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Early exit or deep run this is what the leafs may do this offseason

Created by: jchafe77
Team: 2021-22 Toronto Maple Leafs
Initial Creation Date: May 22, 2021
Published: May 22, 2021
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Before I get hate on trading Nylander, just hear me out for 2 minutes before you call me down to the dirt here.

I like Nylander and what he does for the team, and would HATE to see him go. But, I believe at some point in time, with Robertson's ELC in affect and Amirov newly signed, the leaf's may be looking into another direction that could see these rookies in with the big boys, leading to a very attainable contract being moved, which I can see being Nylander. The trade scenario for Nylander is him being shipped off to Minnesota for a package that includes the other Foligno brother in Marcus (what a cool thought IMO), a defensive prospect in Fedor Gordeev and a 1st and 3rd. I picked Marcus Foligno not just because it would be cool to see two brothers on the same team (especially when their pops played in TOR), but because his style of game his similar to Nick's, but with an added scoring touch as we seen this season. He would make a nice add for the leafs middle six depth, and it gives an opportunity to Robertson/Amirov to step in.

I also included Brandon Montour in signings, as he can be a great fit on the top 4 (I like Holl on the top 4 as well, as they could potentially flip flop throughout the season) and I believe he has been a Leaf's target for quite some time now anyway.

Other signings include Spezza/Thornton coming back on league min deals in a hunt for a cup (or potentially back to back, we'll have to wait and see), Hyman, Nick Foligno and Nash re-signing, Chris Driedger signing with the leafs, as Freddie walks, and most notably, Brett Ritchie switching from West to East coast. I would love Brett Ritchie to sign in TOR (and I bet this may cause Calgary fans to be a little upset), but man, this guy can play anywhere on the ice, whenever he's told so. As a big body who can add a freighting look to the leaf's, it would boost their overall strength and capabilities to out match their opponents on every aspect of the game.

The leaf's got the offence, but IMO, they need more bigger bodies that can slow down the opposition and let Matthews/Marner and the others do their thing. This roster has an equal amount of great offense, and better defense and I believe it can do some good damage.
Again, im not a firm believer on a Nylander trade, but if it where to happen, I'd like a return that involves a steady middle to top 6 winger that is cheap, a mid tier defensive prospect, and a draft pick or two.
Free Agent Signings
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
6$4,000,000
2$3,000,000
3$1,825,000
1$750,000
3$2,750,000
3$1,250,000
2$950,000
5$4,150,000
1$750,000
1$850,000
1$750,000
2$1,200,000
Trades
1.
TOR
  1. 2021 6th round pick (BUF)
2.
TOR
    Expansion Draft
    3.
    TOR
    1. Foligno, Marcus
    2. Gordeev, Fedor
    3. 2021 3rd round pick (PIT)
    4. 2022 1st round pick (MIN)
    MIN
    1. Nylander, William
    2. 2023 3rd round pick (TOR)
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    2021
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    2022
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    Logo of the TOR
    Logo of the TOR
    2023
    Logo of the TOR
    Logo of the TOR
    Logo of the TOR
    Logo of the TOR
    Logo of the TOR
    Logo of the TOR
    ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
    21$81,500,000$80,304,084$0$0$1,195,916

    Roster

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    $4,000,000$4,000,000
    RW, LW
    UFA - 7
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $11,640,250$11,640,250
    C
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $10,903,000$10,903,000
    RW
    UFA - 4
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $796,667$796,667
    LW, RW
    RFA - 3
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $11,000,000$11,000,000
    C, LW
    NMC
    UFA - 4
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $925,000$925,000
    LW
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $1,645,000$1,645,000
    LW, RW
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $3,000,000$3,000,000
    LW, C, RW
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Minnesota Wild
    $3,100,000$3,100,000
    RW, LW
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $1,825,000$1,825,000
    RW, LW
    UFA - 2
    $1,250,000$1,250,000
    C, LW
    UFA - 6
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $750,000$750,000
    C, RW
    UFA - 1
    Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $5,000,000$5,000,000
    LD
    NMC
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $5,000,000$5,000,000
    LD/RD
    NTC
    UFA - 3
    $2,750,000$2,750,000
    G
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $5,625,000$5,625,000
    LD
    NTC
    UFA - 3
    $4,150,000$4,150,000
    RD
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $1,650,000$1,650,000
    G
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $894,167$894,167
    LD
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $2,000,000$2,000,000
    RD
    M-NTC
    UFA - 2
    ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $1,200,000$1,200,000
    C, RW
    UFA - 1
    Taxi Squad
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $950,000$950,000 ($0$0$0$0)
    LD
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Minnesota Wild
    $791,667$791,667 ($0$0$0$0)
    LD
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    $750,000$750,000 ($0$0$0$0)
    C, LW
    UFA - 1
    $850,000$850,000 ($0$0$0$0)
    RW
    UFA - 1

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    May 22, 2021 at 12:03 p.m.
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    Kings would have interest I’d imagine.
    May 22, 2021 at 12:08 p.m.
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    So you want Gordeev back, even though you weren't going to give him an ELC?
    May 22, 2021 at 12:14 p.m.
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    Marcus foligno just signed a 3 years extension starting next year. Wild won't be/ aren't trading Marcus foligno. He's also too important to wild success in terms of leadership, & etc...
    May 22, 2021 at 12:24 p.m.
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    Quoting: ModanoisCool
    Marcus foligno just signed a 3 years extension starting next year. Wild won't be/ aren't trading Marcus foligno. He's also too important to wild success in terms of leadership, & etc...


    never realized that. thanks for the heads up on that
    May 22, 2021 at 12:36 p.m.
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    Foligno is precisely the type of player Toronto needs at the right age and contract, but that’s what the wild needs too and can’t picture the wild trading him, just like hartman. They won’t have 100 points in a season but that’s not why they are signed
    May 22, 2021 at 12:47 p.m.
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    Boy, you Toronto fans really love your former Sabres. That Jimmy Vesey signing sure worked out well didn’t it?
    May 22, 2021 at 1:18 p.m.
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    TOR needs to get away from this sign old guy fetish. There is no reason at all for TOR to resign Thornton, and even thinking of doing so shows why this team can't win.
    And that Goodrow contract, he's not signing that to come to TOR. If that's the contract he signs, he'll stay in TB, where he pays less taxes.
    May 22, 2021 at 5:06 p.m.
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    Quoting: pharrow
    TOR needs to get away from this sign old guy fetish. There is no reason at all for TOR to resign Thornton, and even thinking of doing so shows why this team can't win.
    And that Goodrow contract, he's not signing that to come to TOR. If that's the contract he signs, he'll stay in TB, where he pays less taxes.


    Thats if tampa can afford it. 15 mil over cap, cant see Goodrow being offered a contract more than 1.2 to stay
     
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