Skinnyjimmy08
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Lol
Do you think Matthews is that much better than Point?.. Like honestly?.. I know who id prefer out of those 2
Those comparables would make me wanna be in Tampa even more!
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News: Brayden Point open to bridge, 5-year or even 8-year extension with Tampa as per agent
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Do you think Matthews is that much better than Point?.. Like honestly?.. I know who id prefer out of those 2
Those comparables would make me wanna be in Tampa even more!
God King Fudge
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Those are the dollar figures. Kind of figured I didn't need to explain that.I highly doubt it since you can't sign 9 year deals.
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Kranix
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All he had to do was convince Brendan Shanahan he was a genius. A dog at the pound could probably do that.
God King Fudge
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My blood pressure spiked from all the salt
I will say I am not a fan of the Mattews contract right now but I think we need to wait until this summer when all these big name RFAs sign to judge what Dubas has done.
For the decade coming out of the lockout it was very common for players to take six year deals at a reasonable rate, with the understanding that teams held all the leverage on RFAs. This all changed when Chiarelli spent like a drunk sailor and gave two kids coming off ELCs basically UFA money and making McDavid the highest paid player in the entire league. Yes, he is the best player in the league but there is precedence - look at what guys like Crosby and Malkin did as RFAs coming off their ELCs.
I have a feeling moving forward the convention thinking that you will be able to sign RFAs for cheap deals for 5-6 years is about to go out the window.
No he made it sound like he is flexible on both term and the cost of the contract but those are two very different things.
Number1RedWingsFan52
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I'd easily do 8 x 8.5 for Brayden Point with no state income tax here in Florida. That's pretty much like $10 million to $10.5 million in other States.
Point is better than Matthews
crackdown44
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Everyone crying about taxes are just eating up what Canadian media feeds us to not complain about deals
Signing bonuses aren’t taxed at the same rate as salary. Not to mention that receiving 15.2 mil on July 1 allows you to make way more money through investment as opposed to receiving 11.64 in bimonthly payments over 12 months
Rich teams still have the advantage, the players in Tampa take a cut because they like it there and they want to win more than any other reason. It’s part of the culture
Signing bonuses aren’t taxed at the same rate as salary. Not to mention that receiving 15.2 mil on July 1 allows you to make way more money through investment as opposed to receiving 11.64 in bimonthly payments over 12 months
Rich teams still have the advantage, the players in Tampa take a cut because they like it there and they want to win more than any other reason. It’s part of the culture
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Number1RedWingsFan52
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Probably not as high, Kucherov getting $9.5M i can see point getting slightly less $8.5M for Point sounds about right..
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janesy12
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lol.
In what world?
Point is a fantastic player but c'mon.
Ask 31 GM's who's the better player and who they'd want and it'd be AM34.
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Sign a bridge now (2-3 years) and ideally win that Cup. Then ask for the big money.
Taking an 8 year 'discount' seems rather pessimistic if it's in hope of winning. I think TB will win shortly.
Taking an 8 year 'discount' seems rather pessimistic if it's in hope of winning. I think TB will win shortly.
glovesave_35
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I wonder if maybe, just maybe, playing on perhaps the most stacked roster in the league helps these guys in Tampa want to stay for reasonable prices. Sure, the no state taxes helps, but that can't be the whole story.
LOL. Uh-huh.
Hmm, Point is top-10 in points, an elite goal-scorer and an incredible defensive player. Matthews is just one of those things.
Face it buddy, Matthews is overpaid.
Point at 8.5>>Matthews at 11.63 and that is straight facts
LightningStrikes
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Exactly. A well-run org with great players and a winning culture, a rich owner investing in the city and community, beaches and nice weather help too.
You mouth breathers even show up in a Brayden Point thread to voice your insecurities about the Leafs hahahahaha
I love you guys.
The Leafs sit 4th in the NHL standings despite their recent "struggles". They are loaded with young talent and are set for years.
The Montreal Canadiens do have Carrie Price and his grandpa Shea Weber though. They also have that one other guy with the Cindy Crawford mole so they are set.
I love you guys.
The Leafs sit 4th in the NHL standings despite their recent "struggles". They are loaded with young talent and are set for years.
The Montreal Canadiens do have Carrie Price and his grandpa Shea Weber though. They also have that one other guy with the Cindy Crawford mole so they are set.
I read this quote opposite to the rest of you. Sounds like Tampa isn't willing to meet Points demands for long term and the compromise will be a similar deal to Matthews, probably in the low 10s, 5 years
Sheppy
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I don't disagree with that, but is Matthews $3M better?31 GMS would take Matthews over Point and THAT is a straight fact. I've got nothing against Point.......I think he's a great player. But you guys are getting silly buggers over him. Calm down.
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janesy12
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Has Point signed a deal yet? We have no idea what he's even asking for. Let alone how much more Matthews is being paid.
