Of particular interest is that the Leafs have apparently not had any contract negotiations with pending free agents JVR, Tyler Bozak and Leo Komarov. The panel also noted that a few teams have inquired about JVR but have been turned away. Further, Nick Kypreos threw out the idea of JVR possibly being open to the type of deal TJ Oshie signed over the summer, which was for eight years and $46 million; essentially, the Leafs might be able to keep him at a low annual average salary, but it will cost them in term.
JVR turns 29 this year in May and is second on the team in goals.