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Toronto Maple Leafs: Top 3 Dream Free-Agent Signings

By Stephen Nixon

BOSTON, MA - MAY 19: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals reacts with teammates after scoring in the second period in Game Three of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on May 19, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MAY 19: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals reacts with teammates after scoring in the second period in Game Three of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on May 19, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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MONTREAL, QC – MAY 03: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs  . (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /

Many Toronto Maple Leafs fans live in a dream-world, so we might as well look at a few dream UFA signings this offseason.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made splashes in free agency before, most recently bringing John Tavares home with a monster deal worth $11M annually.

When Tavares came home, it was a celebration. Leafs fans already had an excuse to start drinking at noon because it was Canada Day, but after he signed, it accelerated the partying to a whole new level.

By signing Tavares, it gave Toronto one of the best centre-duo’s in the NHL. With Auston Matthews and John Tavares teaming up, how could this team lose? Well, they’re still the Toronto Maple Leafs, so they’ve made sure to lose in three very difficult ways over Tavares short stint in the blue-and-white.

Although Tavares are been through some ups-and-downs and his contract is high, he was an incredible signing and anyone who says otherwise is lying to themselves. He’s a consistent goal-scorer, he’s the captain of this team and has been as reliable as anyone.

As the Leafs get set for free agency, they currently have $9.5M to spend. That number could easily change if they decide to trade Alex Kerfoot, or any other player, but it’s probably not going to get any higher than $14M.

As a result, let’s take a look a few dream UFA’s that every Toronto Maple Leafs fan would love to see the team sign this offseason.

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