next season

They are going to re-sign Hyman, he will take less to stay, maybe even 4.5

maybe, maybe not. He could get more elsewhere and I think he might.

Grass is greener situation. Toronto will be able to offer a competitive long term deal. He knows he's a key contributor for his hometown team.

Aside from a bit more $$ (possibly), will there be a better fit for him elsewhere?

He gets to play with one of Matthews or Tavares guaranteed. Played 19 min/game last year. He's on PK1. Often plays on PP2. First over the boards to protect a lead, and usually is on the ice crashing the crease if Leafs are down a goal late.

I mean if it's situation of money he might go elsewhere for a better deal, if it's more he wants the playing time he will stay which is why I said maybe, maybe not. Completely up in the blue right now I'm not in the head of Hyman so I wouldn't actually know. But I do know it is his hometown team which is why I think there is a chance he comes to play for them.

If not for the expansion draft, I think Hyman would be re-signed already. Think it's about 99% chance it's a pretty easy contract to hammer out. Team and player are both very happy with the current situation.

Freddy Andersen is the way bigger question mark this summer.