Can the Maple Leafs plans be altered by Max Domi’s gift?
Max Domi appears to be on the outside looking in at the moment, considering the requirements of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Is he able to alter that story?
Will the Toronto Maple Leafs truly be able to negotiate a contract that they would probably want to sign? It might be. The current forward for the Maple Leafs, Max Domi, has reportedly attempted to offer the franchise a gift by lowering his asking price for a new deal, according to Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman’s story from yesterday. He first went after a five-year contract that would have paid $5 million a season. But as of right moment, Domi’s price has been lowered by a million dollars per season. Right present, he’s seeking a four-year contract worth $4 million AAV.
“Although there were earlier reports stating it would have to be 5×5, I don’t believe that to be the case at this time. I’ve heard the request is in the 4×4 region, which doesn’t seem very outlandish to me. Again, I believe the Leafs are attempting to exercise caution.
There’s Only So Much Juice to Squeeze for the Maple Leafs
The NHL salary cap places restrictions on the Maple Leafs, as it always does. This means that the team may soon have to make some tough choices over player personnel. While there is a ton of conjecture surrounding the futures of franchise mainstays John Tavares and Mitch Marner. Apart from Domi, though, Tyler Bertuzzi is seeking a new contract. Both have just completed a year.
At the moment, there is conjecture that Domi may no longer be involved. But can he persuade the team to reconsider if he wants to make a change and remain in Toronto?
Will Domi win the deal with his lower asking price?
Could the Maple Leafs rekindle their interest in Domi now that he has decreased his asking price? Re-signing Domi at a lower cost might be a calculated decision that improves the team’s offensive depth without sacrificing their total budget flexibility, provided they can control their cap space and give priority to their defensive requirements.
