Most people who I have talked to about the Leaf's offseason have been feeling a little underwhelmed. There are two major concerns with the losses of Freddy and Hyman. The Maple Leafs did not fill the holes adequately. I get that Maple Leafs can't fully address the issue of losing Andersen and Hyman due to the hindrance of the Salary Cap. The problem is how the Leafs addressed the issue.
Losing Zach Hyman really hurts. His speed and offensive production will be hard to replace. The young guns will have to step it up.
Nicholas Robertson
Nicholas is a top prospect who has tons of offensive skills. He is a shifty forward who can score from anywhere. Nicholas is known for his shot; he is an elite scorer. Robertson has been the man in the past, but can he produce with the big boys? The Maple Leafs are betting that Nicholas can step it up and replace Hyman, filling the goal with pucks. And Robertson does not quit. He has a ton of heart.
Michael Bunting
Michael can fill offensively. He is a steady player who can add a goal now and then. He has more offensive power than Robertson and is more established. He has the potential to score twenty goals in a season, put in the right situation.
Freddy Andersen
Losing a number one goalie and replacing him with a backup or a 1A goalie is a red flag for me. The Maple Leafs lost Andersen mostly because they would not guarantee him a starting position. Andersen picked the number one job somewhere else; more power to him. Toronto is a firm believer in using both of their goalies, which Mrazek is already used to having played in Carolina. Most teams are going with the two-goalie system, hoping to keep their goalies fresh for the playoffs. Will it work? Only time will tell.
PS I am not sure how the Leafs can do this cap-wise, but they have inquired about PK Subban.
Randy
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