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I don't see Tavares coming to the Leafs unless it's for one year like Pierre Lebrun speculated (I think it was him) but I agree with the above comment that he's probably take a pay cut to play here, but then again I'm not sure what the market will be like when he goes FA. At the end of the day, would Tavares sign a long term deal to be a second line center? Or play under 20 minutes a night? Maybe if the promise of a dynasty is there, but I doubt it.
Also, I don't see the need for De Haan, especially if the team is resigning Gardiner (which I also don't think will be very likely given the depth in defensive prospects the Leafs boast, but they could have a need for him) and if they do re sign Gardiner I can see him asking for north of 5 million per season.
Another point to make is that Marner and Nylander will, as said above, ask for north of 7 million, possibly even north of 8 million if they become true super stars.