Équipe: 2021-22 Maple Leafs de Toronto

Date de création initiale: 2 juin 2021

Publié: 2 juin 2021

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

It starts off by making some big changes, in the off-season. It is time to open up cap space. This is done by trading away Marner and Reilly for major assets. Marner is still one of the most talented wingers in the nhl and would be worth big pieces. Seth Jones has discussed leaving Colombus and expect Werenski to want to go wherever he goes as well. This deal will benefit both teams but is especially promising to Toronto. It sets up for the strongest blueline the Leafs have ever had.

Now that we’ve opened up a ton of cap space we re-sign some players that should remain here. Such as Spezza, Hyman, Bogosion, and Foligno.

You then begin signing key depth players that have a strong two way game. Players like Danault, Goodrow, Glendening and last but not least make a big splash. By going for Gabriel Landeskog.

Now that you have a powerful team set all you need is a backup goaltender, who better than the legend Henrik Lundqvist. Imagine the work Campbell and Lundqvist can do for Toronto. Lundqvist is a terrific backup.

With a roster this balanced and deep you are easily leading in the Atlantic heading, all the while Boston is probably contending for 4th seed with the Canadiens. The Montreal Canadiens are getting better by the year and Bostons core players are getting old. So, if Boston is in 5th place why not tank and put Bergeron on the trade block.
And what better team to grab him than the Toronto Maple Leafs. Who are hungry for a cup run, and are easily the best team on paper in decades. This would definitely be the roster that would finally breakthrough Toronto in the playoffs.



Note: The Boston Bruins deal would probably go down at the trade deadline. With all the cap constraints and everything and with Habs, Leafs, Panthers, and Lightnings in the Atlantic division. Its very possible that Bruins could potentially see themselves out of a playoff spot as most their depth and core consists of aging players. If the Bruins see themselves out of a playoff spot around the deadline expect Bergeron to be on the block. There’s no team that would rather take Bergeron than the Leafs. Though Toronto may have to pay more for Bergeron.

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