Confirmed with Link: [TOR/VGK] TOR acquire David Clarkson & a 2020 4th Round Pick from VGK for Garrett Sparks

[gamer1035]

We didn't need to unload sparks. He could be sent to the minors with no cap hit.

 

[trellaine201]

David Clarkson?
like. the guy we had here before, and stared the whole burn it down, let's get Mcdavid/Matthews David Clarkson?

Why?

Yep a former 30 goal score lol

 

[Marshy]

Now get Hossa

 

[TMLeafer]

Lmao

Our water bottles finally have safety again!

 

[Joey Hoser]

We didn't need to unload sparks. He could be sent to the minors with no cap hit.

He'd be claimed off waivers. They got a fourth for him instead. Clarkson is on LTIR and doesn't matter, though it's quite a favor to Vegas.

 

[DarkKnight]

We didn't need to unload sparks. He could be sent to the minors with no cap hit.

Why waste a space when it could be used for an actual prospect? Sparks was done here, move on. And this shows what the rest of the league thinks about him.

 

[Kiwi]

Isn't there a cap on how much can be on the LTIR. I'm going to need an in-depth explanation on why this actually makes sense. I know Clarkson is primarily covered by insurance.

Even if there is an LTIR limit this could potentially give us another million or two of LTIR space and we get an asset

May as well were already using LTIR anyway

 

[Leafidelity]

We didn't need to unload sparks. He could be sent to the minors with no cap hit.

They probably didn't want him taking up a spot from Kaskisuo/Woll/Scott

 

[Leafslet]

i dont understand how taking clarkson’s contract is only worth a 4th round pick, especially considering you’d think sparks is worth a 5th or 6th.

 

[Jackson14]

I hope Dubas has a plan because I really don’t get it.

Right, because he would have done this without a plan, just for the hell of it.

 

[trellaine201]

I’m sure the Leafs got the best possible deal. And didn’t want this lingering.

 

[SnizzMitch]

Should’ve at least get a 2nd..

 

[SeaOfBlue]

Isn't there a cap on how much can be on the LTIR. I'm going to need an in-depth explanation on why this actually makes sense. I know Clarkson is primarily covered by insurance.

He actually may not be. IDK about that for sure. CBJ originally acquired him because he was useful, but then they dumped him. He could very well not be insured, which would explain why the Leafs would get him.

Kind of weird we only got a 4th in return, but it's free asset.

Good luck Sparks. He could challenge for the backup job there and now the Leafs only need to dump one more goalie. Neuvirth should be the Leafs' goalie now.

 

[DavePoulin4PM]

Leafs once again flexing their financial muscle.

 

[MyBudJT]

Love it! Get a 4th round pick for a contract spot.

 

[Anthrax442]

 

[selltrade]

We didn't need to unload sparks. He could be sent to the minors with no cap hit.

He'd block Woll, Scott and the loser of the backup job,, more like get in the way

 

[leaffaninvancouver]

So we bought a fourth for more LTIR, which we already have to use to sign Marner. Seems like a smart move with no drawbacks.

 

[Muston Atthews]

Maybe the Leafs think Marner won’t sign until after the season starts?

 

[Thread The Needle]

Just like the terminator. He's back!

 

[Leaf19]

This is obviously for some sort of cap maneuver rather than to just get a 4th... not sure what exactly but I’m sure Pridham and co know what they’re doing. LTIR is most beneficial when you’re as close to the cap as possible before triggering it. Maybe Clarksons cap hit brings them there, they trigger Horton’s LTIR and then Clarksons right after? Or trigger Horton, sign Marner, trigger Clarkson?

Really don’t know how it works but I’m sure there’s a reason for this.

EDIT - we found out a few years ago that you can use LTIR in the off-season when no other team had done so before. Could be another loophole in the CBA that they want to take advantage of?

 

[Its not your fault]

Pretty sure this will work out alright.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

not really anything to complain about. it's the Leafs' money for a pick essentially. Plus Sparks is gone, which I'm sure everyone is okay with

 

[Sam Spade]

Well this helps me understand a little better:

 

[Cor]