Confirmed with Link: McMann re-signs 2 years 1.35M per

[TMLife17]

Are there fans actually crying over .35mm?

Seriously?

Do ever wonder why there is a reputation?

It’s actually .175 that can’t be buried, same as Reaves. And we saw how many cried over that .175 this summer.

 

[HellasLEAF]

Solid on the forecheck makes things happen.

 

[34]

Good deal. I like the player.

 

[rojac]

It’s actually .175 that can’t be buried, same as Reaves. And we saw how many cried over that .175 this summer.

I think it's actually .2M that can't be buried.

The amount that can be buried is the league minimum (775K) + 375K for a total of 1.15M.

1.35M - 1.15M = .2M

 

[darrylsittler27]

Let's hope he isn't a sign and vanished.

 

[Funk21]

Need to get Benoit done now!

Agreed, 2x1 million per

 

[Arzak]

Two more years of Toronto Jack !!

 

[JT AM da real deal]

Excellent signing can play LW on any line .. can score .. a solid 2-way game with some grit too .. expect him to contribute in playoffs .. A+ move for Tre

 

[Notsince67]

This guy is a great story. Stuck it out in hockey and it's paying off for him.

 

[Fogelhund]

At least now we can try him higher up in the lineup, without it costing us more in cap down the road. It was a good move to get him signed.

 

[Dekes For Days]

It’s actually .175 that can’t be buried, same as Reaves.

The difference is, McMann doesn't deserve to be buried, and is signed through his prime, not his retirement.

 

[banks]

Perfect kind of player for a 3rd line. Someone who has tons to prove, can play higher in the lineup in a pinch, scores reasonably at 5on5, and doesn't cost much more than a million per season.

McMann is the kind of 3rd liner we needed instead of Kerfoot when was here. I liked Kerf, but you can't pay 3.5 mill for someone to do that job.

 

[Ports]

This overpayment comments here are so typical of the shiny object syndrome of some Leaf fans. Sure, pay offensive stars $11M+ who have great regular seasons stats but continually get shutdown in the playoffs because of lack bite and depth throughout the lineup. But find big, quick, rugged players who can also contribute offensively when the stars are being shutdown and fans think $1.35M for a blossoming player who would be a UFA is too much. Haven’t we learned that the studs and duds approach to building a cup contender doesn’t work. Teams that spread talent, size, tenacity and physicality throughout the lineup are the ones going deep in the playoffs every season. Not the teams spending 50% of their cap space on four forwards. I hope the Leafs continue to develop the McMann’s of the world and pay them enough to keep them from walking out the door.

 

[The Iceman]

When is the last time the Leafs resigned a pending UFA after the trade deadline?

I can't remember one.

 

[Obo]

I’m good with this signing. Not that my opinion means crap. Lol.

Tre didn't call you? He called the rest of us.

 

[Leafsfan74]

 

[LeafSteel]

Yup, or Dubas would have flipped him at the deadline for a ballerina.

Nic Petan was moved at TDL. We could have flipped McMann for him, dammit! Nic Freakin’ Petan, dammit, and we blew it!!!!

Joking aside, like everything about this.

He worked hard and has been rewarded.

Credit to Treliving to prioritize getting him extended to a contract that makes sense on both sides.

Benoit is next!

 

[Stephen]

This guy would be an Edmonton Oiler if he made it to July 1st. Way to go Brad!

McMann knew it too. That’s probably why he jumped on the Leaf offer.

 

[seventieslord]

Can we please see a Connor Dewar - Bobby McMann - Noah Gregor line?

 

[Anthrax442]

Can we please see a Connor Dewar - Bobby McMann - Noah Gregor line?

What? Bobby Mac is not a grinder, Bobby Mac is a scorer

 

[Goose]

This could be the best value contract on the Leafs for the next couple of years, love the way this guy plays.

What? Bobby Mac is not a grinder, Bobby Mac is a scorer

I think he thinks it would be a smashing good time.

 

[ZEBROA]

"Thats a great contract", "Nothing" i think for myself. And then i realize i would never have to work again if i had the same salary for 2 years. He deserves it , but it makes you think.

 

[Nylander88]

Happy to have this guy as a 3LW for the next couple of years. Who could play up or down in our lineup. Wouldn't hate seeing Steeves make the squad at some point. Cheap wingers, good motors, finish hits, and a bit of scoring touch.
Congrats on the deal McMann!

 

[aingefan]

Nic Petan was moved at TDL. We could have flipped McMann for him, dammit! Nic Freakin’ Petan, dammit, and we blew it!!!!

Joking aside, like everything about this.

He worked hard and has been rewarded.

Credit to Treliving to prioritize getting him extended to a contract that makes sense on both sides.

Benoit is next!

I know people like to crap on him, but I have a soft spot for the Nic Petans of the hockey world. He was pretty composed with the puck, had good vision, hands and could read plays well.

Of course, I have a soft spot for McManns and Holls and Marchments too.

Benny actually follows this path, so I’m down with him too.

And next will be Steeves.

 

[AcerComputer]

If we didn't resign him people would complain. And then add him to the list of players we let slip away, Hyman, Marchment, and trading away guys like Verhaeghe and Moore.