Yesterday, the summer-long saga of Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward Mitch Marner concluded when the two parties finally agreed on a six-year, $65 million contract, making him the organization’s third player to receive a $10 million+ AAV. While Toronto’s constricting cap situation might not seem pertinent at first, the reality is the New Jersey Devils may endure an eerily similar crunch in the not-too-distant future.
To clarify before deciphering New Jersey’s potential future cap situation, keep in mind these projections are purely speculative. There’s no guarantee all players mentioned will remain with the organization, while other scenarios like trades and the upcoming expansion draft are always a possibility (maybe inevitability).