Team: 2019-20 Toronto Maple Leafs

Initial Creation Date: Apr. 24, 2019

Published: Apr. 24, 2019

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

This team just doesn't have the cap space to get out of the first round next year; I see Bracco, Sandin, Liljegren, Rosen, and perhaps Timashov being full time NHLers next year. On the way out: Gardiner (who in my mind should be converted to a forward), Zaitsev (if there's any takers; his defence is okay, but his offence has disappeared since his rookie season), Kadri (great third line centre; should fetch at least a 1st rounder and maybe more, too many antics though), and possibly Nylander, although I think he'll have a bounce back season on a line with Matthews. In 2020 they'll have close to 21 million in cap space to go after a big name free agent d man (Pietrangelo, Josi, Faulk, Barrie) which is why I stress another average season with playoff contention but nothing more. Their blueline is talented with good upside but inexperienced to take them beyond the first round. Patience... remember people we're still in the five year plan.

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