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Toronto Maple Leafs signed Aaron Dell (1 Year / $800,000 AAV)

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Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:47 p.m.
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Aaron Dell has signed a new contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
STANDARD CONTRACT
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SIGNED BY: Kyle Dubas
LENGTH: 1 YEAR
EXPIRY STATUS: UFA
SIGNING TEAM: Logo of the Toronto Maple LeafsToronto Maple Leafs
VALUE: $800,000
C.H.% Tooltip: 0.98
SIGNING DATE: Oct. 13, 2020
SOURCE: CapFriendly

Aaron Dell signed a 1 year, $800,000 contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 13, 2020. The contract has a cap hit of $800,000.

SEASONCLAUSECAP HITTooltipAAV TooltipP. BONUSESTooltipS. BONUSESTooltipBASE SALARYTooltipTOTAL SALARYTooltipMINORS SALTooltip
2020-21$800,000$800,000$0$0$800,000$800,000$800,000
TOTAL$800,000$800,000$0$0$800,000$800,000$800,000
Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:48 p.m.
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Wasn't expecting them to sign a goalie but it's good value I guess. I wonder if Campbell gets moved cause this is a 1 way deal
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Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:49 p.m.
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Wasn't expecting them to sign a goalie but it's good value I guess. I wonder if Campbell gets moved cause this is a 1 way deal


We needed an AHL goalie as Kaskisuo left, Woll isnt ready to be an AHL starter and Scott was injured and like Woll isnt ready for a full time start.

Plus if Freddie or Campbell got hurt who would be the backup to either guy Woll, that would have been a yikes
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Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:51 p.m.
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Well, yes, but actually no.

Dell's an NHL-caliber goalie, not sure why TOR'd sign him unless one of Campbell or Andersen's getting traded
Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:51 p.m.
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Well, yes, but actually no.

Dell's an NHL-caliber goalie, not sure why TOR'd sign him unless one of Campbell or Andersen's getting traded


needed an AHL goalie, Kaskisuo left us and we needed someone to take his spot. Plus should freddie or campbell get hurt we got a capable substitute.
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Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:52 p.m.
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Quoting: aadoyle
needed an AHL goalie


Why not go for some bum then
Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:53 p.m.
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Quoting: MaxDomi13
Why not go for some bum then


because what if Freddie or Campbell get hurt need a capable guy to fill in. Basically having 3 goalies who can play at the NHL level is smart
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Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:53 p.m.
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Quoting: aadoyle
We needed an AHL goalie as Kaskisuo left, Woll isnt ready to be an AHL starter and Scott was injured and like Woll isnt ready for a full time start.

Plus if Freddie or Campbell got hurt who would be the backup to either guy Woll, that would have been a yikes


I see why Toronto would do it. The question is why would Dell do it.
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Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:54 p.m.
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I see why Toronto would do it. The question is why would Dell do it.


In truth I have no idea why he came but I dont see him replacing Campbell or Freddie. In general his salary is payed in full at both the NHL and AHL level so either way he gets his money.

I was wondering who Dubas was going to replace Kaskisuo with and man did he do well. The other two I had were former leafs goalies lul.
Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:57 p.m.
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Poor Dell.

Toronto with a great signing. Wish the oilers did this smh.
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Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:57 p.m.
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Does this mean Campbell or Freddy is leaving since it’s a one way deal
Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:57 p.m.
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Insurance for Andersen and Campbell. Stabilizes the Marlies.

Good signing.
Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:58 p.m.
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Insurance for Andersen and Campbell. Stabilizes the Marlies.

Good signing.


One way deal so he’d have to clear waivers before going to marlies
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Oct. 13, 2020 at 8:59 p.m.
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Poor Dell.

Toronto with a great signing. Wish the oilers did this smh.


you got Foresberg though hes a capable AHL goalie.
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Oct. 13, 2020 at 9:00 p.m.
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One way deal so he’d have to clear waivers before going to marlies


im pretty sure thats the plan cause realistically whose gonna take him. Heck if there is no AHL season the NHL may allow a taxi squad like with the playoffs. But they got till January to figure that out.
Oct. 13, 2020 at 9:01 p.m.
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Quoting: ConnorMcHellebucyk
Poor Dell.

Toronto with a great signing. Wish the oilers did this smh.


Now that we see this, the argument that Smith was a bargain compared to the market is gone. Smith is much closer in ability now to Dell than to Greiss for example, and yet got smack dab in the middle contract wise (when we look at the bonus potential) with a NTC. How Kenny didn't push him down to 1 mil total, no special clauses, I will never know.
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Oct. 13, 2020 at 9:05 p.m.
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probably the only team willing to pay him 800k to play in the minors, as 2-way deals are worth less if you are in the AHL. Leafs taking advantage of having actual money
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Oct. 13, 2020 at 9:07 p.m.
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Good for dell-hopefully he plays well, have fun with Toronto media tho looool
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Oct. 13, 2020 at 9:12 p.m.
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Good for dell-hopefully he plays well, have fun with Toronto media tho looool


The marlies only get good coverage.
Oct. 13, 2020 at 9:17 p.m.
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Quoting: aadoyle
im pretty sure thats the plan cause realistically whose gonna take him. Heck if there is no AHL season the NHL may allow a taxi squad like with the playoffs. But they got till January to figure that out.


Well, if Smith is a bag of poop, the Oil will gladly take him to boot Smith off the roster haha. But all in all Smith may be just fine....just can't believe he is getting paid double Dell.
Oct. 13, 2020 at 9:21 p.m.
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Could definitely see him getting claimed off of waivers
Oct. 13, 2020 at 9:21 p.m.
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No downside to this signing.
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Oct. 13, 2020 at 9:26 p.m.
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He played pretty well down the stretch, thought he'd get a bit more from a team that needs a 1A/1B pairing. Great as a 3rd/injury option for the Leafs.
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Oct. 13, 2020 at 9:33 p.m.
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I was surprised it wasn't a 2 year deal, the Leafs need to expose a NHL goalie under contract to the Kraken.
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Oct. 13, 2020 at 10:01 p.m.
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A perfect choice for expansion draft protection. Good cheap signing.
 
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