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ToneDog said:
Next Friday at Detroit. Carlo Colo predicted it could happen before next game but Dregs shot it down. AM on Leaf Lunch in the noon hour.
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They won't practice before the next game? That won't be good.
 

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To be honest, I'd love to see Nylander get a run with JT. JT is an elite passer and great at playing that role. While Matthews is also a very strong passer, he loves to shoot and it is his best skill. Until last night, Nylander and Kadri rarely clicked, so I'm not as worried as I was, but I would like to see it. It would allow Nylander to play a more balanced offensive role than he has with Matthews, which may allow him to take the next step in his development. Although, I could also see why JT might not want Nylander as a line-mate and would prefer someone who works hard like Kapanen if he isn't going to play with Marner.
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I have thought a Hyman-JT-Nylander line could make sense while Marner is playing with Matthews. Adds a very dynamic offensive player with JT which he I'm sure has become a little accustomed too. Would have to be Hyman on that line though, need his size and work ethic/forecheck
 
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Once we get the AM and MM deals which now as being reported might be 5 or 6 year max deal that would put lots of overlap with either Nylander or JT contracts ending..

Lots of players potentially hitting UFA status at similar times.

This is really than this year + whatever these contract end in as our Window of Opportunity to hoist the Cup as there would be more uncertainty thereafter.
 
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ToneDog said:
There are games as soon as Monday so guessing an announcement can happen any time.
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I thought the Leafs were on their break which is why they don't play until Friday?
I don't think they are allowed to practice until their break is over.
 
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Mess said:
Once we get the AM and MM deals which now as being reported might be 5 or 6 year max deal that would put lots of overlap with either Nylander or JT contracts ending..

Lots of players potentially hitting UFA status at similar times.

This is really than this year + whatever these contract end in as our Window of Opportunity to hoist the Cup as there would be more uncertainty thereafter.
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Jt’s 11 million will be off the books in six years, and that money alone will go a long way into paying for the big 3’s ufa raises.
 
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Throw More Waffles said:
Jt’s 11 million will be off the books in six years, and that money alone will go a long way into paying for the big 3’s ufa raises.
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A 6 year deal would be ideal for AM and the Leafs as it would lineup with contract expiry.

I wonder if this what Leaf management is thinking.
 

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I keep hearing that if matthews signs for 6 instead of 8 years it will lower his AAV.( they said that on leafs' lunch)...how does that work?
Whether it's 6 for 66 or 8 for 88..what's the diff?
 
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frizzer1 said:
I keep hearing that if matthews signs for 6 instead of 8 years it will lower his AAV.( they said that on leafs' lunch)...how does that work?
Whether it's 6 for 66 or 8 for 88..what's the diff?
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Look at it year by year. Matthews will be making quite a bit less his rfa years. But then the last three years of an 8 year deal will be ufa years, and he'll make a lot more money per year on those years. But cap hit doesn't work year by year. So the more ufa years in a contract, the higher the aav will be.
 
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frizzer1 said:
I keep hearing that if matthews signs for 6 instead of 8 years it will lower his AAV.( they said that on leafs' lunch)...how does that work?
Whether it's 6 for 66 or 8 for 88..what's the diff?
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you pay more to buy UFA years, standard knowledge.
 

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1) The cap is higher now and will be even higher next season
2) Matthews is better than Eichel
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I don’t think Matthews is better than Eichel at all. I used too, but Eichel has elevated his game and Matthews has regressed this year. Matthews first 15 games were amazing. Since then he’s looked really bad. Looks like he’s not even trying sometimes.
 
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Morlu said:
I don’t think Matthews is better than Eichel at all. I used too, but Eichel has elevated his game and Matthews has regressed this year. Matthews first 15 games were amazing. Since then he’s looked really bad. Looks like he’s not even trying sometimes.
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crazy how even though Eichel has elevated his game and Matthews has regressed, Matthews is still having the better season
 
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4uston Matthews said:
1) The cap is higher now and will be even higher next season
2) Matthews is better than Eichel
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I’m ok with the Eichel contract plus inflation (because the cap increased). As long as it’s also 8 years in length.

Matthews and Eichel have very similar elc years, including injuries. (Matthews sightly higher ppg).

Even this year they have about the same ppg.

The Eichel contract is more than fair. Anything more, and our GM isn’t as good as Buffalos. It’s that simple.
 
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4uston Matthews said:
1) The cap is higher now and will be even higher next season
2) Matthews is better than Eichel
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Matthews isn't significantly better than Eichel to the point where I consider that kind of difference to be worthwhile. Cap can go up, great. I am still not paying that amount if I am the Leafs.

11M x8 yrs. That is 8 more million dollars then Jack Eichel, pretty damn fair. Other teams like the Jets, Preds and Bolts are relevant every year because 1. Good management 2. Their players take a bit less and care about being a great team.
 
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Look at it year by year. Matthews will be making quite a bit less his rfa years. But then the last three years of an 8 year deal will be ufa years, and he'll make a lot more money per year on those years. But cap hit doesn't work year by year. So the more ufa years in a contract, the higher the aav will be.
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Ok thanks.
 
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