Even if Toronto did do that, It would make it impossible to call another player of in the case of an injury.

I’m not saying they should, I’m saying they could

Might as well give him the $301 too. Apparently he needs it to pull that sweater over his head.

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Let's say your Marner signing is correct, there is no logic to say the Leafs have to go with a 21 man roster. Leafs still get some cap relief for the injured Hyman. But more importantly they could trade a player like Johansson and his 3.4m for futures. Then the Leafs could add Shore and Gauthier and lets says Bracco to lineup. 23 man roster and 1m in cap space.