Dreger: Muzzin and the Leafs getting close to an extension

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

I really don't think Muzzin's that good, but if he's willing to stay at a hometown discount then sure.

Muzzin is easily the Leafs most important defenseman. He's easily worth 4*5.5.

 

[Liferleafer]

Muzzin is easily the Leafs most important defenseman. He's easily worth 4*5.5.

This. He's the one Dman that will hit...and the one Dman that thinks defense before offense.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

This. He's the one Dman that will hit...and the one Dman that thinks defense before offense.

He's solid defensively but he also has a tendcy to just decide that he's a forward because he's Jake Muzzin and he makes those choices

 

[Liferleafer]

He's solid defensively but he also has a tendcy to just decide that he's a forward because he's Jake Muzzin and he makes those choices

That's the Keefe way....

 

[justafan22]

This. He's the one Dman that will hit...and the one Dman that thinks defense before offense.

Krug literally said this in September.

 

[Liferleafer]

Krug literally said this in September.

Tory Krug? Huh...didn't know that. That said, i'd like to acquire Krug as well.

 

[justafan22]

Tory Krug? Huh...didn't know that. That said, i'd like to acquire Krug as well.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Tory Krug? Huh...didn't know that. That said, i'd like to acquire Krug as well.

I just want him to leave Boston, Outside of Tampa I don't really care where he goes

 

[snowkiddin]

I think people are saying that because Winnipeg literally has one of their best players walking away from the team, and several others have left despite having contracts on the table to keep them: Kane, Trouba, Stastny, etc.

It’s not really an unwarranted take to be honest.

Also, besides Scheifele (top 3 contract in the NHL), I don’t really see a ton of sweetheart deals on the Jets, but that’s just me.

In the context of the conversation it’s an absolutely idiotic take. Not sure how that’s not understood. All those core guys are locked up long term whereas the Leafs owe Matthews even more money in 5 years.

In addition to Scheifele; Morrissey, Ehlers, Connor, Hellebuyck are all being underpaid. Some more than others. Laine remains to be seen although I suspect he might be attempting to cash in. There are some stinkers for sure (Wheeler, I’m looking at you) but Cheveldayoff has done an admirable job locking up his core at a discounted price considering no one wants to play in Winnipeg.

 

[TheDoldrums]

In the context of the conversation it’s an absolutely idiotic take. Not sure how that’s not understood. All those core guys are locked up long term whereas the Leafs owe Matthews even more money in 5 years.

You came into the thread to comment about how Matthews and Marner wanted to get to UFA and potentially leave.

The Jets are a team that actually has had some of their best players leave. Not speculation, we've seen it. So yeah, it's funny. Almost as funny as thinking this is a thread you should brag about Chevy in after extending a terrible coach as you aimlessly drift to the lottery.

 

[snowkiddin]

You came into the thread to comment about how Matthews and Marner wanted to get to UFA and potentially leave.

The Jets are a team that actually has had some of their best players leave. Not speculation, we've seen it. So yeah, it's funny. Almost as funny as thinking this is a thread you should brag about Chevy in after extending a terrible coach as you aimlessly drift to the lottery.

Yeah, Trouba was traded. That’s it. Wouldn’t consider Kane one of their best players (not to mention that was over five years ago) and Stastny was a player the Jets didn’t have cap for. Letting him walk has allowed them to sign their core long term, something Toronto hasn’t done.

 

[tucker3434]

Guess they chose Muzzin over Barrie. Right call for the Leafs.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Anything that's 4 years and under 6 per, I'll consider a win and good contract for the Leafs.

Muzzin easily gets 5 years 6+ million as an UFA.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Yeah, Trouba was traded. That’s it. Wouldn’t consider Kane one of their best players (not to mention that was over five years ago) and Stastny was a player the Jets didn’t have cap for. Letting him walk has allowed them to sign their core long term, something Toronto hasn’t done.

Who from Toronto's core do they still need to sign?

 

[madmike77]

Great news for Toronto if they get him signed. Definitely would rather have Muzzin than Barrie.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Yeah, Trouba was traded. That’s it. Wouldn’t consider Kane one of their best players (not to mention that was over five years ago) and Stastny was a player the Jets didn’t have cap for. Letting him walk has allowed them to sign their core long term, something Toronto hasn’t done.

wait, how did you not have cap for Stastny with all these brilliant signings?

 

[snowkiddin]

wait, how did you not have cap for Stastny with all these brilliant signings?

Did you see what he signed for in Vegas? He’s a second line center.

 

[Martin Skoula]

Yeah, Trouba was traded. That’s it. Wouldn’t consider Kane one of their best players (not to mention that was over five years ago) and Stastny was a player the Jets didn’t have cap for. Letting him walk has allowed them to sign their core long term, something Toronto hasn’t done.

I wouldn't be bragging about locking in a core that won't even make the playoffs.

 

[Merrrlin]

Guess they chose Muzzin over Barrie. Right call for the Leafs.

You guys tried to warn us...

 

[tucker3434]

You guys tried to warn us...

I like Barrie but he fills a specific role. That role doesn’t mesh with the areas Toronto most needs to improve.

 

[Burnie97]

Apparently its going to be approx 4 years at 5.5... its be nice to keep it closer to 5 but not too bad of a deal. At least that's what's been rumored.

Itll be announced on or after March 1st due to... you can only commit so much salary to the season following the one you’re in, but that amount goes up by 10 per cent on March 1... as per Chris Johnston.

 

[FerrisRox]

And Willy is out producing his.

How do you figure Nylander is outproducing his contract?

You don't think for the money he's being paid he was expected to be a point-a-game player? He's not even close to that and you're claiming he's out producing his contract? What do you think a one-dimensional $7 million player with no physical edge to his game should be producing if you think this is out producing that rate?

 

[FerrisRox]

Apparently its going to be approx 4 years at 5.5... its be nice to keep it closer to 5 but not too bad of a deal.

Not too bad? That's a great deal. If they get him for $5.5 and only have to commit to four years that's a terrific deal for Toronto.

 

[Burnie97]

Not too bad? That's a great deal. If they get him for $5.5 and only have to commit to four years that's a terrific deal for Toronto.

Compared to what he'd get as an UFA yeah

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Not too bad? That's a great deal. If they get him for $5.5 and only have to commit to four years that's a terrific deal for Toronto.

Wow somebody as anti Leaf as you giving out a compliment.

Shocking