Anthrax442
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I'm just left thinking we overpaid Lupul with all of these comments about linemates.
Have we? He obviously did something last year.
I'm just left thinking we overpaid Lupul with all of these comments about linemates.
He seems to be a guy who will give the Leafs a home stay discount.
But what would be the number? Thats whats curious to me. Is he the kind of guy you would give 7-7.5 too and not break a sweat or is he a guy you would not pay more than a certain amount.
He's gonna get big money in UFA but that doesnt necessarily mean he's worth the big coin.
But what would be the number? Thats whats curious to me. Is he the kind of guy you would give 7-7.5 too and not break a sweat or is he a guy you would not pay more than a certain amount.
He's gonna get big money in UFA but that doesnt necessarily mean he's worth the big coin.
Kessel will ask for the moon out of Toronto because he knows he has us by the balls.
Other teams would probably give him less but that will be worth it to Kessel because he gets to hand pick a team to play on and all the factors involved in that.
Last time he held his team hostage (Boston), he only had two choices. This time, he will have many more.
I personally wouldn't give him a touch over $6.5
He seems to be a guy who will give the Leafs a home stay discount.
What? That has not been his history......he wanted to stay in Boston until they would not over pay and he demanded a trade.
Yeah. If he was a RFA coming off a 40 goal season then it would be a different story and 6-6.5 would prob get it done. With him going into UFA and with Toronto not having another "face of the franchise" type player other than him I think he's gonna get a little more.
I think he's worth it and I'd definitely sign him as you need snipers just as much as you need other areas of a team. His play so far may be a good sign for you guys and perhaps signing him right now would make him sign for a smaller amount.
We don't know how much they were offering. Maybe they were lowballing him.
We can not sign him until after the season.......and god help us if he is the face of the franchise.
We can not sign him until after the season.......and god help us if he is the face of the franchise.
The latter part of your post is funny. What I'm trying to say is if he is looking for a 5 year 7 million dollar deal I give it to him and dont even think about it.
The guy is a top 15 sniper in the league, his shot is definitely top 5. He only lacks a little intensity but that can be taught. Say what you will about Hamilton and Seguin, they both may turn out to be excellent players but on a 1 for 1 trade for either (Seguin for Kessel OR Hamilton for Kessel) you keep Kessel. Thats saying something; and 7 mill is not a bad price to pay.
We don't know how much they were offering. Maybe they were lowballing him.
The latter part of your post is funny. What I'm trying to say is if he is looking for a 5 year 7 million dollar deal I give it to him and dont even think about it.
The guy is a top 15 sniper in the league, his shot is definitely top 5. He only lacks a little intensity but that can be taught. Say what you will about Hamilton and Seguin, they both may turn out to be excellent players but on a 1 for 1 trade for either (Seguin for Kessel OR Hamilton for Kessel) you keep Kessel. Thats saying something; and 7 mill is not a bad price to pay.
What? Seigun is already better then Kessel and what Hamilton have shown he will soon be to.
In what planet is Seguin at this stage of his career better than a 4 time 30 plus goal scorer at 25 years of age? He sure is carrying the Bruins at the moment.
You know, David Legwand was also drafted 2nd overall.
The hate is unbelievable.
Curious, since it floated into the main board, how y'all thought of something like Schneider + Gaunce/Jensen + 1st + 2nd/3rd for Kessel + Scrivens
Do you watch Seguin every game? If you did, you'd know that he's not just a goal scorer. If he's not scoring, he's not completely useless.
Do you watch any of the Leafs' games? Because it doesn't matter how hard Kessel tries or improves on the defensive end, the haters keep hating.