Toronto Maple Leafs Can Turn Travis Dermott Contract into Pure Gold

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a very intriguing free agent on their roster.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Travis Dermott will need a new contract when or if this season comes to an end.

Because he has spent most of his entry-level deal on the third pairing, and because he hasn’t put up a lot of offense, he should be fairly cheap to sign.

But his contract presents an interesting opportunity for the Leafs, and if they play their cards right they could have one of the NHL’s most valuable players on a per dollar basis in a couple of years.

Toronto Maple Leafs and Travis Dermott

Travis Dermott’s bargaining position is weak. As an RFA there is no market for his services and he’s unlikely to be given…