Toronto Maple Leafs hoping to extend these 3 'key' players
After a heartbreaking end to the playoffs with a loss to Tampa in game 7, there is already speculation surrounding different Leafs players.
Given how talented the team the Leafs have it was a disappointing end to the season and it has been reported that Leafs GM Kyle Dubas needs to have a
"summer of Kawhi."
Friedman adds that he feels this has to be -- for lack of another team -- Dubas' summer of Kawhi. Thinks the Buds will really consider a major move.
Also adds that he thinks Giordano will likely be back at a lower number.#LeafsForever� Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) May 16, 2022
This is of course a reference to when the Toronto Raptors traded for Kawhi Leonard and he lead them to an NBA championship.
Although basketball is much different from hockey where basketball players can be expected to play the whole game and it is rare for a NHL player to have more than 25 minutes of ice-time, the idea of a trade is tempting.
That said it is also reported that the Leafs will try to bring back defensemen Mike Giordano, Rasmus Sandin, and Timothy Liljegren to short-term deals.
More Friedman: Don't expect a long term deal with Sandin or Liljegren, thinks both end up with short term deals in that ~$2m range.
Also doesn't sound like Campbell is back. Friedge says Leafs opened with ~$2.75m initial offer, which was far below Campbell's.#LeafsForever� Jori Negin-Shecter (@JNeginShecter) May 16, 2022
All 3 players contributed as depth-players to bolster the Leafs defense core throughout the year.
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