Weekes: Along with The Devils, significant interest on Meier are coming from Vegas, Toronto, Carolina

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Aren't Vegas, Carolina and Toronto always reported as "interested" in everybody? Seems that way.

 

[Peasy]

There was a report not too long ago that the Leafs don't want to move their 1st round pick/their top prospect, and I don't think Vegas has the right prospect unless the Sharks want Lukas Cormier. Almost certainly going to come down to the Canes and Devils, and there's just too much smoke linking Timo to New Jersey.

The report was that the Leafs do not want to move their 1st or top prospects for a RENTAL.

Key word there, RENTAL. Meier is not a rental, hes an rfa after this year.

Meier should be the Devils to lose. They have the prospects and picks to make it work. It would be really foolish of them to not pull the trigger imo.

Holtz + 1st + whatever else you need to get it done.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

The report was that the Leafs do not want to move their 1st or top prospects for a RENTAL.

Key word there, RENTAL. Meier is not a rental, hes an rfa after this year.

True, but how can the Leafs afford his $10M QO next year so that he isn't a rental? Four $10M + players seems like a stretch to me, but who knows.

 

[grapes55]

True, but how can the Leafs afford his $10M QO next year so that he isn't a rental? Four $10M + players seems like a stretch to me, but who knows.

Could be that if they can agree to terms on a long term deal at 8 ish million they trade Nylander or another piece to make space? Could even flip Meier at the draft although I don't know how likely that would be given the acquisition cost

 

[TheDoldrums]

True, but how can the Leafs afford his $10M QO next year so that he isn't a rental? Four $10M + players seems like a stretch to me, but who knows.

We've had folks on our forum make a roster work with everyone next season. It is technically possible. But even if they don't, he's still under team control regardless so he's not a rental. They could decide to move Meier or Nylander in the summer depending on their extension demands.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Vegas has nothing to trade, unless they don’t want to pick in the first round for the next three years.

 

[TheBeard]

Who knows with Vegas, maybe they are sending someone like William KArlsson or Theodore in return along with retention from SJ.

Vegas for sure will be one of the bottom feeder teams in like 3-4 years.

They are in yolo mode with no high end prospects and aging core.

Why would SJ want either of those?

 

[BB88]

I havent been keeping up, has SJ given permission for Meiers agent to talk extension with other teams?

The price for Meier in any case will be massive.
& team that’s willing to go after him will want him longterm

Their owner wants to win cup like yesterday

They’ve just trades for like half the players in the league.

Who can they put on the table to match Devils offers?

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

We've had folks on our forum make a roster work with everyone next season. It is technically possible. But even if they don't, he's still under team control regardless so he's not a rental. They could decide to move Meier or Nylander in the summer depending on their extension demands.

So they'd get Meier or just this season and have to move him in the off-season, is that what you are suggesting they might do? So in other words, a "rental"

Kidding said, I understand he's under a teams control for a year so he's not a rental in the classic sense of the word, but if they can't keep him for another year due to contract demand or the QO, he's essentially still a rental in that they'd only have him for the remainder of this season. Would they be willing to give up a 1st and Knies in that scenario? I haven't followed the leafs enough these past couple of years to know so will rely on what others say.

If Toronto feels they can make a roster that will fit him in next year, then yeah, that's not a rental but I'll still be surprised to see that play out, regardless of what fans on HF put on paper that works.

 

[UrbanImpact]

Why would SJ want either of those?

True, maybe a 3 team trade perhaps.

 

[Captain97]

There was a report not too long ago that the Leafs don't want to move their 1st round pick/their top prospect, and I don't think Vegas has the right prospect unless the Sharks want Lukas Cormier. Almost certainly going to come down to the Canes and Devils, and there's just too much smoke linking Timo to New Jersey.

Leafs said they don't want ot move them for a rental.

 

[Nocashstyle]

Still NJD and CAR are the only teams that seem to make sense from both sides as far as trade value goes.

 

[TheDoldrums]

So they'd get Meier or just this season and have to move him in the off-season, is that what you are suggesting they might do? So in other words, a "rental"

Kidding said, I understand he's under a teams control for a year so he's not a rental in the classic sense of the word, but if they can't keep him for another year due to contract demand or the QO, he's essentially still a rental in that they'd only have him for the remainder of this season. Would they be willing to give up a 1st and Knies in that scenario? I haven't followed the leafs enough these past couple of years to know so will rely on what others say.

If Toronto feels they can make a roster that will fit him in next year, then yeah, that's not a rental but I'll still be surprised to see that play out, regardless of what fans on HF put on paper that works.

The bad part of a rental is losing them for nothing. In this case they would be able to recoup a portion of the assets spent to get him. So I do think they'd be potentially willing to part with all their best futures.

 

[TheBeard]

True, maybe a 3 team trade perhaps.

Wild Bill turned one career season into a bad contract for Vegas. 6 mil a year for his average production for another four seasons is gonna end up costing Vegas to deal him.

 

[kmwtrucks]

Still NJD and CAR are the only teams that seem to make sense from both sides as far as trade value goes.

how is vegas or Toronto going to Give him a Q offer of 10mil? from his stand point he has all the cards.

 

[Team Cozens]

True, but how can the Leafs afford his $10M QO next year so that he isn't a rental? Four $10M + players seems like a stretch to me, but who knows.

It's already been reported that the Leafs would entertain a player like Meiers for a playoff run and then figure it out in the off season. It was suggested they could trade the player in the summer (Meiers / Nylander) to recoup picks and prospects.

 

[UrbanImpact]

Yeah Knies and a 1st are 100% available if Meier is from this leafs fan.

That offer would be like 5th place on possible offers they will receive for Mieir.

 

[Eggtimer]

Could be that if they can agree to terms on a long term deal at 8 ish million they trade Nylander or another piece to make space? Could even flip Meier at the draft although I don't know how likely that would be given the acquisition cost

Why bother going through all of that? Essentially swap Meier for Nylander but give up Knies and a 1st plus in order to do so? Ya not happening

 

[OrrNumber4]

I'm not super familiar with Weekes as an analyst. How reliable is he?

 

[TGWL]

I think NJ is going to be hesitant before knowing what Meier wants. If they feel they can extend him I think you're going to get the best offer from NJD.

 

[MinJaBen]

I'm not super familiar with Weekes as an analyst. How reliable is he?

He is pretty connected. Now, he is also throwing the biggest "duh" list of names here. I'll put a Weeksie out for you now:

"Hearing the Sharks are interested in getting the best return possible for Meier."

- Weekes

 

[UrbanImpact]

1st, 3rd, Jarvis, Morrow for an extended Meier

Lets get this over with!

 

[MasterMatt25]

I'm not super familiar with Weekes as an analyst. How reliable is he?

Out of today's insiders he's among the more reliable

 

[unicornpig]

If Toronto trades for him is it just a rental, 10million QO and gonna be 8-9 million to resign him long term

 

[MadeUpName]

1st, 3rd, Jarvis, Morrow for an extended Meier

Lets get this over with!

Morrow + 1st + 3rd
Jarvis + 2nd + PHI 3rd

SJ doesn't get Jarvis and Morrow.