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Leafs Bet Big on Depth | NHL News
Toronto’s Maple Leafs are rewriting the script on roster construction, splashing over $64 million on 14 forwards — not just stars like Matthews and Nylander, but a whole army of depth players earning more than $32M combined. This isn’t just payroll inflation; it’s a strategic pivot toward building a playoff-ready machine by paying for specific roles: penalty killers, faceoff specialists, physical enforcers. Names like Domi and Paul are getting rewarded for their contributions, not just their stats. The gamble? A deeper, more versatile squad built to grind through postseason hockey — even if…
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