Speculation: What Would Gardiner's Contract Be If He Re-signs in TOR?

[Kamiccolo]

I know that the common sentiment was that he was as good as gone with the big three deals, however it appears he is in their plans. This is amazing news for me personally as I am a huge fan of his. Thought it might be worth a thread as this news kind of unconfirms what was accepted by most Leaf fans and fans on here.

So what do you think his contract will look like?

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[GoJetsGo55]

5 x 6.49

 

[Puckclektr]

Nowhere does it say that they are to sign him. They say they look forward to signing him and being a Leaf for a long time. That does not mean that they are reaching a deal.

 

[rent free]

the statement does not indicate whatsoever that the leafs are going to sign babcock. [MOD]

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Did they say the same thing about JVR?

If true, great for them. He’s a fantastic player and they need him.

 

[XXIV97]

Islanders probably looked forward to signing Tavares.

Gardiner might want to play in a market with less pressure and make more money.

 

[Kamiccolo]

Nowhere does it say that they are to sign him. They say they look forward to signing him and being a Leaf for a long time. That does not mean that they are reaching a deal.

It's different language than they used last year with JVR and Bozak. Babcock would praise the players and say that they will see how things play out basically every time asked. Here he is implying that they will be trying to Sign Gardiner when they didn't intend on signing JVR (Was told after season ended he would not be given an offer).

 

[TheKingPin]

They should stop saying they are going to sign everyone. For a lot of reasons. One is it puts pressure to sign everyone and gives the players leverage. If they give out a massive contract to Matthews who hasn’t proven too much yet it’ll get worse. And I’ll get happier.

 

[OVO16]

Is this really main board worthy? Nowhere does it say they're going to sign him. It's just a coach talking out loud.

What do you want him to say? "Nah, we dont want him back. Have you see our projected cap. You blem?"

 

[A1LeafNation]

5 x 5

 

[Hunter368]

I think signing him is a good idea if they have the cap space, solid 2nd pairing guy. I don’t see Dermott as a top 4 guy......this season. Dermott has potential to be top 4, maybe he eventually becomes trade bait if Gardiner signs.

 

[The Moose is Loose]

If the leafs do this I would be very happy

 

[sansabri]

I hope they do.

 

[Steve]

He's been a really good player for us but he's a high risk/return type of player. Quite often he plays very well for us but when he's off it's spectacular.

 

[96]

Down to trade him unless he signs for under 5.

 

[Cotton]

I know that the common sentiment was that he was as good as gone with the big three deals, however it appears he is in their plans. This is amazing news for me personally as I am a huge fan of his. Thought it might be worth a thread as this news kind of unconfirms what was accepted by most Leaf fans and fans on here.

So what do you think his contract will look like?

I think you are reading too much into a Babcock quote. Babcock doesn't do the signing and trading for the Leafs, and Babs may have just been generous with his words.

 

[gamer1035]

I want him back, most underrated 50+ point defender both offensively and defensively in the league.

 

[Seras]

Would love to keep him on the leafs.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

I hope they do.

he was 2 points off the Canadiens' lead in points. I wouldn't be shocked if he beats them all this year

 

[NoName]

5 x 6.49

Yeesh... No thank you. Gradiner puts up offensive numbers which do make his screw-ups in his own end worth the cost, but that is way too much money; that is Nylander money, and he is a much better investment to make at this point.

If the Leafs can lock up Gardiner for not too much more then he is making now, then they should go for it... but I don't think that is possible. They shouldn't be giving him top-pairing money though, because he just isn't that (although I think next off-season someone will offer him that, just like someone gave JVR $7 million this past summer). He is good, no doubt but in a cap era, the Leafs have to avoid overpaying him when there are other more valuable pieces to invest in first.

 

[bukwas]

I wouldn't hate re-signing Gardiner but it has to be a reasonable cap hit and free of clauses. If the Leafs have a decent success rate with all the blueliners they've drafted lately it could get real crowded in a couple years and you want to keep all your options open.

 

[LABound]

5 x 5.75

 

[Flukeshot]

If he cracks 50pts again you're looking close to $6.5m.

 

[Mitchy]

Great player. Hopefully, he is indeed re-signed.

 

[The don godfather]

Would love to keep him on the leafs.

You sure after that deer in the headlights performance in game 7 vs Bruins. Debrusk ate him for breakfast.