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Created by: GMRyan
Team: 2022-23 Toronto Maple Leafs
Initial Creation Date: Jun. 12, 2022
Published: Jun. 13, 2022
Salary Cap Mode: Basic
Description
Reasons to my madness

1. Philippe Myers was loaned to the Toronto Marlies halfway through last season so Toronto is familiar with him. His buyout actually creates cap space next season. Philippe Myers signs a league minimum contract because Toronto makes an effective pitch by offering a defined role and opportunity to round out his game with Toronto’s development coaches.


2. Seattle Kraken Head Coach Dave Hakstol worked with Justin Holl when he ran the Leafs defence. Holl emerged as a surprising Top 4 RHD under his tutelage and Seattle will be looking to improve after a brutal start last year. In Toronto’s perspective this trade gives them Donskoi who had a bad year in Seattle but has played well with great players during his time in Colorado. Toronto pays extra to get a retention.

3. Leafs do the unthinkable and keep Petr Mrazek and resign Jack Campbell- the hope being that a new goaltending coach helps return Mrazek’s game or makes him a more valuable player to trade during the season- Toronto just rid themselves of the Phil Kessel retention and I highly doubt they want to buyout or trade any more picks to undo this mistake

4. Toronto Maple Leafs trade Alex Kerfoot to create cap space and recoup picks- Detroit is on the upswing and Kerfoot is a versatile player who Yzerman would value
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$1,500,000
2$1,500,000
2$1,650,000
1$1,250,000
1$750,000
1$750,000
1$750,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
1$775,000
2$4,220,000
2$2,850,000
1$750,000
CREATEDYEARSCAP HIT
Myers, Philippe
1$750,000
Trades
1.
TOR
  1. Myers, Philippe
NSH
    Future considerations
    2.
    TOR
    1. Donskoi, Joonas ($1,950,000 retained)
    SEA
    1. Holl, Justin
    2. 2023 3rd round pick (TOR)
    3.
    TOR
    1. 2022 4th round pick (COL)
    2. 2023 2nd round pick (STL)
    DET
    1. Kerfoot, Alexander
    Buyouts
    DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
    2022
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    Logo of the WPG
    Logo of the COL
    Logo of the TOR
    2023
    Logo of the TOR
    Logo of the STL
    Logo of the TOR
    Logo of the TOR
    Logo of the TOR
    2024
    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$82,500,000$82,471,450$212,500$0$28,550
    Left WingCentreRight Wing
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Bunting, Michael
    $950,000$950,000
    LW
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Matthews, Auston
    $11,640,250$11,640,250
    C
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Marner, Mitchell
    $10,903,000$10,903,000
    RW
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Nylander, William
    $6,962,366$6,962,366
    RW
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Tavares, John
    $11,000,000$11,000,000
    C, LW
    NMC
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Seattle Kraken
    Donskoi, Joonas
    $1,950,000$1,950,000
    RW
    UFA - 1
    Järnkrok, Calle
    $2,850,000$2,850,000
    RW, C, LW
    UFA - 4
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Kämpf, David
    $1,500,000$1,500,000
    C
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Engvall, Pierre
    $1,650,000$1,650,000
    RW, LW
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Kase, Ondrej
    $1,250,000$1,250,000
    RW
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Blackwell, Colin
    $775,000$775,000
    C, RW
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Anderson, Joey
    $750,000$750,000
    RW
    RFA - 1
    Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Rielly, Morgan
    $7,500,000$7,500,000
    LD
    NMC
    UFA - 8
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Brodie, TJ
    $5,000,000$5,000,000
    LD/RD
    NTC
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Muzzin, Jake
    $5,625,000$5,625,000
    LD
    NTC
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Sandin, Rasmus
    $1,500,000$1,500,000
    LD
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Liljegren, Timothy
    $1,500,000$1,500,000
    RD
    RFA - 2
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Campbell, Jack
    $4,220,000$4,220,000
    G
    UFA - 5
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Giordano, Mark
    $800,000$800,000
    LD
    UFA - 2
    Myers, Philippe
    $750,000$750,000
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Mrázek, Petr
    $3,800,000$3,800,000
    G
    M-NTC
    UFA - 2
    Taxi Squad
    Gagner, Sam
    $750,000$750,000 ($0$0$0$0)
    RW, C
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Simmonds, Wayne
    $900,000$900,000 ($0$0$0$0)
    RW, LW
    M-NTC
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Clifford, Kyle
    $762,500$762,500 ($0$0$0$0)
    LW
    UFA - 2
    Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
    Rubins, Kristians
    $750,000$750,000 ($0$0$0$0)
    LD
    UFA - 1

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    Jun. 13, 2022 at 7:23 p.m.
    #1
    justaBoss
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    I like the Myers idea but I doubt his willingness to sign with TOR if they also buy him out. It's a net loss for him since his contract is backloaded.

    I think DET is after a C. Kerfoot is at his best at the wing of a good player, so I don't think DET has that much interest in Kerfoot.

    Kraken trade is an interesting idea but I think they can net more for Donskoi if they retain half of his contract.
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    Jun. 13, 2022 at 7:23 p.m.
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    DeadWingsv2
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    Detroit does not now, nor ever, want:
    Kerfoot, Holl or Muzzin, regardless of cost.
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    Jun. 13, 2022 at 7:34 p.m.
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    Quoting: DeadWingsv2
    Detroit does not now, nor ever, want:
    Kerfoot, Holl or Muzzin, regardless of cost.


    they would definitely want Kerfoot if it was for a 7th round pick. You are just spewing none sense right now.
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    Jun. 13, 2022 at 7:36 p.m.
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    Quoting: DeadWingsv2
    Detroit does not now, nor ever, want:
    Kerfoot, Holl or Muzzin, regardless of cost.


    The value is right but the team isnt
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    Jun. 13, 2022 at 8:02 p.m.
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    Quoting: TMLBRIAN
    they would definitely want Kerfoot if it was for a 7th round pick. You are just spewing none sense right now.


    I agree Kerfoot for a 7th Yzerman takes it. Now Kerfoot for a 2nd I don't think any one does that.
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    Jun. 13, 2022 at 8:03 p.m.
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    Quoting: justaBoss
    I like the Myers idea but I doubt his willingness to sign with TOR if they also buy him out. It's a net loss for him since his contract is backloaded.

    I think DET is after a C. Kerfoot is at his best at the wing of a good player, so I don't think DET has that much interest in Kerfoot.

    Kraken trade is an interesting idea but I think they can net more for Donskoi if they retain half of his contract.


    Which works out Detroit doesn't need any more wingers.
    Jun. 13, 2022 at 8:03 p.m.
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    Quoting: aedoran
    I agree Kerfoot for a 7th Yzerman takes it. Now Kerfoot for a 2nd I don't think any one does that.


    Plenty of teams would. Kerf's a great middle-six player, put up 51 points last year, is super versatile, and plays a great two-way game.
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    Jun. 13, 2022 at 8:14 p.m.
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    Quoting: LukaTAG
    Plenty of teams would. Kerf's a great middle-six player, put up 51 points last year, is super versatile, and plays a great two-way game.


    He did put up 51 points on one of the best offenses in the league.
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    Jun. 13, 2022 at 8:15 p.m.
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    Quoting: aedoran
    He did put up 51 points on one of the best offenses in the league.


    True. Still, a very solid middle-six player with top 6 upside
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    Jun. 13, 2022 at 8:25 p.m.
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    Quoting: LukaTAG
    True. Still, a very solid middle-six player with top 6 upside


    When a player reaches 28, top-6 "upside" doesn't matter. He's pretty much at his peak.
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    Jun. 13, 2022 at 8:26 p.m.
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    Quoting: justaBoss
    When a player reaches 28, top-6 "upside" doesn't matter. He's pretty much at his peak.


    I meant stretches or streaks where he was a clear cut top 6 player.
    Jun. 13, 2022 at 8:48 p.m.
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    Quoting: LukaTAG
    True. Still, a very solid middle-six player with top 6 upside


    He's a solid 3rd liner depending on the team he could be a 2nd liner. I wouldn't give up a 2nd for him he's never hit the 20g mark.
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    Jun. 13, 2022 at 8:48 p.m.
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    Quoting: odyssey
    The value is right but the team isnt

    100%
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    Jun. 13, 2022 at 9:02 p.m.
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    No from Detroit
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    Jun. 13, 2022 at 11:22 p.m.
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    Quoting: aedoran
    He's a solid 3rd liner depending on the team he could be a 2nd liner. I wouldn't give up a 2nd for him he's never hit the 20g mark.


    Your loss I suppose.
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    Jun. 13, 2022 at 11:25 p.m.
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    Quoting: DeadWingsv2
    Detroit does not now, nor ever, want:
    Kerfoot, Holl or Muzzin, regardless of cost.


    Fair enough
     
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