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Leivo has 4 goals and 6 points this year, I really don't think he would require much of a raise. I dont believe this move has anything to do with cap. The only cap casualties for Toronto will likely be Hainsley & Gardinar, and MAYBE Marleau if they need to buy him out.

I posted this in another thread as well, but I think you are making their situation out to be much worse then it is. They will definitely be top heavy, but once you take into consideration the cap rising, and the entry level contracts that will replace the likes of Gardinar, Hainsley, and their 4th liners, they should be fine. Worst case they buy out Marleau. Leafs need a big time D-man, and I'm guessing at some point they try to use a Nyander/Marner type player to get him. As far as Reilly goes, he's under contract until 2023, I dont think that's an issue right now.

Did you subtract Horton's cap? They have around 29 mil to spend if the cap stays the same, so even if AM gets 11mil and Marner gets 9 mil, they still have around 9mil to sign a bunch or 4th liners, Kapanen, and Johnsson. They will likely loose Gardiner, and Hainsley, but other then that I think they should be fine. Look for a lot of kids to play on entry level deals next year on the 3rd and 4th lines. If they get really tight, Marleau being bought out would be the way to go.

I was reading the Leafs message boards, and the word going around is that there are two reasons. 1) Inflation 2) They got an extra UFA year from Nylander

Nice! Great to see AA finally playing to his potential.

Jonas a mod......*gulp*

The freep is reporting that Helm will be out for "some time" https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2018/11/17/detroit-red-wings-lose-darren-helm-upper-body-injury/2038881002/ Ive read nothing about Ras which tell me hes likely fine.

If its being the worst team in the NHL or being the 4th worst with a margin of 4 points, I would rather be last and increase our chances of getting the lottery pick. BUT, if it was being last place or all of our kids taking the next step to being top tier players and us finishing just out of the playoffs or even sliding in, I prefer the winning/development. The only scenario I don't like, is us winning, but winning on the backs of the vets, while all the kids take a step back AND we get a mediocre pick. That to me is worst case, though I cant see that happening.

You said option 3 was going to happen, and option 3 was: "Big UFA signing (Karlsson/Panarin)".

If you have it in your head that we are 100% signing karlsson or Panarin, you are likely setting yourself up to be pissed.

A week ago, I never would have thought that today I'd be saying the Wings just won 6 of their last 7. Good job boys!

Damn! Darling totally saved the game there for the Canes.

Sure

With that D, there is a very good chance.

If he outplays him, you are probably right. I dont mind a higher $ though if its a short term deal. 1x4 would be fine with me.