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"Leafs Latest" - New contracts leading to trade?

Oct 7, 2024

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Max Pacioretty: A Steal of a Deal

Max Pacioretty. I seriously thought this guy would sign for more, but $873,300, including over $600K in bonuses? it’s a deal so good you’d think the Leafs snuck it in with a handjob and a wink. I said I hated this signing before, but now? Hell, I’m eating my words like a cheap buffet. He earned that contract, plain and simple. And that captain experience? It’s like having the one guy at a party who knows how to tap the keg—essential when the team needs direction, and not just standing around with their hands in their pants.


Steven Lorentz: The Gritty Enforcer

Steven Lorentz? Solid deal, no doubt about it. And after that preseason? Man, he earned every bit of it. He’s bringing that physicality the Leafs desperately need, the kind of guy who shows up ready to knock heads and take names. No more soft-ass hockey. The hits, the grit—he’s like a one-man wrecking crew. Leafs need more of that energy, and Lorentz is the guy bringing it. Finally, someone who looks like they belong in the NHL instead of a damn yoga class.


Cade Webber: Future Blue-Liner

The signing of Cade Webber is an exciting one. He had a solid camp, and I think he’ll be a big piece of this defense someday, so keep your eye on this kid. At 6’7”, hell, the ladies can throat him standing up! His size combined with his potential makes him someone to watch as he develops. He may be getting sent down for now, but don’t sleep on Webber—he’s got the makings of a player who can anchor the blue line in the future.


Cap Compliance Circus: One Dollar and Counting

But here’s the kicker. To be cap-compliant, the Leafs have to pull off some Cirque du Soleil-type sh*t. The only way they’re under the cap by 5PM today is by sending Cowan down, Minten to SOIR, and throwing Dewar, Järnkrok, Hakanpää, and Mermis onto LTIR. And guess what? This makes them cap-compliant by a whopping $1. ONE dollar, folks! The Leafs' front office is playing cap gymnastics like they’re dodging child support payments.


Brad’s Cooking: Expect the Unexpected

One thing’s for sure, Leafs Nation: Brad’s in the kitchen, and he’s definitely cooking something. Expect a trade soon, whether it’s a small fry or something big enough to leave us all on the floor with our pants down. Either way, buckle up, because Leafs chaos is inevitable, and this fanbase might not survive it without a few drinks!




Oct 7, 2024

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