Except that you need to roster two more players. Marner and Nylander are probably going to want max term deals.

i dont think the contracts listed are that far off than market value, they are wingers and play a 1 way game. If they want to contend going forward, matthews, marner and nylander total salaries will need to stay under 20-22 million long term. Matthews might deserve 10-12 million based on eichels/mcdavids deal but lets be real, hes not mcdavid. AND Eichel was overpaid to stay in buffalo. i see it pan out around 8.5 to 9mill for matthews, 6 and 6 for marner/nylander. i really like this proposal on our 2020 team.

You have to compensate your players for doing well. Just like all other top players were and are going to be. If you think Matthews will be under 10 mil then you are crazy. Franchise centers are going to be paid 11+ mil nowadays. In less you don't think Matthews is a franchise center, then you really are crazy. EIchel at 10 mil is great, but quality try at a joke. Matthews might take a discount but that'll probably be from 13 down to 11. No I don't think he is better than McDavid but the cap will rise and cap hit percentages will stay the same. They are going to pay their franchise what they're worth.

money comes from many different sources when playing the for the leafs. we are seeing it already with the big 3 in their commercials and sponsorships. salary might not matter as long as these source keep feeding there pockets, they will take less to make this team great for years to come. the penguins model is working long term. hawks model has died off quick. big difference between what malkin/crosby are getting paid compared to towes/kane.