Sam Bennett Gives the Toronto Maple Leafs Some Sobering News Ahead of Free Agency
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Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett is going to be a target of the Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency, and a huge update has come down the pipeline.
Sam Bennett is going to be one of the most popular players this summer when Free Agency starts on July 1st.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the teams that have shown interest in the Stanley Cup champion, and there has been a sense that he could be a viable replacement for Mitch Marner.
Sure, he might not get you 102 points in a season, but he has the leadership and grit that are necessary for a team that wants to win a Stanley Cup.
Will Sam Bennett sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs?
Unfortunately, his chances of signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking increasingly unlikely.
According to Darren Dreger, there are just so many teams who want to sign Bennett that the volume alone will make it hard for the Leafs to actually stand out.
«I'm not convinced Sam Bennett wants to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs. And it's not because of the noise in this market - I'm not saying that. It's just that he's going to have a lot of options. If he hits free agency, 20-plus teams could be interested. In how he plays - how he can adapt to any style.»
As per The Leafs Nation, Dreger also made it clear how the Leafs are in a bad spot when it comes to acquiring talented players.
A lack of assets has made it tough for general manager Brad Treliving to make deals. Needless to say, this is going to be a difficult Summer.
He pointed to the challenges Toronto faces in acquiring the kind of players they want. With some of their younger trade chips already spent and their draft pick cupboard thinning saying, it won't be easy. Still, Brad Treliving isn't someone who backs away from that.
«He's always involved in everything,» noting that Treliving doesn't feel like he's doing his job unless he's part of every conversation. That level of activity might be what the Leafs need - but building the team HC Craig Berube wants and getting the kind of players he needs will be no small task.
«He's always involved in everything,» noting that Treliving doesn't feel like he's doing his job unless he's part of every conversation. That level of activity might be what the Leafs need - but building the team HC Craig Berube wants and getting the kind of players he needs will be no small task.
This is a pivotal offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and fans are counting on the front office to make big moves. Unfortunately, that is easier said than done.
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