Team: 2020-21 Toronto Maple Leafs

Initial Creation Date: Aug. 21, 2020

Published: Aug. 21, 2020

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Trade Explanations

1) Ottawa acquires young player in Kapanen who's cap hit is higher than amount of cash owed. Would also be fun to see Kapanen and Formenton on a line one day. Toronto receives a high 2nd round pick (similar value to a late 1st rounder) and a little cap relief. I added Gauthier for Paul because I don't think either team has long term plans for them aside from injury call ups and Gauthier's QO is less than Paul's which would likely interest the Sens.

2) Winnipeg would likely be interested in adding some young defensive depth and I don't see much of a future left in Toronto for Dermott now that Muzzin is signed long term and Sandin looking so promising. I think Copp would be more the 3C type Toronto needs so they package Kerfoot with Dermott to acquire him. Worth noting Kerfoot's contract is also front loaded so his cap hit is higher than the cash owed which may interest the Jets. I added the 3rd to even out the value a little.

Notable transaction omissions

Decided to keep Andersen and Johnsson because moving them now would be selling them when their value is at its absolute lowest. Would likely be better just keep Andersen for the season and see if Johnsson can bounce back.

Justin Holl is still with the team because he looked adequate when paired with Muzzin but ideally I'd like to see Liljegren move up the depth chart and take his spot by seasons end. I don't think there's many teams who would want Holl at this point anyways.

The right side of the blue line is still a disaster but I don't see the big 4 being broken up this offseason, will probably give them one more shot so unless some team REALLY values Kapanen, Johnsson or Kertfoot, I don't any big additions coming.

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