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The best forward core in the league

Created by: deys3232
Team: 2022-23 Toronto Maple Leafs
Initial Creation Date: Feb. 19, 2023
Published: Feb. 21, 2023
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Two first lines, a 3rd line that would be a high and 2nd liner.

Zachary Aston-Reese and David Kampf are offensive liabilities and their defensive impact is barely above average at best. Kampf is an overvalued asset who will probably get significantly overpaid this summer. Leafs would be better off moving him, getting some value to overpay.

Tyler Toffoli is a good top 6 forward, Ryan O'Reilly is a high end 2C, Pierre Engvall is one of the most underrated players in the league. They would form a very strong two way line.

Contrary to popular belief, the Leafs blueline is quite good. You could add a depth defenseman, but Connor Timmins is a really good 7D, Jordie Benn/Victor Mete as the 8/9D is quite solid
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2024
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
23$82,500,000$79,795,616$212,500$0$2,704,384

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Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$950,000$950,000
LW
UFA - 1
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$11,640,250$11,640,250
C
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$10,903,000$10,903,000
RW
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$2,100,000$2,100,000
RW, C, LW
M-NTC
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$11,000,000$11,000,000
C, LW
NMC
UFA - 3
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$6,962,366$6,962,366
RW
UFA - 2
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$2,250,000$2,250,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
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$1,875,000$1,875,000
C
UFA - 1
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$2,125,000$2,125,000
RW, LW
UFA - 2
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$762,500$762,500
LW, C
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$1,250,000$1,250,000
C, RW
UFA - 1
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$750,000$750,000
RW
RFA - 1
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$827,500$827,500
C, LW
RFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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LD
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$5,000,000$5,000,000
LD/RD
NTC
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$1,800,000$1,800,000
G
UFA - 1
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$800,000$800,000
LD
UFA - 2
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$2,000,000$2,000,000
RD
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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$4,687,500$4,687,500
G
M-NTC
UFA - 2
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$1,400,000$1,400,000
LD
UFA - 2
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$1,400,000$1,400,000
RD
RFA - 2
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$750,000$750,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
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$850,000$850,000
RD
RFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$5,625,000$5,625,000
LD
NTC
UFA - 2
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$796,667$796,667
LW, RW
RFA - 2
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$750,000$750,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
Taxi Squad
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$762,500$762,500 ($0$0$0$0)
RW, LW
UFA - 2

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Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:01 p.m.
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why are you getting rid of kamph??? dude is so good on the pk
Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:02 p.m.
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On what planet does Kampf net you a 1st lmao
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Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:04 p.m.
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Quoting: odyssey
why are you getting rid of kamph??? dude is so good on the pk


Kampf is a good penalty killer, but Ryan O'Reilly is better
Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:05 p.m.
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On what planet does Kampf net you a 1st lmao


If Ben Chiarot and Nick Paul can get a 1st, so can he. If nobody gives up a 1st, get a 2nd and another pick back, no big deal
Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:05 p.m.
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This is the Leafs year this year!!!!! tears of joy tears of joy tears of joy tears of joy
Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:14 p.m.
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Kerfoot, Kampf, and ZAR all can contribute to a strong bottom 6.

Essentially all you did was trade Knies for a 1st and get two good players in Ruzicka and Toffoli just to play them in a lesser role. While Toffoli probably does thrive playing with ROR, Ruzicka probably disappears on the 4th line.

The Leafs defence is good but they should be looking to get better, especially being in the Atlantic/East if they hope to make a deep run.
Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:16 p.m.
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Keep Kampf for the 4th line. Joey Anderson should not be in a leafs playoff lineup without massive injuries causing it, Also zero chance he gets a 1st in return anyways.
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Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:18 p.m.
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Knies is a solid prospect but no chance Calgary accepts that
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Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:25 p.m.
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Quoting: GMBL
Kerfoot, Kampf, and ZAR all can contribute to a strong bottom 6.

Essentially all you did was trade Knies for a 1st and get two good players in Ruzicka and Toffoli just to play them in a lesser role. While Toffoli probably does thrive playing with ROR, Ruzicka probably disappears on the 4th line.

The Leafs defence is good but they should be looking to get better, especially being in the Atlantic/East if they hope to make a deep run.


Ruzicka's most common linemate this year is Trevor Lewis, he's been good as a 4th liner

The defense could always get better, but any trade for a defenseman will probably be a gross overpay
Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:29 p.m.
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Keep Kampf for the 4th line. Joey Anderson should not be in a leafs playoff lineup without massive injuries causing it, Also zero chance he gets a 1st in return anyways.


Joey Anderson can be swapped out with Pontus Holmberg or Bobby McMann. Only reason I had Anderson there was because he requires waivers to get sent doen. Its irrelevant in the playoffs ig.
Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:29 p.m.
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Ruzicka's most common linemate this year is Trevor Lewis, he's been good as a 4th liner

The defense could always get better, but any trade for a defenseman will probably be a gross overpay


Sutter and Keefe's systems are different though, so making all these changes probably won't work out. Better off overpaying on a defender, than ruining the chemistry of the bottom 6, especially with how good Kampf's line has been.
Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:34 p.m.
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David Kampf landing a 1st rounder

Leafs fans has hit a new level of insanity
Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:40 p.m.
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Quoting: sneaker_kid
David Kampf landing a 1st rounder

Leafs fans has hit a new level of insanity


I don't think he is worth a 1st round pick. However, I do think there is a GM out there who will pay a 1st for him because they see him as an elite shutdown guy
Feb. 21, 2023 at 2:44 p.m.
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Quoting: GMBL
Sutter and Keefe's systems are different though, so making all these changes probably won't work out. Better off overpaying on a defender, than ruining the chemistry of the bottom 6, especially with how good Kampf's line has been.


Youre telling me the reward of running Engvall-O'Reilly-Toffoli is not worth it because you have Engvall-Kampf-Jarnkrok?
Kampf alone is pretty useless. When he's on the ice without Engvall, his on ice results fall off entirely. This has been the case for 2 years in a row now. Which leads me to believe that he alone isn't doing much other than being carried by Engvall

They already added Acciari which changes their 4th line. Another additon won't destroy chemistry.
Feb. 21, 2023 at 3:07 p.m.
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Keep Kampf for the 4th line. Joey Anderson should not be in a leafs playoff lineup without massive injuries causing it, Also zero chance he gets a 1st in return anyways.


Agree, Anderson isn't a NHL player. imo
 
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