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Team: 2022-23 Toronto Maple Leafs
Initial Creation Date: Jul. 5, 2022
Published: Jul. 5, 2022
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Generally based signings off Dobber Hockey salary projections
https://dobberhockey.com/2022/05/24/free-agency-2022-salary-projections-for-the-top-150-free-agents/

If Sandin is the one who is going to, I suspect they might try to target Chychrun if the ask doesn't remain too high.

The Muzzin trade is the less than ideal move that Dubas typically makes and the Domi signing also has that potential. I don't think it's because Dubas is a bad GM, it's more so that he probably doesn't get too many reasonable trade partners because no one wants to "help" him but perhaps people GMs don't want to get embarrassed by someone of his age and background if the deal starts to look lopsided in his favor down the road.

If the Leafs dump Muzzin in a hockey deal then they likely secure Husso.

Fleury probably lands elsewhere but along with Murray and the other new additions, the names are just placeholders (can be Husso and Blackwood). The cap allocation is the main focus because that along with analytics that's how Dubas is going to build his team.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$3,868,800
2$1,400,000
1$900,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$1,479,400
2$997,200
1$2,133,700
1$2,685,500
Trades
1.
TOR
  1. 2023 2nd round pick (TOR)
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Contenders won't be the only teams interested, playoff hopeful teams and Seattle is one if it's true that they are planning to target big ticket FAs.

Kerfoot can play C on line 3 or LW on lines 2 or 3. Currently, the Kraken have Schwartz and Donato on the LW and Gourde, McCann and Wennberg at C. Adding Kerfoot will likely lead them to shopping Wennberg and/or Donato and especially if they land Gaudreau but that doesn't mean they wouldn't be willing to add him.
SEA
  1. Kerfoot, Alexander
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If traded it will likely be to clear space for an upgrade, so the likely return Dubas would go for is pick(s) and/or waiver exempt player(s)/cheap 3rd/4th liners.

Leafs have been linked to Dylan Strome, if he does hit the market I think they will try to get him for 3-3.5m. A selling point for Strome to join might be a chance to play with his buddy, Mitch Marner. So, I would expect that Bunting start off on the second line (especially since he's in a contract year) if they land Dylan.
2.
TOR
  1. Strome, Dylan [RFA Rights]
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Assuming he hits the market, however, he might be acquired via trade (even if they don't qualify him) in a deal that sends Mrazek to CHI. However, for this ACGM I assumed that the Leafs end up buying him out.
CHI
3.
TOR
  1. Mete, Victor [RFA Rights]
  2. Murray, Matt ($3,125,000 retained)
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The Sens will be taking on an additional 2.5m in cap for 2 years, so I would not expect a great return, perhaps Holden would be included instead of Mete but for simplicity/maximizing the amount of cap freed I'll just take on Mete.

Won't bother trying to balance this trade, which likely would be lopsided.

I know OTT has Sanderson and Brannstrom on the left side, but Muzzin only has two years so there's little to no risk in acquiring him in a trade like this. There's also no guarantee that both will be NHL ready during that time.
OTT
  1. Muzzin, Jake
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I don't think Dubas has any interest in trading Muzzin but he might be forced to choose between him and Sandin, and I would hope he chooses Sandin for the future of the team.

Muzzin's full NTC changes to a M-NTC, if he is approached about waiving his NTC perhaps he decides not to rellocate his family but go somewhere close.

I'll assume the only option is Ottawa.
Buyouts
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2022
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2023
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2024
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
23$82,500,000$79,191,049$212,500$0$3,308,951
Left WingCentreRight Wing
$3,868,800$3,868,800
C
UFA - 1
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$10,903,000$10,903,000
RW
UFA - 3
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$950,000$950,000
LW
UFA - 1
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$11,640,250$11,640,250
C
UFA - 2
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$6,962,366$6,962,366
RW
UFA - 2
$2,133,700$2,133,700
C, RW
UFA - 1
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$11,000,000$11,000,000
C, LW
NMC
UFA - 3
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$750,000$750,000
RW
RFA - 1
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$900,000$900,000
RW, LW
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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$1,500,000$1,500,000
C
UFA - 1
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$997,200$997,200
C, RW
UFA - 2
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$850,000$850,000
LW, C
RFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$7,500,000$7,500,000
LD
NMC
UFA - 8
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$5,000,000$5,000,000
LD/RD
NTC
UFA - 2
$2,685,500$2,685,500
G
UFA - 2
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$800,000$800,000
LD
UFA - 2
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$1,400,000$1,400,000
RD
RFA - 2
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$1,562,500$1,562,500
G
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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$1,400,000$1,400,000
LD
UFA - 2
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$1,479,400$1,479,400
RD
UFA - 2
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$762,500$762,500
LW
UFA - 2
$900,000$900,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1

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Jul. 5, 2022 at 10:44 a.m.
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As always read the description first.
Jul. 5, 2022 at 10:52 a.m.
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Muzzin says **** no when he’s asked to waive his NTC lmao
Jul. 5, 2022 at 11:06 a.m.
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Muzzin says **** no when he’s asked to waive his NTC lmao


He might, he might not. No one on capfriendly knows what's in his heart. There’s no guarantee that he doesn't decide to waive and there is no guarantee that he only wants to go to a contender.

Fans think of him as old and injury prone but doesn't mean he thinks of himself in that same light. IF he isn't looking to relocate his family, OTT might be a place he decides to waive for, he only has two years left on his contract, and they are moving towards the end of their rebuild.
Jul. 5, 2022 at 11:07 a.m.
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Im still trying to understand the logic behind the Muzzin trade.

Ottawa ends up with just under 9m in salary over the next two years between eating half of Murray’s money and taking Muzzin’s full contract on.

Obviously Muzzin can still play and the cap hit it any terrible for two years but I’m not sure Dorion would see the swap as a positive when also adding 2m+. Guess it will depend on what the cap situation looks like after free agency and extensions are signed.
Jul. 5, 2022 at 11:09 a.m.
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He might, he might not. No one on capfriendly knows what's in his heart. There’s no guarantee that he doesn't decide to waive and there is no guarantee that he only wants to go to a contender.

Fans think of him as old and injury prone but doesn't mean he thinks of himself in that same light. IF he isn't looking to relocate his family, OTT might be a place he decides to waive for, he only has two years left on his contract, and they are moving towards the end of their rebuild.


He doesn’t need to waive so why would he? It’s hard for me as a fan to speculate and say he would waive it.
Jul. 5, 2022 at 11:15 a.m.
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Im still trying to understand the logic behind the Muzzin trade.

Ottawa ends up with just under 9m in salary over the next two years between eating half of Murray’s money and taking Muzzin’s full contract on.

Obviously Muzzin can still play and the cap hit it any terrible for two years but I’m not sure Dorion would see the swap as a positive when also adding 2m+. Guess it will depend on what the cap situation looks like after free agency and extensions are signed.


From Toronto's side, they might have to choose between Muzzin and Sandin. I just picked what I would like to see if it does come to that but they might easily just send Sandin packing without even trying to move Muzzin.

From Ottawa's side, it all depends on their cap situation. I just assumed that they won't be facing a cap crunch in the next two years even after their signings since they have a lot of guys that can come off the books next year and they already have a lot of cap. So Dorion might think adding Muzzin for almost nothing but 2m more is worth it. If he doesn't then he could add Holden which would make it a +500k this year and +2m the next.
Jul. 5, 2022 at 11:20 a.m.
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He doesn’t need to waive so why would he? It’s hard for me as a fan to speculate and say he would waive it.


There's no sense in fixating on why he would waive. McDonagh did it and he was on a more successful team and still has a NMC the next year and still has 4 years. Muzzin has a M-NTC the next year so he could be moved to somewhere he doesn't want to go. He only has 2 years, so he won't be stuck if he doesn't like it there.

Dubas might not even want to move him. I just had to make assumptions and I don't think any where unreasonable based on the reasoning I gave.
Jul. 5, 2022 at 11:20 a.m.
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Strome is the exact opposite player the leafs are looking for in the top six. He had 11 hits last yr. this isn't ringette, probably get physically pushed around in an old-timer's league.
Jul. 5, 2022 at 11:21 a.m.
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There's no sense in fixating on why he would waive. McDonagh did it and he was on a more successful team and still has a NMC the next year and still has 4 years. Muzzin has a M-NTC and he only has 2 years, so he won't be stuck and he could always be moved to somewhere he doesn't want to go next year.


Muzzin has a full NTC next year. If he has a NTC then he doesn’t have to waive it. That’s all I’m saying.
Jul. 5, 2022 at 11:23 a.m.
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Muzzin has a full NTC next year. If he has a NTC then he doesn’t have to waive it. That’s all I’m saying.


Forgot to write the next year
Jul. 5, 2022 at 11:28 a.m.
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Forgot to write the next year


Why would he want to go to a team that isn’t contending and why would the sens want him? If it was Murray for Muzzin in a one for one trade I’d get it. But you want 50% retained. I don’t c why the sens do that.
Jul. 5, 2022 at 11:39 a.m.
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Strome is the exact opposite player the leafs are looking for in the top six. He had 11 hits last yr. this isn't ringette, probably get physically pushed around in an old-timer's league.


Not every player needs to be physical, that being said he has the size, being more physical is something that can be taught. Just take Matthews as an example.

Dylan Strome has been connected to the Leafs so they might be interested regardless if they expect him to be physical or not but again like in the description the new names don't have to be those particular players.

I'm more so predicting the cap allocations and who the Leafs retain/move in this hypothetical scenario where Muzzin is moved (I almost fully expect Muzzin to be there on starting day, only reason why I have any doubt is the Sandin situation).

Nichushkin seems to be on the Leafs radar but he probably goes elsewhere if he doesn't stay in COL. Instead of Strome there might get Marchment instead. Maybe Domi is the player they sign to replace Kerfoot.

There is also a high possibility that Kerfoot is on the starting roster this year and I wouldn't be surprised if him and Holl leave as own rentals and that the Leafs moves aside from in net are minimal this offseason.
Jul. 5, 2022 at 11:46 a.m.
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Why would he want to go to a team that isn’t contending and why would the sens want him? If it was Murray for Muzzin in a one for one trade I’d get it. But you want 50% retained. I don’t c why the sens do that.


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From Toronto's side, they might have to choose between Muzzin and Sandin. I just picked what I would like to see if it does come to that but they might easily just send Sandin packing without even trying to move Muzzin.

From Ottawa's side, it all depends on their cap situation. I just assumed that they won't be facing a cap crunch in the next two years even after their signings since they have a lot of guys that can come off the books next year and they already have a lot of cap. So Dorion might think adding Muzzin for almost nothing but 2m more is worth it. If he doesn't then he could add Holden which would make it a +500k this year and +2m the next.


OTT doesn't seem like they want to take the 2.5m hit down the road buying out Murray since they said they will roll with 3 goalies if they have to.

Ottawa, Detroit, and Seattle are looking to move towards contention which means they are looking to compete but the expectation isn't to make the playoffs. They are glad if they do, not disappointed if they don't as long as they are moving in the right direction.
Jul. 5, 2022 at 2:25 p.m.
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Not every player needs to be physical, that being said he has the size, being more physical is something that can be taught. Just take Matthews as an example.

Dylan Strome has been connected to the Leafs so they might be interested regardless if they expect him to be physical or not but again like in the description the new names don't have to be those particular players.

I'm more so predicting the cap allocations and who the Leafs retain/move in this hypothetical scenario where Muzzin is moved (I almost fully expect Muzzin to be there on starting day, only reason why I have any doubt is the Sandin situation).

Nichushkin seems to be on the Leafs radar but he probably goes elsewhere if he doesn't stay in COL. Instead of Strome there might get Marchment instead. Maybe Domi is the player they sign to replace Kerfoot.

There is also a high possibility that Kerfoot is on the starting roster this year and I wouldn't be surprised if him and Holl leave as own rentals and that the Leafs moves aside from in net are minimal this offseason.


The leafs have the softest role players in the league. Lyubshkin, Muzzin and occasionally Simmonds are the only guys that the other team thinks they need to keep their head up when on the ice. Matthews did hit in game six and seven and was bone crushing some guys. The role players don't ware down other teams and they 100% do not stick up for the stars. Kampf is the only guy in the bottom six from last season i'd bring back. I thought he played really good in the playoffs and same for the regular season.
Jul. 5, 2022 at 3:41 p.m.
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The leafs have the softest role players in the league. Lyubshkin, Muzzin and occasionally Simmonds are the only guys that the other team thinks they need to keep their head up when on the ice. Matthews did hit in game six and seven and was bone crushing some guys. The role players don't ware down other teams and they 100% do not stick up for the stars. Kampf is the only guy in the bottom six from last season i'd bring back. I thought he played really good in the playoffs and same for the regular season.


If they move on from Engvall and Kase, then they will be looking for two penalty killers, perhaps they will be guys who are physical. That doesn't mean every addition they make needs to bring a physical factor, what they do need is to be able to play, and bring some skill. If the team as a whole doesn't play a little bit more physical then adding a guy or two isn't going to do anything in that regards. The biggest problem though with their role players is that they didn't anything aside from kill some powerplays, while Tampa's role players were scoring goals.
 
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