"The 27-year-old blueliner signed a two-year, $4.4-million contract with the Buffalo Sabres in late July this summer as a restricted free agent after he was traded for a pretty hefty haul from the Pittsburgh Penguins. But this is also after Timmins was shipped off initially by Toronto at last season's trade deadline alongside centre Connor Dewar to the Penguins for nothing but a fifth-round pick."
"The Leafs tossed Timmins (and Dewar) aside as they were seen as depth pieces who were not good enough as Brandon Carlo came in from the Boston Bruins as the upgrade on the right side of the blue line, and Scott Laughton from Philadelphia to replace anything that Dewar provided on the fourth line. All in all, those trades were more for the long-term success rather than giving some young players more of an opportunity as the Leafs' depth, with both Carlo and Laughton being under contract for more than just last season."
Conor Timmins, 27, signed a two-year, $4.4-million contract with the Buffalo Sabres as a restricted free agent following a trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Toronto traded Timmins and centre Connor Dewar to Pittsburgh at last season's deadline for a fifth-round pick. The Maple Leafs acquired Brandon Carlo from Boston and Scott Laughton from Philadelphia as perceived upgrades and longer-term contract pieces. The roster moves prioritized long-term success and contract stability over giving Timmins and Dewar expanded roles. When asked whether he hates the Maple Leafs now that he plays for a rival, Timmins laughed and replied, "No comment."
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