The Toronto Maple Leafs have initiated significant changes to their team, starting with the appointment of Craig Berube as their new head coach.
With Berube’s arrival, attention now shifts to assembling his coaching staff, with rumors suggesting Marc Savard as a potential addition.
Meanwhile, the focus extends to the team’s roster, especially considering the impending free agency of several players and the uncertainty surrounding Mitch Marner’s future.
This situation could potentially leave Toronto and GM Brad Treliving with ample salary cap space, presenting an opportunity for significant offseason moves.
Berube’s preferences in player types are expected to influence Toronto’s strategy, leading to speculation linking the Maple Leafs to the Boston Bruins, who themselves are contemplating offseason alterations.
Jake DeBrusk, 27, is approaching the end of his two-year contract and is expected to seek a significant salary increase from his current $4 million cap hit, especially following an impressive playoff performance with the Bruins where he notched 11 points in 13 games.
Despite his hopes for an extension, DeBrusk has not received any communication from the Bruins, leaving him uncertain about his future with the team.
His statement expressing surprise at the lack of progress in contract negotiations suggests a lack of alignment between the two parties.
