Dermy has a new deal!Travis Dermott has signed a two-year contract extension. #LeafsForever

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 8, 2021

2 years, 1.5 Million AAV
Travis Dermott


This is either a great contract for the leafs or a great contract for Seattle

Im honestly wondering if Dermott gets protected over Holl

July 9: First buyout Period
July 13: Deadline for teams to request players to waive NMC for Expansion Draft
July 16: Last day for teams to place players on waivers before expansion
July 17: Deadline for protection lists
July 18: NHL releases protection lists
July 21: Seattle Expansion Draft
July 23: 2021 NHL Draft Round 1
July 24: 2021 NHL Draft Round 2
July 26: Deadline for teams to tender QO RFAs
July 27: Buyout period ends. RFA contract period begins.
July 28: Free Agency Begins

Talk about a busy offseason. Looks like I need to speed up my draft rankings.

I personally wouldn't if I were the leafs, but who knows. I hope your profile pic is temporary.

This should be a very interesting offseason. Tarasenko, Kuznetsov, Eichel, Jones, Keith, OEL, Garland, and many more expected to be moved.

OFFICIAL: #NYR have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with restricted free agent Brett Howden. pic.twitter.com/MRk4TcPmwv

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 9, 2021

1 year, 885k
Brett Howden

#NEWS: We have re-signed Jonas Siegenthaler to a two-year contract. Welcome back, Jonas! https://t.co/CdhA0eJfSw

— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) July 9, 2021

2 years, 1.125 Million AAV
Jonas Siegenthaler

Based on these comments unless MTL forks over cash and term Danault is gone.

Phillip Danault was given opportunities to deny that he rejected a long-term offer from the Canadiens last offseason and he did not. Said he was concerned about his role with emergence of Suzuki and Kotkaniemi, but felt playoffs confirmed the player he is and his value.

— Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) July 9, 2021

He already rejected 5x6yrs in MTL so how much is he getting.

ACGM is a cesspool so I'm going to share my Bertuzzi opinions here:

1. Detroit fans are expecting way too much for him. Even a not-Toronto trade, he's not getting what Mantha got. He's a damn good winger and a been a bright spot for a lackluster Wings era but he's coming off a major back surgery. A 126 point / 208 game statline at 26 doesn't exactly put him in all-star company.
a) I think the Kapanen trade is a good comparison. 1st + B-tier prospect. Anything more and you're overpaying.
2. I'd say I'm more or less indifferent on Toronto actually acquiring him. He'd improve the forward quality of the team and could be cost controlled, but does he help Toronto with their playoff difficulties? He has a grand total of 0 NHL playoff games. If their interest is based on the scenario that Hyman is not returning, does giving up assets for him make the potential price saved on losing Hyman worth it? Personally, I think there are better options for Toronto but I wouldn't mind him on the Leafs. My opinion would depend on the acquisition and contract cost.

That's why I spend most of my time on CapFriendly in the forums now.

Actually no since the playoffs confirmed to him his worth I feel like that means he now understand that teams need 3 strong C’s to win and may be now willing to sign a deal with the habs

Same

Honestly 2022 1st + Hallander or Amirov + Liligren if we have to go down that route

factors to note his QA is 3.5 mill so basically Kerfoot out and just replace his cap with Bertuzzi ok

honestly I have been thinking of a bold idea

you bring almost everyone back (minus thorton till half way through the season like Williams)

You trade for Garland and go with

Mikheyev-Matthews-Marner
Foligno-Tavares-Garland
Chucky-Kerfoot-Nylander
Simmonds-Brooks-Spezza

Rielly-Brodie
Muzzin-Holl
Sandin-Bogosian

Campbell
Freddie

but will MTL be comfortable giving him potentially over 5mill on a long term deal considering they got Suzuki, Romanov, Caufield, KK, and other guys to extend. Like yes 3 strong Cs is a must but there are some cheaper alternatives in FA. We will have to see what Bergevin decides cause the flat cap could make the decision for him.

Personally I'd prefer Hyman over bringing back Folingo.

Garland would be a decent addition; I don't want Dubas giving up too many younger players in deals though. I think Robertson, Hallander and Lijegren all have paths to the team next season and going all reactionary and signing or trading for a bunch of players would keep them in the minors.

Hyman is gonna cost over 5mill for more than 4 years. 1 year of Foligno probs cost 2-3mill. Would rather do that and then decide next year who to bring in. Basically make it where that 1st was earned in the end. I like Hyman but I dont want an anchor contract weighting us down in 2 years like Lucic (remember when he was good lul)

Garland should not be overly expensive. Based on the Kapenan trade probs 1st + a B prospect (Hallander lul) that would be pretty funny. I like him for his playstyle, combines aspects of playmaking and goal scoring which is something useful for us.

We have the cap space right now and next year to do it imo, by then who knows what Montreal looks like

The buyout window is now open. Who are you hoping your team buys out?

For me as a Canes fan it's definitely Jake Gardiner.

Don’t see the Habs buying out anyone so I’ll go with my 2nd favorite team the Avs with Erik Johnson

W

No one

But I hope barely any players gets bought

I want the Devils to acquire cap dumps

"I think every kid grows up dreaming about playing for their hometown team. Whether that happens now or later in my career" - Jack Eichel

So who do we all think wont get a QA this year

5 predictions for me

Kase
Heinen
Kahun
Kharia
Donato

I agree with the top 3

Hopefully Nick Merkley doesn't get a QA