See I actually don't think so. When I look at the Leafs now, two glaring things stick out. One, our third line is too expensive considering the strength of our farm is 3rd and 4th line. And we have too many defensemen.
Way I see it, Fraser, Kulemin and Bolland are gone. The latter two could stay if they slash their salaries, but I doubt both. I personally still think Liles will be dished as well, probably with Kulie.
So with say, a 5% increase in the cap, that would leave us about 30m to sign Phaneuf, Gardiner, Franson, Bolland, Ranger, Raymond, Ashton, McClement and Reimer.
Phaneuf - 6m
Gardiner - 3.75m
Franson - 4m
Bolland - 2.75m
Ranger - 2.5m
Raymond - 3m
Ashton - 1m
McClement - 2.5
Reimer - 5m (if he wins the starter role)
Am I being crazy with that? The biggest question mark to me is Bolland.
JVR-Bozie-Kes
Lup-Kadri-Clarkson
Ashton-Bolland-Raymond
McLaren-McClement-Orr
Phaneuf-Gunner
Gardiner-Frans
Rielly-Ranger