I don't know much about Jokiharju but we would need an elite top pair RD to take on that Skinner contract. And even then I’m not sure.How about Skinner and Jokiharju for Tavares and Toronto’s 2026 unprotected 1st?
LMAO give me a break. you think thats actually reasonable? guy has 1 year left. we will keep him and let him expire for free thank you very muchMatthew Knies, 1st 2024, Niemela, and Jammyboy for an AHLer and a 4th.
Expensive 11m cap dump.
but he wasn't just the islanders captain, he was the fans captain too lolThank God the Isles dodged that albatross.
Isn't his wife from Trona as well. and she has a career in the health industry? I can honestly see him signing a Spezza or Gio deal. Maybe a little higher. Say 2 maybe 3 million. He wants to stay with his family and it will be "for the good of the team".Don't think many leaf fans would say no to that lol. But doubt he ever moves/waives. Hes from here, got named the captain when he shouldnt have, has had some kids recently etc. He will likely just ride out next year then re-sign a cheaper deal afterwards.
Years 1-5 were not very good value either. Maybe Year 1 was alright, but the guy brings losing to wherever he goes.I mean did anyone expect year 6 & 7 to be good value.
I don't think Senators fans thought they'd still be bottom of the league and never made the playoffs 6 years into Tavares contract either.
He will if you present the alternative to him. Captaincy to matthews/marner, third line duties, no pp1, etc.I don't think he agrees to waive.
Tavares for Skinner at 50%?1st round pick is going the wrong way. Even then I think I'd pass. He has 1 more year on his contract, so I don't see why the Leafs would pay to take on the worse contract. Probably would have to be Skinner (50% retention) for Tavares (no retention).