#LeafsFever
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You've left the Leafs pretty thin up the middle if you aren't planning to make any other deals, even acquiring a FA/re-signing Boyle to help with face-offs. If JVR goes, his point production will need to somehow be replaced and I am not sure the Leafs have enough faith in Leivo to handle that on a full-time basis. It's not a direct replacement, but signing Patrick Eaves, if his contract was reasonable, could be a potential option. People might straight away think of TJ Oshie, but I feel like he will demand a contract of at least $6 million AAV, which probably would not be in the Leafs interest on a long-term deal. There are a couple draftees who fit the bill, but the Leafs would have to trade up to get them and each may take a year or so more of seasoning in junior.