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Team: 2020-21 Toronto Maple Leafs
Initial Creation Date: Apr. 8, 2020
Published: Apr. 8, 2020
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When looking at this team, there are zero people who stand out as the problem. The construction of the team is off. Too many high paid forwards, not enough defence. Tavares has no move clause, you dont trade Matthews. So that leaves Nylander and Marner. Marner is the better player, but has the higher contract. So in this circumstance I trade Marner. Not happy to trade him. Seth Jones would be a huge add. But only for 2 years. Trade may blow up hard against the Leafs. A lot less risky for Columbus. But the upside for the Leafs, is that they would now own the best d corp in the league.

Impressed that this team could fit under a flat cap.

I resigned Clifford, because it looks like the Leafs want to. Adds some bottom pairing grit and none stop work ethic. Which isn't a bad idea.

I understand the Seth Jones and Marner won't be traded point of view. Just still going to try it from time to time :P
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$1,750,000
3$2,250,000
2$700,000
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7$9,000,000
1$700,000
3$1,400,000
1$1,250,000
Trades
1.
TOR
  1. 2020 1st round pick (EDM)
EDM
  1. Johnsson, Andreas
  2. 2020 2nd round pick (TOR)
2.
TOR
  1. Jones, Seth
  2. 2020 1st round pick (CBJ)
CBJ
  1. Dermott, Travis
  2. Marner, Mitchell
  3. 2022 2nd round pick (TOR)
3.
TOR
  1. 2020 2nd round pick (MIN)
MIN
  1. Kerfoot, Alexander
4.
TOR
  1. 2021 3rd round pick (TOR)
LAK
  1. 2021 2nd round pick (TOR)
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2020
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2021
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2022
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23$81,500,000$81,335,116$0$400,000$164,884
Left WingCentreRight Wing
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Hyman, Zach
$2,250,000$2,250,000
RW, LW
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UFA - 1
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Matthews, Auston
$11,640,250$11,640,250
C
UFA - 4
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Nylander, William
$6,962,366$6,962,366
RW
UFA - 4
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Mikheyev, Ilya
$1,750,000$1,750,000
LW, RW
UFA - 2
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Tavares, John
$11,000,000$11,000,000
C, LW
NMC
UFA - 5
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Kapanen, Kasperi
$3,200,000$3,200,000
RW
UFA - 2
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Engvall, Pierre
$1,250,000$1,250,000
RW, LW
UFA - 2
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Spezza, Jason
$700,000$700,000
C, RW
UFA - 1
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Barabanov, Alexander
$925,000$925,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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Waivers ExemptKorshkov, Yegor
$925,000$925,000
RW
RFA - 1
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Clifford, Kyle
$1,400,000$1,400,000
LW
UFA - 2
Thornton, Joe
$1,250,000$1,250,000
C, LW
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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Rielly, Morgan
$5,000,000$5,000,000
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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Jones, Seth
$5,400,000$5,400,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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Andersen, Frederik
$5,000,000$5,000,000
G
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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Muzzin, Jake
$5,625,000$5,625,000
LD
NMC
UFA - 4
Pietrangelo, Alex
$9,000,000$9,000,000
RD
UFA - 7
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Campbell, Jack
$1,650,000$1,650,000
G
UFA - 2
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Sandin, Rasmus
$894,167$894,167
LD
UFA - 2
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Holl, Justin
$2,000,000$2,000,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 3
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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Rosén, Calle
$750,000$750,000
LD
UFA - 1
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Liljegren, Timothy
$863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$400,000$400K)
RD
RFA - 2
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Gauthier, Frédérik
$700,000$700,000
C
UFA - 1

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Apr. 8, 2020 at 3:55 p.m.
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I’m always against moving Marner but that’s probably the smartest one I’ve seen yet
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Apr. 8, 2020 at 3:57 p.m.
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I’m always against moving Marner but that’s probably the smartest one I’ve seen yet


Jones is the only target I would really trade Marner for. But it's still hard pill to swallow. Since Marner is signed for 2 extra years over Jones. Columbus fans may not be happy. But I think they would be pleasantly surprised with Dermott also.
Apr. 8, 2020 at 3:58 p.m.
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Jones is the only target I would really trade Marner for. But it's still hard pill to swallow. Since Marner is signed for 2 extra years over Jones. Columbus fans may not be happy. But I think they would be pleasantly surprised with Dermott also.

I think any team would be happy with Marner if we’re being honest. The stuff that guy does is insane
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Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:01 p.m.
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I think any team would be happy with Marner if we’re being honest. The stuff that guy does is insane


I meant at seeing this trade :P Anyone who has seen Marner play, knows the guy is a legit wizard with the puck. I definitely don't want him gone. But I think it's best to move on from either him or Nylander (both who are not problems at all). Just to reconstruct their right side of their D.

This team would be a legit cup contender. Best D Corp in the game and their Offence is still quite gross. haha
Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:02 p.m.
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No way does Columbus do this. Jones is a top 5 defense in the league, Marner is not a top 5 forward and questionably a top 5 RW. A late 2022 2nd and Dermott does not equal a 2020 mid 1st
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Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:02 p.m.
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I meant at seeing this trade :P Anyone who has seen Marner play, knows the guy is a legit wizard with the puck. I definitely don't want him gone. But I think it's best to move on from either him or Nylander (both who are not problems at all). Just to reconstruct their right side of their D.

This team would be a legit cup contender. Best D Corp in the game and their Offence is still quite gross. haha

However, I’d still try and hold on to Marner and find another alternative. Dermott, Kapanen, Kerfoot, Johnsson and a few prospects could possibly get you a too defenseman too.
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Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:05 p.m.
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Ok brian
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Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:07 p.m.
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However, I’d still try and hold on to Marner and find another alternative. Dermott, Kapanen, Kerfoot, Johnsson and a few prospects could possibly get you a too defenseman too.


Totally :P I have played with those AGM's as well. I just went all in ridiculous with this one. Petro and Set Jones. Bit insane. But it would be amazing to make it happen :P
Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:07 p.m.
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Ok brian


Glad you approve! hahah
Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:08 p.m.
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Totally :P I have played with those AGM's as well. I just went all in ridiculous with this one. Petro and Set Jones. Bit insane. But it would be amazing to make it happen :P

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Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:09 p.m.
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No way does Columbus do this. Jones is a top 5 defense in the league, Marner is not a top 5 forward and questionably a top 5 RW. A late 2022 2nd and Dermott does not equal a 2020 mid 1st


The tipping point is that Marner is signed for a few years longer than Jones. That is quite valuable in itself. I am not sure if Columbus does this or not (or a package involving them as the main pieces). Columbus turned to ****, immediately, as Jones got hurt. Their entire team was gone and they were still doing well. Until Jones went down. Definitely not arguing how amazing he is. (that's why I targeted him as someone the Leafs would want... As would every other team I would assume).

Still fun to play around with wink
Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:12 p.m.
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Oilers pass with how good this draft year is and the winger talent in the draft, there’s no reason that they should trade that pick for Johnsson. Also, Seth Jones is pretty much untouchable and the only way the Leafs get him would be for Matthews to be apart of the deal.
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Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:12 p.m.
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The tipping point is that Marner is signed for a few years longer than Jones. That is quite valuable in itself. I am not sure if Columbus does this or not (or a package involving them as the main pieces). Columbus turned to ****, immediately, as Jones got hurt. Their entire team was gone and they were still doing well. Until Jones went down. Definitely not arguing how amazing he is. (that's why I targeted him as someone the Leafs would want... As would every other team I would assume).

Still fun to play around with wink


Thats why Jones for Marner is a 1 for 1. Jones contract is less than half of Marner's but is signed for less 3 less years
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Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:12 p.m.
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Yea that would be another really big piece to go after. But I would assume they would only consider trading him IF Petro resigns.

St Louis was my Stanley cup pick going into last year. That team was/is nasty. Half way through the year it wasn't looking good, but I never thought blowing it up was the right call. They made a coaching and goalie change and won the cup.

This year my Stanley cup pick going into the year was Carolina. That team is nasty. Goaltending is their weakness. But time will tell what happens with that! smile
Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:14 p.m.
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Thats why Jones for Marner is a 1 for 1. Jones contract is less than half of Marner's but is signed for less 3 less years


Which my trade proposal is more or less one for one. Dermott + second for the 1st is tilted a little bit in Columbus's favor (depending on where that pick lands of course). But ultimately very similar.
Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:14 p.m.
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Yea that would be another really big piece to go after. But I would assume they would only consider trading him IF Petro resigns.

St Louis was my Stanley cup pick going into last year. That team was/is nasty. Half way through the year it wasn't looking good, but I never thought blowing it up was the right call. They made a coaching and goalie change and won the cup.

This year my Stanley cup pick going into the year was Carolina. That team is nasty. Goaltending is their weakness. But time will tell what happens with that! smile


No Carolina has good goaltending. Their weakness is Skjei lol
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Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:18 p.m.
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Oilers pass with how good this draft year is and the winger talent in the draft, there’s no reason that they should trade that pick for Johnsson. Also, Seth Jones is pretty much untouchable and the only way the Leafs get him would be for Matthews to be apart of the deal.


That pick is assumed to be 20-31. Players picked in that range are 3-5 years away. If I were Edmonton, I would trade my picks for legit players who are ready now. They need good players to compliment their Super star power. Johnsson would compliment their team very well. Super skilled, hard working... Although injuries are creeping up. If that man can stay healthy, Edmonton would end up very happy from this. And the Leafs add a 2nd round pick. Not saying Edmonton should target Johnsson specifically as there are 29 other teams, but I think it would be best to use that pick to get a nice young player to compliment their team. (Hall at TDL didn't make sense, since he is a UFA. they need to get people who are signed to terms)
Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:20 p.m.
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No Carolina has good goaltending. Their weakness is Skjei lol


Weakness in relative terms to the rest of their team. They have average Goaltending (Which is not a bad thing). I just think their team is stellar. And Skjei and Gardiner aren't optimal haha. But that D corp is DEEEEPPP. So it's not like they are relying on those guys or need to relie on those guys for big big minutes.
Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:20 p.m.
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Which my trade proposal is more or less one for one. Dermott + second for the 1st is tilted a little bit in Columbus's favor (depending on where that pick lands of course). But ultimately very similar.


No its really not, the 2nd is in 2022, while the 1st is in 2020. Dermott doesnt fill the whole left by Jones in any way. CBJ's pick this year is at worse early 20's and unless Tavares becomes a Lucic in 2 years Toronto's second should be in the 58-64 range
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Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:24 p.m.
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No its really not, the 2nd is in 2022, while the 1st is in 2020. Dermott doesnt fill the whole left by Jones in any way. CBJ's pick this year is at worse early 20's and unless Tavares becomes a Lucic in 2 years Toronto's second should be in the 58-64 range


That's fair. That 2022 2nd can also be that wilds 2020 2nd as well. Either way, Dermott does or almost closes the gap to a 20th pick. Kid is solid and is ready to go. (and of course he doesn't replace Jones. But he would be a useful piece for Columbus). Dermott + a 2nd for a 18-22 pick isn't a huge reach.
Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:29 p.m.
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Weakness in relative terms to the rest of their team. They have average Goaltending (Which is not a bad thing). I just think their team is stellar. And Skjei and Gardiner aren't optimal haha. But that D corp is DEEEEPPP. So it's not like they are relying on those guys or need to relie on those guys for big big minutes.

Apparently they already regret Skjei lol
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Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:35 p.m.
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Apparently they already regret Skjei lol


Hahaha I think every team regrets something at some point. Buying out Grabo to sign Clarkson on the Leafs end. YIKES. That never made any sense to me. That Duchene trade to Ottawa was brutal... From DAY ONE. I was like "what did Ottawa just do.... EKKK". The list goes on haha.
Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:40 p.m.
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That pick is assumed to be 20-31. Players picked in that range are 3-5 years away. If I were Edmonton, I would trade my picks for legit players who are ready now. They need good players to compliment their Super star power. Johnsson would compliment their team very well. Super skilled, hard working... Although injuries are creeping up. If that man can stay healthy, Edmonton would end up very happy from this. And the Leafs add a 2nd round pick. Not saying Edmonton should target Johnsson specifically as there are 29 other teams, but I think it would be best to use that pick to get a nice young player to compliment their team. (Hall at TDL didn't make sense, since he is a UFA. they need to get people who are signed to terms)

You need to continue filling the prospect cupboard, though and that’s the biggest issue. Assuming the season is over, the Oilers would be picking at 20. Which is in the range of Quinn, Jarvis, Amirov, Mercer, Mysak, Bourque and Perreault. I’m not quite convinced that there will be guys like that in the mid range 2nd round at the same capacity. Not to mention, the biggest issues with the Oilers winger depth is on the right side, Athanasiou, Slepyshev, and Nugent-Hopkins are all likely to be LW’s on the Oilers next year, so I’m not sure if there’d be spot for Johnsson on his natural wing anyways.
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Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:49 p.m.
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You need to continue filling the prospect cupboard, though and that’s the biggest issue. Assuming the season is over, the Oilers would be picking at 20. Which is in the range of Quinn, Jarvis, Amirov, Mercer, Mysak, Bourque and Perreault. I’m not quite convinced that there will be guys like that in the mid range 2nd round at the same capacity. Not to mention, the biggest issues with the Oilers winger depth is on the right side, Athanasiou, Slepyshev, and Nugent-Hopkins are all likely to be LW’s on the Oilers next year, so I’m not sure if there’d be spot for Johnsson on his natural wing anyways.


That's fair! They really need to get Pool Party to agree to sign and play for them. **** he would be perfect on their right side. It would be such a good situation for both him and the team. Hope he can drop his ego.
Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:53 p.m.
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That's fair! They really need to get Pool Party to agree to sign and play for them. **** he would be perfect on their right side. It would be such a good situation for both him and the team. Hope he can drop his ego.

I don’t blame Puljujarvi for what happened. That’s 100% on Mcllelan and Chiarelli, they completely butchered the kids confidence.
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