Value of: If Toronto Signs Tavares

[SR]

right. How many stars players have done this exactly? Leafs would just trade him before this happens. If this was the NBA I'd honestly be a bit worried about it since player movement in that league is much more exciting than the NHL, here most players don't "rock the boat" per say. Even if he only signs for 5 years next summer he can still re-up long term. Value right now is Keller + 2019 1st + something else. I don't care if that's a high price, it's what you pay for right now a top 5 asset in the league.

Appreciate the accurate response, that’s what i was looking for.

 

[Liferleafer]

We really need another thread about JT and the leafs ? Lol The answer to your question is obviously no

At least this one wasn't started by a Leafs fan...

 

[Romkey]

If you want Matthews it starts with OEL and you may even have to add Keller. Yup, that's insane, nobody in their right mind would make that offer. So the Leafs just keep Matthews and roll with Matthews JT as their top 2 C.

 

[connormcmuffin]

Lol, OEL isn't even coming back to Toronto?

 

[SR]

It will also be fun when Stamkos and Tavares both sign in their hometown of Toronto....oh wait.

This site locks any "hypothetical" McDavid thread, the same should be done for Eichel and Matthews. And honestly, even in your hypothetical fantasy world....you think the offer in the OP is close?

Unknown on if it was close or not. I excluded OEL because of cap reasons

 

[molon labe]

This board needs more threads premised on Tavares going to the Leafs.

More cowbell.

 

[Liferleafer]

Unknown on if it was close or not. I excluded OEL because of cap reasons

Considering Matthews will make more than OEL, that wouldn't be a problem.

 

[John Eichel da GOAT]

Should have pitched it as " If Babcock and Matthews cannot co-exist and you sign Tavares..."

Then you get rid of Babcock.

 

[Martin Skoula]

You also must have missed the hypothetical part. It’ll be fun when Matthews gives Toronto the middle finger and leaves on his own accord.

I could see him leaving to play on Houston.

 

[weinsink]

Matthews is better than Tavares.

Should the Leafs trade Rielly to make room for Calvin De Haan as well?

Smfh!

 

[therealkoho]

No it does not if they sign Tavares they run this

Hyman Matthews Nylander

Kapanen Tavares Marner

Marleau Kadri Brown/ Johnsson

i just can't see Kapanen and Marner as JT's wingmen

he plays heavy and what's needed are two other guys who can play that game

 

[rent free]

i just can't see Kapanen and Marner as JT's wingmen

he plays heavy and what's needed are two other guys who can play that game

jt is a goal scorer and marner is a playmaker. kap shouln't be there

 

[Sypher04]

Not a chance in hell, Kadri would be expendable, but we probably end up keeping him too unless we run into cap issues down the road.

Neither Kadri or Matthews would be expendable.

 

[therealkoho]

jt is a goal scorer and marner is a playmaker. kap shouln't be there

signing JT means more then likely Nylander gets moved, Marner would then be playing with Matty

Marleau JT Brown
Johnsson - Kadri - Kapanen

 

[Deadly Dogma]

i just can't see Kapanen and Marner as JT's wingmen

he plays heavy and what's needed are two other guys who can play that game

I think Marner would be a great linemate for Tavares. I can see J.T getting career highs in goals if he plays with Marner. I do agree that a grittier L.W is needed. Maybe Levio can be their Hyman.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Tavares needs to hurry up and re-sign with the Isles, so then these damn Tavares to Leafs threads can stop.

 

[Sypher04]

But Tavares is better than Mathews

Tavares & Matthews lines would get similar ice, so it's semantics really which is 1 and 2.

 

[ACC1224]

Tavares needs to hurry up and re-sign with the Isles, so then these damn Tavares to Leafs threads can stop.

Be strong, we're all rooting for you.

 

[And You Feel Shame]

Tavares needs to hurry up and re-sign with the Isles, so then these damn Tavares to Leafs threads can stop.

...And the damn Doughty to Leafs threads can begin.

 

[StuckOutHere]

I'm pretty sure if the Leafs sign Tavares, Nylander gets traded at the upcoming draft.

 

[BayStreetBully]

...And the damn Doughty to Leafs threads can begin.

And Seguin.

 

[Fogelhund]

As a Leafs fan, I'd deal Matthews...

Just send OEL, Keller, Dvorak and 2019 1st.

Thanks.

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

Lmao the leafs would keep Matthews over Tavares any day

 

[Morgs]

Lets get this straight.

If we get Tavares, and even thats a big *if*; None of Matthews, Nylander, or Marner become available. Kadri also doesn't immediately become available because we have a literal "f***-ton" of cap space this season coming up.

The problem becomes Zaitsev, Marleau, and Martin 2 seasons from now, but by all accounts I believe Zaitsev and Martin can be traded to dumb gms with no retention (lol), with Marleau being the only issue. Thing is that he could still be productive for a team thats trying to hit the floor if he doesn't mind getting traded, or he'll retire.

We have more than enough cap to go around with 3 of our most important players (Kadri, Rielly, and Andersen) signed to cost effective long-term contracts. And very few other players signed for more than more 2 years.

Next season:

Hyman - Matthews - Nylander
Johnsson - Tavares - Marner
Marleau - Kadri - Kapanen

*drool

 

[Funk21]

So you want us to trade a 1C who is still has 1 year of his ELC because we sign another 1C who is coming up on 30(yes I know he has a few years to go) but come on man.

If we are lucky enough to have JT agree to sign with us we are likely to make one of two trades:

• Nylander as he is likely the odd man out in signing the kids after we get JT;
• Or Kadri as Nylander while more expensive than Kadri could drop to the 3C role and be signed long term. I think because of KAdri's cap hit and his style of play would likely mean its Nylander who is traded.