Step by Step Guide to the Toronto Maple Leafs Off-Season

Oct 20, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri (43) shoots around Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) during the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri (43) shoots around Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) during the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
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NHL Entry Draft:

Having traded away the team’s first round pick, there isn’t much going down at the draft.  I have no only one goal this weekend and that is to make a trade with the New Jersey Devils.

After long negotiations, we settle on this:

After the trade, we announce that Kovalchuck has been signed to a two-year deal worth $10 Million dollars.

Free Agency:

In Free Agency, I have three targets, and for the sake of fun, let us assume they all choose to sign with the Toronto maple Leafs.

Kevin Shattenkirk:  Seven years, $49 dollars.  It’s a huge contract and one day we’ll regret it, but hopefully not until after we win a couple Stanley Cups.

Joe Thornton:  Two years, $10 Million, same as Kovalchuk. A lot of people don’t realize that Thornton remains an elite defensive player.

Cody Franson: Two years $6 Million.   Like Thornton, the best thing about Franson is his proven ability to limit the other team’s shots on goal.

After completing the two drafts and a day of free-agency, I am confident that the Toronto Maple Leafs now have the best team in the NHL.