Team: 2020-21 Toronto Maple Leafs

Initial Creation Date: Feb. 24, 2020

Published: Feb. 24, 2020

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Trade: I think this should be enough value for Brodin as he only has 1 year remaining on his contract. It'd obviously be best to lock him down long term after he signs. I know Minnesota are currently looking for centres however, Zucceralo is getting old and they are looking thin on the left side. Kapanen would probaby move right into the top 6 (would prefer trading johnson), while dermott can slide into the top 4 on the left side or be solid option on the third line. Bracco could also have a good career if he gets an opportunity. *The leafs should be looking for something like this in a trade it doesn't have to be this one. I definitely think these are the players that need to move out.
Priorties through the year would be somehow locking down Hyman, Brodin and Anderson. No clue how they get all 3 done without moving someone out. This could potentially be a pay raise of $9M across all 3 players (Anderson $8M, Hyman $5M, Brodin $7M). Let's say the salary cap moves to $85M, they downgrade on Holl saving $1M, maybe Robertson is ready and they can move out Johnson saving $2M. This only adds up to $6M and it being best case scenreios, going to be hard to keep everyone together. Really need to focus on continuing to develop bottom 6 forwards while capitalizing on their cheap contract and solid signings from other leagues (Mikheyev)