They wanted Klingberg off the roster because he stunk. They want Hakanpaa off the roster so they can go over the cap come playoffs and have him play. Both are victims of cap management for different reasons.
2024-25 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion
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Here's hoping that the upcoming break can act as a reset for Pacioretty because yeah he's teetering on unplayable lately.
herman
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herman's wishlist from the offseason coaching change
So far, the Leafs were basically allergic to rush attempts early in the season as they were focused on defensive improvements (also Matthews was dead). Now the leash is off (like Willy's dogs) as they work on offense generation and some of those tactical philosophies are working their way through the system and PP.
- attack fast; don't wait for defensive setups
- shoot for slot tips and rebounds
- counter punch off the rush
So far, the Leafs were basically allergic to rush attempts early in the season as they were focused on defensive improvements (also Matthews was dead). Now the leash is off (like Willy's dogs) as they work on offense generation and some of those tactical philosophies are working their way through the system and PP.
I rarely say this, but some good points here from Kypreos. Also not to say that it's entirely to blame for any and all playoff failures the Leafs have went through but I do think for years the team has hit a bit of a lull around this time of the year and onward when their playoff position is already basically decided. So to have a high level tournament among the leagues best players but also a still very competitive Atlantic division race to come back to afterward could end up being a bit of a benefit to the team in the long-run.
dappleganger
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Mitch signs in Edmonton in the offseason. 7-years/$11m. 
Geez, I never really considered that but it makes a lot of sense, especially as the Oilers have been collecting ex-Leafs for years now.Mitch signs in Edmonton in the offseason. 7-years/$11m.
I know this is a joke but man wouldn't it piss you off if he took a discount to go to the Oilers? Ugh.Mitch signs in Edmonton in the offseason. 7-years/$11m.
Who has ever taken a discount to go to the oilers?
Ozzie
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They got a beauty of a deal on Zach Hyman. But I think it was more Leafs let a Beauty deal slip through it's fingers.
I know it's not officially a "discount" because it didn't look like a discount when he signed but it's one of the best contracts in the NHL in retrospect.
I want to say Draisaitl did compared to the Matthews contract but I won't.
He’s making more than Mathews. So is there something I’m missing here? How is more a discount?
4 years shorter term, I bet Matthews makes $10M more than Draisaitl over their 8-year contracts. 15% of $115M salary cap $17.25 which could be his next contract.
As he should. In any case I still don’t see how that’s a discount, but I guess different perspectives and such.
Anyway I think what Matthews is doing is smart. He’s maximizing his earnings. The strategy has some risk, but I’m surprised more players don’t try it.
It's a $10M discount compared to his peer.
I don’t think they’re peers.
