But yuou are forgetting the contract extension to Willie and the contract extensions of Marner and Matthews next season if Tavares signs a $10.5 M deal and Carlson 8M the Leafs have $22+M with a $75M cap. Think more then likely the Leafs look at Tavares and look to trade for a right shot Dman.There is money for both, if Tavares would sign for $10.5 and Carlson at $8... though from a team need perspective, signing Carlson is more important, In My Opinion.
But yuou are forgetting the contract extension to Willie and the contract extensions of Marner and Matthews next season if Tavares signs a $10.5 M deal and Carlson 8M the Leafs have $22+M with a $75M cap. Think more then likely the Leafs look at Tavares and look to trade for a right shot Dman.
Do you want Ron Hainsey playing top pair minutes again? because that can't happen again
Tavares at 10.5???? thats insane
Ideally no of course....
Signing JC and JT and tying up 17+million in cap space when we have our Big 3 homegrown guys up for new contracts is just not smart.
I REALLY hope the Leafs stay away from Carlson.
You sign 1 of them and you trade to fill the other need