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If you don't like Mayfield, that's fine. He's a placeholder for Holl replacement. It would be amazing if we find a top pair RHD to ride with Mo from within, but it's unlikely at this point, IMO. Lilly could get there, but he doesn't seem like he's really the right compliment to Rielly. Samsonov is RFA this summer so he'll have minimal negotiation leverage and I think if they resign him, $3.5M is about right (considering he's likely to be splitting time with Murray for another year before potentially being the outright starter in 2024-25). I guarantee someone will pay Brodie $3.5 if his play remains consistent until he's up. He's worth far more than that currently, but he's getting older so a small pay cut seems reasonable. You're probably right about Killorn, but again, he's a space filler for a player of similar ilk. Kampf's market value is basically replacement level so I don't think he says no to some contract security (let's not forget he was barely playable before coming to the Leafs). Holmberg was a bit of an oversight for sure, but there's no guarantee he continues to improve. Put him in there for Kampf if you like. ZAR could very well remain with this team in a 4th line grinder role for a few more years, but replace him with someone similar if you want. As for resigning AM & WN, that was the entire purpose of the exercise ... to see how they can roster a squad with those guys at their larger numbers, while still paying JT his full rate in the last year of that contract.