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Wednesday’s FTB: Yet more on the Leafs cap space

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Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

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PPP Leafs analyzes the Maple Leafs' salary cap constraints under CBA future contract accounting rules.
A TSN report indicated the Leafs cannot currently recall Ben Danford due to his contract for next season.
The cap complications are largely driven by an overabundance of depth and five players currently on IR.

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PPP Leafs examines the Toronto Maple Leafs' salary cap situation following recent reporting on NHL cap space calculation methods. Under CBA rules, teams must account for future contract commitments when adding players, which a TSN report noted currently prevents Toronto from recalling Ben Danford due to his next-year contract value.

The article attributes the current limitations to depth players and several injuries, with five players currently on injured reserve. Dakota Joshua remains on LTIR alongside players like Elvis Merzlikins and Max Domi, and PPP Leafs notes that roster reductions will be required before Joshua can return to game action.

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