The Toronto Maple Leafs are performing well as they approach the end of their season, with 17 games left. They are gearing up for a playoff series against either the Boston Bruins or the Florida Panthers. Last season, they broke their first-round curse by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning but faced a disappointing second-round loss to the Florida Panthers. While they have a strong team capable of playoff success, the ultimate goal is to reach the Stanley Cup final. However, before they are seen as serious contenders, they need to advance to at least the Eastern Conference Final. The Leafs are facing significant roster changes next season due to expiring contracts and the need to make adjustments to the defense and goaltending.
Forward Bobby McMann has recently signed a two-year contract worth $1.35 million, avoiding unrestricted free agency. Several key players, including Max Domi, Tyler Bertuzzi, T.J. Brodie, and others, are set to become UFAs this summer. The Leafs also have RFAs to address, with a total of $20.55 million in cap space available for the off-season. General Manager Brad Treliving will need to make wise decisions with this cap space to ensure the team’s success moving forward.
