![]() One who just won his third Norris Trophy, which is three more than any member of the Toronto Maple Leafs has ever won, at least since 1967 when the NHL expanded beyond six teams. If this works out, they have a star player making peanuts, and they have one of the best defenseman of all-time, one who is coming off a season in which he scored 100 points and was 2nd in the NHL in 5v5 scoring. Then with the cap savings, they package Brodie, Jarnkrok and Matt Murray to San Jose (along with other pieces) and get Erik Karlsson. Doesn’t matter who specifically, what they want is a potential star player on an entry-level deal. Could be Adam Fantilli, could be Shane Wright, or Mason McTavish. Step one is to trade William Nylander to a team for a recent top 3 draft pick. One which might not work out, but which could make them into the best team in the NHL if it does. Sure, the Leafs will fill the holes, and it’s entirely possible that the addition of Matthew Knies, Nick Robertson and other young players will make up the difference.īut what the Leafs need to do is improve, not just stay the same. Bunting’s best year is way, way better than Tyler Bertuzzi’s best year, and Bertuzzi isn’t making $900K.Įven if you think Max Domi is better than Kerfoot ( he likely isn’t) he sure isn’t better than Kerfoot + Ryan O’Reilly.Īnd John Klingberg can’t make up for Justin Holl, let alone Holl + Schenn + Gustafsson. They lost pretty much all their depth, and Michael Bunting was making $900 K and was one year removed from scoring more 5v5 points than Connor McDavid. The Toronto Maple Leafs still have a good team, despite being significantly worse today than they were when the season ended. On the Verge of Winning, Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Take Big Swing The Toronto Maple Leafs have several elite players in their primes, John Tavares doesn’t have many years left as a star player, and their roster is built to win now.īrad Treliving needs to stop arranging the furniture and order himself a Ferrari. ![]() The Toronto Maple Leafs cannot afford to play things conservatively.
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