McKenzie: Leafs, Muzzin talking extension

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Being great for a month or two in 2019 doesn't mean the Leafs should be locking him up through 2026

But you do keep him for now, you need to fill out a defense next season

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Something like Stralman got? 5.5 x 3?

 

[Man Bear Pig]

I wonder if this means the Leafs are absolutely not eyeing a Barrie exension.

I dont think Barrie was ever going to be extended here. He was always going to cost too much. Let him be some other GM's mistake. He's going to get 7x7, maybe more, depending on desperation this summer.

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Something like Stralman got? 5.5 x 3?

I'd hope for $4.5-$5 for 3 years but $5.5 wouldn't be unacceptable. It's more the term I'd be worried about. That skating isnt going to get better.

 

[koyvoo]

A player of his ilk at his age is probably looking at their last big payday. I doubt he signs a 4/5 year contract. He’d probably take slightly less money but more years. Someone out there will offer him 7 yrs.

 

[DanM]

A player of his ilk at his age is probably looking at their last big payday. I doubt he signs a 4/5 year contract. He’d probably take slightly less money but more years. Someone out there will offer him 7 yrs.

I honestly do not see 7 years coming from anybody.

I could see 4 years from us, but not sure on the annual.

 

[Leafs87]

I wonder if this means the Leafs are absolutely not eyeing a Barrie exension.

I don’t know why they would. He’s been awful and looking for a lot of money

Muzzin is exactly what we’d need to find to replace him if he leaves. He has been very good here

 

[Rogue Leader]

Dubas and extension talks = scary!

 

[FerrisRox]

I think I’d prefer 3 years, but I’ll be happy if we get him signed either way.

I would agree with that. If he wants more than three years, I think they will greatly regret giving him a contract.

 

[Neutrinos]

But you do keep him for now, you need to fill out a defense next season

Use the cap space on a big fish like Pietrangelo, or go bargain hunting for veterans content to sign a 1 year deal

History has shown us that the worst team contracts are the long term deals in the 5 - 6 million range given out to 30 year olds

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Bobby Mack said on insider trading, the Leafs are in the early stages of contract talks.

I am interested to see if this gets done, and if itt does what he signs because they do have spots to fill for next season.

Did McKenzie indicate any potential dollar amount or term?

My guess would be in the $5.5-$6 million per year for 3-4 year range.

 

[grapes55]

I'm not sure why it would 2 different styles

Leafs can likely afford only one of Muzzin or Barrie

 

[Nylanderthal]

8x8 is closer to reality than the usual "player x will take a discount to play for Toronto" that we hear for every single free agent ever.

Like how Tavares took a discount?

 

[Nylanderthal]

Dubas and extension talks = scary!

Which contract has he given out that’s been bad?

 

[FameFlame069]

Its going to be 6 years at 5.75M

 

[WesMcCauley]

If he signs an extension does Muzz have to be on the protected list for the expansion draft?

Yes.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

A 3-4 year deal would be good.

But I'm sure he'll want 5+.

 

[DanM]

Its going to be 6 years at 5.75M

Sure could be

But it won't be signed in Toronto

 

[FameFlame069]

Sure could be

But it won't be signed in Toronto

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Its Dubas, that's the minimum.

 

[DanM]

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Its Dubas, that's the minimum.

Like the Johnsson, Kappy, Holl deals? all much smaller.

I have no doubt somebody will offer him bigger money, but he won't get it here. Dubas signed our bigger ticket players a tad high, but he has not been doing that with secondary players.

The Leafs will not be paying Jake Muzzin almost 6 million a year until he is 35 lol

 

[FerrisRox]

Like the Johnsson, Kappy, Holl deals? all much smaller.

None of those guys had any leverage at all.

A pending UFA has leverage.

 

[DanM]

None of those guys had any leverage at all.

A pending UFA has leverage.

I get that, and I am not saying he won't or can't use his leverage. I just don't see Dubas signing secondary players long term and high annual.

I don't even think RFA and UFA matter anymore when it comes to $$$ but yes the leverage is different.

 

[Green Snow Storm]

I like it, but term is key. I absolutely am not going over 3 years and that likely means he walks, and I'm ok with that.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Did McKenzie indicate any potential dollar amount or term?

My guess would be in the $5.5-$6 million per year for 3-4 year range.

Nope he didn't all he said was they have started talks.

My guess is 5.5 for 4 or 5 years

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I like it, but term is key. I absolutely am not going over 3 years and that likely means he walks, and I'm ok with that.

They need to fill out the defense