The Maple Leafs made long-term commitments to Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Is it enough to remake the look and feel of Toronto's defense? The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Connor Dewar to a one-year contract, the club announced on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Dewar had filed for salary arbitration after scoring 11 goals and adding eight assists in a season split between the Leafs and Minnesota Wild. The Leafs acquired Dewar from Minnesota at the trade deadline for forward prospect Dmitry Ovchinnikov and a 2026 fourth-round NHL Draft pick. Dewar played in six of the club's seven playoff games in their first-round defeat against the Boston Bruins. Dewar will earn $1.18 million as a result and be a restricted free agent at the end of the 2024-25 season. Sources tell The Hockey News that the Leafs and Dewar were able to avoid an arbitration hearing. Dates for arbitration were set for between July 20-Aug 4, however the NHLPA decided not to publish specific hearing dates this year. UPDATED SALARY CAP PICTURE AND PAYROLL With Dewar signed, the Leafs have approximately $1,275,333 in salary cap space according to PuckPedia.com [https://puckpedia.com/team/toronto-maple-leafs], accounting for 21 players on the roster. The Maple Leafs can carry as little as 20 and as many as 23 players to begin the regular season. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA4MDU3OTAyODQ4NTUwNTQ0/screenshot-2024-07-23-at-25432pm.png] Nick Robertson and Alex Steeves are the remaining restricted free-agent forwards left, although Robertson reportedly has expressed a desire to be moved from Toronto. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNTk1MTUxMDE2NDM2ODQ0/cf1808c0-6a82-4298-9049-3eb2eae105b0.jpg] Related Why Former Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas Was Named Director of Player Personnel for Hockey Canada at Upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off and 2026 Olympics [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/why-former-maple-leafs-gm-kyle-dubas-was-named-director-of-player-personnel-for-hockey-canada-at-upcoming-4-nations-face-off-and-2026-olympics] Maple Leafs' David Kampf Relishes Austrian Waters in Latest Instagram Story [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/maple-leafs-david-kampf-relishes-austrian-waters-in-latest-instagram-story] 'OEL's Of Those Perfect Swedes': Panthers Defenseman Aaron Ekblad Explains What the Maple Leafs are Getting in Oliver Ekman-Larsson [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/oels-of-those-perfect-swedes-panthers-defenseman-aaron-ekblad-explains-what-the-maple-leafs-are-getting-in-oliver-ekman-larsson] News from THN.com 'He’s All Business': Thatcher Demko's Emergence as Elite NHL Goalie Was No Surprise [https://thehockeynews.com/news/hes-all-business-canucks-thatcher-demkos-emergence-as-elite-nhl-goalie-was-no-surprise] Fantilli's Rookie NHL Season Marred By Injury, But Blue Jackets Center Still Central To Columbus' Blueprint For Success [https://thehockeynews.com/news/fantillis-rookie-nhl-season-marred-by-injury-but-blue-jackets-center-still-central-to-columbus-blueprint-for-success] Oilers' Best Bet for Leon Draisaitl Might Be a Short-Term Extension [https://thehockeynews.com/news/oilers-best-bet-for-leon-draisaitl-might-be-a-short-term-extension]
