But we do. About $22.1 million to fill 7-8 roster spots - Add back the $5.3 - when Horton goes on the IR, thats 27.4 million.

Nylander will increase to about $6.5 imo, so there is still over $20 million for 7 spots.
Remove $4 for Gardiner, can easily at JT and a quality d-man. At the very least 3 of those spots will be entry level deals.

Cap friendly is also not accounting for the cap going up to $80 million (based on $74.9 million cap - wow another $5 million - another quality d-man)
- winsix

with lou gone, i hope we are done dipping into ltir. no more bonus penalties.

my guess is dubas will not borrowing from next year's cap to pay this year's.

wtf....Babcock will Never allow that
- Symba007

I take a lot jabs in here about Polak, but I think he had a pretty good year and plays better then people give him credit for....I was the HB punching bag at the begin of the year when I said he'd probably sign and play ok....a lot of those posters don't come around much anymore or don't talk so badly about Polak now.

If you were GM of the Leafs I would be begging for Nonis to come back
- senstroll

Maybe even JFJ

I take a lot jabs in here about Polak, but I think he had a pretty good year and plays better then people give him credit for....I was the HB punching bag at the begin of the year when I said he'd probably sign and play ok....a lot of those posters don't come around much anymore or don't talk so badly about Polak now.
- Garnie

Polak sucks;

There, now I feel better

Who is going to trade a defensemen better than a 50pt plus dman who is a UFA in one year? I like Gardiner and if he had more term he'd carry value but pending UFA severely hampers the return.
- Blazed

Leafs traded Roman (frank)EN Polak for two second round picks at the deadline, I would think that Gardiner is worth more.

Polak sucks;

There, now I feel better
- PatC80

Babcock will name him captain...

Leafs traded Roman (frank)EN Polak for two second round picks at the deadline, I would think that Gardiner is worth more.
- winsix

Agreed, but those deals are always inflated at the trade deadline.

I don't see the Leafs holding onto Gardiner and trading him when they're on a playoff push, when his value would probably be the highest.

I honestly have no idea what he'd fetch.

Babcock will name him captain...
- Symba007

Nope, it was already promised to Buston Glassthews when he travelled to Arizona.

This will be disappointing obviously but this is today's signed roster, without any re-signs or new acquisitions.

L1: Hyman - Matthews - Nylander
L2: Marleau - Kadri - Marner
L3: Johnsson - Lindholm - Kapanen
L4: Leivo - Aaltonen - Martin

P1: Reilly - Hainsey
P2: Gardiner - Zaitsev
P3: Dermott - Borgman

G1: Anderson
G2: McElhinney

A downgrade for last season, but I don't think there is a big panic to make a bad long term move. The end goal should be the long term still.

If Tavares doesn't come finding a good UFA deal or a sensible move that brings good value seems like a Dubas type strategy. The Marlies are rocking, the development system should continue to be a high priority.

Nope, it was already promised to Buston Glassthews when he travelled to Arizona.
- PatC80

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with lou gone, i hope we are done dipping into ltir. no more bonus penalties.

my guess is dubas will not borrowing from next year's cap to pay this year's.
- Tumbleweed

He doesn't have to, not much dead weight left, $1.2 for Kessel and Horton - has two more years - which can probably be moved next year for a pick.

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- RickJames77

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- RickJames77

so you are a true Bostonian?
scum of the earth

This will be disappointing obviously but this is today's signed roster, without any re-signs or new acquisitions.

L1: Hyman - Matthews - Nylander
L2: Marleau - Kadri - Marner
L3: Johnsson - Lindholm - Kapanen
L4: Leivo - Aaltonen - Martin

P1: Reilly - Hainsey
P2: Gardiner - Zaitsev
P3: Dermott - Borgman

G1: Anderson
G2: McElhinney

A downgrade for last season, but I don't think there is a big panic to make a bad long term move. The end goal should be the long term still.

If Tavares doesn't come finding a good UFA deal or a sensible move that brings good value seems like a Dubas type strategy. The Marlies are rocking the development system should continue to be a high priority.
- Blazed

I think our top 6 is good, barring injuries;

I would like the Leafs to sign Kuraly and Schaller out of Boston; They would definitely help;

Hyman-Matthews-Nylander

Marleau-Kadri-Marner

Johnsson-Lindholm/Aaltonen-Kapanen

Schaller-Kuraly-Brown

Nope, it was already promised to Buston Glassthews when he travelled to Arizona.
- PatC80

actually Babcock gave him a Mr Freeze and asked him to stop pouting, Glassthews cut his lip with the Mr Freeze and kicked Babcock out

Agreed, but those deals are always inflated at the trade deadline.

I don't see the Leafs holding onto Gardiner and trading him when they're on a playoff push, when his value would probably be the highest.

I honestly have no idea what he'd fetch.
- RickJames77

Chiapet gave NJ Hall - an MVP candidate for a d-man that is not as good as Gardiner. If the LV draft proved anything, it is that there are plenty of stupid GM's.

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- RickJames77

for now, until he loses that Injury-prone tag

actually Babcock gave him a Mr Freeze and asked him to stop pouting, Glassthews cut his lip with the Mr Freeze and kicked Babcock out
- Symba007

Honestly, I don't see how Carrick comes back. Maybe they trade him, or not qualify him.. An RFA, that hasn't been able to crack the top 6.. Only good thing about him, is that he is a RHD.
- PatC80

He gets decent results in bottom minutes.
Dubas probably brings him back

Chiapet gave NJ Hall - an MVP candidate for a d-man that is not as good as Gardiner. If the LV draft proved anything, it is that there are plenty of stupid GM's they got a lot of players that played well together, and bought into Gallant's system. As no one expected them to make the playoffs this year.
- winsix

fixed.

He gets decent results in bottom minutes.
Dubas probably brings him back
- senstroll

I think our top 6 is good, barring injuries;

I would like the Leafs to sign Kuraly and Schaller out of Boston; They would definitely help;

Hyman-Matthews-Nylander

Marleau-Kadri-Marner

Johnsson-Lindholm/Aaltonen-Kapanen

Schaller-Kuraly-Brown
- PatC80

Interesting names, I think those are the type of value deals that seem more realistic. Actually looking at this mock roster I could see Bozak returning. I would like to turn the page from the Burke era finally though.

Ive been disappointed with the leafs D for decades...whats another season.
Personally I would like to see Gardiner + (if need be) traded for another top 4 D who actually knows how to play D.
We can afford to lose out on some of his points, I want someone who knows how to play D.
- Fakepartofme

Tyler Myers

Tyler Myers
- mr.sir

Much more reasonable to acquire vs Trouba. Still think the Jets will want to unrealistic a return. You don't get to touch the holy trinity.

Polak sucks;

There, now I feel better
- PatC80

Whatever works...even if you have to lie to yourself