Confirmed with Link: [TOR] Matt Martin - 4 Years // 2.5M AAV

[goleafsgo88]

Ok I hope we are done

 

[SprDaVE]

Again, this is pretty bad.

 

[rdogg]

Don't mind that cap hit... but I agree with some other posters, I think it's a year too long.

Oh well, hopefully he plays great for us and protects our young stars.

 

[Warden of the North]

If the worst thing we do this summer is pay matt Martin 2.5x4 then thank your lucky star

 

[LeafsNation149]

He's overpaid by about 500k and 1 year. Are people really crying about a 4th line signing? Leafs needed toughness, and they went out and got one of the toughest guys in the NHL

 

[MR4]

Guy scored 10 goals last season. Thats not terrible

Apparently had career-high shooting percentage though..

 

[SprDaVE]

If the worst thing we do this summer is pay matt Martin 2.5x4 then thank your lucky star

I mean, if this is the only 'signing' they do, it's definitely not the worst thing they could have done.

 

[Duffman955]

Definitely will be able to swing games in our favor. When the rookies start getting pushed around, Martin will provide the pushback.

 

[Cor]

If we don't sign Kris Russell, than this looks ok.

If we sign Kris Russell, this deal gets worse.

 

[ObscureAlien]

quater million too high and 1 year too long for my liking

 

[Sundinisagod]

At least cheap shot artists will have to think twice about running guys like Marner and Nylander.

 

[Warden of the North]

Again, this is pretty bad.

In the last three years hes scored 8, 8, and 10 goals. Thats far from bad.

 

[htpwn]

He was making $2 million last year, so he was going to get a raise. $2.5mil. is manageable. The 4 year term may come back to haunt us though.

As I said in the other thread, if this is the worst deal the Leafs make, I'm fine with it. Contract aside, Martin's a good add. Him and Komarov on the same team will be a riot.

 

[sxvnert]

Love the term and player. Hate the AAV.

 

[MJ65]

I like it - may be a bit overpaid, but we need some one playing hard and get under the skin

 

[TheOtherSide]

The SEER highlight video will be a fun one to watch if you like gritty play

 

[dubey]

Love it!

 

[BayStreetBully]

I'm satisfied with the deal. Neither the term nor cap hit will kill us, and he's someone we could use while the kids get their feet wet.

 

[RoadWarrior]

Gross.

The cap hit singing, the term is terrible. There is simply no need to lock up replaceable bottom six guys with so much term.

A bonus however is that he can be used as expansion fodder. They ain't going to protect him.

This.

Martin is perfect expansion fodder. The AAV isn't god awful just not good.

 

[Doug Gilmour]

Well...ummm....bodyguard for the young guys who can actually skate I guess.

 

[Damisoph]

forum drama queens acting like this is the end of the world.

Just no Russell lol

 

[Rare Jewel]

Hey, whatever. When this was rumoured I thought the AAV would be higher.

If he protects the kids, chips in with 10-12 goals.

 

[Rude Dog]

I like it. Leafs need a grit guy like Martin and I don't see anyone on the Marlies who can step into that role at a cheaper price. Easy to move or bury that contract in a few years if need be.

 

[SeenSchenn2]

So unneeded

 

[sniper81]

Love the player, only like the deal.

Martin is exactly what this young team needs.

Hes going to be a leader off the ice and hold his opponents accountable on the ice if they take runs at our youth.

You can be sure Matthews and Marner will fee more comfortable with someone like Matt Martin on their wing.

He's a lot better than people give him credit for. Its the guys who simply look at the stat sheets that wont fully understand his value.

But.... But..... He's a "face puncher" grrrrrrrr. I feel like a lot of you don't understand what Martin can do for the Leafs. He is much, much more than a "face puncher".