Tyler Toffoli's latest decision may have huge implications for Leafs
After much speculation, GTA native Tyler Toffoli has opted to test the free agent market on July 1st, giving the Maple Leafs another enticing potential target.
Per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, Toffoli is expected to to hit the open market in search of a new home and the early expectation is that he'll be looking for some term.
AFP Analytics has Toffoli's current contract projection set at $6M per season over a 4-year term, which does feel a tough high for the 32-year-old winger. However, he did score 33 goals last season, split between the New Jersey Devils and Winnipeg Jets and he also had 34 goals just one year prior in Calgary.
Rumour has it that Toffoli, a life-long Maple Leafs fan, has been anticipating putting a Leafs jersey on for a long time, so there's a potential fit there, especially given Toffoli's recent scoring history. There's also the connection to Leafs GM Brad Treliving, who acquired the sniper during his time in Calgary to consider.
Obviously, there's only so much money to go around, though, so if Toffoli wants to be a Maple Leaf bad enough, he may need to make peace with the fact that he'll have to leave some money on the table.
The veteran winger from Scarborough, Ontario has produced 260 goals and 521 points across 812 career NHL games and carries an estimated career earnings of a little over $35M.
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MAI 24 | 482 ANSWERS Tyler Toffoli's latest decision may have huge implications for Leafs Do you like Tyler Toffoli as a potential fit for the Maple Leafs in free agency? | ||
| Yes, bring him home! | 154 | 32 % |
| No, he's not getting any younger | 124 | 25.7 % |
| Not if he wants $6M per season | 204 | 42.3 % |
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