Quoting: Jamiepo
Signing players is a mistake because you could take that money and sign players???? Hmmm
I’m fine with the defence the leafs have now. 9 nhl ready Dmen battling for 6 spots. Top 4 of Rielly, Brodie,muzzin,Holl. Much better than signing a 31 year old petro for another 7 years at 9-10m.Not that it matters, the leafs wouldn’t have 11m right now they would have jvr and bozak. Two players considered cap dumps at the moment.
don't mix words here. all i'm saying is that JT was the shiny new toy Toronto didn't need, they wanted him - big difference.
having 50% of the cap tied up in 4 forwards doesn't seem like a successful model.
i just asked the question, wonder what TML would look like today had they not signed JT? the response is that having him is much better than a 31 year old AP - is that true?
also, free agency isn't the only way to sure up a bad blueline - picks and prospects work just as well.
but whatever - congrats on the regular season title, better hope a cup comes in the next 4 years or that team will get burned to the ground...