Confirmed with Link: Leafs re-sign Sparks to a 1 year 750k contract

[SprDaVE]

Leaf fans meltdown in 3...2...

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[MapleLeafs9]

Ohhhhh boyyyyyyyyyyyyy, this is gonna go over well

 

[Suntouchable13]

Leafs need the cheapest backup possible so this is fine. Mac would have probably asked for 1m plus

 

[Xanner]

He can still be outplayed in training camp next year by a better goalie so, its not a big deal.

 

[taurine330]

Good price, good signing.

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

He deserves less.

 

[Nooodles]

 

[TheTotalPackage]

I think he is a steaming pile of you know what.

But for someone expected to play roughly 15 games, hopefully winning more than he loses behind a solid team, it's a good deal to try and save money to redistribute where it's more needed.

 

[deletethis]

How can this be a bad thing? That contract hardly guarantees an NHL job next season nor does it take one away. It's almost like Sparks knows exactly what his status as a pro goalie is.

 

[Warden of the North]

Its fine.

It also doesnt mean hes the Leafs backup next year. Its buriable if we find someone else, and he could help the Marlies

 

[4thline]

If true

Goat .675
Moore .775
Holl .675
Sparks .75
Dermott .863
Rosen .75

= 4.49 for 6 roster spots.

Likely see similar deals to Petan/Oz as well = 6m for 8roster spots

 

[MyBudJT]

As expected, cheap backup option #1 for next year. Wouldn't be surprised to see Hutchinson signed for the same, and they'll battle it out for the backup role next season.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I guess we can count on the Leafs missing the playoffs next year

 

[justafan22]

Its fine.

It also doesnt mean hes the Leafs backup next year. Its buriable if we find someone else, and he could help the Marlies

It also gives him guaranteed money in case things to belly up.

 

[ShaneFalco]

Meh if he doesn't cut it next year, there's always back-ups available

 

[deletethis]

If true

Goat .675
Moore .775
Holl .675
Sparks .75

= 2.875 for 4 roster spots.

For about 1 3/4 NHL players.

 

[justafan22]

I think he is a steaming pile of you know what.

But for someone expected to play roughly 15 games, hopefully winning more than he loses behind a solid team, it's a good deal to try and save money to redistribute where it's more needed.

It also brings him to UFA status I believe after next season, since he'll turn 27 just before July 1.

 

[MyBudJT]

If true

Goat .675
Moore .775
Holl .675
Sparks .75

= 2.875 for 4 roster spots.

Petan should be in that range too, making it ~3.6 for 5 roster spots.

 

[sxvnert]

Dubas loves the fact that choosing Sparks over McBackup cost this team home ice advantage. Not a good sign when a GM can't admit his mistakes.

 

[Notsince67]

 

[Suntouchable13]

Dubas loves the fact that choosing Sparks over McBackup cost this team home ice advantage.

It didn't cost them anything yet

 

[Mugzy97]

Dubas loves the fact that choosing Sparks over McBackup cost this team home ice advantage. Not a good sign when a GM can't admit his mistakes.

Yeah that makes sense

 

[Walshy7]

Leafs need the cheapest backup possible so this is fine. Mac would have probably asked for 1m plus

fine as long as he doesn't play. Hutchinson is better and should be the backup

 

[CelticDruid]

Cannon fodder.

 

[Walshy7]

For about 1 3/4 NHL players.

how many 7 D and 13 forwards in the league would count as "full" Nhlers? using the sytem of 1/2's and 3/4 players?