GDT: July 1 - Free Agent National Holiday

[Leafsman]

At the right term Martin would be a good add

I'd almost prefer leafs overpay for short term.

 

[Erndog]

Please no Russell. Pleaseeee

 

[WhatASaveDave]

can anyone please pm me a working stream ? thanks

 

[swint]

Would love to see the Leafs sign DSP and Martin to 1 year deals

 

[Daisy Jane]

why are people laughing that Lucic can't be on waivers. that's what a NMC means. (unless it's like a super powerful NMC or something).

 

[Macallan18]

can anyone please pm me a working stream ? thanks

Lol to what??? The Jays game???

 

[TheDoldrums]

Poulin loves the Nielsen deal. Of course he does.

 

[rrc1967]

Haha holy **** Edmonton signed Monster. He's soooooo bad. Oilers will be **** forever.

too much beer at lunch?

he played decent last year for the bruins and the year prior for Detroit. he actually had the same save % as our current "backup" at 4.2M.

as a backup he's a fine option, certainly not as a starter though.

 

[LeafsNation149]

Only player I want is either Schenn or Polak

 

[Pucker77]

With all these deals of 50% being signing bonuses i think the agents/players found a loophole in the CBA to essentially create more security for their players. Because of the signing bonuses it makes the contracts almost buyout proof so it is more likely the players will play out their entire contract or at least until the players wants to retire.

 

[pspot]

why are people laughing that Lucic can't be on waivers. that's what a NMC means. (unless it's like a super powerful NMC or something).

Because it implies they'll want to put him on waivers

 

[thewave]

People who loved the Okposo deal = smart.

 

[Raymondo316]

I got this worry we're gonna majorly overpay for Matt Martin.

Please someone else do it before we can

 

[rrc1967]

why are people laughing that Lucic can't be on waivers. that's what a NMC means. (unless it's like a super powerful NMC or something).

the last two years perhaps?

their contract explanation sounded weird.

what happens if the player retires with all these signing bonuses?

food for thought.

 

[WhatASaveDave]

Lol to what??? The Jays game???

lmao the trade deadline stupid Jays game took over

 

[CG14]

Ladd, Backes, and Nielsen will all be bought out at varying points of those atrocious contracts

 

[Daisy Jane]

Craig with a slow burn on Poulin
"yes the deal looks great now but I worry about years 6-7." Look at Poulin. hahaha

 

[stavs*]

i'll also preach how happy I am toronto hasn't made an dumb offers. I don't like Okposo and never wanted him here. He's a lazy player and I'm happy our rival paid out the ass for him.

 

[Warden of the North]

why are people laughing that Lucic can't be on waivers. that's what a NMC means. (unless it's like a super powerful NMC or something).

I find it funny that they are actually having a discussion about how the Oilers cant waive him 70 minutes into a 7 year contract

 

[TheProspector]

I was really hoping for David Schlemko. $2.05m x 4y is a sweet heart of a deal for SJ. He's way better than Ben Lovejoy.

Still hoping for Demers, or even Wisniewski.

I'm glad the Leafs haven't done anything stupid yet. I do wish we had gone in on Okposo and Schlemko.

 

[htpwn]

With all these deals of 50% being signing bonuses i think the agents/players found a loophole in the CBA to essentially create more security for their players. Because of the signing bonuses it makes the contracts almost buyout proof so it is more likely the players will play out their entire contract or at least until the players wants to retire.

Depending on where they make their residence, it can also have major tax implications.

i.e. Stamkos is only taxed in Florida for his base salary of $1 million. The rest is bonuses.

 

[kihei]

Only player I want is either Schenn or Polak

And to think you've seen them play.

 

[Daisy Jane]

the last two years perhaps?

their contract explanation sounded weird.

yah. like to be fair i walked in late so i missed it - but i'm like...why are people are amused by this.
(but if it's the last two years than it's yuck).

 

[Antropovsky]

Maybe it's best the leafs will stay on course for one more year and just acquire/trade another 1 year contract to trade at the deadline.

Currently: Michalek/Laich and hunwick might be worth a pick

Doubt p.a parenteau is resigned because no one wanted him despite his great numbers. That is unless injuries were the reason.

I wouldn't mind another 11 picks next year

 

[Northern Dancer]

think it has to do with something around taxes and signing bonuses not being factored with income.

No, it's because bonuses are paid even if players are on strike or locked-out.