Value of: Kase next contract

[PlayMakers]

I don't care what he gets, just happy he's healthy and playing well.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

So there are two facts.

1. Kase is a top 6 forward

2. Leafs can't afford to pay him and that will hurt.

So I am wondering, what kind of deal does he get after this season? He's been outstanding in Toronto, used from the shutdown line to the top line and produced regardless.

You don't know that the Leafs can't afford to pay him, if he was a UFA that would be one thing.

But he's an RFA that makes him cheaper because it limits the market

 

[deckercky]

If it's a deflated market that means he gets less you meant inflated

The UFA market is deflated. The RFA market is not. As an RFA with a scoring history, in arbitration Kase would be paid based on comparable RFAs, not based on recent UFA signings.

 

[Zonk]

The UFA market is deflated. The RFA market is not. As an RFA with a scoring history, in arbitration Kase would be paid based on comparable RFAs, not based on recent UFA signings.

Using your logic, the Leafs should not give him a qualifying offer. It would be cheaper to sign him as a UFA.
Doubt that happens, so you may wish to rethink your position.