Sunday morning notes:
– Damien Cox claimed the Leafs had no choice but to move Reimer before the deadline because of six-year, $6 million AAV contract demands. Reimer’s agent immediately denied it on Twitter. The figures named don’t sound within the realm of reason, even as an unrealistic first ask to anchor a negotiation. The Leafs could’ve just waited it out, played it by ear and evaluated where Reimer was at in terms of contract demands in June and July – it would’ve avoided the perception that they traded Reimer for next to nothing – but this management group has been steadfast in adhering to the plan: all UFAs must go to the highest bidder.