Speculation: Matt Martin to the New York Rangers

[Brobust]

James Mirtle out of Toronto is reporting that the leafs and rangers are working on a move to send Matt Martin to New York.

he Leafs are in the process of trying to move Matt Martin’s contract, potentially I’m hearing to the New York Rangers.

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[Liferleafer]

Start the bidding at a 7th....

 

[SI90]

Yuck. Boomer Esiason will be ecstatic

 

[justafan22]

Martin (no retention) + 2019 4th rounder (pick whichever of the blues/leafs pick is higher) for a 2019 6th?

 

[Walshy7]

Start the bidding at a 7th....

Martin and a 7th for no more martin? I’ll take that deal as a leaf fan

 

[Burnie97]

Martin (no retention) + 2019 4th rounder (pick whichever of the blues/leafs pick is higher) for a 2019 6th?

I think that's fine. It's only 2.5 million left over 2 years in actual dollars.... due to the bonus paid out yesterday. Martin is still a serviceable 4th liner and he only has 2 years remaining... so we shouldn't have to give up too much with him to trade him. Rangers are in a mini rebuild and still need some solid players while doing this on the fly.

 

[justafan22]

I think that's fine. It's only 2.5 million left over 2 years in actual dollars.... due to the bonus paid out yesterday. Martin is still a serviceable 4th liner and he only has 2 years remaining... so we shouldn't have to give up too much with him to trade him. Rangers are in a mini rebuild and still need some solid players while doing this on the fly.

Leafs have to give up the better pick since martin is not a positive asset, but it's not a bad thing long term.

 

[NYR Viper]

If I were the Rangers, I'd take a 4th in 2019 and a 4th in 2020 to take on the contract at full $2.5m

 

[E-Train]

Martin (no retention) + 2019 4th rounder (pick whichever of the blues/leafs pick is higher) for a 2019 6th?

What's the incentive for the Rangers?

 

[TheBeastCoast]

What's the incentive for the Rangers?

There is none. But it hasn't stopped GM's from trading for 4th line plugs before.

 

[Liferleafer]

What's the incentive for the Rangers?

You get Martin?



Ya, i got nothin'.......

 

[E-Train]

There is none. But it hasn't stopped GM's from trading for 4th line plugs before.

Seems like it's using the NYR cap space to help out the Leafs. I would want something better than a 4th.

 

[One Winged Angel]

Why?

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Seems like it's using the NYR cap space to help out the Leafs. I would want something better than a 4th.

It's a 2.5 million dollar cap hit not 6 million and the Leafs aren't up against the cap. You aren't going to get anything major added on.

 

[Brobust]

Seems like it's using the NYR cap space to help out the Leafs. I would want something better than a 4th.

The price to move a contract like Martin's is usually around a 4th round pick. Maybe even less considering that his salary is actually less than his cap hit.

 

[NYR Viper]

It's a 2.5 million dollar cap hit not 6 million and the Leafs aren't up against the cap. You aren't going to get anything major added on.

If that's the case, the Leafs can keep him

 

[E-Train]

If that's the case, the Leafs can keep him

Bingo. Not doing us any favors there.

 

[SML2]

We should see if they will take Beleskey back. He's in the AHL anyway. But I'm ok with Martin. He can't be any worse than McLeod or Glass.

 

[paulhiggins]

The young softies need to feel safe out there. Hopefully the team can develop some younger/cheaper/better versions...but from where.

 

[StuckOutHere]

Seeing the money being thrown at guys like Reaves and Rousell makes me think the Leafs don't have to sweeten the deal too much. I'd be interested in a deal with the Rangers that includes picks (on both sides) and Bigras. Maybe:

To NYR
Martin (no retention)
Conditional 5th (becomes a 4th if Rangers pick becomes 6th)

To TOR
Conditional 7th (based on gp can become a 6th)
Bigras

 

[TheBeastCoast]

If that's the case, the Leafs can keep him

I mean...I didn't bring it up. It is being reported, I can guarantee you significant assets aren't going out for a 2.5 million cap hit. Maybe a 3rd? Teams have gotten rid of far far worse contracts without giving up much before.

 

[SML2]

The asking price will be your second round pick. Don't worry though, we will gladly give it back to you to move up a few spots or select someone that nobody else in the league had any inclination of selecting.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Seeing the money being thrown at guys like Reaves and Rousell makes me think the Leafs don't have to sweeten the deal too much. I'd be interested in a deal with the Rangers that includes picks (on both sides) and Bigras. Maybe:

To NYR
Martin (no retention)
Conditional 5th (becomes a 4th if Rangers pick becomes 6th)

To TOR
Conditional 7th (based on gp can become a 6th)
Bigras

While Bigras doesn't have much value, that deal does absolutely nothing for us. No need for us to just throw in Bigras for no reason. I'd take Martin and a 3rd or 4th for a conditional 7th that basically can't be achieved (i.e. Rangers win the Cup).

 

[Lays]

What's the incentive for the Rangers?

Well we do need a 4th line+grit and Gorton loves character. I’d be fine with this, it’s not like we’re giving something up for Martin, Leafs are giving us something for taking his contract for them to free up cap space potentially for de Haan

 

[Lays]

I mean...I didn't bring it up. It is being reported, I can guarantee you significant assets aren't going out for a 2.5 million cap hit. Maybe a 3rd? Teams have gotten rid of far far worse contracts without giving up much before.

Yep a 3rd+Martin for like a conditional 7th or something is fine. Maybe Bracco? Bracco+Martin for conditional late pick