lotsa cap space next year, it won't be an issue
- Barx

um... do you know why the Leafs have so much cap space?

someone just posted that a 22-man roster is 300k shy of the cap, so im going by that. if it's a 20-man roster that's 333k shy of the cap, yeah they're kinda (frank)ed unless they unload some significant salary.
- scotch_tape

The 22 man scenario is correct.

Aye, you must be this short to play.
- AdamFrench

this makes no sense

...I (need) two by 10am or I dont make it through my work day
- Colin Dambrauskas

Drug addict.

THat's sad.

They won't trade kuleman, strongest and best forechecker on the team and maybe the league if he would just get some edge in his game.
- Garnie

You have got to be kidding me!

You can be comforted in knowing that Jbold lives in Ontario....HOURS away from any of your daughters
- Colin Dambrauskas

how does that help the rest of us?

someone just posted that a 22-man roster is 300k shy of the cap, so im going by that. if it's a 20-man roster that's 333k shy of the cap, yeah they're kinda (frank)ed unless they unload some significant salary.
- scotch_tape

lol I posted just that...22 man roster with 333K remaining. I didnt post the defenders obv, but they have just enough to fill an entire roster right now. Any injuries theyre in trouble, and again thats if you feel fine with playing Orr and McLaren for all 10 games.

um... do you know why the Leafs have so much cap space?
- scotch_tape

um...the cap is going up.
Even with the Kessel deal, there will still be enough.

Cox seems to think the Leafs will close a deal with Kessel before reg season starts...normally I ignore his comments but I think hes right.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Awesome.

Yeah, I think Ashton can make up for his defensive polish with a nastiness that Kulemin lacks. I still think Kulemin's the better player, but having another 3M+ 3rd liner doesn't sound healthy, cap-wise.
- gravyface

Steve Simmons thinks Carlyle will pick broll to replace clarkson for 10 games, he brings the same game.

Umm.. I think Ashton is closer to clarkson and he has more scoring.

The sad thing is, Kulemin is technically this teams most physical player...so ya there it is.

Cox seems to think the Leafs will close a deal with Kessel before reg season starts...normally I ignore his comments but I think hes right.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Link

48 7 16 23 is not fourth line...that's 3rd line minimum and on some pitiful clubs 2nd line...
- AdamFrench

I suppose..

Link
- IrishRage

Most recent twitter comment.

I agree, Kulemin does a lot of the little things that often go unnoticed. Strips guys of the puck a lot, cycles well, gets rid of the puck in bad scenarios. He just needs to get his offense back to a 3rd line calibre cause of late, its been 4th line good.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Even his D last year was suspect.
He's simply not that player on a consistent basis.
Easily replaceable.

um...the cap is going up.
Even with the Kessel deal, there will still be enough.
- Barx

I think he's referring to the fact that there will be a bunch of guys looking for a raise at the same time. There won't be a ton of room.

um...the cap is going up.
Even with the Kessel deal, there will still be enough.
- Barx

are assuming they re-sign Phaneuf or let him walk?

Cox seems to think the Leafs will close a deal with Kessel before reg season starts...normally I ignore his comments but I think hes right.
- Colin Dambrauskas

I've had a hunch as well

That was me, and it included Clarkson on the roster (oops).
- gravyface

as it should...a suspender player still counts against the cap.

The 22 man scenario is correct.
- Woderwick

It will be once Clarkson returns.

I have no idea how the daily rate works for injuries and/or roster players, but for 10 games and the length of Orr, Bolland, and/or McLaren's injuries, I think they can make something work.

Even his D last year was suspect.
He's simply not that player on a consistent basis.
Easily replaceable.
- Fakepartofme

I thought his offensive numbers were worse tbh...Adam pointed out that they werent. I like his game, he quietly gets the job done and plays he body. Exactly a Carlyle type guy. Low maintenance.

as it should...a suspender player still counts against the cap.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Yep. If it didn't - oh my...think of the nasty scenarios that could happen all over the league.

What do you think the asking price for liles is?

I thought his offensive numbers were worse tbh...Adam pointed out that they werent. I like his game, he quietly gets the job done and plays he body. Exactly a Carlyle type guy. Low maintenance.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Carlyle loves his mistake free play and the fact he can trust him in all scenarios.

as it should...a suspender player still counts against the cap.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Right, but with McLaren hurt, Colborne centering 4th line, Kulemin slotting into the 2nd line RW, we're short a 3rd line RW, let alone a 13th forward.