Dreger: "Auston Matthews 100% is not going anywhere."

[KeziaTML]

Hopefully he finds a way to want to win a championship somewhere along the line.

 

[Skolman]

Can't overpay MVP caliber players

Oh you can certainly overpay for Auston Matthews..

You would think Leafs fans of all people would know that, especially after the season he just had.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

5 years is a major commitment, I expected him to re-up but for fewer years to make sure his next contract was timed perfectly given his age / expected cap explosion.

to be fair Drege4r did say it could be a year shorter or longer on either side.

so a 4 year deal is possible, so is a 6 year as well

Sounds like 5 years is most likely though

 

[AustonMarner]

I've been guessing Matthews signs for 5 x 13.4
and Nylander signs for 8 x 9.6
Hopefully the cap jumps 3 - 5 million after next season which makes up the difference on both their current salaries...

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Oh you can certainly overpay for Auston Matthews..

You would think Leafs fans of all people would know that, especially after the season he just had.

the season he just had still saw him score 40.

If 40 is a down year for you, you can't be over paid

 

[capfit9]

This is 100% on Shanahan and the culture he has created from the start. He can't get his main guys to commit max term when every other star is doing it across the board & not to mention they (Leafs guys) want max money, along with playing the media game of "believing" in each other. Matthews' priority is absolutely maximizing dollars not about winning when it matters.

 

[34]

All indications are pointing to the fact that Matthews is re-upping in Toronto. Looks like there will be a lot of hurt feelings on here.

 

[capfit9]

I've been guessing Matthews signs for 5 x 13.4
and Nylander signs for 8 x 9.6
Hopefully the cap jumps 3 - 5 million after next season which makes up the difference on both their current salaries...

and you're in the exact same situation trying to fill the rest of the roster with scraps, what's the point here; just keeping talent or actually trying to win

 

[FlameChampion]

Guess there just going to pay him 13+ mil for as many years as he wants I guess.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

I've been guessing Matthews signs for 5 x 13.4
and Nylander signs for 8 x 9.6
Hopefully the cap jumps 3 - 5 million after next season which makes up the difference on both their current salaries...

Marner gonna sign for same money Tavares did 5 years ago?
Marner is getting $11+ at minimum IMO, whether it's 5 or 8 years.

 

[HockeyVirus]

I'll admit, after the last 7 years producing a single series win, thought he may be tempted to go to US.

In saying that, 5 yrs X $13ish million is still an overpayment IMO, when factoring in Marner likely getting something similar in terms of AAV.

Barkov + Tkachuk = $19.5 million
Matthews + Marner = $26ish million.

That's the difference in a top 3D or top 6 winger.

I mean Matthews >>>>> Barkov and Marner => Tkachuk so makes sense they are more.

Also cap is at a different place wth it rising when these deals start

 

[capfit9]

Marner gonna sign less than Tavares did 5 years ago?
Marner is getting $11+ at minimum IMO, whether it's 5 or 8 years.

you're like the Lomberg of HFB

 

[AustonMarner]

and you're in the exact same situation trying to fill the rest of the roster with scraps, what's the point here; just keeping talent or actually trying to win

Not if Murray and Brodie can be moved or Tavares "accepts" a trade... or if not, Tavares and his 11 million is off the books in a few years, and leafs will just have to make due until then... sad truth but no other choice right now...

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

I mean Matthews >>>>> Barkov and Marner => Tkachuk so makes sense they are more.

Also cap is at a different place wth it rising when these deals start

Add Karlsson too, bigger AAV means better player of course.

 

[AustonMarner]

Marner gonna sign for same money Tavares did 5 years ago?
Marner is getting $11+ at minimum IMO, whether it's 5 or 8 years.

So, Tavares is gone by then so it'll be cool and keeping Marner will be well worth it too...

 

[dtown77]

Changes do need to be made but trading Matthews isn't it

100% agreed actually

 

[Connor McConnor]

I mean why not? Toronto media will always make him seem better than he is so why leave that, especially when they can pay you whatever you want

 

[Ace]

5 year deal might be for the best. Odds are he won't be worth 13m+ from age 32-35.

Do you somehow think that lowers the odds that he’ll get it?

 

[Rob Brown]

Oh look at all the people who told us Auston would leave now telling us the Leafs are dumb to commit to him.

 

[Zynbanejad]

Tavares said the same thing

 

[FinlandPanther]

I mean Matthews >>>>> Barkov and Marner => Tkachuk so makes sense they are more.

Also cap is at a different place wth it rising when these deals start

Yeah those winners on Toronto man I wish we had them. Not like Tkachuk just outperformed your entire cores career in one playoffs. I knew you were an extremely hater but even I know you don’t believe this but kudos for the act! Once again was an absolute pleasure to mop you guys!

 

[HockeyVirus]

Yeah those winners on Toronto man I wish we had them.

Tkachuk might have what it takes but Barkov is casper in the playoffs. Matthews and Marner show up at least

 

[capfit9]

Not if Murray and Brodie can be moved or Tavares "accepts" a trade... or if not, Tavares and his 11 million is off the books in a few years, and leafs will just have to make due until then... sad truth but no other choice right now...

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

So, Tavares is gone by then so it'll be cool and keeping Marner will be well worth it too...

Reached 2nd round, 2nd round of deals for Matthews and Marner. Well deserved, paid like the top 10 players they are.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Tkachuk might have what it takes but Barkov is casper in the playoffs. Matthews and Marner show up at least

HAHAHAH yeah they showed up great against us. Barkov the ghost destroyed your frauds.