Completely different situation though from Stamkos. Tampa were a very good team at the time and offered Stamkos the best shot at winning a cup. Plus Florida has great weather and no income tax. The Islanders are no where near being a serious cup contender, New York doesn’t have great weather and the income tax is quite high there.
McKenzie: "Leafs preparing several creative proposals for Tavares if he hits UFA."
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In Toronto, his RW would be either Mitch Marner or William Nylander. His LW would likely be Patrick Marleau.
Marleau - Tavares - Marner
+ $11-12M per for 7 years
+ Top endorsements ($)
+ Auston Matthews
+ Captaincy
+ Contending team
+ Mike Babcock
+ Stable organization
+ Hometown
Marleau - Tavares - Marner
+ $11-12M per for 7 years
+ Top endorsements ($)
+ Auston Matthews
+ Captaincy
+ Contending team
+ Mike Babcock
+ Stable organization
+ Hometown
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I don't think Bobby Mac is as desperate to come up with content as you would be though. he's much more respected and qualified than that
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If it were me I'd spread the offense and make 3 scoring lines
Hyman Matthews Nylander
Kapanen Tavares Marner
Marleau Kadri Johnnsson/Brown
Then the PP is
Matthews Tavares Nylander
Marleau Kadri Marner
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The only thing that might not be certain is Tavares being named captain if he signed in Toronto before playing a game for them. I'm not comparing them as players but look at what naming Dion Phaneuf worked out for the Leafs after he only played 26 games for them after getting traded from Calgary. One difference is since Tavares grew up in the Toronto market he knows what being the captain means and the responsibility that comes with it.
Still I think Matthews has the lead in terms of being named the next captain.
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That maybe true and at the time with Toronto coming off finishing in last place overall and with Auston Matthews having not yet played a game in the NHL for the Leafs and no one expecting Toronto make the playoffs the following season. However today it's fair to say Toronto is closer to a Stanley Cup than the Islanders, so that's an advantage they didn't have 2 years ago when they at least talked with Stamkos.
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Is that who it was? Couldn't remember. Swear the Avs were one team.
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Yes they also wanted him for some major executive role.
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The only person who said it was approved was the guy who broke the story. Everyone else pointed out how it was obvious cap circumvention.
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Not a big fan of Gardiner but to say he's mediocre is insane to me. He's a top 4 for just about any team.
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No one even implies that he is going to sign with Toronto. The title clearly states ... if he hits UFA. It doesn't say he will sign with Toronto, Leaf fans aren't saying that either. The only absolutes are people saying he will not sign with Toronto. They are not even on topic. The only thing that was tweeted is that the Leafs are preparing several creative proposals to be utilized on the condition he makes it to free agency.
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He doesn't even need to hit free agency. Starting this Sunday is the period where teams can talk with UFA's before July 1. So given that the Islanders could have re-signed Tavares since July 1, 2017 and it has not happened, I would be surprised if he doesn't take the chance to speak with other teams and see what's out there.
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I don’t see him coming here just like the rest of the superstars that never signed in toronto.
That being said, even though the blue line is the biggest and most pressing issue, if you can acquire a JT caliber player for nothing (Just his cap hit) then you do it 100% of the time. I will never understand the thought process of not trying to improve except for the one spot you need most.
EDIT - Guy a couple above me said the same thing.
That being said, even though the blue line is the biggest and most pressing issue, if you can acquire a JT caliber player for nothing (Just his cap hit) then you do it 100% of the time. I will never understand the thought process of not trying to improve except for the one spot you need most.
EDIT - Guy a couple above me said the same thing.
I also cried laughing at both of your comments regarding winning. Rich coming from Islander fans.
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I'm sure endorsements in Toronto bring money, but can someone tell me what endorsements Matthews has and what Marner has (and any others you can think of)? I'm thinking there's only a finite amount of endorsements to go around.
The key to any of these creative 1 year plus X deals is that they aren't binding. They aren't actual legal agreements. You can't have a contract stuffed in a drawer that is legally binding on the club.
If he plays one year at the max, and he gets injured, then that long-term agreement in principle with Toronto goes away. The league makes sure that in such a scenario, the player has to assume all the risk. It's really one year guaranteed at the max with Toronto, versus $80M or $88M or even $96M over eight years guaranteed with the Isles. Or a seven-year deal with anyone else.
There are creative proposals that the Leafs can come up with, but one gigantic year followed by a long-term deal isn't one of them. It's not real.
If he plays one year at the max, and he gets injured, then that long-term agreement in principle with Toronto goes away. The league makes sure that in such a scenario, the player has to assume all the risk. It's really one year guaranteed at the max with Toronto, versus $80M or $88M or even $96M over eight years guaranteed with the Isles. Or a seven-year deal with anyone else.
There are creative proposals that the Leafs can come up with, but one gigantic year followed by a long-term deal isn't one of them. It's not real.
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