i mean, if that's the cost the leafs would much rather up their offer a bit and get konecny

That's an awful lot for Hayes. I get that gms love guys like him come playoff time, that's way too much for us though

Specially since we already have two Centermen who will be making that kind of money next year, I doubt they add another guy making that much down the middle. You also wouldn’t bring this guy in and use him on the wing. He’s a pretty good player, but I don’t think he really fits what Buffalo is looking for.

Obviously too much for Hayes
But if he had a lower Cap hit, he’d be a great 3C

Just not the right guy for us though

True, and for all the complaining people do about Mittelstadt, he has similar numbers (minus goals), is younger, and less expensive.

People are just butthurt bc Mitts hasn’t lived up to his ceiling as a Top10 draft pick quick enough
And he may never reach it, but he has taken a nice leap forward this season
Crazy what can happen when a talented player stays healthy

Some people just can’t stop complaining though