Speculation: Matthew's happy with contract progress

[jrgtml67]

Just read it on sportsnet. He says he is letting agent deal with it and when his agent comes to him and says let's sign, then he will.

We heard dubas say he would like to do it before the deadline...so I've made a poll

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[Mr Hockey]

Dubas just needs to put 11 AAV for 8 in front of him and its done

 

[Menzinger]

Probably finalized details post deadline but that they have a handshake agreement on caphit by the deadline

 

[hockeywiz542]

Leafs' Matthews encouraged by progress on contract extension talks - Sportsnet.ca

“They’re obviously talking and making some progress. And that’s great. I’m not really too worried or too focused about it,” Matthews said Wednesday, ahead of a showdown versus the Washington Capitals. “I let my agent kinda handle it. I don’t really talk to him much about it."

“If they get something done and my agent comes to me and says, ‘You know, I think we’re ready to sign,’ then we’ll sit down and figure it out. But for right now, my focus is here, on this team, on tonight’s game."

“When it’s ready, it’ll be there.”

Moldaver reiterated to Sportsnet earlier this month that Matthews has every wish to remain a Maple Leaf.

 

[Blanche Blanche]

Watch...

He signs the contract. No more drama and worries.

He goes on a tear like the start of season.

Eats Advils like M&Ms for his alleged injury lol

 

[Al14]

Watch...

He signs the contract. No more drama and worries.

He goes on a tear like the start of season.

Eats Advils like M&Ms for his alleged injury lol

I trust he is already on a liver transplant list.

Can't wait to see the cap hit.

 

[MeowLeafs]

Dubas just needs to put 11 AAV for 8 in front of him and its done

I think if that's all it took, Dubas would've done it already.

 

[jrgtml67]

Leafs' Matthews encouraged by progress on contract extension talks - Sportsnet.ca

That's what I said in opening lol I think kyle wants to make sure of 2 things. 1 he locks up our franchise player and 2 we have room for Pieterangelo..I really think in my gut that's who we are going for..if we lose out itll be hamilton

 

[Mr Hockey]

I think if that's all it took, Dubas would've done it already.

Do you think he wants more $$?

 

[PromisedLand]

It is imperative we get Matthews done pre-deadline that will give us some foresight about potential cap implications in the future and the potential moves at the TDL

 

[MattySnipes]

Obviously the sooner the better, but as long as he signs at a decent cap hit and stays a Leaf I'm happy. Get 'er done Dubie.

 

[93LEAFS]

Matthews going to RFA is a much bigger worry than Marner simply due to the position. I'm very curious to see how the Rantanen, Laine, and Marner contracts shake out, and who signs first. Even if Marner is outplaying Matthews this year, Matthews due to position and prior history is a much bigger threat to get offer-sheeted at an unreasonable amount.

 

[Jozay]

I think it'll be done pre-deadline.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Getting it done before the TDD would be an A+ job in my books assuming the salary is reasonable.

Good time to lock him in ... I think he'll turn a corner and if he becomes a beast in the playoffs that won't keep the contract down.

 

[nsleaf]

Sooner than later.

 

[GoldenGOOSE]

Aaaahhh the Leafs were looking so good. Stay young, stay strong and don't over invest in guys that are fragile.

 

[Martin Skoula]

So lets sign up the second dud of the big three? Harold Ballard is chortling, I can hear him.

Lets see how he does over a whole season and playoffs, why sign him up now? Its ******ed.

I think he is a dud, I have always said so, and its starting to tilt my way. Do not sign this guy, he has something wrong with his energy level and he has two troubled shoulders.

Get a Lindros package for the guy.

Same for Marner, his dad, is waaaay beyond Nylanders and we saw how Dubas bent over for that situation.

And then what? We don't stop until Connor Brown is our best player?

 

[FlareKnight]

Soon would be nice. If we got it done in the next few weeks that would set a key piece going forward.

Wouldn't shock me though that it drags on into the summer. They've been able to sign a deal for quite a long time. No rush or pressure on Matthews to sign anything until he sees a contract he wants. Will just have to see.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

I trust he is already on a liver transplant list.

Can't wait to see the cap hit.

Kidney.
Tylenol hurts the liver

 

[DarkKnight]

I heard Dubas flew to Toronto to personally meet with him. Fingers crossed.

 

[ImpartialNHLfan]

Wait... I thought he was going to sign the first offer sheet that came his way?

 

[MeowLeafs]

Do you think he wants more $$?

I think it'll probably take more than 11 million. Hope I'm wrong though.

 

[supermann_98]

Dubas just needs to put 11 AAV for 8 in front of him and its done

The media will moan and cry that he should've or could've got more if he waited, but it would be a very fair and generous contract, especially if he truly cares about winning by not handcuffing the teams salary cap.

Yes 11m is a lot but the cap keeps going up and so do salaries (I love Drew Doughty but 11m?)

In 5 years Matthews will be a good contract for the team and we gotta pay some UFA years to get him to sign for 8 years .... last thing I want is a 3-4 year bridge and then will KILL us on a UFA contract or walk ala JT.

8 years and Matthews can rest easy about injuries and shoulder history is a littles sketch .... he's gotta do some TRX training on those shoulders ... strengthen the hell outta them and stay flexible

 

[Dreakmur]

Here is what I would offer him:

12x8
11x7
10x6
9x5

Pick one.

 

[ShaneFalco]

That contract answer is scripted
I'll be shocked if it gets done before the end of the year