Eklund Rumor: Leafs talking to Markov

[Kshahdoo]

Does Eklund have any sources inside Toronto or Montreal, I wonder...

 

[Man Bear Pig]

I always enjoy when people go to that trash site then make threads bashing it. Why are you going to the site to begin with? We all know it's crap. Is it still against the rules to bash that fraud?

 

[Man Bear Pig]

Does Eklund have any sources inside Toronto or Montreal, I wonder...

He had one source in Philly many moons ago. Thats it. Hes never gotten anything else right. He's pretended to break news but that's the beauty of timestamps. He's trash and I wish I could see it was an Eklund thread on my mobile before clicking.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Lol Eklund pretty much has every available player, Linked to the Leafs. One way or another.

 

[Tripod]

Just remember that last year in June Eklund said the Flyers were looking at Yakupov...and the deal was for Sanheim + a pick. 3 months later Yak was traded for a conditional 3rd.



As for Markov, the Leafs adding him for 1 year is fine.

 

[DaPhazz]

I sure hope not. Markov is an old bum! Useless.

Funny cause he'd be your best D

 

[Homesick]

3 years 6.25 million is my guess

 

[Matty Sundin]

Eklund is about as reliable as hearing a rumor from someone standing in line at Tim Hortons. Hell I take that back random Tim Horton guy is probably more reliable then that goof

 

[93gilmour93]

It's amazing how many people still don't understand how a rumour works. It's very possible the leafs have talked to markov. If it actually happens is another story. It's just reporting on who a team might be talking to on his site.

 

[lifelonghockeyfan]

I would have preferred Markov for two years than Marleau for two years. (and Marleau got three).

Signing Markov would mean likely JVR or Bozak is moved, who I think the Leafs need them this season. Not much NHL depth at LW or centre.

Reilly and Gardiner at LHD,,,and then Marincin (if Hainsey plays the right side). Leaf fans should hope Dermott is NHL ready. He looks like he going to be good but when?

 

[lamp9post]

As a Hab fan I would hate to see this. Markov is one of the best passing defensemen of his generation and he would be a very interesting compliment to the Leaf's young forward core.

 

[Eisen]

Are you trying to make us click clickbait?

 

[BodaciousBeefBazooka]

Ya if Eklund says it, its not going to happen. Don't panic guys

 

[Simonizer]

Markov would be our 3rd pairing LHD if a deal were to be made. We don't need anymore PMD LHD. And he's getting up there in age. The only way this might make sense is if we move Rielly to his off side, once again, which does him no favors.

We also don't have the cap to really absorb Markov without a move.

We don't really have a big need for the type of D-men Markov is.

Lastly, we have guys internally that will battle in camp for that last spot. Not only are these options far cheaper but it makes sense from a developmental standpoint.

Right now, that last spot is open to whoever takes it in camp- Marcinin, Dermott, Borgman, Rosen.

I doubt we have any interest.

Because the second pairing D-man is that good?

 

[tony d]

Given it's Eklund I wouldn't put much credence into this. Markov is 39 as well so if I'm the Leafs I don't sign him and try to stay younger.

 

[Trapper]

Concerning Markov and Eklund rumours:

Is this before or after Leafs on the verge of acquiring a top 5 Western Conference D man who used to be an all-star?
I mean, the league was notified and everything. What happened.
Has the league been notified about this? And the salary Cap?

 

[The Great Weal]

Markov would be an excellent fit for the Leafs for 1-2 years. The guy is still a #2 dman.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

He's still a cool #3 or elite #4. He would be the #4 in TO.

Hmmm

 

[oooooooooohCanada]

Because the second pairing D-man is that good?

Well yeah we have Rielly and Gardiner are our top 4 LHDs. If we got Markov we'd likely roll three lines pretty evenly instead of just two.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Hope the Leafs sign Markov to a 2 year deal at $12M! Go ahead and do it please! I love Markov but giving guys at their age multi year deals is not smart move as a GM IMO. I hope Markov plays well for 1 year and then retires after year 1 and your stuck with wasted cap space for the 2nd year.

 

[Price is Wright]

Come on. Do a Komisarek again.

Montreal already did that with Alzner.

 

[Simonizer]

Well yeah we have Rielly and Gardiner are our top 4 LHDs. If we got Markov we'd likely roll three lines pretty evenly instead of just two.

Gardiner is better than Markov?

Oh ok, in Toronto... wow

 

[Never]

I sure hope not. Markov is an old bum! Useless.

The rest of your fanbase would probably disagree. Old? Yes. Useless? Far from it.

 

[Morgs]

Welp. He's better than Hainsey.

Still.it's.Eklund.

 

[Kunta Kinte]

I sure hope not. Markov is an old bum! Useless.

He would still be your team best dman.


Lets not kid ourself that age = bad.

For a lot of stretches last year he was better than Weber or any other dman.. He will ran out of gas toward the end, I agree.

Still a better player than Reily.