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Spezza and the Defense

Created by: jackr419
Team: 2018-19 Toronto Maple Leafs
Initial Creation Date: May 22, 2018
Published: May 22, 2018
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
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I feel like Dubas either goes out and makes a splash this offseason, or attempts some under the radar moves. This isn’t flashy but I feel like it could be one route. Let me know what you think.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$1,000,000
2$1,000,000
7$6,400,000
1$1,000,000
1$1,000,000
Trades
1.
TOR
  1. Spezza, Jason
DAL
  1. Carrick, Connor
  2. 2018 3rd round pick (SJS)
Additional Details:
Rights to UFA James van Riemsdyk
2.
TOR
  1. Braun, Justin
SJS
  1. Brown, Connor
  2. 2018 2nd round pick (SJS)
  3. 2019 4th round pick (STL)
Retained Salary Transactions
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2018
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2019
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2020
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
23$80,000,000$68,670,833$2,550,000$4,550,000$11,329,167
Left WingCentreRight Wing
Hyman, Zach
$2,250,000$2,250,000
RW, LW
UFA - 3
Matthews, Auston
$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$2,850,000$3M)
C
UFA - 1
Nylander, William
$6,400,000$6,400,000
RW
UFA - 6
Marleau, Patrick
$6,250,000$6,250,000
LW, C
NMC
UFA - 2
Kadri, Nazem
$4,500,000$4,500,000
C
M-NTC
UFA - 4
Marner, Mitchell
$894,167$894,167 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
RW
UFA - 1
Johnsson, Andreas
$1,000,000$1,000,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
Spezza, Jason
$7,500,000$7,500,000
C, RW
M-NTC, NMC
UFA - 1
Kapanen, Kasperi
$863,333$863,333
RW
UFA - 1
Leivo, Josh
$925,000$925,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
Waivers ExemptAaltonen, Miro
$1,000,000$1,000,000
C, LW, RW
RFA
Martin, Matt
$2,500,000$2,500,000
LW, RW
UFA - 2
Grundström, Carl
$925,000$925,000
LW, RW
RFA - 2
Lindholm, Pär
$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$850,000$850K)
LW, C
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
Rielly, Morgan
$5,000,000$5,000,000
LD
UFA - 4
Braun, Justin
$3,800,000$3,800,000
RD
UFA - 2
Andersen, Frederik
$5,000,000$5,000,000
G
M-NTC
UFA - 3
Gardiner, Jake
$4,050,000$4,050,000
LD
UFA - 1
Zaitsev, Nikita
$4,500,000$4,500,000
RD
UFA - 6
McElhinney, Curtis
$850,000$850,000
G
UFA - 1
Dermott, Travis
$863,333$863,333
LD/RD
UFA - 2
Hainsey, Ron
$3,000,000$3,000,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 1
Holl, Justin
$1,000,000$1,000,000
RD
UFA - 2
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
Horton, Nathan
$5,300,000$5,300,000
RW
M-NTC, NMC
UFA - 2

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May 22, 2018 at 10:41 p.m.
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PenGoater99
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That defense still has holes IMO. I just don't see Zaitsev as a top 4 guy. And I'm not too thrilled with the idea of trading Brown to get Braun
May 22, 2018 at 10:44 p.m.
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Well actually the defense I proposed only has one Holl
May 22, 2018 at 11:35 p.m.
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Instead of Carrick, would you be interested in parting with McElhinney?
May 22, 2018 at 11:37 p.m.
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I like getting Braun... but Spezza...12 points in 78 games... overall I can see the Leafs doing well with this. If the leafs are gonna trade anyone though I would say Martin almost 100%, Marleau or Zaitsev for cap space and maybe gardiner.
May 22, 2018 at 11:39 p.m.
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Quoting: J_Sand3rs
Instead of Carrick, would you be interested in parting with McElhinney?


the Leafs could do that, Sparks is the best current AHL goalie and McElhinney has almost no use in Toronto now
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May 23, 2018 at 12:16 a.m.
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the Leafs could do that, Sparks is the best current AHL goalie and McElhinney has almost no use in Toronto now


Right. He's a sufficient backup for an injury prone goalie like Bishop. He'd be a great stop-gap for Dallas until Landon Bow is ready to be the backup for the Stars. And honestly, the only way I see Dallas being able to move Spezza is to retain 50% of his contract, which is doable for the Stars. The $3.75M off of our books would help a ton when signing someone like JVR this offseason.
May 23, 2018 at 8:17 a.m.
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Not sure if SAN Jose is open to trading Braun, maybe get Tanev instead
May 23, 2018 at 8:38 a.m.
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Quoting: leaf4thecup
I like getting Braun... but Spezza...12 points in 78 games... overall I can see the Leafs doing well with this. If the leafs are gonna trade anyone though I would say Martin almost 100%, Marleau or Zaitsev for cap space and maybe gardiner.


Spezza would be a great plan B and would most likely thrive in Toronto playing with skilled players as opposed to the pylons he played win last year. (26 points)
Dallas doesn't need Carrick and he would be an overpayment, all things considered. Pickard makes the most sense if it's a goalie they want.

The Leafs don't need cap space and unless Dubas had no involvement in any of those signings, none of the guys you mentioned will get dealt.
 
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