Équipe: 2023-24 Maple Leafs de Toronto

Date de création initiale: 8 juin 2023

Publié: 11 juin 2023

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

The new GM trades away Samsanovs RFA rights along with a 3rd round pick for Connor Hellebuyck on a 1 year rental. With the knowledge that an extension with Hellebuyck is almost unlikely. The GM has decided to take a chance on this team by giving them a Superstar goaltender in Connor Hellebuyck. Even if it’s only for one year. In a move to add size to the Defence. Treliving has brought in Carson Soucy on a 5 year deal. Luke Schenn is also given a lucrative long term contract to retire with the team. This makes Mark Giordano the 7th string defenseman for the team. If this is not enough of an improvement. Treliving ha decided to sign ROR and Tarasenko to deals worth a combined AAV of $10,000,000. 5 a pair. This will help create a dangerous third line for years to come. JVR has been signed with the hopes of playing as a complementary top 6 player. Carl Hagelin, a speedy shutdown winger has also been brought in to help create a speedy 4th line checking line. With David Kampf also being resigned into a lucrative long term deal. All these improvements have convinced hometown kid Michael Bunting to resign on a 1 year deal for $2,000,000. With added depth across all lines, and the addition of a superstar goalie, the Leafs go on to win their first Stanley Cup since 1967. In the process they also win the Presidents Trophy with 55+ wins in the regular season. Becoming the first team since the 2012/2013 Chicago Blackhawks to win both the Stanley Cup and the Presidents Trophy award in the same season. Connor Hellebuyck also wins his 2nd Vezina trophy in his career. Posting 40+ wins, 9 shutouts, and a 928 SV%. Hellebuyck also wins the Conn Smythe as the MVP playoff performer.