The Leafs Can Recover From the Loss of Hyman
The Leafs can recover from the immediate sting of Hyman's success in Edmonton and seeing him compete for the Stanley Cup in another uniform.
Bertuzzi is once again a free agent. If the Leafs don't want to meet his asking price or commit to him long-term, they have younger, cheaper options. It's the route they should take considering their needs on defense and in goal.
Matthews Knies continues to blossom in a power-forward role and excelled during his two playoff appearances with the Leafs. Hot prospect Easton Cowan looks like he could soon fill a prominent spot.
Hyman's play is unlikely to regress significantly within the next couple of years, especially playing alongside the Oilers stars, but four years remain on the deal after this season. During the last two years of the contract, Hyman will be 35 and 36 years old.
Perhaps, the loss won't look as bad then.
The Toronto Maple Leafs may have to remind themselves of that should they see another one that got away hoist the Stanley Cup trophy.