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I agree, it takes a team to win. Everyone can now be better allocated into roles and contribute in a more meaningful way. I still cannot believe that over the entire time of the core 4, they were never spread over 3 lines? We will never know. Depth scoring discussions drove me insane when the...

Who are the candidates? How about Manoah? I still think you let Hoffman try to find it for a little while longer.

It's a decent template for a deal.

I am optimistic about line depth, team toughness, goaltending, reliable D, and everyone having a meaningful role. Having salaries disbursed across all lines will help players feel more valued and important. JT's salary sacrifice should also help solidify the roster as a true team. Role the lines...

Kind of feels like the Canadian way to play and win as a team, not just a few individuals carrying the load. I appreciate the small ball, which makes it so much more watchable. Every player has been asked to contribute in their own way.

I thought his birth year was typo... 1991.

Kyle Clifford's retirement... is this actually a thing? Sorry for being the grumpy guy. Wasn't he Dubas's first client as an agent? He hardly played for the Leafs, but I suppose he was a serviceable vet for the Marlies.

Sometimes it's a legit hockey play to tag up, but I get it. The possession for the sake of possession can be a tough watch.

The catcher pitching in the 9th was throwing slower than in batting practice, 72.00 ERA.

Who cares, he'll play sporadically. Crazy how the opening day roster is projected to have zero players on entry-level contracts. It's a fairly deep team with two of the following having to sit: McMann, Jarnkrok, Lorentz, Laughton, Kampf, and Robertson. I don't see a fit for Cowan yet. So...

I think there's zero loyalty either way, so they should part ways. If he has a decent year, he'll probably walk unless the Leafs overpay him.

Lines 3 and 4 are looking exponentially better.

I don't want any part of an Erik Karlsson deal. What does Kyper call him? Dash Two.

Did Carlton write this?

I am actually quite shocked by how low his PIM totals have been throughout his career. I guess people were too scared to fight him! The contract was probably an overreaction to a roster with zero grit by Trev, but he was a scary dude to play against and seemed like a fun guy to be around. SJ...

The last Toronto Maple Leaf to play without a visor!

Anyone who would have liked Dumba at $3.5M? Traded to the Pens. I feel like Reilly has to be that guy this year.

I'm just glad not to use the term "core 4" anymore. JT has removed his cap hit from that category (god bless him), and Marner's gone. This group will have to compete as a team with contributions throughout and not depend on just a few. You have to be deep and utilize your whole lineup to win...

Leaving in a 3-way trade to play with bro outside of Dallas... obviously.

I guess you could point to the fact that all the Leafs' bigger additions that weren't returning players were acquired via trade and there's more time for trades.