For the latest Leafs updates or Follow @mikeinbuffalo on Twitter It is expected that the Toronto Maple Leafs will go through a number of changes this summer with players looking for new contracts and the growing uncertainty about their ability to fit everyone under the salary cap. Factors such as what amount the NHL will increase the cap to and how much it will cost to get Mitch Marner, Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson extended are uncertainties that could alter the direction that GM Kyle Dubas takes. With that in mind, it is a good time to take the pulse of Leafs Nation and answer some questions from Twitter:
Do you think they will be able to get rid of Marleau's contract? What about trading Nylander for defensive help like Pesche? ( I apologize if I spelled their names incorrectly) My priority is keeping Marner over Nylander and maybe keeping Kap and Johansson.
— H.C.Sprung (@XxCarsten72xX) May 12, 2019
NOTE- Elliotte Friedman reports that Marleau's bonus is paid in two installments; in July and December, which might hinder the Leafs from moving his contract.
Hi Michael, so do you see the assistant coaches being replaced or is it a go for both still? The PP/PK was horrid
— Martin Marincin aka Norris Skills (@JeremyS87072771) May 12, 2019
Do you see Dubas making a big move/moves or just depth free agent signings plus Marlie call ups to fill out the roster?
— Nick Smith (@nssmitty) May 12, 2019
Who, in the free agent market, is available to add some size and toughness to support all our skilled guys?
— Matt Moffatt (@yodasboyz) May 12, 2019
Who do you think the Leafs should target on defence through A) Trade and B) Free Agency?
— Mike Snow (@SnowmanTweet) May 12, 2019
Since there is a lot to negativity surrounding the team currently,do you believe since it should be a no brainer that Auston Matthews is the next captain would it be announced before July 1 ? before marner contract? or in September?
— AnthonySaraco (@AnthonySaraco) May 12, 2019
Will the Raptors win?
— CM (@CodyMummery) May 12, 2019
Who will the Leafs likely lose in the expansion draft in 2021
— Vince (@tdot2vancity) May 12, 2019