Jim Bob
RIP RJ
I think this team’s biggest mistake was not taking the 4 1sts for Vanek. They weren’t going to be good again and that was an instant rebuild we threw away. But given what had just happened losing the co captains, not sure anyone would’ve survived that ordeal.
Marner drives the play though. He’s worth it as long as you believe his addition is going to prevent you from getting a top-10 pick.
I would hate to see Toronto get a whole bunch of 1sts though. Their team is in worse shape if they try to keep him. They knew all along they’d rather have Tavares than Marner/Nylander. I’m surprised they just didn’t trade Nylander and keep Marner happy. Instead they are going to burn some bridges and ruin their locker room.
I am expecting them to sign Marner and then trade Nylander after all the talk that came out over the past 24 hours like this: