Martin Necas is looking to be paid around $9 million per year on his next deal, and although the Leafs are cash strapped up at the cap,
John Tavares is a UFA at the end of next season, which would save the Leafs $11 million per year. It is important to note that Marner does have a No-Trade clause, so he will still have to give his okay to move to Carolina if the Leafs end up agreeing to this trade proposal.