The Toronto Maple Leafs have a different look going into the 2023-24 season.
That’s mostly due to the acquisitions made this offseason. Defenseman John Klingberg, and forwards Tyler Bertuzzi, Max Domi, and Ryan Reaves are all joining the Toronto Maple Leafs.
With talent coming in, there are also players who are no longer in Toronto. They include Michael Bunting, Alex Kerfoot, Ryan O’Reilly, Erik Gustafsson, and Luke Schenn.
As much as the team and its players may enjoy a symbiotic relationship, and as much as each wanted to be in Toronto, business takes priority.
The business of the NHL includes a salary cap that just doesn’t allow for some relationships to continue, which forces in-demand players to sometimes find a home with a new organization.