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Think Long-Term

Created by: KingExLeafs
Team: 2023-24 Toronto Maple Leafs
Initial Creation Date: Jun. 9, 2023
Published: Jun. 9, 2023
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The Leafs have an opportunity this summer to accumulate draft picks by trading away Brodie and Nylander, both of whom have one year left and likely won't be re-signed next year. With Treliving's decent drafting history, especially early on in his role as GM of the Flames, it would make sense for the Leafs to start adding more prospects. Dubas drafted well with the picks he had but there aren't enough high-end prospects in the system. Since Matthews and Marner are still young, there is no need to rush. Stanley cup teams are built at the draft table, not at free agency or the trade deadline. Vegas is a special exception.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$3,400,000
2$925,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$1,400,000
3$2,000,000
2$1,000,000
5$5,000,000
2$1,000,000
3$5,500,000
3$6,500,000
4$3,500,000
Trades
1.
TOR
  1. 2023 2nd round pick (PHI)
  2. 2024 3rd round pick (BUF)
BUF
  1. Brodie, TJ
2.
TOR
  1. 2024 4th round pick (COL)
COL
    Avs acquire the rights to UFA ROR.
    3.
    TOR
    1. 2024 3rd round pick (VGK)
    PIT
      Pens acquire the rights to UFA Mike Bunting.
      4.
      TOR
      1. Gunler, Noel
      2. 2023 1st round pick (CAR)
      3. 2024 2nd round pick (PHI)
      CAR
      1. Nylander, William
      Buyouts
      DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
      2023
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      Logo of the PHI
      Logo of the TOR
      Logo of the TOR
      2024
      Logo of the TOR
      Logo of the PHI
      Logo of the NYI
      Logo of the BUF
      Logo of the VGK
      Logo of the TOR
      Logo of the COL
      Logo of the TOR
      Logo of the CHI
      Logo of the TOR
      Logo of the TOR
      Logo of the OTT
      2025
      Logo of the TOR
      Logo of the TOR
      Logo of the CHI
      Logo of the TOR
      Logo of the TOR
      ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
      23$83,500,000$82,756,584$0$12,500$743,416
      Left WingCentreRight Wing
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Waivers ExemptKnies, Matthew
      $925,000$925,000
      LW, RW
      RFA - 2
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Matthews, Auston
      $11,640,250$11,640,250
      C
      NMC
      UFA - 1
      Kane, Patrick
      $5,500,000$5,500,000
      RW
      UFA - 1
      Barbashev, Ivan
      $5,000,000$5,000,000
      LW, RW
      UFA - 5
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Tavares, John
      $11,000,000$11,000,000
      C, LW
      NMC
      UFA - 2
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Marner, Mitchell
      $10,903,000$10,903,000
      RW
      NMC
      UFA - 2
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Lafferty, Sam
      $1,150,000$1,150,000
      RW, C, LW
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Holmberg, Pontus
      $925,000$925,000
      C, LW
      RFA - 2
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Järnkrok, Calle
      $2,100,000$2,100,000
      RW, C, LW
      M-NTC
      UFA - 3
      Lucic, Milan
      $1,000,000$1,000,000
      LW, RW
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Acciari, Noel
      $2,000,000$2,000,000
      C, RW
      UFA - 3
      Perry, Corey
      $1,000,000$1,000,000
      RW
      UFA - 1
      Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Rielly, Morgan
      $7,500,000$7,500,000
      LD
      NMC
      UFA - 7
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Schenn, Luke
      $1,400,000$1,400,000
      RD
      UFA - 3
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Samsonov, Ilya
      $3,400,000$3,400,000
      G
      UFA - 1
      Orlov, Dmitry
      $6,500,000$6,500,000
      LD
      UFA - 2
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Liljegren, Timothy
      $1,400,000$1,400,000
      RD
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Woll, Joseph
      $766,667$766,667
      G
      UFA - 2
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      McCabe, Jake
      $2,000,000$2,000,000
      LD/RD
      M-NTC
      UFA - 2
      Soucy, Carson
      $3,500,000$3,500,000
      LD/RD
      UFA - 3
      ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Giordano, Mark
      $800,000$800,000
      LD
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Muzzin, Jake
      $5,625,000$5,625,000
      LD
      M-NTC
      UFA - 1
      Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
      Robertson, Nicholas
      $796,667$796,667
      LW, RW
      RFA - 1
      Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes
      Waivers ExemptGunler, Noel
      $862,500$862,500 (Performance Bonus$12,500$12K)
      RW, LW
      RFA - 2

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      Jun. 9, 2023 at 10:08 p.m.
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      djmbrown
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      I agree with trading those guys away. One problem is the human side of things. Treliving traded Brodie away from Calgary so I’m not sure he will want to do it to the guy again. But who knows. Also, I’d stay away from Kane.
      Jun. 9, 2023 at 10:09 p.m.
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      Canes do this in a heart beat
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      Jun. 9, 2023 at 10:17 p.m.
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      I don't think the UFA rights for either guy would be that much.
      Jun. 9, 2023 at 10:21 p.m.
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      Quoting: Victor24
      I don't think the UFA rights for either guy would be that much.


      This UFA class is weak, and these two are impactful top six forwards. If a team really wants one of these guys it could happen.
      Jun. 9, 2023 at 10:35 p.m.
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      Pens decline. Unless it’s a sign and trade where the pens get the 8th year in the contract, they don’t take that chance and just wait til free agency. Honestly, even with the 8th year they’d have no reason to do it. If the core was still in their prime and gonna play for 8 more years then maybe, but they aren’t.
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      Jun. 9, 2023 at 10:58 p.m.
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      RoR is an option for Colorado for sure, but I dont think they need a head start on those conversations
      Jun. 9, 2023 at 11:08 p.m.
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      Quoting: KingExLeafs
      This UFA class is weak, and these two are impactful top six forwards. If a team really wants one of these guys it could happen.


      Yeah but when UFA rights are traded the guys are game changers or the picks are low. A 3rd would be for a guy like Matthews, not Bunting
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      Jun. 9, 2023 at 11:17 p.m.
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      Quoting: Victor24
      Yeah but when UFA rights are traded the guys are game changers or the picks are low. A 3rd would be for a guy like Matthews, not Bunting


      Severson's rights just got traded for a 3rd from Columbus.
      Jun. 9, 2023 at 11:49 p.m.
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      Quoting: KingExLeafs
      Severson's rights just got traded for a 3rd from Columbus.


      this was a sign and trade. For the second time ever. NJ was more involved than just UFA rights. It's just not the same
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      Jun. 10, 2023 at 12:10 a.m.
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      Buffalo declines, Brodie isn’t bad but we have zero reason to give you that much for him.
      Jun. 10, 2023 at 12:13 a.m.
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      Quoting: Victor24
      Yeah but when UFA rights are traded the guys are game changers or the picks are low. A 3rd would be for a guy like Matthews, not Bunting


      Neither are that vital of acquisitions for the respective teams. ROR is good but he’s old and is unlikely to be seen as a top tier UFA.

      Bunting is good but not 3rd rounder to talk good. Severson was considered the best dman on the market by a margin and thus NJ could use that. Bunting and ROR don’t exist in a similar position
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      Jun. 10, 2023 at 12:16 a.m.
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      Quoting: KingExLeafs
      Severson's rights just got traded for a 3rd from Columbus.


      Quoting: thewookie1
      Neither are that vital of acquisitions for the respective teams. ROR is good but he’s old and is unlikely to be seen as a top tier UFA.

      Bunting is good but not 3rd rounder to talk good. Severson was considered the best dman on the market by a margin and thus NJ could use that. Bunting and ROR don’t exist in a similar position


      Hey KingExLeafs, new plan. Let the wookie win.
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      Jun. 10, 2023 at 12:27 a.m.
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      Your logic escapes me, any player picked in this year’s or next year’s draft is 3-5 years away from having a significant impact at nhl level. Matthew’s will be 30, Marner 31 & Reilly 34. Ridiculous, every team needs prospects but when you are a contender - you don’t trade away valuable roster pieces to build up your prospect pool 🤦🏻
      Jun. 10, 2023 at 12:48 a.m.
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      Quoting: MitchJr
      Your logic escapes me, any player picked in this year’s or next year’s draft is 3-5 years away from having a significant impact at nhl level. Matthew’s will be 30, Marner 31 & Reilly 34. Ridiculous, every team needs prospects but when you are a contender - you don’t trade away valuable roster pieces to build up your prospect pool 🤦🏻


      You want Nylander and Brodie to walk for nothing next season? I think this is better asset management. And if a draft goes well, it won't take 3-5 years. Knies was selected in the 2021 draft and he's probably on the 1st line next year. Leafs need more young guys on ELCs.
      Jun. 10, 2023 at 1:29 a.m.
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      Quoting: KingExLeafs
      You want Nylander and Brodie to walk for nothing next season? I think this is better asset management. And if a draft goes well, it won't take 3-5 years. Knies was selected in the 2021 draft and he's probably on the 1st line next year. Leafs need more young guys on ELCs.


      Brodie is 33; yes - let him walk or sign him to a spezza like extension. You want to trade Matthews or Marner (next year)? Who says Willy is going to walk? There could be a deal signed July 1; neither of us know but I do know trading them both makes us a worse team next year which is my top priority
      Jun. 10, 2023 at 1:32 a.m.
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      Quoting: MitchJr
      Brodie is 33; yes - let him walk or sign him to a spezza like extension. You want to trade Matthews or Marner (next year)? Who says Willy is going to walk? There could be a deal signed July 1; neither of us know but I do know trading them both makes us a worse team next year which is my top priority


      I don't think this team has a chance of winning if all three of Nylander, Marner and Matthews are kept. The money has to be spread around to have a more balanced roster. Matthews and Marner are impossible to replace so they should stay long-term, but Nylander is more replaceable.

      As for Brodie, his game has dropped off significantly. I can see Treliving trading him this summer.
      Jun. 10, 2023 at 1:34 a.m.
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      Quoting: KingExLeafs
      I don't think this team has a chance of winning if all three of Nylander, Marner and Matthews are kept. The money has to be spread around to have a more balanced roster. Matthews and Marner are impossible to replace so they should stay long-term, but Nylander is more replaceable.

      As for Brodie, his game has dropped off significantly. I can see Treliving trading him this summer.


      The cap will be $87.5 M in 24-25, even higher year after when JT comes off the books. No guarantees, but they can absolutely win with those 3
      Jun. 10, 2023 at 3:30 a.m.
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      With the Avs being as light on picks as they are I think they'll wait and take their chances on ROR's availability.
      Jun. 10, 2023 at 1:24 p.m.
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      Quoting: djmbrown
      I agree with trading those guys away. One problem is the human side of things. Treliving traded Brodie away from Calgary so I’m not sure he will want to do it to the guy again. But who knows. Also, I’d stay away from Kane.


      Brodie wasn't traded he left in free agency. Treliving may not have an issue with trading him now.
       
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