McKenzie: Leafs, Muzzin talking extension

[mydnyte]

Leafs aren't selling

trade does not equal sell.
Muzzin should be able to be flipped for a younger less proven dman.
he is a 'need' but, i'd rather not resign him, and dont want to waste the asset.

 

[justafan22]

That's not a legal contract.

I think some Leafs fans are going to be disappointed if they think Muzzin is signing for less than $5 million. The absolute least I see is $5.5 million AAV. In reality, he's probably going to get a contract similar to Mike Green, something like 3-4 years at $6 million AAV.

Which is fine. Just don't overpay on the term.

3 x 5.5-6 is ok.

 

[BoredBrandonPridham]

trade does not equal sell.
Muzzin should be able to be flipped for a younger less proven dman.
he is a 'need' but, i'd rather not resign him, and dont want to waste the asset.

when the trade involves losing a proven D for a less proven D with upside it is literally selling.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

trade does not equal sell.
Muzzin should be able to be flipped for a younger less proven dman.
he is a 'need' but, i'd rather not resign him, and dont want to waste the asset.

When the guy is a rental trading is selling

 

[Liferleafer]

 

[Prairie Habs]

Which is fine. Just don't overpay on the term.

3 x 5.5-6 is ok.

Why does Muzzin agree to a 3 year deal?

 

[benedictTavares]

5x5

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

5x5

You know when I saw your name I thought you'd post something ridiculous but that is reasonable

 

[Kamiccolo]

That's not a legal contract.

I think some Leafs fans are going to be disappointed if they think Muzzin is signing for less than $5 million. The absolute least I see is $5.5 million AAV. In reality, he's probably going to get a contract similar to Mike Green, something like 3-4 years at $6 million AAV.

And he is absolutely worth that right now.

 

[Kamiccolo]

trade does not equal sell.
Muzzin should be able to be flipped for a younger less proven dman.
he is a 'need' but, i'd rather not resign him, and dont want to waste the asset.

Hockey is not played on paper. He is massive in the room and brings cup experience on the backend. He is a calming presence and is our most physical and best defensive D. We need 3 more of him, not more question marks. Oh and he loves the city.

 

[benedictTavares]

You know when I saw your name I thought you'd post something ridiculous but that is reasonable

I agree I think it gives him some long term security and a caphit that would be considered a discount. Even if he declines a bit at the end of the contract 5M for a top 6D will probably be average.

 

[justafan22]

Why does Muzzin agree to a 3 year deal?

Stralman was about to turn 33 when he signed his deal.

Muzzin is 31. 4 years is more realistic since I don't see someone offering him that much term.

 

[Sniperberg]

So, what do you guys think Lindholm gonna sign for next contract? He is a future Ducks-captain, so probably gonna be somewhere around 7.5m a year.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Reporters suggesting 4 years @5.5m aav will be announced Mar 1.

Good job Dubas.

 

[Neutrinos]

Why do you choose to be wrong.

Why do you choose not to learn from history?

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

He’s thirty. He’s a #3 defenseman. If I’m his agent I’d be advising him not to take any deal that’s not worth at least thirty million dollars.

 

[Leafs87]

Reporters suggesting 4 years @5.5m aav will be announced Mar 1.

Good job Dubas.

announcement to come after March 10

 

[thefutures]

4*5.5 is a very good deal

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Why do you choose not to learn from history?

History is filled with guys effective until close to 40 and somes beyond.

Blake, Bourque, Pronger, Chara, Chelios, Suter is still good, Lidstrom, Leetch, Keith, Gonchar, Campbell, Hainsey, Zubov, Stevena, Regehr, Larry Murphy etc.

All those guys have 1 thing in common they all either or still are good players late in their careers.

4 years is fair you are wrong stop choosing to be wrong.

Choose to be right.

 

[Neutrinos]

History is filled with guys effective until close to 40 and somes beyond.

Blake, Bourque, Pronger, Chara, Chelios, Suter is still good, Lidstrom, Leetch, Keith, Gonchar, Campbell, Hainsey, Zubov, Stevena, Regehr, Larry Murphy etc.

All those guys have 1 thing in common they all either or still are good players late in their careers.

4 years is fair you are wrong stop choosing to be wrong.

Choose to be right.

Most of those guys are 1st ballot Hall of Famers

You can go squirrel hunting if you like, but I'd rather save my bullets for big game

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Is it possible for posters to talk about the actual topic at hand?

Muzzin. Thanks.

 

[A1LeafNation]

Rielly _______
Muzzin Liljegren
Sandin Holl
Dermott

Remember when ppl were saying only two guys under contract next year....

 

[Sundinisagod]

I'd be pretty happy with 5.5 x 4. Both sides giving in a bit and meeting in the middle (for a nice change).

 

[danpantz]

Any specific reason they are waiting until the 10th?

 

[LeafsNation75]

Any specific reason they are waiting until the 10th?

It has something to do with the CBA and was explained during Saturday Headlines.