2 months ago
The Toronto Maple Leafs' previous salary cap struggles have once again fueled debate years after the NHL's COVID-19 financial shutdown. This time, NHL **** yst Matthew Cauz argued that timing, rather than poor planning alone, played a major role in limiting Toronto's championship window.
Speaking on TSN's First Up podcast, Cauz pointed to the contract extensions signed by William Nylander, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner before the pandemic.
"William Nylander signed his six-year extension on December 1, 2018. Auston Matthews signed a five-year extension on February 5, 2019. Mitch Marner signed a six-year extension on September 13, 2019," Cauz said.
He added, "A year later, COVID hits. And what happens? The cap stops."
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Speaking on TSN's First Up podcast, Cauz pointed to the contract extensions signed by William Nylander, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner before the pandemic.
"William Nylander signed his six-year extension on December 1, 2018. Auston Matthews signed a five-year extension on February 5, 2019. Mitch Marner signed a six-year extension on September 13, 2019," Cauz said.
He added, "A year later, COVID hits. And what happens? The cap stops."
MORE: Ex-Maple Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo issues blunt 'make-or-break' warning to Auston Matthews
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3 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna has yet to play an NHL game, but expectations are rising already. NHL ******* yst Carlo Colaiacovo added to the excitement with a bold prediction ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Speaking on TSN 1050 Radio's "First Up," Colaiacovo was asked what was more likely. The choices were McKenna winning the Calder Trophy or Auston Matthews finishing among the NHL's top five goal scorers.
Matthews would likely need at least 45 goals to reach that mark. Speaking about which, Colaiacovo admitted he is not convinced that will happen despite believing the captain will improve.
"Let's just reflect on what last year's goal-scoring leaderboard looked like," Colaiacovo said. "Nathan MacKinnon finished with 53 and won the Rocket. Cole Caufield had 51, Connor McDavid had 48, and then there were four players tied at 45.
"So those are the top five goal scorers. We're basically suggesting that Auston Matthews has to score 45 or more goals in the NHL next year to finish in the top five. I'm not banking on that."
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Speaking on TSN 1050 Radio's "First Up," Colaiacovo was asked what was more likely. The choices were McKenna winning the Calder Trophy or Auston Matthews finishing among the NHL's top five goal scorers.
Matthews would likely need at least 45 goals to reach that mark. Speaking about which, Colaiacovo admitted he is not convinced that will happen despite believing the captain will improve.
"Let's just reflect on what last year's goal-scoring leaderboard looked like," Colaiacovo said. "Nathan MacKinnon finished with 53 and won the Rocket. Cole Caufield had 51, Connor McDavid had 48, and then there were four players tied at 45.
"So those are the top five goal scorers. We're basically suggesting that Auston Matthews has to score 45 or more goals in the NHL next year to finish in the top five. I'm not banking on that."
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