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Rejoint: juill. 2022
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The actual $$ owed and cap space are two very different parts of the equation and both have to be considered and dealt with. How many teams are there that can actually absorb the $13m proposed to be sent to Chicago in the scenario above? Not many.
If you go to Puckpedia and calculate the cost to move $13m in cap space it estimates the value as the 16th pick in the 1st round. Since the Leafs pick is later then that and the limited market they would be working with, a 1st round pick and quality prospect is very reasonable I’m my opinion.
I am considering Holmberg as the cost of moving the 2nd year of Jarnkrok’s $2.1m contract.
Now as someone who lives in the Toronto area, I watch the Leafs all the time and I can confidently say, Tavares’s play has dropped off significantly, he is no longer a point per game player and was often a non factor in games this season. You can expect his play to diminish even further next season with his lack of foot speed and age.
Additionally, what value does bringing Tavares to Chicago for one season provide? They are still not going to be competitive next season and you have now used up a significant portion of cap space that could be directed towards more impactful long-term assets. Leadership? Hmm… one playoff series win in his time in Toronto with a very talented team.
In my opinion Tavares either comes with significant assets for the future or some other team can be charitable towards the Leafs.