Nylander Chronicles Part XXV - Here’s a quarter, call someone who cares

[BertCorbeau]

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[X66]

It's becoming more and more obvious that this will be a bridge, just wonder when.

 

[Nineteen67]

Almost there.....

 

[ottomaddox]

Whoa

B****y title.

That's ok. I think many are now disheartened by Dubas' statement about him "keeping Nylander as a leaf".

So many fans never thought it would take this long.

 

[Judas Tavares]

 

[Nineteen67]

It's becoming more and more obvious that this will be a bridge, just wonder when.

I agree, thread 25 is a bridge to thread 26

 

[thewave]

Dubas has to win or not lose this no matter what. He can't overpay, he can't settle for a bad trade and he can't let this drag on forever.

The only answer is a bridge deal of some sort, but how even that hasn't been signed is ridiculous. It's so pointless when both parties know they can't budge and the only outcome will be sit the season or trade. I guess William banks on a trade, I hope he loses a years pay.

Maybe he will get traded to lost wages, I mean Las Vegas. Fitting

 

[613Leafer]

It's becoming more and more obvious that this will be a bridge, just wonder when.

Apparently players don't want bridges right now though because they're worried about the new CBA. So they want a contract high in signing bonuses (paid regardless of a lockout I believe), and one that's based on the current 7-8 year restrictions, current formula for hockey-related-revenue, etc.

I'd be perfectly happy with a bridge deal mind you, but there could be reasons for Nylander to aggressively avoid it (though you'd think that would make him more reasonable with long-term contract options).

 

[Guided by Veseys]

As we are now a month away from Nylander missing the season I’m curious as to the overall hfleafs opinion on this matter. If Willy holds out the season it will be interesting to see if the results of this poll change. I think a poll of this nature is relevant.

 

[thewave]

Apparently players don't want bridges right now though because they're worried about the new CBA. So they want a contract high in signing bonuses (paid regardless of a lockout I believe), and one that's based on the current 7-8 year restrictions, current formula for hockey-related-revenue, etc.

I'd be perfectly happy with a bridge deal mind you, but there could be reasons for Nylander to aggressively avoid it (though you'd think that would make him more reasonable with long-term contract options).

When you look at the market and city numbers, Nylander would be better off signing for the fair term deal. This CBA could be a claw back of cap by the end of this.

2019 I believe they can start discussion but I believe the CBA year is 2021 or something??

 

[Confucius]

2 year bridge, lets see if he can put up back to back 20 goal seasons again. Oh wait..

 

[X66]

I support them both.

Nylander has to look out for himself, hockey is a dangerous sport and his career can be over on any-given play.

Dubas has to look out for the team, he has to make sure things fit the right way.

That's life.

 

[613Leafer]

Assuming the general reports we've heard are more or less accurate (Dubas pushing for between Ehlers/Pastrnak deals, Nylander wanting head and shoulders above that), then I'd say Leafs management is being more reasonable.

Based on Nylander's agents reputation and his fathers reputation, I'd lean towards those rumours probably being more or less accurate. I honestly can't imagine the Leafs are sitting there offering him like 5.8M long-term and refusing to go above that (which would be the flipside of this of the team acting unreasonable).

 

[Walshy7]

no where near enough options here, especially with your bullshit 3rd option

• Neither, we don't know enough facts slightly leaning nylander within reason of course, IE: high $6M - low $7M anymore and leaning goes back to dubas

is my selection

 

[Clark4Ever]

It's hard to gauge because at this point, it's all been speculation.

If the numbers reported by certain media outlets are accurate, then I would say the offer made by management is more in line with Nylander's comparables than what his camp has asked for.

 

[al secord]

What is this crap?

 

[Not My Tempo]

I'm on whatever team helps the Leafs win a cup the next 7 years.

 

[Cor]

For the record, I would pay Nylander 10M a season. But this is a cap league. That’s not possible.

6.8 x 6 or 4 x 4 or sorry bud.

 

[Guided by Veseys]

I support them both.

Nylander has to look out for himself, hockey is a dangerous sport and his career can be over on any-given play.

Dubas has to look out for the team, he has to make sure things fit the right way.

That's life.

Out of curiosity do you think your opinion on this would change if Will sits for the season?

 

[thewave]

I think we know enough to safely assume he has been offered at least fair money. I think we can safely assume Dubas is not attempting to cheat someone.

 

[Cor]

William Nylander is an individual, while Kyle Dubas represents the team.

 

[SHANNYPLAN]

As much as i'd like to be team Dubas and pick sides (there are times where i get MAD at Willy), we dont know what the leafs offer is/was.

 

[Walshy7]

2 year bridge, lets see if he can put up back to back 20 goal seasons again. Oh wait..

20 goal seasons are a bad thing?

and having 4 of them in a row in your first 4 (full) seasons again is a bad thing?

Marner only has one 20 goal season in 2 so lets hope we get him for less than nylander am I right?

 

[Liminality]

This team stuff is childish, always has been.

 

[Walshy7]

For the record, I would pay Nylander 10M a season. But this is a cap league. That’s not possible.

6.8 x 6 or 4 x 4 or sorry bud.

this isn't a sorry but, that's fair I don't think the leafs are offering that. Most likely that is the offer for 8 years