TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 04: Travis Dermott #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs is defended by Liam Foudy #19 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff at Scotiabank Arena on August 04, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)
The ability to sign Travis Dermott to such a low contract saved the Toronto Maple Leafs from any salary cap issues.
Toronto Maple Leafs critics have argued about salary cap constraints over the past few months but the signing of Travis Dermott solved all problems.