"McMann is in the midst of a career season, something that, as an impending UFA, could mean a lucrative contract. I for one would love to see McMann stay in Toronto. He's been a rare find. He's one of the few young forwards the Leafs didn't actually give up on. If anything, they gave him a real shot at proving he's NHL material."
"That said, McMann could have priced himself out of the Maple Leafs' plans. If that's the case, the Leafs will need to figure out what to do next. It's likely that the Olympics will serve as an opportunity for McMann's representation and the Maple Leafs to discuss an extension. Perhaps that conversation has already happened. As such, the outcome of that conversation will determine if McMann stays or goes."
"The biggest part of McMann's value is his cap hit. He'lll come ridiculously cheap for any contender looking to add him at the deadline. Unless a team suffers a catastrophic injury that could lead them to overpay, the Maple Leafs must be realistic about what they can fetch for McMann. Reality would suggest the Leafs can get two to three pieces for McMann."
Bobby McMann is having a career season and is an impending UFA. He earned a genuine NHL opportunity after being a rare, homegrown forward the team kept giving chances. McMann may seek about $5 million per season, which aligns with production but could strain Toronto's cap. The Olympics present a likely window for extension talks between his representation and the Maple Leafs. McMann's low cap hit increases his trade market appeal at the deadline. Realistically, Toronto could expect two to three return pieces, such as a mid-tier prospect plus late-round picks.
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