Maple Leafs notes heading into next season
Luke Fox of Sportsnet: (mailbag) Both Jimmy Vesey and Alexander Barabanov could make the Toronto Maple Leafs opening night roster. Barabanov’s been in Toronto preparing since September. Vesey may have the edge over Barabanov because of his size and NHL experience. Vesey ($900,000) requires waivers and Barabanov ($925,000) doesn’t.
Though the Maple Leafs have potential trade pieces, they believe they can be within the cap with Justin Holl on the roster. It may mean that someone who could play in the NHL gets pushed to the AHL.