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Created by: MauriceArthur15
Team: 2021-22 Toronto Maple Leafs
Initial Creation Date: Jun. 11, 2021
Published: Jun. 11, 2021
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This a Toronto Team I’ve built for the 2022 season. This team has depth, great complimentary players for the top 6, a solid blue line and insurance between the pipes.

In this Armchair GM I have Seattle taking Dermott as he has the highest upside of everyone available to be taken from the Leafs. It’s taking a page out of Vegas model.

The Leafs trade for Domi, who has had a down year and surgery. This move makes sense for Toronto as they get a top 6 option in around November/December so they try Robertson in the top 6 and give a couple of the guys a shot. CBJ is getting back assets as they’re heading into a rebuild. Domi is one year remove from UFA, so it good to get something back while you can. You get player to replace Domi and a young prospect on the blue line.

Toronto get Vaneck who’s looks like a career backup. Toronto gives up Malgin , a young skilled forward that never really got a shot.

Hutchinson and Engvall are cap moves/roster moves

Toronto trades Rielly to LA. Rielly is one year removed from UFA, and they trade him to LA where LA can convince him to resign with a young and upcoming team. Toronto get Sean Walker and Tyler madden back and a condiontal 3rd. The 3rd becomes a 2nd if LA resigns Rielly.

Lmk what y’all think down below. Have a great afternoon.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$800,000
1$800,000
1$800,000
1$800,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$2,500,000
4$5,000,000
1$750,000
1$800,000
2$3,000,000
Trades
1.
TOR
    Expansion draft
    SEA
    1. Dermott, Travis [RFA Rights]
    2.
    TOR
    1. Domi, Max ($2,650,000 retained)
    CBJ
    1. Kerfoot, Alexander
    2. Kokkonen, Mikko [Reserve List]
    3.
    TOR
    1. Vanecek, Vitek
    WSH
    1. Malgin, Denis [RFA Rights]
    4.
    TOR
    1. 2022 7th round pick (TBL)
    TBL
    1. Hutchinson, Michael
    5.
    TOR
    1. Madden, Tyler
    2. Walker, Sean
    3. 2021 3rd round pick (LAK)
    Additional Details:
    The pick becomes a 2nd if Rielly resigns
    LAK
    1. Rielly, Morgan
    6.
    TOR
    1. 2021 6th round pick (COL)
    BUF
    1. Engvall, Pierre
    Retained Salary Transactions
    DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
    2021
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    Logo of the TOR
    Logo of the COL
    2022
    Logo of the TOR
    Logo of the TOR
    Logo of the TOR
    Logo of the TBL
    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
    Logo of the TOR
    ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
    23$81,500,000$76,571,450$0$400,000$4,928,550

    Roster

    Left WingCentreRight Wing
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    Domi, Max
    -$1,325,000-$1,325,000
    C, RW
    UFA - 1
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    Matthews, Auston
    $11,640,250$11,640,250
    C
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Marner, Mitchell
    $10,903,000$10,903,000
    RW
    UFA - 4
    Saad, Brandon
    $5,000,000$5,000,000
    LW, RW
    UFA - 5
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Tavares, John
    $11,000,000$11,000,000
    C, LW
    NMC
    UFA - 4
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Nylander, William
    $6,962,366$6,962,366
    RW
    UFA - 3
    Goodrow, Barclay
    $2,500,000$2,500,000
    C, LW
    UFA - 6
    Wennberg, Alexander
    $3,000,000$3,000,000
    C
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Mikheyev, Ilya
    $1,645,000$1,645,000
    LW, RW
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Waivers ExemptRobertson, Nicholas
    $796,667$796,667
    LW, RW
    RFA - 3
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Brooks, Adam
    $725,000$725,000
    C
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Spezza, Jason
    $750,000$750,000
    C, RW
    UFA - 1
    Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Brodie, TJ
    $5,000,000$5,000,000
    LD/RD
    NTC
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Los Angeles Kings
    Walker, Sean
    $2,650,000$2,650,000
    LD/RD
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Campbell, Jack
    $1,650,000$1,650,000
    G
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Muzzin, Jake
    $5,625,000$5,625,000
    LD
    NTC
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Sandin, Rasmus
    $894,167$894,167
    LD
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Liljegren, Timothy
    $863,333$863,333 (Performance Bonus$400,000$400K)
    RD
    RFA - 1
    Logo of the Washington Capitals
    Vanecek, Vitek
    $716,667$716,667
    G
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Holl, Justin
    $2,000,000$2,000,000
    RD
    M-NTC
    UFA - 2
    ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Anderson, Joey
    $750,000$750,000
    RW
    RFA - 2
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Waivers ExemptSemyonov, Kirill
    $825,000$825,000
    C
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Hutton, Ben
    $800,000$800,000
    LD
    UFA - 1

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    Jun. 11, 2021 at 12:48 p.m.
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    brady_t12
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    The caps would prefer to get something of value back for Vanecek rather than a guy who has never broken 22 points in a season and is a former 4th round pick. We could sign a guy for league minimum in UFA who could put up those numbers if we needed it.
    Jun. 11, 2021 at 12:51 p.m.
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    Quoting: brady_t12
    The caps would prefer to get something of value back for Vanecek rather than a guy who has never broken 22 points in a season and is a former 4th round pick. We could sign a guy for league minimum in UFA who could put up those numbers if we needed it.


    You also have to remember goalies don’t really have value in comparison to roster players. Especially unproven goalies like Vaneck. The most value you’ll get back is a 3rd rounder. To put it in perspective Denis Malgin will have more of an impact than a 3rd rounder who’s 3-4 years removed.
    Jun. 11, 2021 at 1:08 p.m.
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    Drop Madden from the Rielly trade and I think that's fair. Walker is a quality top-four RHD signed to a team-friendly deal for 3 more years. Rielly is a rental. I'd add a 3rd to the swap but not much more.
    Jun. 11, 2021 at 1:23 p.m.
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    Quoting: MauriceArthur15
    You also have to remember goalies don’t really have value in comparison to roster players. Especially unproven goalies like Vaneck. The most value you’ll get back is a 3rd rounder. To put it in perspective Denis Malgin will have more of an impact than a 3rd rounder who’s 3-4 years

    Incorrect. If this year proved anything it’s that capable starting goaltenders are highly valued. Especially in the Covid world.
    Vanecek proved to be a capable starter.
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    Jun. 11, 2021 at 1:31 p.m.
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    The old "if he re-signs" condition is no longer allowed.
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    Jun. 11, 2021 at 2:19 p.m.
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    Quoting: MauriceArthur15
    You also have to remember goalies don’t really have value in comparison to roster players. Especially unproven goalies like Vaneck. The most value you’ll get back is a 3rd rounder. To put it in perspective Denis Malgin will have more of an impact than a 3rd rounder who’s 3-4 years removed.


    Lol okay then we just won’t trade him to you. Clearly he has value if you want him. This is the worst take. Vanecek lead all rookie goalies in wins. A million times bigger impact than Denis Malgin.
    Jun. 11, 2021 at 2:28 p.m.
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    Quoting: brady_t12
    Lol okay then we just won’t trade him to you. Clearly he has value if you want him. This is the worst take. Vanecek lead all rookie goalies in wins. A million times bigger impact than Denis Malgin.


    He had a negative GSAx by a lot and had a .908 sv percentage. I understand y’all love his potential but goalies are voodoo. Nobody knows what to expect or what your getting from them. I understand that’s your favourite team but when you consider all the factors it’s an even trade. Denis Malgin has potential like Vaneck and is an NHL caliber player than can contribute in your top 9.
    Jun. 11, 2021 at 2:28 p.m.
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    Quoting: Bearshark91


    Quoting: mokumboi
    The old "if he re-signs" condition is no longer allowed.


    Thank you for heads up. Didn’t know.
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    Jun. 11, 2021 at 2:32 p.m.
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    Quoting: tkecanuck341
    Drop Madden from the Rielly trade and I think that's fair. Walker is a quality top-four RHD signed to a team-friendly deal for 3 more years. Rielly is a rental. I'd add a 3rd to the swap but not much more.


    The reason why I added Madden is I believe Rielly is only owed 3 million out of his contract. It holds value to teams to carry a dead cap. If it makes fair I’ll keep Madden in especially with how deep LA centre pool is (no joke you guys can have a top 6 where everyone can take faceoffs) and drop the pick.
    Jun. 11, 2021 at 2:43 p.m.
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    The reason why I added Madden is I believe Rielly is only owed 3 million out of his contract. It holds value to teams to carry a dead cap. If it makes fair I’ll keep Madden in especially with how deep LA centre pool is (no joke you guys can have a top 6 where everyone can take faceoffs) and drop the pick.


    I just don't think 1 year of Rielly (dead space or not) is worth a top four defenseman and a top six forward prospect. The Kings don't need the cap space, so they're not going to be willing to pay extra for the AAV/salary disparity.
    Jun. 11, 2021 at 3:06 p.m.
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    I just don't think 1 year of Rielly (dead space or not) is worth a top four defenseman and a top six forward prospect. The Kings don't need the cap space, so they're not going to be willing to pay extra for the AAV/salary disparity.



    It’s 1 with potential to resign and more than likely Rielly will resign. I personally think Jones will be overpaid and Rielly will probably be the best bargain in the market. The whole point of this trade is to convince Rielly to resign.
    Jun. 11, 2021 at 3:09 p.m.
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    I just don't think 1 year of Rielly (dead space or not) is worth a top four defenseman and a top six forward prospect. The Kings don't need the cap space, so they're not going to be willing to pay extra for the AAV/salary disparity.


    Also is Madden behind Byfield, Turcotte, JAD, Villardi, Kupari, Kayleiv and more. Plus at 8 I think a forward will be taken cause Brandt and Endvinsson should be off the board. If they are on the board 100% to LA
    Jun. 11, 2021 at 3:11 p.m.
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    Also is Madden behind Byfield, Turcotte, JAD, Villardi, Kupari, Kayleiv and more. Plus at 8 I think a forward will be taken cause Brandt and Endvinsson should be off the board. If they are on the board 100% to LA


    He is behind those guys, but that doesn't mean that LA should just give him away. It's quite possible that LA moves some of those guys out to acquire top-six forwards and Madden moves up the depth chart.

    Anyone LA takes in the draft won't be NHL ready for 3+ seasons. Madden is ready to make the jump to the NHL in the next season or two.

    I'd do Walker and a 3rd for Rielly. Any more than that and LA should pass and pursue someone else with more term (Ideally Werenski).
    Jun. 11, 2021 at 3:12 p.m.
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    It’s 1 with potential to resign and more than likely Rielly will resign. I personally think Jones will be overpaid and Rielly will probably be the best bargain in the market. The whole point of this trade is to convince Rielly to resign.


    I'm sure that's true, but why would LA compensate Toronto for Rielly's decision to re-sign in LA?
    Jun. 11, 2021 at 3:15 p.m.
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    kerfoot fail
    Jun. 11, 2021 at 3:19 p.m.
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    Quoting: tkecanuck341
    I'm sure that's true, but why would LA compensate Toronto for Rielly's decision to re-sign in LA?


    Ok fair but you also have to remember what Rielly is as a player. He’s top pairing/minutes logging defenseman. Easily you can run Rielly-Roy and the Matta-Doughty. He takes a lot of the pressure of Doughty and not to sound like a homer but I don’t think Walker is that yet. He can be but Toronto takes the risk just like LA takes the risk of losing Rielly. There’s risk involved in both trades and the more for sure side is that Rielly is going to be 50-60 point d-man that can qb a pp, and log 25 minutes a night if you need him to. I don’t think Walker is that as yet, and we get a solid prospect back. I mean in you want we can give a prospect back to compensate but that where I stand.
    Jun. 11, 2021 at 3:20 p.m.
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    Quoting: tkecanuck341
    I'm sure that's true, but why would LA compensate Toronto for Rielly's decision to re-sign in LA?


    Lol we are literally arguing like 2 gm coming to a compromise to make a trade lmfao
    Jun. 11, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
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    Ok fair but you also have to remember what Rielly is as a player. He’s top pairing/minutes logging defenseman. Easily you can run Rielly-Roy and the Matta-Doughty. He takes a lot of the pressure of Doughty and not to sound like a homer but I don’t think Walker is that yet. He can be but Toronto takes the risk just like LA takes the risk of losing Rielly. There’s risk involved in both trades and the more for sure side is that Rielly is going to be 50-60 point d-man that can qb a pp, and log 25 minutes a night if you need him to. I don’t think Walker is that as yet, and we get a solid prospect back. I mean in you want we can give a prospect back to compensate but that where I stand.


    Maatta is unlikely to play another game in LA. He was just brought in to satisfy the expansion draft exposure requirement. Bjornfot and Anderson are the long term LHD options in the organization right now. LA does need an extra LHD, but ideally they'd acquire someone younger with more guaranteed term than Rielly. I'd trade Turcotte + this season's #8 to Columbus for Werenski before I gave up a quality young prospect for a guy like Rielly who could just walk next summer.

    Walker is a very good RHD. Not sure if you watched the recent World Championships, but he was the best defenseman for Team Canada. I think Walker for Rielly is a pretty fair swap considering term,cap value, and position desirability (RHD > LHD). I'd agree that LA needs to add a bit more, hence the 3rd. I'd even make it a conditional 2nd based on some performance threshold for Rielly (e.g. Points, ATOI, etc). LA is coming out of their rebuild, so they can afford to give up draft picks. They can't afford to give up quality young prospects.
    Jun. 12, 2021 at 1:16 a.m.
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    Quoting: MauriceArthur15
    He had a negative GSAx by a lot and had a .908 sv percentage. I understand y’all love his potential but goalies are voodoo. Nobody knows what to expect or what your getting from them. I understand that’s your favourite team but when you consider all the factors it’s an even trade. Denis Malgin has potential like Vaneck and is an NHL caliber player than can contribute in your top 9.


    Don’t need help in the top 9. Rather take my chances with Vanecek if you wanna offer trash. No thanks.
     
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