After setting an NHL record and signing the most expensive unrestricted free-agent in NHL history last season, when they signed successful human/robot hybrid John Tavares, the Toronto Maple Leafs are not expected to make a big splash this season.
Artemi Panarin?
Unfortunately, the Toronto Maple Leafs won’t have the cap space – barring an extraordinary turn of events – to compete for this year’s prize stallions.
Erik Karlsson would look great in the Blue and White, but it’s a dream that will sadly never come to fruition.
But just because they can’t sign the best of the best doesn’t mean the Leafs can’t be active in the UFA market.