Closing in on the arbitration deadline, the Maple Leafs locked-up two solid memebers of last years team. Both RFA's, Tyler Bozak and Clarke MacArthur have extended their future with the Maple Leafs for at least two more seasons.
MacArthur, 26, was able to cash in on a two-year deal that will pay him $6.5 million over that stretch. In terms of the cap, he'll be a hit of $3.25 million.
More importantly here is the fact that the Kulemin - Grabovski - MacArthur line will stay intact for at least one more season. They were among the leagues most productive lines last year, and a key unit for the Maple Leafs.
Bozak, 25, scored a two-year deal that will pay him $3 million over the term. In cap dollars, that's a $1.5 million dollar hit. The 25-year-old projects as the third line center going into the season, a role that should suit him more favorably then last season. While Bozak failed to take a prime role in the top-six, he'll really need to earn his stay over this next contract or the Maple Leafs may eventually cut ties. The good news is that the potential is there, he just needs to put in the consistent and confident work.
Both deals are very manageable both in cap-hit and in term.
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