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Old 12-02-2018, 07:34 AM   #31
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Leafs sign Nylander to six-year, $41.4M deal
Toronto is loaded for bear this year, drat.

https://www.tsn.ca/leafs-sign-nyland...deal-1.1219272
I'd bet all the other GM's hate this deal and I can't blame them one bit.
Although I really like Nylander and all but paying that amount for a 20 goal
player is ridiculous. He's not even top 5 on Toronto.

In other hockey news: Patrik Laine is player of the month for November,
and it sure aint for his mustache.
He is first player ever to score 3 hat tricks in one month in 3 different countries.
18 goals in 12 games for the twenty year old last month.
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Old 12-02-2018, 11:58 AM   #32
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So what is going to happen in the “Peg” when Laine is going to ask for McDavid type money? You know he won’t sign until Matthews sets the bar for the age class. Have fun with that problem. At least the Leafs can afford to pay that kind of money, will the Jets pony up?
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Old 12-02-2018, 12:55 PM   #33
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So what is going to happen in the “Peg” when Laine is going to ask for McDavid type money? You know he won’t sign until Matthews sets the bar for the age class. Have fun with that problem. At least the Leafs can afford to pay that kind of money, will the Jets pony up?
I think the Leafs are going to have a bigger problem.
Tavares got something like $11 million.
Matthews and Marner are coming up for renewal.
Oh, the Leafs can afford to pay them that.
Toronto has been sold out forever.
But the Salary Cap will really put "STRESS"on how and if they can keep both of them.
That's why the Leafs have to make a big push to the 'Cup this year.
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Old 12-03-2018, 08:31 AM   #34
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So what is going to happen in the “Peg” when Laine is going to ask for McDavid type money? You know he won’t sign until Matthews sets the bar for the age class. Have fun with that problem. At least the Leafs can afford to pay that kind of money, will the Jets pony up?
Before the Nylander deal we were thinking in the $50 million for 6 year area (Laine)
but that now appears a bit low. Winnipeg is near the top of the league in merchandise sales and there is a 10 year wait just to get on the list for season tickets and the owners have deep pockets so I'm not worried monetarily.

Don't get me wrong here as I'm a big Leaf fan also, they remind me of the Jets. The Leafs structured Nylander's contract in a good way by paying him
$17 mil. up front thus making a trade more viable later on if need be.

Just think is a bit high for a 20 goal scorer. We have to worry more about Kyle Conner who led all rookies last year with 30 goals.

His contract possibilities just shot way up.

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Old 12-03-2018, 08:34 AM   #35
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I think the Leafs are going to have a bigger problem.
Tavares got something like $11 million.
Matthews and Marner are coming up for renewal.
Oh, the Leafs can afford to pay them that.
Toronto has been sold out forever.
But the Salary Cap will really put "STRESS"on how and if they can keep both of them.
That's why the Leafs have to make a big push to the 'Cup this year.
A "big push for the cup" was the main reason for Nylander's contract. IMO
And I don't really blame them "Go Leafs Go!!"
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Old 12-03-2018, 02:34 PM   #36
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GO LEAFS GO !!!!! I believe Fox is correct. This is the year to really push for a Cup while you're underpaying Matthews and Marner.

Was Willy overpaid? Yes. He may be the fifth or sixth best player on the Leaf roster. That tells you how deep the Leaf roster is.

I can see Willy being traded this summer. I also see a summer of headaches for GM's though. Younger players are eating up too much of the salary cap. Granted they may be the better players on the team. It is the GM's fault for letting this get out of hand ( not just Dubas). The league has I believe a 50-50 split with the players. How the teams sign and pay players is on the GM and team owner. The list of talented young RFA's this summer is outstanding. I foresee troubles when the contract expires between the players and the league.

IF and it's a huge IF the Leafs win the Cup this year that even increases the worth of Matthews and Marner more. The Cup isn't easy. Ask CJ. His team had lots of letdowns along the way eventually making winning it even more worthwhile last season. It's been since 1967 for the Leafs. Not as many playoff letdowns as the Caps had recently. But 50 years in Toronto is a long effing time. I'm glad Willy is signed. Our team was really good without him and even better with his talents. The Leafs have lost in the first round of the playoffs the last two seasons. So expecting a Cup this season may not be realistic. Even adding to the pressure. Regardless I look forward to it. GO LEAFS GO!!!!
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Seattle officially approved to be the NHL's 32nd franchise to start playing in 2021-22 season.

Seattle's the largest city in the USA and Canada that doesn't have a winter major league sports team.
They already have cut off applications for season tickets after getting 33,000 deposits

https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/mor...n-13441267.php
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Seattle officially approved to be the NHL's 32nd franchise to start playing in 2021-22 season.

Seattle's the largest city in the USA and Canada that doesn't have a winter major league sports team.


https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/mor...n-13441267.php
That news raises the question as to which team will get kicked out of the Pacific Division into the Central.
Edmonton and Calgary are saying "Hell No, We Won't Go!"
Maybe Arizona?
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Arizona is going to the Central division.
They're okay with that as their attendance apparently goes up, for whatever reason, when they play Central teams.
Could it be that the franchise has eyes on moving to Houston someday?
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Flag football in the NHL tonight?
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McDavid is a great player.

I'll take Matthews.

Yes i'm biased.

Very effing biased.

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Missed Nylander's return so what's the consensus?
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McDavid is a great player.

I'll take Matthews.

Yes i'm biased.

Very effing biased.

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If Matthews doesn't sign on again with Toronto, you might see his ability compared to McDavid's through clearer lenses.
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Missed Nylander's return so what's the consensus?

Too soon to tell. He hasn't practiced with the team. He still played in a game. He'll be fine. Gonna take awhile. Get his legs back.
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Ovechkin with the hat trick tonight at the age of 33.


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