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The Toronto Maple Leaf defenseman Tomas Kaberle, is almost near the end of his career with an expiring contract. However the 32 year old still has a demand on the market and he is a player who franchises know still has the ability to upgrade a team’s defence. Tomas is a blueliner who has a contract worth $4.25 million, and if the Leaf’s want to keep him they will have to match the offers he will soon be offered from a bunch of NHL teams.

Taking an overview of different franchises and their cap space, current defensemen on the roster, let us determine what teams have space and might want Tomas on their team:

Los Angeles Kings have $16,104,166 cap space and have six defensemen already on their roster.

Drew Doughty is signed on for a one year contract for $3.48 million, Rob Scuderi for a three year contract worth $3.4 million, Matt Greene for four years with a contract worth $2.95 million, Jack Johnson for $1.43 million over a one year period, Davis Drewiske for three years with a contract worth $0.62 million and Peter Harrold for $0.58 million over a one year contract.

Analyzing the current situation, the Kings have a lot of cap space and although their roster is full of elite defensemen. Rob Scuderi is a Stanley Cup winner, while Matt Greene is known for his amazing ability as a leader. However Experts say if Drew Doughty leaves the Kings after his one year contract expires, it could create space for Tomas and they could easily offer him an attractive contract.

Anaheim Ducks current cap space is 15,551,250 with five defensemen on their roster. Lubomir Visnovsky is signed on for a three year contract worth $5.6 million, Toni Lydman for a three year contract worth $3million, Sheldon Brookbank for 0.75 million over a two year period, Brendan Mikkelson for one year with a contract worth $.0.69 million and Brett Festerling for also one year with a contract worth $0.53 million.

Experts say with two of their defensemen retiring by the end of next year, Kaberle could be a great pick for the Ducks. Brookbank and Brett are two average defensemen, and by putting Kaberle on their team they could really attract a lot of attention towards the team. Critics say for a team who tried equipping itself with the best defence team failed in doing so, which makes Kaberle the best prospect for the team.

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Posted By: Jorge Arce, bettor.com

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