Connor Dewar Is A Leaf! - Signs 1-Year Contract Extension

Steve Dangle breaks down the Toronto Maple Leafs decision to sign Connor Dewar to a 1-year contract extension. What does it mean for the lineup? How does this affect their salary cap situation? Does this guarantee a Nick Robertson trade?

[dolandarkxgrandayy]

We don't need a Thinkar, we need a Dewar

[YTLogi]

“If ifs and buts were candy and nuts then my therapist wouldn’t have a house with 4 bedrooms” oh Steve

[CPT_Nelson]

I've been a habs fan since the 70s but this guy is a HOCKEY fan and I wish we, the habs fandom, had someone like him.And That is why I watch all his videos and you should too.

[signalboost]

Dewar's bread and butter in MN was the PK, on a team that struggled to kill penalties whenever Dewar stepped on the ice the team killed penalties better and got more chances at shorthanded breakaways
We miss him and are happy he has a shot on a team like Toronto

[kpads]

We're all suck puppies for watching this

[Tav]

Great post, steve. One thing about Nick Robertson which is interesting is there something in his bearing, and his face, and his body language that just reeks of disgruntlement. He’s the guy who doesn’t fit in, and it’s always there. I may be making a big assumption here but there’s certainlyabout him that reminds me of the guy who wants to be part of the group and just doesn’t click. I’m sure he’s a great teammate and I’m sure he’s a lot of fun but there’s something about him that feels like he’s not where he should be.

[deltagolavista]

Fun fact: With this signing, Toronto is paying their fourth line $1.66M more than they are paying their goaltenders. Asset management and knowing ones priorities masterclass from the Shanaplan.

[paulthompson]

Glad they're keeping him, liked what he was bringing to that 4th line.

[bigdave]

I liked Dewar in Minny & was happy when Tre aquired him. Sadly he was playing with a shoulder that required a surgical fix (now complete) & I thought he played well despite the injury. A very good skater, who is physical, plays responsible D & is solid on the PK. Good signing as I think he's capable of more offence. Played centre with the Wild, so he's versatile.

[stalx]

non leafs fan here but i love the channel and the podcast always happy to see these updates keep up the great work Steve and editors

[pollygatordunn]

wild fan here: dewar is a great kid. a year removed from being a great pk'er partnered with Mason shaw prior to shaws 3rd acl injury. one other fun thing to note is Dewar's 3/10 goals with the wild last year came from his only hatty (his 4th goal got called back no kidding). great 4th liner you got there. not the best faceoff guy as that's been a wild weakness since koivu retired. love yall have a great summer!

[XBX_ONYX]

I like Dewar man. He does all the little things. Watch him play he's not flashy but all the little details of hockey, his forecheck and his back check he's stellar man. Imo

[MNSimon]

We miss Dewey 2 in MN. Glad Toronto is taking care of him.

[mattrix]

I'd like to see an opening lineup that goes something like this:

Domi - Matthews - Nylander
Knies - Tavares - Marner
Robertson - Holmberg - Jarnkrok
McMann - Kampf - Dewar/Reaves

Rielly - Tanev
McCabe - OEL
Benoit - Liljegren / Timmins (Hakanpaa only IF he is healthy enough to play!)

[LukeVenables]

2:08 "Mid season"
Yup. That pretty much sums it up.

[oliviakoffman]

Robertson on the 2nd line or with Marner gets 25+ goals. Crazy to give Dewer a million and not him.

[LeafsOracle]

Loved the reference to movie Dazed and Confused. 😂 “You’d be a lot cooler if you did… 😂

[alexcayer]

If Domi plays the wing, I don't see where Robertson fit. I would be very surprised if they trade Jarnkrok.

[masonjones]

They should package Timmy lil and Robertson and see what they can get

[Krokodilius]

send robertson to columbus and let em enjoy the real nhl.