Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] John Tavares signs with the Leafs (7 years, $11M AAV)

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I'll bet we see an 11:59 sign-and-trade, probably to Toronto.

doubt it.
1) Toronto doesn't want to give up assets when they can sign him for free soon
2) Tavares doesn't want his new team to give up assets
3) Lou said he won't do a sign and trade

 

[Hockeyholic]

What's he waiting for?

The Islanders to match the Sharks crazy stupid $15 million per year offer?

He's mulling his options over.

 

[kovacro]

At least Shawshank Redemption is on while we wait.

Great movie.

 

[Pure Slaughter Value]

denial
anger
bargaining
depression
acceptance

Pretty much been through this for a week. As an Islanders fan you'd think this would be easy but it hasn't.

 

[Master P]

Great movie.

spoilers

 

[ffh]

only 8 more years till we repeat this all over again with the it's time for mcjesus to come home thread. then tavares can retire and pass the captaincy to mcjesus.

 

[Sam Spade]

He's mulling his options over.

Maybe he is sad about Portugal and needs some time?

 

[BillR10]

Good choice, i'm partial to some good pulled pork myself. Also really love Korean bbq

Love Korean bbq but imo nothing beats a great Texas style beef brisket. Used to be a place in washington DC named Capitol Qs that was amazing

 

[poolparty98]

Got give him credit if he chooses Leafs. He immediately becomes the number one target for any failures this team has. Especially if contact is a big one as expected. If they win, he will be a hero. if they don’t win in next couple of years or even if he gets off to slow start, the media and fans will rip him to shreds in that market. Something he has not seen before, it will be interesting if he subjects his family to that scrutiny.

 

[dogbazinho]

Pulled Pork w/ Vinegar.

 

[JuniorNelson]

Is there a new tariff on Ontario born players?

 

[Whaleafs]

He's mulling his options over.

Never hurts to mullet over

 

[Hockeyholic]

Got give him credit if he chooses Leafs. He immediately becomes the number one target for any failures this team has. Especially if contact is a big one as expected. If they win, he will be a hero. if they don’t win in next couple of years or even if he gets off to slow start, the media and fans will rip him to shreds in that market. Something he has not seen before, it will be interesting if he subjects his family to that scrutiny.

Thing is, some athletes relish the opportunity to win in a place where people care. I'm talking general teams, not specifically Taveres.

 

[Tavares to Marner]

JT wouldn't flush that extra 12 million from that extra year down the toilet for nothing

Dude is signing with NYI within the hour or he's gone

 

[AcerComputer]

Does free agency actually start at midnight, or is it 3pm tomorrow? I can't find a link to confirm when it starts.

 

[Spartachat]

Maybe he is sad about Portugal and needs some time?

I think he drank alot during the game and needed a nap. He will probably get up in a couple of hours and sign.

 

[Tavares to Marner]

Does free agency actually start at midnight, or is it 3pm tomorrow? I can't find a link to confirm when it starts.

would like to know as well

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

I'm gonna continue binging the office for now.

It's been an honor f5ing with you all.

 

[93gilmour93]

Does free agency actually start at midnight, or is it 3pm tomorrow? I can't find a link to confirm when it starts.

Noon

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Got give him credit if he chooses Leafs. He immediately becomes the number one target for any failures this team has. Especially if contact is a big one as expected. If they win, he will be a hero. if they don’t win in next couple of years or even if he gets off to slow start, the media and fans will rip him to shreds in that market. Something he has not seen before, it will be interesting if he subjects his family to that scrutiny.

i doubt he'll even be in the top 3. Matthews, Dubas, and Babcock are the biggest faces of the team if things go wrong

 

[Sypher04]

Got give him credit if he chooses Leafs. He immediately becomes the number one target for any failures this team has. Especially if contact is a big one as expected. If they win, he will be a hero. if they don’t win in next couple of years or even if he gets off to slow start, the media and fans will rip him to shreds in that market. Something he has not seen before, it will be interesting if he subjects his family to that scrutiny.

You're wrong but more than that Tavares grew up here he knows what to expect already.

 

[NiL8r87]

Got give him credit if he chooses Leafs. He immediately becomes the number one target for any failures this team has. Especially if contact is a big one as expected.

Matthews is gonna change that if he’s healthy this year.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

This is how I imagine the reaction to be for the fanbase of the team that gets Tavares:

 

[Hockeyholic]

Does free agency actually start at midnight, or is it 3pm tomorrow? I can't find a link to confirm when it starts.

There's barely any free agent frenzy shows tomorrow. I hate that. As for the question, it officially begins at 12 pm et.

 

[Whileee]

Make your decision so I can stop refreshing and see if my family is still alive.

They're alive, but they've moved to Florida.