I know it’s early, but I want Muzzin re-signed.
Doesn't make any sense for the same reasons it makes no sense to sign Gardiner. You should put the money where you are weak, and that is RD. If Barrie leaves, then the best RD in the org is Ceci who is also a UFA, followed by Liljegren...
Meanwhile as good as Muzzin has been, he is behind Rielly, you have Dermott ready for top 4 minutes behind him, and Sandin behind him looking like a top 4 D, followed by a ton of bottom pairing projection guys. Really deep on LD.
Not to mention, IMO you sign skill guys into their 30's for big money, not guys known for their physical brand of hockey.
But I agree, the Leafs will miss his presence on the back end.