There are a lot of moving, interconnected parts, but all signs point to a very similar Leafs team in the end. Hyman’s agent, Todd Reynolds, was given permission at the beginning of the week to field offers from other teams. But for the Leafs, who don’t have a lot of room under the NHL salary cap, that appears to be too high. But remember, the Leafs could have protected Dermott without re-signing him. Wholesale changes are not in the card, and help via the draft — where the Leafs have but three picks — is not a viable option.

Source: thestar July 16, 2021 20:48 UTC