Leafs fans have likely been wondering about the team's plans for pending free agent forwards Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi. Brad Treliving brought both players in on one-year deals last summer, creating a lot of uncertainty about how the lineup will look in the future.
Now it appears as though we have some clarity with regards to Tyler Bertuzzi. NHL insider Chris Johnston is reporting that the 29-year-old will be hitting the open market on July 1st. However, it appears as though the Leafs may still be negotiating with Max Domi.
From all indications, it seems as though Domi would like to stay in Toronto. The center has been quite vocal about his love for the organization, and has been on the record saying that he would like to stay. Now it seems like he is even willing to take a shorter contract with a smaller cap hit in order to stay. This is coming from Elliotte Friedman on the Jeff Marek show. However, it also sounds like Brad Treliving is still not sure how he feels about re-signing Domi.
This is a rather odd move for the general manager, as many would think re-signing Domi should be a slam dunk. He showed a lot of chemistry with the Leafs top players and was one of their best performers in the playoffs. Furthermore, he showed a lot of character and grit, which the team has lacked in years past. Finally, it would be a feel-good story to bring him back, given his dad's tenure with the Leafs. One must wonder what is holding Treliving back from a 4x4 extension.
