justafan22
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Not including RFAs of course, specifically Nylander who will likely cost at least 4 million+, but could they make a move since the cap hell is coming in 2019-20?
Before any Leafs fan says it, John Carlson is returning.
I'm sure its already set in stoneBefore any Leafs fan says it, John Carlson is returning.
Leafs can't afford to spend that money on the blueline with Zaitsev here (yes I know carlson is way better)
the rfa's will have to be dealt with first of course. then, big spending time
I'm pretty sure that with the rise in the cap the leafs will have between 25 and 27 million in cap space this year. Some of that will go to Nylander.
Keep it, and prepare for the defenceman bidding war thats coming next year
I'm sure its already set in stone
yup that is true. i hope we can sign a guy like paul statsny to a huge 1 yr deal or a defender to a huge 1 yr deal. unlikely thoughLuckily only 1 RFA matters this off season , the other still have a year
yup that is true. i hope we can sign a guy like paul statsny to a huge 1 yr deal or a defender to a huge 1 yr deal. unlikely though
Tavares isnt taking a 1 year deal but Thornton probably will. Thornton is probably the most realistic and smartest big splash the Leafs could make this summer. Then next summer he leaves and they throw a fistful of money at one of the marquee dmen.It's go after Tavares, Thornton for a 1 year deal, Stastny if he takes a 2 year deal or just go for lower priced players.
I suspect Joe Thornton will be a target, as will Tavares because every team will offer him a deal.
nylander + tavares contracts
Thornton potentially, but no way Tavares takes a 1 year deal.
I think this is a litness test for how well you understand the NHL. While they do have a lot of cap this year, the following year it is going to get messy. So any long term contracts will likely come at the cost of another roster player when the time comes. A lot of that "free cap" is allocated in young core players future deals.
So unless Tor is going to go big on a 1 year deal which is more uncommon it really isn't that useful.
Maybe someone like Kovi might fit that though or an older player like Jumbo Joe
I think this is a litness test for how well you understand the NHL. While they do have a lot of cap this year, the following year it is going to get messy. So any long term contracts will likely come at the cost of another roster player when the time comes. A lot of that "free cap" is allocated in young core players future deals.
So unless Tor is going to go big on a 1 year deal which is more uncommon it really isn't that useful.
Maybe someone like Kovi might fit that though or an older player like Jumbo Joe