious head injury this past year and has he gotten his confidence back.
2) Bozak should get us at least a 2nd especially if it's for the 2018 draft and Holland if we add a cap dump from Pitt could get us what you put up or a 3rd but there is nothing special bought him he is just a solid 4th line forward who can pop up to the third to fill injury needs.

palhal:

Bibeau's not good; his rebound control's abysmal and I wouldn't mind seeing him sent to the ECHL permanently. I think Sparks proved this year that he needs a lot more seasoning. He isn't ready to play as an NHL backup. I think Sparks still has promise to be a backup but probably not for another couple of years at least. Kasimir Kaskisuo is the better athlete of the three goalies but we haven't seen enough of him to assume anything. Next year for him should be interesting. Also in my post, I made it clear that I would have changed Carrick's contract considering that he likely signs for more. I initially figured that term would entice him to sign for below market value.

Leafatic:

I definitely wouldn't cycle Bibeau and Sparks as backups next year. Neither (especially Bibeau) is close to ready for any NHL backup time. I do, however, agree with you regarding Pickard. The reason I chose Malcolm Subban is because Tuuka Rask has a NMC so it'll probably be easier to make a trade for Subban than with Colorado for Pickard. The Leafs would probably have to give up a player like Soshnikov or Connor Brown for Pickard. I would still make that trade but it would most likely cost the team more in assets.

With Bozak, I just think the money is hard for any team to take, so instead of retaining any salary, I think the leafs will have to move from their 2nd round for Bozak stance and accept a 3rd. There's no room for Bozak on the Leafs which puts them at a disadvantage when it comes to making trades that include him.

I think Holland can fit in as a depth player for Pitt, and again, we simply don't have room for him since it's very unlikely we're able to move either Michalek, Greening, or Laich in the summer.

The Wild would probably have trade you Kuemper for that price, and been giddy about it. Heck your late round 2nd would probably do it. Goalie market doesn't look to be that strong.