Team: 2024-25 Toronto Maple Leafs

Initial Creation Date: May 4, 2024

Published: May 5, 2024

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Limited what you can do on the back end with the cap distribution set up as is, and even with trading Marner you need to replace that scoring (or I guess just flat out add it if we're talking playoffs). I admit the trade might be too much for Marner considering the limited market due to his contract, but interested to hear Anaheim fans' opinion of it. If Stamkos hits UFA, you'd think him coming home would be an obvious connection, and DeBrusk has killed the Leafs so many times with his speed, shot, and hands, all traits the Leafs need come playoff time. Again, that's if Boston lets him hit the open market, and let's face it - that's unlikely. I'd like to see Toffoli come in around the same $ on less term if not DeBrusk. Lyubushkin was good again with the Leafs and should be an affordable option on the right side to play top four minutes. Pesce and McCable could be a good old-school shutdown pairing, and let Benoit play with the young guys. Zegras allows Tavares to slide down to the third line as well which helps, although not ideal with his cap hit.

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