Contract decisions shouldn't be made just based on results, it should be based on a projection of what he can provide going forward.
1) Nylander has shown that he has the ability to be a PPG winger, and he's shown a willingness to work on his issues.
2) Has it been consistent, and has he shown that he can keep that up this season? No.
But 1) is what we should base our contract decision on, and 2) is what potentially gives us the possibility to do it on better terms.
Some of us have suggested bridge deal for Nylander also depending on the organizations desire to switch him to center. Obviously his output at center could lead to a bigger contract. For the moment I would expect a 2year bridge. Marner will have another year to determine what range he falls in.I'll admit I didn't read
But he won't get quite the payday...... maybe a bridge deal
And that has to be seen as a very attractive scenario.
I think Nylander and Marner have the kind of potential to justify expectations generated from last season's performance. But their sophomore campaigns certainly provide the club with a much more advantageous position to negotiate from which in turn is going to be very good news for the club's flexibility going forward.
Their lack of performance this season is 100% attributed to management's on ice game philosophy. I suppose you think it's ethical that the team is doing this to these young players on purpose, if the team can sign them cheaper?And that has to be seen as a very attractive scenario.
I think Nylander and Marner have the kind of potential to justify expectations generated from last season's performance. But their sophomore campaigns certainly provide the club with a much more advantageous position to negotiate from which in turn is going to be very good news for the club's flexibility going forward.
i feel like he'd take 5.5 for like 4-6 years. if its 7-8 years, he'd want moreIt works better for Nylander, as a doubt Marner would take an extension at this point with his contract going for another year.
I think Nylander under a $6 mill AAV could be had now, unless he steps it up the rest of the season. I mean if you get him on a 6 year, $5.5 AAV that's good. And even though he may not accept it, I've push the same deal on Marner ... Because he won't sign for cheap to sign long term at this rate unless it's a reasonable value. What could help Mitch to take such a deal would be to also extend Matthews at the same time. Try to get all three together as a big event for the future of the team.
It works better for Nylander, as a doubt Marner would take an extension at this point with his contract going for another year.
I think Nylander under a $6 mill AAV could be had now, unless he steps it up the rest of the season. I mean if you get him on a 6 year, $5.5 AAV that's good. And even though he may not accept it, I've push the same deal on Marner ... Because he won't sign for cheap to sign long term at this rate unless it's a reasonable value. What could help Mitch to take such a deal would be to also extend Matthews at the same time. Try to get all three together as a big event for the future of the team.
For whatever reason Ferraro doesn’t seem to like the Nylanders. He frequently takes pot shots at Nylander for lack of effort in games, was ripping on Alex during the WJC this year and even managed to knock Michael a few times this WJC
Their lack of performance this season is 100% attributed to management's on ice game philosophy. I suppose you think it's ethical that the team is doing this to these young players on purpose, if the team can sign them cheaper?
Apparently I'm not allowed to even suggest that I know who/what you are, as those posts are getting censored (like this one surely will be), but nevertheless, my point stands.
Oh, BTW, has the Leafs FO ever considered that Toronto will be poison to any potential FA's as long as this behavior continues?
Well, since you brought that up....no thanks, not playing. That said, young players aren't going to want to come to/stay here and play for stubborn Babcock.Jet fuel can't melt steel beams, amiright?
Christ.....
Well, since you brought that up....no thanks, not playing. That said, young players aren't going to want to come to/stay here and play for stubborn Babcock.
Source: Ask any Red Wings fan.
Well, since you brought that up....no thanks, not playing. That said, young players aren't going to want to come to/stay here and play for stubborn Babcock.
Source: Ask any Red Wings fan.
Contract decisions shouldn't be made just based on results, it should be based on a projection of what he can provide going forward.
Their lack of performance this season is 100% attributed to management's on ice game philosophy. I suppose you think it's ethical that the team is doing this to these young players on purpose, if the team can sign them cheaper?
Apparently I'm not allowed to even suggest that I know who/what you are, as those posts are getting censored (like this one surely will be), but nevertheless, my point stands.
Oh, BTW, has the Leafs FO ever considered that Toronto will be poison to any potential FA's as long as this behavior continues?