Forget that defenseman Victor Hedman, despite being a Norris Trophy finalist for the sixth year in a row, is likely to come away empty-handed for the fifth time. So never mind their third-place finish in the Atlantic Division this season. Still, LeBrun notes, “But all things being equal, probably more likely Andersen sees what’s out there July 28 (while keeping Tor door open).Not the Presidents’ Trophy, or individual accolades. LeBrun offered an update on goaltender Frederik Andersen and wrote, “There’s been talks between Leafs and Frederik Andersen’s camp but no contract offer, I’m told.”Įven if there was something pending between the goaltender and the team, it wouldn’t make sense to try to sign him before the expansion draft as it would force a decision on which netminder to protect. Hyman isn’t the only player the Maple Leafs have questions about and could ultimately need to replace. Still, Hyman has earned the right to go to free agency.
“I feel Toronto would be comfortable in around that territory.” Dreger didn’t think a four-year deal for Hyman at $5 million might be enough to encourage Hyman to take another look and consider the Leafs. Pierre LeBrun July 14, 2021ĭarren Dreger said during a radio hit with TSN today, the Leafs aren’t going to go above a certain price point and four years, $5 million is about the most the Leafs will offer basically a total of $20 million.
Which was the expectation given his market value and Leafs' cap situation. Sizeable gap in positions with Leafs at the moment. Subject to change, of course, but all signs pointing to pending UFA Zach Hyman heading to market July 28. Which was the expectation given his market value and Leafs’ cap situation.” LeBrun wrote, “Subject to change, of course, but all signs pointing to pending UFA Zach Hyman heading to market July 28.” He added, “Sizeable gap in positions with Leafs at the moment. Today’s reports by TSN’s Pierre LeBrun seem to confirm that’s still the case. Mirtle then added that he would be shocked if the two sides (Toronto and Hyman) worked something out. But the more I’ve talked to people around the team in the weeks since the Leafs’ season ended in ugly fashion, the less that feels like where we’re headed. There remains time for the above to be true and for the two sides to meet and work something out. Unrestricted free agency opens six weeks from today across the NHL. Weeks ago, as per James Mirtle of The Athletic wrote: Where he signs, and what he ultimately signs for is unknown, but it’s probably going to be for more than the Maple Leafs were willing to pay, if they could have afforded him. Not great news for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but at the same time, probably not a huge surprise considering the team has likely been expecting this for weeks. According to many sources, he’ll be headed to free agency on July 28th.
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