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Possible Late Season Rentals for the Toronto Maple Leafs

By Jeremy Ridgewell

Sep 28, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson (89) celebrates with forward Alexander Kerfoot (15) after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson (89) celebrates with forward Alexander Kerfoot (15) after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sean Monahan is in his tenth NHL season.

The 28-year-old got drafted by the Calgary Flames in the first round of the 2013 NHL draft with the 6th overall pick. He has three goals and six assists for nine points in 17 games this season.

Monahan struggled during his last two seasons in Calgary but has rediscovered his scoring touch with the Montreal Canadiens.

It could be a tall order for him to reach 82 points in 78 games, as he had during the 2018-19 season. The Toronto Maple Leafs would be satisfied with the 22 goals and 26 assists for 48 points Monahan registered in the 2019-20 season.

Adding a player with Monahan’s skill set to Toronto’s lineup would be a great move.

The Maple Leafs and Canadiens are not known for making many deals together, but that’s not to say they wouldn’t. Should the Canadiens find themselves out of contention later in the season, they might look to unload Monahan and his $6.375 million contract.

The Toronto Maple Leafs would need to move multiple pieces to fit Monahan under their salary cap, but depending on how serious Toronto is at acquiring him, Montreal might retain 50% of Monahan’s salary.

. Toronto could make Monahan fit under their cap at 50% retained plus pieces going the other way.

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