McKenzie: Leafs and Kapanen closing in on an extension (3 years, $3.2M AAV)

[WingsMJN2965]

Not bad. Dubas finally signed a good RFA deal.

 

[MisterT]

But the Leaf haters told me he was getting offer sheeted and the Leafs couldn't match.

 

[Kamiccolo]

But also our best LW. Without him.we have unproven guys and a injured hyman(though hell be back soon after the start of the year)

Ok. I guess Dubas should have just let him sign an offersheet for that and gotten like a 3rd round pick back.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

These numbers are good. Should set precedent for Labanc.

 

[Sypher04]

If hes getting 3.4 than AJ is getting more than that since he imo is a better player than Kap rn. Hopefully it's closer to 3.0 as opposed to 3.5

Hard to see any justification for Johnsson to get more than Kapanen. I'd give him the same deal or slightly less tbh

 

[WingsMJN2965]

In the end, Toronto's only $3M closer to signing Marner, though.

 

[SI90]

Great deal if true. Helps TOR a bit.

 

[hamzarocks]

Ok. I guess Dubas should have just let him sign an offersheet for that and gotten like a 3rd round pick back.

Offersheet threat for kapanen really wasnt ever valid(imo). Why would he leave the organization he has been developed by for similar money. The actual deal isn't out yet so it could be closer to 3 than 3.5. I wanted to lock kap+AJ for 6 million. That may have been an understatement on my part. If we can keep it under 6.5 I'll be happy for the two combined

 

[X66]

Gotta expect Johnsson to sign a similar deal.

 

[Flukeshot]

Will he be a UFA after 3 years? Hard to tell based on his NHL games played.

 

[Rob Brown]

Gotta expect Johnsson to sign a similar deal.

Should be fairly close, I'd agree.

 

[FrozenJagrt]

Gotta expect Johnsson to sign a similar deal.

He should be a bit cheaper. Kapanen is the better player. I would hope for Johnsson around 2.75

 

[Scott Stevens]

Nylander signed his deal coming off back to back 60+ point seasons. Boeser has yet to crack 60 once in 3 years.

I thought playoff success was paramount to these contracts? Why change your stance now?

The Canucks don’t have to worry about things like the playoffs while Benning is here. The leafs had two seasons of data showing Nylander pee his pants everywhere when the games got tough.

 

[Rob Brown]

The Canucks don’t have to worry about things like the playoffs while Benning is here. The leafs had two seasons of data showing Nylander pee his pants everywhere when the games got tough.

What a stupid argument.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

The Canucks don’t have to worry about things like the playoffs while Benning is here. The leafs had two seasons of data showing Nylander pee his pants everywhere when the games got tough.

Another quality and well thought out argument.

 

[Mckay]

My team sucks bad!... now lets talk about how much headspace your team has in my head!

 

[Liferleafer]

The Canucks don’t have to worry about things like the playoffs while Benning is here. The leafs had two seasons of data showing Nylander pee his pants everywhere when the games got tough.

Wait...so the selling point of your argument to prove Nylander sucks in the playoffs is that your team sucks even worse and can't make the playoffs? Well....well done i guess?

 

[Holymakinaw]

Three years at 3.2 to 3.4 million?

I'm sure all the Leaf haters will HATE the deal and explain to us how the team screwed up.

 

[Rob Brown]

Wait...so the selling point of your argument to prove Nylander sucks in the playoffs is that your team sucks even worse and can't make the playoffs? Well....well done i guess?

Bizarre.

 

[Scott Stevens]

What a stupid argument.

Another quality and well thought out argument.

Wait...so the selling point of your argument to prove Nylander sucks in the playoffs is that your team sucks even worse and can't make the playoffs? Well....well done i guess?

I just found out you guys had to give up a first round pick to move Marleau. You win. Nylander is awesome and I’m terrible. I’m sorry guys.

 

[Rob Brown]

I just found out you guys had to give up a first round pick to move Marleau. You win. Nylander is awesome and I’m terrible. I’m sorry guys.

What does Marleau have to do with your terrible argument about Nylander?

 

[Liferleafer]

I just found out you guys had to give up a first round pick to move Marleau. You win. Nylander is awesome and I’m terrible. I’m sorry guys.

I just found out Bananas have nothing to do with apples....

 

[A1LeafNation]

Good deal

 

[Advanced stats]

Gotta expect Johnsson to sign a similar deal.

Nah... he'll go to arbitration and get like 1.7 for next year

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Thats a good deal for TO if its 3 years... If its only 2 years though, that would be kinda expected