Dubas puts to bed the "Leafs players aren't happy about Tavares"

[sufferer]

This manufactured drama is flaccid, yo.

 

[SI90]

As an isles fan I would love for the leafs to have a bunch of drama but the notion that players are upset with bringing in the #1 free agent and the best UFA signing in years is ridiculous.

Players want to win. The top players like Matthews know this can only help him and his team.

Also; where do people come up with this “ player X wants to be the highest paid player on his team stuff?”

Not everyone is in the same positions. UFA vs RFA are very very different. Also, the cap changes and goes up every year.

 

[Butch 19]

fans of 30 other teams should rest easy now. I know I will.

 

[Hischier and Hughes]

I see abstraction isn't your forte

I see counting isnt yours

Let me know when 5-7 guys play the entire game in the NHL

 

[Spirit of 67]

Why does JT have an extra million?

Because the HF forums are no place for facts when it comes to shitting on the Leafs.

 

[snipes]

Riveting

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

The signing is already bringing out the consequences, one of the Leafs young stars are on the verge of sitting out regular season games because of financial reasons.

Tavares, good player, but if it’s costing the Leafs their own players. He’s also 28 years old, and forwards/scorers usually have their best years behind them at that point. How will this deal look in 3 years when Tavares is 31 and the young guys aren’t on their ELC anymore?

They should have used the money on defence. Rookie mistake by Dubas

In order to compete in the league you need to make sure you don't overpay. Overpaying for Nylander is a bad a idea and it's not like it's first time his agent has pulled this stunt either.

 

[Saltcreek]

Not sure what this is all about.

On every other team in the league, players are happy when the team is improved.

I guess the idiots have to make up Leafs drama.

You do realise that a Leafs fan made this thread? The only person creating drama here is a leafs fan. I am not sure why this is on the main board as this is not something the affects the league.

 

[Spirit of 67]

You do realise that a Leafs fan made this thread? The only person creating drama here is a leafs fan. I am not sure why this is on the main board as this is not something the affects the league.

I see comprehension isn't one of your strong suits.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

I've never heard a GM admit that his own players didn't like a particular move.

Anyway, it's a huge add for the present. What it means for the future remains to be seen.

If there weren't any consequences to the team structure at all, Nylander would already be signed.

Based on who is agent is and the history of his negotiating tactics I'm going to say nah. It's not like the Leafs would've caved to Willy's $8 million demand if Tavares wasn't here.

 

[And You Feel Shame]

When he put the issue to bed, what pajamas did it have on?

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

This manufactured drama is flaccid, yo.

The Toronto Media loves to create narratives and controversy in lieu of of actual analysis or reporting. When things were bad and management and sources were more accessible this was a far easier task than it is today. Now that things are going well and the organization is more restricted, they've had to create drama where there isn't any.

 

[NyQuil]

Based on who is agent is and the history of his negotiating tactics I'm going to say nah. It's not like the Leafs would've caved to Willy's $8 million demand if Tavares wasn't here.

Fair enough.

 

[flamesforcup]

Well if things weren't happy you think he would tell the truth? He would say that if the players are happy or not (not saying Tavares isn't a positive addition because at least for now he is).

 

[King In The North]

I still don't get why the media made a big deal about not wanting to talk to Montreal before he signed. Given their team's potential and unless I'm mistaken, he has no roots to Montreal anyway.

Feels like another overblown thing that Dubas had to address.

 

[Bedards Dad]

Should be on the leafs board.

Yep. This guy keeps posting things on the main board that are clearly Leafs board material. It's getting old, fast.

 

[Oilers Propagandist]

Yep. This guy keeps posting things on the main board that are clearly Leafs board material. It's getting old, fast.

Was the same poster that unnecessarily got innocent leafs fans entangled into the Matthews > McDavid debates after a couple of games last season.

I feel for some of you guys.

 

[HolyJumpin]

Should be on the leafs board.

every board is the leafs board.

 

[Ms Maggie]

Tempest in a teapot.

 

[Whaleafs]

Chaos in the leafs locker room already. I love it. Thats what happens when you bring in a cancer.

Three months later and still crying. I love it.

 

[Oilers Propagandist]

Three months later and still crying. I love it.

If the same thing happened to your team with a FA leaving like he did, you wouldn't be too happy with it. No need to rub it in their face.

That being said, the Isles will be okay. Barzal looks like a boss and they hit homeruns this past draft.

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

Why was there a 30 page thread on the maninboards started by Oilers fan about Matthews not getting an A?

Why are you asking me? I didn't do it. I don't think that's thread worthy here either.

 

[Mcnotloilersfan]

I'd much rather discuss Phillys new mascot.

As would I

 

[tucker3434]

I haven’t seen the A argument once. B is at least someone legitimate. You’re nuts if you don’t think an agent will bring up Tavares’s contract during their client’s negotiation. They wouldn’t be doing their job if they didn’t.

 

[thunder16]

Chaos in the leafs locker room already. I love it. Thats what happens when you bring in a cancer.

You're still not over it? I love it.