David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: If Zach Hyman keeps scoring, he is going to make Toronto’s job harder to retain him. His AAV projects to be around $4-$5 million, which is something the Maple Leafs cannot afford. That is the thought process anyway.
Weighing intangibles will be vital for Kyle Dubas and Sheldon Keefe to consider. It is not easy to just plug and play when tinkering with chemistry. One wrong move can torpedo an entire team. Does Toronto retain Hyman then go cheaper somewhere else — let’s say in goal?