With the work ethic, speed, forechecking ability, and strength that make him a force to be reckoned with, the Toronto native has been a valuable contributor for parts of six seasons. It’s clear that this is a good player who will be difficult to replace.
The Leafs can technically afford to keep Hyman if they would like to do so. Assuming Kerfoot is taken in the expansion draft, my rough estimate is that they have about $10.5 million to fill three spots: first-line winger, third-line center, and a second goalie. That number can fluctuate a bit based on their other lineup decisions, but $10-11 million is a good ballpark figure of what they have to work with.