Rumor: Leafs heavily scouting Carolina

[BrainyBomber]

I was offering in your words "idle speculation" to a perspective (Marleau a 19-20 Leaf foregone conclusion) which impacts practically every cap discussion that is speculated on here. My goal is to better open people's minds by not closing off the contrary option in every discussion.





I think you all have made up your minds on the Marleau situation which is cool.
I'm happy to leave this till the off-season.

But if Marleau is gone the Bomber will not be merciful!

Well well well. Seems everyone's fave flogged horse: a) actually wanted out of Toronto, b) was traded and c) bought out.

I'll leave the gloating for the Don Cherry's of the world but the Marleau debate did practically waste a year of roster speculations due to closed minds. No one is always right but remember kids always keep your stick on the ice - and: Total Recall GIF - Find & Share on GIPHY

 

[deletethis]

I would not be surprised in the least if the Marleau trade was part 1 of a two part trade that is concluded after July 1st.

I think the logical conclusion is that a major forward is going to Carolina for some form of defense help. If the forward is major enough, maybe the 2020 1st rounder is coming back. I can't see why Carolina would want Zaitsev.

 

[ShaneFalco]

I would not be surprised in the least if the Marleau trade was part 1 of a two part trade that is concluded after July 1st.

I think the logical conclusion is that a major forward is going to Carolina for some form of defense help. If the forward is major enough, maybe the 2020 1st rounder is coming back. I can't see why Carolina would want Zaitsev.

It would make more sense for sure

 

[ottomaddox]

So who is TOR scouting heavily?

So far it looks like they are scouting Marleau.

 

[57 Years No Cup]

I would not be surprised in the least if the Marleau trade was part 1 of a two part trade that is concluded after July 1st.

I think the logical conclusion is that a major forward is going to Carolina for some form of defense help. If the forward is major enough, maybe the 2020 1st rounder is coming back. I can't see why Carolina would want Zaitsev.

Nylander for Pesce

 

[The Iceman]

Lets go sign Marleau now for minimum...he is much prettier wearing a $900K contract

 

[gabeliscious]

Nylander for Pesce

If marner signs i would be down. I wonder if they would do kadri and brown for hamilton?

 

[Mess]

Lets go sign Marleau now for minimum...he is much prettier wearing a $900K contract

That is all he was costing Toronto essentially even before the trade when you factor him is as Horton replacement on LTIR.

Marleau @ $6.25 mil - Horton LTIR @ $5.3 mil = $950k.

Leaf could have named Patty Marleau as the official replacement for Horton and then overspent the hard cap ceiling of $81.5 mil + Horton $5.3 mil = $86.8.

Only $950k needed to count in the $81.5 mil so that would be the same now if Leafs resigned him for $900k.

 

[DarkKnight]

Lets go sign Marleau now for minimum...he is much prettier wearing a $900K contract

Have to to be honest, he was playing like he should be the press box. Marleau in the top 9 is a net negative, even if free. On the 4th line, what's the point, and he doesn't really provide that spark or energy you want with that line. Hard pass for me, he's done and it only deteriorates further next year, which is scary bad.

 

[aingefan]

So much smoke for so long.

 

[ToneDog]

Have to to be honest, he was playing like he should be the press box. Marleau in the top 9 is a net negative, even if free. On the 4th line, what's the point, and he doesn't really provide that spark or energy you want with that line. Hard pass for me, he's done and it only deteriorates further next year, which is scary bad.

Marleau is playing to keep his streak alive. The Leafs have bigger goals (we hope).

 

[Deebo]

That is all he was costing Toronto essentially even before the trade when you factor him is as Horton replacement on LTIR.

Marleau @ $6.25 mil - Horton LTIR @ $5.3 mil = $950k.

Leaf could have named Patty Marleau as the official replacement for Horton and then overspent the hard cap ceiling of $81.5 mil + Horton $5.3 mil = $86.8.

Only $950k needed to count in the $81.5 mil so that would be the same now if Leafs resigned him for $900k.

He would have cost them 6.25, stop the ridiculous spin. If he was still on the roster, its 6.25M that couldn't have been spent elsewhere.

 

[ACC1224]

Lets go sign Marleau now for minimum...he is much prettier wearing a $900K contract

Why do you think he waived to leave?
He's not coming back.

 

[Discoverer]

That is all he was costing Toronto essentially even before the trade when you factor him is as Horton replacement on LTIR.

Marleau @ $6.25 mil - Horton LTIR @ $5.3 mil = $950k.

Leaf could have named Patty Marleau as the official replacement for Horton and then overspent the hard cap ceiling of $81.5 mil + Horton $5.3 mil = $86.8.

Only $950k needed to count in the $81.5 mil so that would be the same now if Leafs resigned him for $900k.

Uh... what?

 

[IBeL34f]

That is all he was costing Toronto essentially even before the trade when you factor him is as Horton replacement on LTIR.

Marleau @ $6.25 mil - Horton LTIR @ $5.3 mil = $950k.

Leaf could have named Patty Marleau as the official replacement for Horton and then overspent the hard cap ceiling of $81.5 mil + Horton $5.3 mil = $86.8.

Only $950k needed to count in the $81.5 mil so that would be the same now if Leafs resigned him for $900k.

That's not how LTIR works - Marleau couldn't be Horton's replacement, as his cap hit is higher than Horton's.

 

[Deebo]

Uh... what?

He can't be serious, he just can't.

 

[ottomaddox]

I say Faulk will be a Maple Leaf next week.

 

[Matthews34]

He can't be serious, he just can't.

It's Mess so yes he can.

 

[Sypher04]

So who is TOR scouting heavily?

So far it looks like they are scouting Marleau.

I think it's most likely they aren't scouting anyone in Carolina anymore. We made our deal with them already and they traded a some D already, I'm not sure they are even open for business anymore.

 

[Sypher04]

I say Faulk will be a Maple Leaf next week.

Gross. I doubt it

 

[Buds17]

Lets go sign Marleau now for minimum...he is much prettier wearing a $900K contract

He'll provide much better value on his next contract. I'll be surprised if that contract isn't with SJ. Dubas wouldn't have traded away a 1st if a Marleau return was a plan or possibility.

 

[ottomaddox]

Gross. I doubt it

Why is that such a stretch? Do you think the Canes are just going to give up Slavin or Pesce for what we are offering?

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Why is that such a stretch? Do you think the Canes are just going to give up Slavin or Pesce for what we are offering?

Yes, considering we have a lot to offer.

Faulk is not good enough for what we'd have to give back.

 

[thewave]

Why is that such a stretch? Do you think the Canes are just going to give up Slavin or Pesce for what we are offering?

Pretty curious what we are offering actually.

 

[BrannigansLaw]

Why was this thread resurrected? I was expecting an actual rumor update not some guy gloating