It's going to be a kick to the junk losing Marner for nothing.

The good thing is it gives the Leafs a mountain of cap space to balance the roster.

Its just the most leaf thing to happen. Whatever. I hope they do spend it on D, but will there even be any good D that are UFAS in 2025-2026? Only person I could think of is chychrun, so lets pray! However we need right handed guys.. which feels so hard to come by. Next season is yet another first round, MAYBE second round exit.
Hopefully for the Leafs sake, Tree spends it wisely.

I'd start with the D.

It's going to be a kick to the junk losing Marner for nothing.

The good thing is it gives the Leafs a mountain of cap space to balance the roster.

Hopefully for the Leafs sake, Tree spends it wisely.

I'd start with the D.

Not really; he’ll have played here 10 years. With him & JT expiring, that’s $22m to address needs via FA.
Was always a long shot that he would waive or be moved this year; there was also a risk that you’d have to take back contract(s) that you may not have wanted.

Yes really.

You can spin it whichever way you want but it's never a good thing to get no assets in return for a star player in his prime.

But it's a pleasant fiction. 🙄

Yes really.

You can spin it whichever way you want but it's never a good thing to get no assets in return for a star player in his prime.

But it's a pleasant fiction. 🙄

Leafs allow JvR, Gardiner and Bozak all walk away for nothing and used the free money to sign J.T.

Its just the most leaf thing to happen. Whatever. I hope they do spend it on D, but will there even be any good D that are UFAS in 2025-2026? Only person I could think of is chychrun, so lets pray! However we need right handed guys.. which feels so hard to come by. Next season is yet another first round, MAYBE second round exit.

That worked out wonderfully.

You're right, Bozak at $5 million and JvR at $7 were instant buyer regrets for their new team.

And Gardiner at $4.25 couldn't land himself on the Canes LTIR any faster if he tried.

There are 190 players in the same situation as Marner. It's so crazy that on CF, it seem he HAS to be traded.
You're right Marner stays.

He will stay and i am sure they will make it work in due time. could seriously compete for the cup in 25-26. anyways, it was nice knowing you palhal, I hope the leafs win a cup or two in our lifetime. always remember go leafs go.