You shouldn't be paying 40 point players 5m. Leafs are paying 45 point players 3.2m to 3.4m. Leafs certainly need Dmen more than another LWer.

Exactly! keep the cap space open to hopefully re sign Barrie, can always use a little cap space at the trade deadline to add depth as well

I guess but you can never win with these AAV's. If i put 4M ppl would freak out saying no way he gets less than 5. Ferland gets 5 because he can protect your 45 point players as well as your 80-90 point players.

I understand point and value of players but Ferland ? He fell off the cliff after his strong first half. One goal in his last 24 games. And it crazy to spend that cap on LWer if it forces you to play non NHLers Petrovic and Borgman on defence in the top 6.

He was playing through injuries the last half of the season and into the playoffs. I understand Defense is a priority but i’d rather Ferland and that D core whichever way you want the bottom pair (Marincin, Gravel, Holl, Harpur) rather than no Ferland and have Cody Ceci making 4.5 to play on the bottom pair. Or if Ceci can be moved you could still sign a decent bottom pair D for 1.5-2M or so

Rather sure up the D then get another FW

Stop signing Ferland, just cause you have little cap space doesn't mean you use it especially on a Ferland type player. Not needed.

If the Leafs Ice Ceci he'll play with Rielly to boost his numbers. Ceci at 4.5 for a year is way better than Ferland at 4/5 x 4/5

What do you mean a Ferland type? Someone who plays physical? If thats what you mean then it is definately needed on the Leafs roster. Also Ceci would not be playing first pairing minutes he is terrible.

Leafs do that style of player, just not at 4/5 million per. And yes Ceci will be paired with Rielly and Barrie with Muzzin