Overall I agree with the RFA/UFA signings, the amounts and the terms. I think Nylander may go for a little more $ and term, or it will be a bridge contract instead. For the trades - I don't think Philly would do that - Simmonds might be getting older, but he is a big part of that team still + giving up a mid-high 1st rounder for Jake Gardiner when you already have a very solid, young D core doesn't make a lot of sense. I'd be interested to see if the Av's would entertain that offer - personally I think they would want something like Nylander straight up. And for the NY trade - they are starting to rebuild, therefore, I'm not sure what the benefit is to bring in Martin as he wouldn't fit with a rebuild mindset.

Also gotta look ahead at Matthews and if Marner continues to have a beast of a next season his asking price will go up. It's going to be very interesting on how Dubas will handle the cap this season and next.

Thanks for your input and I see your point about Nylander, I just don't think think that he should be getting 'Pastrnak' dollars. Nylander was good this season, but not as elite as Pastrnak was. Pehapes, the deal I indicted should be more of 4 years signing as opposed to 5 years worth. When it comes to Marner, I do see him going for the 6M+ range. As for the Gardiner trade, I agree that the buds do have a young D-core and with the likes of Liljegren progressing up the chain, some bodies will need to go and make cap room for Matthews & Marner for 2019-20. The NYR is to provide a better backup goaltender for Lud's and give Sparks another chance. The Martin peice is just a nice hopeful scenrio to get his contract off the Leafs books.

You're right! The Matthews & Marner will be a tight squeeze on the cap and most likely based on my calculations the likes of Brown and another player would need to be traded in order to stay within the cap. It's just too bad that Nathan Horton's contract doesn't come off the books for 2019-20 season to provide some breathing room.

Yeah that hortan contract even though on ltir is still annoying but also that retained salary on kessel is annoying too