2026-27 Toronto Maple Leafs General Discussion | Official: Sundin & Chayka to lead front office

[dappleganger]

I think it smoke and mirrors thanks to excellent goaltending.

And if Bennett doesn't knock out that goaltending with a rabbit punch where would this team be...

 

[Joe S.]

I agree but I also think this is a better constructed team forward wise at least and Matthews was playing hurt most of last year.

I agree but even when Matthews was in the lineup he seemed completely disengaged. The team as a whole seemed to not give a shit.

 

[Joe S.]

And if Bennett doesn't knock out that goaltending with a rabbit punch where would this team be...

The what if game is too painful. There are so many what ifs in this era.

 

[cw]

The Leafs could. Would "save" about $1.2 in cap space. Assuming he isn't claimed which at this point I don't think is likely. Reports haven't been great on his three games with the Marlies.

That would solve their cap issue. I think he'd clear with that contract.
I did not see those Marlies games
Aside from 3 GP, his only Marlies stats with a number not 0 was shots: 5

 

[YYZ]

That would solve their cap issue. I think he'd clear with that contract.
I did not see those Marlies games
Aside from 3 GP, his only Marlies stats with a number not 0 was shots: 5

He hasn't played an NHL game since April. So that may be a factor.