Dont know about the defense, this season Treliving said there wasn;t enough offense on the blueline, and picked up Klingberg.

Lyubushkin, Benoit, Edmundson are all long shots for even 10pts each over an entire season. And McCabe/Tanev are really 15-20 pt guys.

Other than Reilly most of those guys cant even carry the puck.

And if the Leafs dont do well in the playoffs in 23-24, why would you bring back pretty much the same forward corps? (Reaves, Kampf, and Jarnkrot probably dont get better with age, and Woll/Fleury is just asking for injuries)

I do agree with the lack of offence from the D group. Could always run with Timmins instead of Bush as well. Or sign Tyson Barrie to a low cap hit deal instead of Bush?

Rielly-Roy
McCabe-Tanev
Benoit-Barrie
Edmunson-Timmins

Barrie being a #6 would be fine. Especially paired with a guy like Benoit.

I like Benoit, but hes so offensively limited. BUT he is the perfect guy for a Niemala.

Reilly needs a minute eating defensive partner like a Roy or Tanev. Tanev might come at a cheaper price, which allows for money to be spent on 2RD. (Or McCabe plays 2RD and you get an OEL (type))
McCabe is having a good year with the pts, but if Liljegren isn't the 2RD, thats the hole to address.
Timmins is too bad defensively to rely on, and hes in AHL or dumped

Reilly-Tanev
OEL-McCabe
Benoit-Niemala or Liljegren

(This is probably around 20mil, almost 5mil less than above)

Do you think Liljegren would be a good partner for Chabot? I’m just not too familiar with Liljegrens game! I don’t mind the deal, or even Ottawas 2nd and a prospect could work!

Liljegren isn't a top 4 D. Not close to worth a 1st imo.