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Created by: TorontoMapleLeafsFan69

Team: 2022-23 Toronto Maple Leafs

Initial Creation Date: Jun. 30, 2022

Published: Jun. 30, 2022

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Description

1) Varly for a 1st makes alot of sense and if campbell isn’t coming back with reports he could get around 6M is a no go for me. Varly is a #1 yes only for a yr but id be willing to give up a 1st for him.
2) We need more physicality and this years playoffs showed that. The 4th line is beast in my opinion and all guys who can come up with a clutch goal like Helm's GWG or Cogliano GWG's. Those are depth pieces who all played a huge role for Colorado to win. You cannot just have speed and skill and think you're going to win.
3) I meant to put Nick Paul or Gourde in the middle as we probably all heard in Leaf land is that JT maybe moving to wing because of his age and his speed as regressed a lot last year. Nick Paul can win face-offs and from what I saw in the playoffs could be a sneaky add for that spot that wouldn't cost much. If they end up leaving Jt at Centre, move Gourde or Paul to the 2nd line LW and put Nick Paul at that 3rd line spot.
4) Lazar is one of my top free agency targets and will probably cost not that much. He win's face-offs at almost a 50% rate, Pker and can hit with 186 hits.

Free Agent Signings

RFA		YEARS	CAP HIT
Sandin, Rasmus		3	$1,300,000

UFA	YEARS	CAP HIT
Paul, Nicholas	4	$3,350,000
Lazar, Curtis	2	$1,150,000
Sanford, Zachary	2	$1,500,000
Comrie, Eric	2	$1,350,000

Trades

TOR

Varlamov, Semyon

NYI

2022 1st round pick (TOR)

TOR

2022 2nd round pick (STL)
2023 3rd round pick (WPG)

WPG

Kerfoot, Alexander

Additional Details:

Anyteam for 2 late 2nds or a early 2nd and 3rd

TOR

ARI

Abramov, Mikhail
Mrázek, Petr
2023 4th round pick (TOR)

Additional Details:

Anyteam

TOR

2023 4th round pick (ARI)

ARI

Holl, Justin

Additional Details:

anyteam for a 4th

TOR

Gourde, Yanni ($1,500,000 retained)

SEA

Abruzzese, Nick
2023 1st round pick (TOR)

Additional Details:

2 part trade where AZ retains 1-2M and also receives a 2nd and a mid prospect.

TOR

ARI

Hirvonen, Roni
2022 2nd round pick (STL)
2023 4th round pick (ARI)

Additional Details:

What AZ gets as part of the Gourde trade for retained salary

Draft	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5	Round 6	Round 7
2022
2023
2024

ROSTER

LONG-TERM OUTLOOK

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ROSTER SIZE	SALARY CAP	CAP HIT	OVERAGES	BONUSES	CAP SPACE
20	$82,500,000	$82,356,449	$212,500	$0	$143,551

Left Wing	Centre	Right Wing
Bunting, Michael $950,000$950,000 LW UFA - 1	Matthews, Auston $11,640,250$11,640,250 C UFA - 2	Marner, Mitchell $10,903,000$10,903,000 RW UFA - 3
Tavares, John $11,000,000$11,000,000 C, LW NMC UFA - 3	Gourde, Yanni $3,666,666$3,666,666 C, LW, RW M-NTC UFA - 3	Nylander, William $6,962,366$6,962,366 RW UFA - 2
Robertson, Nicholas $796,667$796,667 LW, RW RFA - 2	Kämpf, David $1,500,000$1,500,000 C UFA - 1	Paul, Nicholas $3,350,000$3,350,000 C, LW UFA - 7
	Lazar, Curtis $1,150,000$1,150,000 RW, C UFA - 3	Anderson, Joey $750,000$750,000 RW RFA - 1
Sanford, Zachary $1,500,000$1,500,000 LW, RW UFA - 1

Left Defense	Right Defense	Goaltender
Rielly, Morgan $7,500,000$7,500,000 LD NMC UFA - 8	Brodie, TJ $5,000,000$5,000,000 LD/RD NTC UFA - 2
Muzzin, Jake $5,625,000$5,625,000 LD NTC UFA - 2	Liljegren, Timothy $1,400,000$1,400,000 RD RFA - 2
	Sandin, Rasmus $1,300,000$1,300,000 LD UFA - 2	Varlamov, Semyon $5,000,000$5,000,000 G M-NTC UFA - 1
Giordano, Mark $800,000$800,000 LD UFA - 2		Comrie, Eric $1,350,000$1,350,000 G UFA - 2

Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:12 p.m.

Halfy

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I don't think youre getting that much for Kerfoot...

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Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:13 p.m.

Warrior24

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While I think the Isles should do that, Lou has said in his interviews he wants to keep him around.

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Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:14 p.m.

TorontoMapleLeafsFan69

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Quoting: Warrior24

While I think the Isles should do that, Lou has said in his interviews he wants to keep him around.

That be tough with that cap trouble but I can also see that

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Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:14 p.m.

Ironshadow

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I think Paul will make at least 4 after the playoffs. Not saying he is definitively worth that but if he leaves Tampa some Gm will for sure overpay him after his performance. That's my take at least. Not sure i like the sanford deal either. Could save 750k with some plug or something

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Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:15 p.m.

TorontoMapleLeafsFan69

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Quoting: Halfy

I don't think youre getting that much for Kerfoot...

I do at least worth one 2nd. Hes a guy who can play a 4 lines and PK and is cheap for a player like him so I easily think he can fetch a 2nd easily

Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:16 p.m.

Hallum18

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Paul is about a 1.5m player tops, just had a decent run with Tampa. Lazar has 51 points in last 5 years of NHL, league minimum if not Europe for him

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Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:17 p.m.

TheWhiteWhale

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Quoting: Warrior24

While I think the Isles should do that, Lou has said in his interviews he wants to keep him around.

Quoting: SDSUFRATMAN

That be tough with that cap trouble but I can also see that

In this situation they let him go and flip the pick before the draft imo

Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:17 p.m.

TorontoMapleLeafsFan69

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Edited Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:52 p.m.

Quoting: Ironshadow

I think Paul will make at least 4 after the playoffs. Not saying he is definitively worth that but if he leaves Tampa some Gm will for sure overpay him after his performance. That's my take at least.

I can see that and if that's the case maybe a Vrtrano or domi. But also Paul is from here so I can see him taking a small discount to stay close to his family

Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:17 p.m.

GMBL

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In this situation I don't like the Gourde addition (mostly because of adding Nick Paul) . I'm sure Bunting will also be an own rental. I think the Leafs should keep Envall over Paul as that would save money, and you are adding size elsewhere. I also would like the possibility of extending Kampf as well. So, not a fan of the Paul addition at all. Also, would like to see Knies join later in the season, so I think a commitment to both Gourde and Paul kind of prevents that.

Adding Varly just delays issue a year, and I'm not sure that he actually solves it for the year either, I know Comrie is a break out candidate but would hate banking on these two to lead us to the Finals.

Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:18 p.m.

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Quoting: SDSUFRATMAN

That be tough with that cap trouble but I can also see that

I agree, Lou just does not want to send Varly away as he is Sorokin's friend and mentor.

I think if a 1st was offered the Isles should accept immediately.

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Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:18 p.m.

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Quoting: TheWhiteWhale

In this situation they let him go and flip the pick before the draft imo

I would hope they do if a 1st is offered.

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Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:19 p.m.

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Quoting: Hallum18

Paul is about a 1.5m player tops, just had a decent run with Tampa. Lazar has 51 points in last 5 years of NHL, league minimum if not Europe for him

Did ya watch the playoffs and see what Paul can do? Lazar isn't made for the top 6 and that's why I think he can be a sneaky add for that 4th line as I stated in the description

Jun. 30, 2022 at 5:27 p.m.

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Quoting: GMBL

I see what you're saying but adding a pain in the ass or guys who can do everything is so key and that's why I would love this team I put together. Great depth and just guys that know how to win. I also think trading Muzzin this year or next will be key and I hope they can find a trade for him and if they can that's an extra 5.625 for next year. Kampf will forsake get a raise but how much? 2.5? I also get that Knies is coming up soon but if we wanna win we gotta focus on this year and this team is well built more to get out of the 1st round unlike any team we've had.

goalie situation: Varly hasn't had a down year recently and from what im hearing Husso maybe a target or Blackwood but man that looks like a bigger hole then without Varly in my opinion. If he doesn't work out then let him go and wait for next year. I get it's a 1st but hes been a good goalie and if he plays well resign him

We already have around 10M in cap next year so that will take care of Kampf and Bunts easily + if we trade muezzin that's 15.625 for next year if we trade him this year or next

Jun. 30, 2022 at 6:13 p.m.

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Quoting: SDSUFRATMAN

It's still 10m for 6 spots. Bunting can be anywhere from 3-5m and Kampf probably around 3. Which would leave you at best cast 2m for 4 spots + a starter. Even if you move Muzzin that gives you money for a starter, but still leaves you with 2m for 5 spots.

Also, not a fan of moving Tavares to the wing since he's still elite in the circle, and 11m for another winger isn't something we can afford. Unless Nylander or Marner can get converted back into C's and be able to win some faceoffs but also play the positional sound.

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