Willy #19 - Who gets the larger piece of the Toblerone bar?

[HamiltonNHL]

Dubas went there for a signature, if he didn’t get it....time to move on.

If Dubas doesn’t get a stud in return, Nylander is going to sit out the year.

No Dubas isn't looking for a signature.

He's probably made an offer of 6 years or more.

I doubt he sits out the year, but i also doubt Nylander is bridged any time soon.

 

[Albz]

Melander better sign or he getting traded

 

[HarryLime]

i believe

 

[mix1home]

Recall people who cited these inane stats from last year that showed Willie did better than Auston when they were separated. I thought it was laughable, maybe his agent believed it. And that’s no slight on Nylander, but Matthews is exceptional and makes those around him better, no question about it.

Willy spent some time down in lineup last year. No wonder his numbers got better with lesser competition. Am34 would get the same top competition, but lesser talent to play with in meantime. Then it is totally logical to see his numbers being more affected in that separation scenario.

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Melander better sign or he getting traded

He's trade bait regardless.

 

[Confucius]

No Dubas isn't looking for a signature.

He's probably made an offer of 6 years or more.

I doubt he sits out the year, but i also doubt Nylander is bridged any time soon.

we cant afford Willy on a long term deal anymore. Its bridge or nothing. Willie will make the wrong decision...

 

[crump]

 

[HamiltonNHL]

we cant afford Willy on a long term deal anymore. Its bridge or nothing. Willie will make the wrong decision...

Sign Now and trade when a good deal comes up.

 

[Confucius]

Sign Now and trade when a good deal comes up.

we'd have to have a trade in place first, otherwise teams would know we have to move him. Very similar to a player declaring he wants out.

 

[Advanced stats]

we cant afford Willy on a long term deal anymore. Its bridge or nothing. Willie will make the wrong decision...

We can absolutely afford him long term.

 

[Confucius]

We can absolutely afford him long term.

How do we know how much Mathews and Marner will cost us?

 

[HellasLEAF]

without getting too capgeeky, can't we just wait until Marleau and Hainsey are off the books. Why can't we afford all of Nylander, AM, Marner and Gardiner. And Kappy. I probably just answered my own question..

 

[LeafsHome]

How do we know how much Mathews and Marner will cost us?

Where there's a will there's a way - You make it work by getting rid of dead wood

 

[Stephen]

without getting too capgeeky, can't we just wait until Marleau and Hainsey are off the books. Why can't we afford all of Nylander, AM, Marner and Gardiner. And Kappy. I probably just answered my own question..

Marleau seems to be a guy who can be Brooks Orpik'ed pretty easily after this season: traded, bought out and re-signed.

Hainsey? Probably done.

 

[TheGreatOne11]

I get the feeling this might be about more than just money, I feel like Nylander might really want to stay, and is trying for a no trade clause. I always thought he would be traded for a D eventually, maybe he feels that way too lol.

 

[SprDaVE]

I get the feeling this might be about more than just money, I feel like Nylander might really want to stay, and is trying for a no trade clause. I always thought he would be traded for a D eventually, maybe he feels that way too lol.

He can try all he wants to get a NTC but literally can't get one for awhile.

 

[Kiwi]

I never said indefinitely.

why bridge now when you can in a month ?


agreed

If you're going to bridge him you may as well do it sooner rather than later, why wait when you can do it now and help the team win?

 

[Marshy]

How about a no trade promise? Pinky swear then bro hug it out...

 

[LeafsHome]

Marleau seems to be a guy who can be Brooks Orpik'ed pretty easily after this season: traded, bought out and re-signed.

Hainsey? Probably done.

Or, if it frees up cap space for next year, Marleau could take the high road and just retire - but that's wishful thinking

 

[FlareKnight]

How do we know how much Mathews and Marner will cost us?

Do you have the answer? If you are sure we can't afford Nylander long term then you should be sure what all of these guys are going to sign at.

 

[Confucius]

Do you have the answer? If you are sure we can't afford Nylander long term then you should be sure what all of these guys are going to sign at.

I'm sure Willy won't be signed until the other two are. That is if there is anything left.

 

[BigBlu]

without getting too capgeeky, can't we just wait until Marleau and Hainsey are off the books. Why can't we afford all of Nylander, AM, Marner and Gardiner. And Kappy. I probably just answered my own question..

I was harping on this over 1 year ago... got shouted down. Lots of noise ab0ut "3 apologists on staff". So funny now that it's common knowledge. That Marleau idea was SO stupid. (I was also the first to predict we'd have to ditch Gardiner - literally over a year ago. Couldn't management notice when Matthews and Marner came due??? Like exactly when Gards came due, and exactly when you gave Marleau a bonus year on his contract with a NTC???)

 

[LeafsHome]

I was harping on this over 1 year ago... got shouted down. Lots of noise ab0ut "3 apologists on staff". So funny now that it's common knowledge. That Marleau idea was SO stupid. (I was also the first to predict we'd have to ditch Gardiner - literally over a year ago)

I like Marleau but the old man should do the right thing and step aside at the end of the season - his salary is burden

 

[LeafChief]

Or, if it frees up cap space for next year, Marleau could take the high road and just retire - but that's wishful thinking

He signed a 35+ contract. The cap hit would still be on the books.

 

[Advanced stats]

How do we know how much Mathews and Marner will cost us?

Comparables?

And were better to give up someone else other than MNM if the cap is too tight. We'll make it work